天堂视频

天堂视频
Leicestershire, UK
LE11 3TU
+44 (0)1509 222222
天堂视频

Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

MEng (Hons) Materials Engineering

Academic Year: 2020/21

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Summary
  • Aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department Department of Materials
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Final award MEng/ MEng + DIS / MEng + DIntS / MEng + DPS
Programme title Materials Engineering
Programme code MPUM01
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either 8 semesters, or 10 semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies, Diploma in Professional Studies, or study at a University abroad leading to the award of the Diploma in International Studies. These occur between Parts B and C, or Parts C and D
UCAS code J502, J503
Admissions criteria

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/departments/materialsengineering/materialsengineering/

Date at which the programme specification was published Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:43:54 GMT

1. Programme Aims

  • To provide an accredited honours degree programme in the field of materials engineering which satisfies the needs of industry for graduates of outstanding ability who have a very strong academic background with especially outstanding business and interactive skills.
  • Greater in-depth knowledge of materials engineering will be included compared with the BEng counterpart programme and we aim to graduate high calibre materials engineers equipped with skills required to play a leading, technical role at an executive level.
  • To encourage students to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

  • QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
  • QAA Benchmark Statements for Materials
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Guidelines for Accreditation

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the programmes, graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • Relevant mathematical methods and principles of materials science as applied to materials engineering;
  • A number of specialist materials topics connected with metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites;
  • The role of information technology and library resources in providing support for materials engineers;
  • Engineering principles relevant to materials selection;
  • The materials and engineering aspects of design;
  • The professional and engineering responsibilities of materials engineers;
  • A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at the forefront of materials engineering practice.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme student should be able to:

  • Select and identify an appropriate material and manufacturing route for the design of a component;
  • Utilise materials engineering principles to develop new materials/processing routes for improved performance of engineering systems;
  • Solve materials engineering problems, and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses;
  • Select and apply appropriate IT tools to a variety of materials problems;
  • Select materials from an environmentally appreciative viewpoint;
  • Analyse materials aspects of components;
  • Interpret numerical data and apply sophisticated mathematical methods to the analysis of materials engineering problems.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:

  • Use, and have a comprehensive understanding of, appropriate mechanical testing, corrosion testing, optical and electron metallographic, and chemical analysis methods for the study of materials;
  • Manipulate systems for the processing of polymers, ceramics and metals;
  • Use appropriate computer software for design and modelling exercises;
  • Evaluate and present practical data in a format that shows originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques are used to create and interpret materials engineering knowledge;
  • Explain experimental results in terms of theoretical mechanisms and concepts;
  • Compile clear and well-structured technical reports;
  • Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
  • Demonstrate project management skills.
c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:

  • Organise and manage time and resources effectively;
  • Apply constructive, creative, and structured approaches to complex problem solving;
  • Exercise the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development;
  • Make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations;
  • Work effectively, both as part of a team and/or independently;
  • Organise and manage time and resources effectively; for short-term and longer-term commitments;
  • Possess skills needed to communicate effectively through written, graphical, inter-personal, and presentation media;
  • Demonstrate a high level of numeracy; appropriate to the cognitive skills required;
  • Compile clear and well-structured technical reports;
  • Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
  • Demonstrate project management skills;
  • To plan, monitor and record personal, educational and career development issues using the fast track route towards chartered status.

4. Programme structure

4.1         Part A – Introductory Modules 

4.1.1      Compulsory modules (total module weight 120) For students entering Part A from 2014

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPA201

1

Structure and Properties of Materials

10

MPA202

1 and 2

Experimentation and Practical Skills

20

MPA203

1 and 2

CAD and Engineering Drawing

10

MPA204

1 and 2

Engineering Analysis

10

MPA205

1

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

10

MPA206

2

Introduction to Metal Processing

10

MPA207

2

Mechanics for Materials 1

10

MPA210

1

Introduction to Product Design

10

MAA101

1

Mathematics for Materials 1

10

MAA201

2

Mathematics for Materials 2

10

BSA525

1

Introduction to Accounting

 10

 

For students entering Part A before 2014 

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPA101

1 and 2

Skills for Materials

20

MPA102

1 and 2

Experimentation

20

MPA103

1 and 2

Introduction to Materials

20

MPA104

1 and 2

Introduction to Design and Project Management

10

MPA105

2

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

10

MPA108

2

Mechanics for Materials

10

MAA101

1

Mathematics for Materials 1

10

MAA201

2

Mathematics for Materials 2

10

BSA526

2

Accounting for Managers

10

 

4.1          Part B – Degree Modules

4.1.1    Compulsory modules (total module weight 120)

For students entering Part A from 2014 

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPB201

1

Structures and Properties of Polymers

10

MPB203

2

Polymers: Processing

10

MPB204

1

Ceramics: Processing and Properties

10

MPB205

1 and 2

Experimental Skills

10

MPB206

1

Engineering Alloys

10

MPB208

2

Fracture Mechanics of Materials

10

MPB209

2

Advanced Materials Characterisation

10

MPB210

1

Group Design Project

10

MAB101

1

Maths for Materials 3

10

MAB206

2

Statistics

10

BSB560

1

Principles of Marketing

10

CGB018

2

Plant Engineering

10

 

For students entering Part A before 2014 

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPB102

1 and 2

Processing and Structure of Polymers and Composites

20

MPB103

1 and 2

Materials Characterisation and Mechanics

20

MPB104

2

Advanced Materials Characterisation

10

MPB105

2

Electrochemical Technology

10

MPB109

1

Product Design

10

MPB204

1

Ceramics: Processing and Properties

10

MPB206

1

Engineering Alloys

10

BSB560

1

Principles of Marketing

10

MAB101

1

Mathematics for Materials 3

10

MAB206

2

Statistics

10

 

Part I – Diploma in Industrial Studies, Diploma in International Studies and Diploma in Professional Studies modules

 

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPI001

1 and 2

Industrial Training Placement (DIS, non-credit bearing)

120

MPI002

1 and 2

Overseas University Placement (DIntS, non-credit bearing

120

MPI003

1 and 2

Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS, non-credit bearing)

120

 

Ten Semester Programme

In accordance with Regulation XI, students can undertake a placement, leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies, or if taken at a University overseas the Diploma in International Studies. 

Participation in a placement, or study abroad, is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance in Parts A and B (and depending upon the route of study Part C).

 

Part C - 100 credits of compulsory modules, 20 credits of optional modules

Module code

Semester

Title

Credits

Compulsory/optional

MPC312

1

Nano Materials

10

C

MPC311

1

Advanced Processing Methods

10

C

MPD110

1 and 2

Project

40

C

MPC114

2

Composite Materials

10

C

MPC321

2

Functional Materials

10

C

MPC111

1

Advanced Principles of Materials

10

C

MPC108

1

Surface Engineering

10

C

BSC522

1

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

10

O

LAN---

1 or 2

Language module of appropriate level

10

O

MPC120

1 and 2

Vehicle and Component Design

20

O

MPC123

1

Automotive Crash Protection

10

O

MPC131

1 and 2

Biomedical Component Design

20

O

MPC101

1

Sustainability, Recycling and Environmental Issues

10

O

MPC231

2

Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

10 O

 

Part D - 90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules

Module code

Semester

Title

Credits

Compulsory/optional

MPP567

1

Advanced Materials Characterisation

15

C

MPP556

2

Materials Modelling

15

C

MPD101

1 and 2

Group Design Project

50

C

MPD321

1

Energy Materials

10

C

MPD311

2

Crystallographic Analysis of Materials

10

O

MPD105

1

Advanced Materials Dissertation

10

O

BSD523

1

Enterprise Technology

10

O

MPD102

2

Industrial Case Studies

10

O

LAN---

 1 or 2 Language module of appropriate level 10 O

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C and from Part C to Part D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also must gain credit (≥40%) in the module MAA301 Mathematics for Materials 1 and 2 together with an overall average of 55% for Parts A, B and C.

In addition for students entering prior to 2019/2020: In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to Part C and from Part C to Part D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only accumulate 120 credits together with an overall average of 55% for Parts A, B and C but also must gain credit (≥40%) in the modules MAA101 Mathematics for Materials 1 and MAA201 Mathematics for Materials 2.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidate’s final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level module assessments in Parts B, C, and D in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentages for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 : Part C 40 : Part D 40 to determine the overall average percentage mark.

Related links

Decorative

How to print a Programme Specification

1. Select programme specification
2. Save specification as a PDF
3. Print PDF