A knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics and science as applicable to the context of mechanical engineering.

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1 PROGRAMME DETAILS Programme Code: B511-MEG Department: Mechanical Engineering Main Award: BENGH - Bachelor of Engineering Hon Full Award Title: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Level: Undergraduate LOCATION OF STUDY Edinburgh Y Scottish Borders N Orkney N Dubai Y Malaysia Y Approved Learning Partner N Independent Distance Learners N Collaborative Learning Partner N Other N ASSOCIATED AWARDS Programme Code Award Title B511-MEG BENGH Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering B511-ZZZ BENGO Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering ACCREDITIATION Institution of Mechanical Engineers LEARNING OUTCOMES SUBJECT MASTERY Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills Underpinning Science and Mathematics For all graduates: A knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics and science as applicable to the context of mechanical engineering. The ability to use mathematical techniques and scientific principles in support of engineering. Engineering Analysis For all graduates: A knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the main mechanical engineering disciplines (strength of materials, machine dynamics, applied thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials Page 1 of 10

2 engineering, design and manufacture, control engineering and instrumentation). The ability to use mathematical and computational models to assess and solve mechanical engineering problems. The ability to integrate engineering principles with knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science and management in order to adopt a holistic approach to problem-solving. A knowledge and understanding of the application of computers to mechanical engineering to support quantitative design and analysis of models. Design For all graduates: The ability to analyse complex situations of a multi-disciplinary nature to create appropriate design solution strategies. The ability to assess the feasibility of designs in commercially-relevant contexts, e.g. manufacturing, assembly, sustainability. The ability to prepare and make a series of presentations on project and design work. A knowledge and understanding of the use a variety of sources to generate and evaluate ideas. The ability to evaluate the inherent costs of proposed designs. The ability to manage a design process in either individual or group contexts. Page 2 of 10

3 For all graduates: A knowledge and understanding of the business and social aspects (law, finance, management, health and safety, environmental responsibilities) of current mechanical engineering management. A knowledge and understanding of the ethics and standards relevant to professional engineering practice. The ability to appraise and develop continuously and effectively attributes linked to personal and professional aspirations. The ability to adopt a mature, ethical and professional attitude to the solution of technical problems. A knowledge and understanding the of the principles of sustainability. Engineering Practice For all graduates: Knowledge of common engineering equipment and processes found in workshops and laboratories. Knowledge of health and safety issues in mechanical engineering industries. The ability to transfer problem-solving skills to a variety of contexts. The ability to plan, conduct and analyse results of laboratory experiments. An appreciation of technical data sources, standards and intellectual property issues. An awareness of the limits and specification of precision in processes, measurement and manufacture. Page 3 of 10

4 Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research Informed Learning) LEARNING OUTCOMES PERSONAL ABILITIES Industrial, Commercial and Professional Practice Learning outcomes in different categories, See Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills for all outcomes Following assessment for accreditation by the I.Mech.E in 2005 it was agreed that the learning outcomes should be made with reference to the structure and terminology adopted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineer's Output Matrix ( The course provides students with the opportunity to acquire learning in five broad areas of learning, as listed. This format was approved in January 2006, and should be retained for subsequent accreditation. Autonomy, Accountability and Working With Others Communication, Numeracy & Information and Communications Technology APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING The overall approach in the course to teaching and learning is a student-centred one, which is designed to encourage students to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and development as the course progresses. The main focus is on active learning through design. The requisite competencies related to Subject Mastery are acquired and developed through lectures, tutorials, group work, case studies and projects. The practical component of course reinforces the development of subject-specific skills through a combination of design-and-make exercises, design projects, laboratory work, computer-based design packages, industrial visits and workshop practice experience. The departmental student resource centre provides access to relevant reference material. Personal Abilities are developed primarily through, for example, tutorials, projects, industrial visits and workshop practice experience. The option of a 10-month industrial placement leading to the Diploma in Industrial Training (DIT) and optional vacation placements provide further opportunities to develop personal abilities. Computer-related communication skills are introduced as a module in Stage One and further developed, through CAD, in Stages Two and Three. Other communication skills are Page 4 of 10

5 developed and reinforced throughout the course, as part of the first year mentor scheme and activities such as written reports, group project and presentations to peers and staff. Approaches to teaching and learning are continually reviewed and developed with the aim of matching them to the abilities and experiences of students, with regard also for the subject area. Specific details about teaching and learning methods are provided in the appropriate module descriptors. EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME The aims of the course have been determined with cognisance of the general requirements of UK- SPEC ( The course aims to produce BEng graduates who: meet the educational base required by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for registration as a Chartered Engineer after undertaking a period of further learning to Masters level; have a good technical understanding of the essential facts across the discipline, but also an awareness of specialist application of technology; are equipped with a sound basis in theoretical engineering principles and methods and their application in the context of design and analysis; are able to operate in team and multidisciplinary contexts; have an appreciation of the wider societal and commercial influences on and impact of the discipline; have problem-solving skills and the ability to apply such skills in developing innovative solutions to society's practical needs; have established and fostered links with industry through industrial visits and an optional industrial placement leading to the award of Diploma in Industrial Training (DIT); have developed the personal qualities and professional competencies of mechanical engineers; have been able to pursue their personal interests in depth by providing a range of specialist options; have the practical skills required specifically by mechanical engineers and more widely by Page 5 of 10

6 any numerate professional position. ASSESSMENT POLICIES The assessment policy for the course incorporates a range of assessment types. Formative tests and tutorial exercises are scheduled during modules to provide feedback on performance and are used to inform further development. Continuous assessment during modules and summative assessment at the conclusion of modules both contribute to the overall assessment and are used to measure formally achievement in specified learning outcomes. Understanding, knowledge and subject-specific skills are assessed by a variety of means such as class tests, coursework assignments, unseen written examinations, laboratory reports, group and individual projects and presentations. Personal Abilities are reviewed primarily by industrial visit reports, laboratory exercises and performance in presentations and projects. Approaches to assessment are continually reviewed. Specific details about methods of assessment are provided in the appropriate module descriptors. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Mandatory Courses Edinburgh SBC Orkney Dubai HWUM IDL Coll. Partner ALP Other Stage Semester Cours e Code CourseTitle X X 1 1 B27M Mechanics, Fields and Forces 15 7 W X X 1 1 B37EE Introduction to Electrical and Electronic 15 7 Engineering X X 1 1 B57AS Mechanical Engineering in Context SCQF Cr SCQF Lvl X X 1 1 F17XA Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists X X 1 2 B27FF Waves and Matter 15 7 X X 1 2 B57AT Mechanical Engineering in Context X X 1 2 B57AU Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 15 7 X X 1 2 F17XB Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Page 6 of 10

7 X X X 2 1 B58DB Design and Manufacture X X X 2 1 B58EC Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 2 1 B58EE Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 2 1 F18XC Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists X X X 2 2 B38EI Electric Circuits and Machines 15 8 X X X 2 2 B58ED Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 2 2 B58EF Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 2 2 F18XD Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists X X X 3 1 B49CB Business Awareness, Safety and 15 9 Sustainability X X X 3 1 B59DE Design and Manufacture X X X 3 1 B59EG Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 3 1 B59EI Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 3 2 B59DF Design and Manufacture X X X 3 2 B59EH Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 3 2 B59EJ Mechanical Engineering Science X X X 4 1 B50DG Engineering Design X X X 4 1 B50PA Project X X X 4 2 B50DH Engineering Manufacture X X X 4 2 B50PB Project Optional Courses Edinburgh SBC Orkney Dubai HWUM IDL Coll. Partner ALP Other Stage Semester Course Code CourseTitle X X 3 2 B59AC Automotive Technologies X X 3 2 B59CC Computing for Engineers X X X 3 2 B59ES Energy Studies 15 9 X X X 4 1 B50EK Fluids X X X 4 1 B50EM Advanced Mechanics of Materials X X X 4 1 B50EO Dynamics X X X 4 1 B50EQ Thermodynamics X 4 1 G10UG Introduction to Petroleum Engineering X X X 4 2 B50EL Fluids SCQF Cr SCQF Lvl Page 7 of 10

8 X X X 4 2 B50EN Advanced Mechanics of Materials X X X 4 2 B50EP Dynamics X X X 4 2 B50ER Thermodynamics ELECTIVES (UG) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 COMPOSITION AND STAGE NOTES (UG) Stage 1 all courses mandatory Mandatory Credits Optional Credits 1 Elective Credits 1 Total Stage 2 all courses mandatory Mandatory Credits Optional Credits 2 Elective Credits 2 Total Stage 3 One optional course in stage 3, in semester 2 Student may spend year 3 on erasmus exchange Mandatory Credits Optional Credits 3 15 Elective Credits 3 Total Stage 4 Four optional courses in stage 4, 2 in each semester. All courses are qualifying. lt is recommended to take B5OEM and B5OEN as a pair. Mandatory Credits 4 60 Optional Credits 4 60 Elective Credits 4 Total Stage 5 Mandatory Credits 5 Page 8 of 10

9 Optional Credits 5 Elective Credits 5 Total 5 0 ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESSION (UG) Reassessment Opportunities 1. A student who has been awarded a Grade E or a Grade F in a course may be re-assessed in that course. 2. A student shall be permitted only one re-assessment opportunity to be taken at the Resit diet of examination following the first assessment of the course. 3. A student shall not be re-assessed in any qualifying course taken in the final stage of a course of study. 4. The Progression Board may permit a student to be re-assessed in any qualifying course not taken in the final stage in order to gain credits for the course, provided that the mark or grade obtained in the first assessment of any such course is used in determining the classification of the degree to be awarded. Progression Requirements Part A. The minimum number of credits required to progress through each stage are as follows Stage 1 to credits Stage 2 to Stage 3 to Stage 4 to 5 Part B. The minimum grade of D is required in the following courses Stage 1 All courses at D Grade or better Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 All courses at D Grade or better All courses at D Grade or better; minimum average of 50% from re-sits with no E or F grades AWARDS, CREDITS AND LEVEL (UG) Part A. Credit Requirements Overall Credits Specific Requirements Integrated Masters SCQF credits including a minimum of 120 credit at Level 11 Honours Degree (inc.ma) SCQF credits including a minimum of 180 credit at Level 9 and 10 of which at least 90 credits at Level 10 Ordinary or General Degree SCQF credits including a minimum of 60 credit at Level 9 Diploma of Higher Education SCQF credits including a minimum of 90 credit at Level 8 Certificate of Higher Education SCQF credits including a minimum of 90 credit at Level 7 Part B. Mark/Grade Requirements Overall Mark Overall Grade Basis of Overall Mark/Grade Integrated Masters >=50% C Credit Weighted Average >=50% over all qualifying Page 9 of 10

10 courses at Grades A-D Honours Degree (inc.ma) >=40% D 1st: Credit Weighted Average >=70% Over all qualifying courses at grades A-D. 2.1: Credit Weighted Average >=60% Over all qualifying courses at grades A-D. 2.2: Credit Weighted Average >=50% Over all qualifying courses at grades A-D. 3rd: Credit Weighted Average >=40% Over all qualifying courses at grades A-D. Ordinary or General Degree >=40% D Minimum of grade D in all pre-requisite courses. Diploma of Higher Education >=40% D Minimum of grade D in all pre-requisite courses. Certificate of Higher Education >=40% D Minimum of grade D in all pre-requisite courses. DURATION OF STUDY IN MONTHS Full-time Integrated Masters 60 Honours Degree 48 Ordinary or General Degree 36 Diploma of Higher Education 24 Certificate of Higher Education 12 Page 10 of 10