NG4S257 - Engineering Analysis 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG4S257
Module Title: Engineering Analysis
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built Environment and Civil Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Matthew Jones
Module Team: Vicki Davies, Louise Hawker, Jennifer Scott, Jonathan Thomas, CK Tan
First Intended Intake: AUG 2016 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100190 - mechanical engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Apr 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to demonstrate the use of appropriate methods in the analysis of engineering problems and to critically evaluate the outcomes.

Content Summary

Identify and assess the viability of potential opportunities

Conduct practical research

• Research methodology

• Resources

• Testing

• Analyse & evaluate data

Critical evaluation of the solution and its limitations.[L1]

Implement and evaluation of design solutions

• Determine constraints

• Determine evaluation criteria for solution

• Evaluate solution in regards the original requirements

• Critically analyse feedback to affect future improvement[L2]

[L1]New text added

[L2]To be removed

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 10
Work based learning 160
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 30
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically assess information to identify and evaluate project potential
LO2 Carry out and critically evaluate both theoretical and analytical engineering analysis
LO3 Critically evaluate design constraints to implement design solutions and reflect upon the outcome

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD002223 Professional Development Audit co-requisite
MOD002224 Learning Contract co-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 A written report with viva voce 0 9000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Report 1 ✔ ✔ ✔

Reading List

Pahl G., Beitz W., Feldhusen J., Grote K-H., Wallace K. (Ed), Blessing L.T.M. (Ed) (2006) Engineering Design: A systematic approach. 3rd Edition, Berlin: Springer

Engineering Council (2014) UK-Spec UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence. 3rd Edition, London: Engineering Council. Available at: http://www.engc.org.uk/publications/

Tidd J., Bessant J.R., (2009) Managing Innovation: Integrating technology, market and organizational change. 4th Edition, Hoboken N.J.: Wiley

Davies M., (2014) Doing a successful research project: Using quantitative or qualitative methods. 2nd Edition. New York: Palgrave Macmillan