NG3D362 - Integrative MEng Group Project 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3D362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Integrative MEng Group Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Vishagen Ramasamy | ||
| Module Team: | Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Enable students to apply and enhance their engineering knowledge base, understanding and transferable skills to a large design project with practical relevance, where possible linked with industry.
Allow students to integrate and apply their engineering, project management, and broader skills within a team environment.
Content Summary
The group work will be based on a large design project suitable to a group of 3 to 5 students, where possible linked with industry. The project will require students to demonstrate logical thought, critical analysis and sound justification (e.g. cost, production, assembly, distribution of work & lead time to completion) for their proposed solution.
The module also encourages innovative and creative activities through group discussion. The solution must also take into consideration all other relevant implications such as ethical, legal constraints, sustainability and environmental issues. All work including the reports and presentations should be completed to the appropriate standard with the accompanying references.
Groups of typically 3 to 5 students will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The management structure will be determined by the team. Regular review meetings will be held, where formal minutes will be taken and recorded, at which the allocation and progress of work will be monitored by the supervisor(s).
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Project supervision | 32 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 12 |
| Independent Study | 288 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse, formulate a plan and subsequently work effectively within a team in developing and implementing a solution to a technically complex design problem. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of the broader engineering topics and the ability to meet engineering targets within a project management environment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | An Interim Group Report which outlines the project plan, distribution of the work load, summary of work done and justification of the remaining work packages before Christmas break | 0 | 3000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Final Group Report and oral defence (10 mins per student) of the submitted work. Marks comprise of the group mark and the individual mark (based on peer assessment) | 10 | 4000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |