Professional Practice (Engineering)

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMH323674
Module Leader Mahmood Anwar
School School of Science & Engineering
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

The underlying philosophy of this module is to take a critical in-depth view of the techniques to develop in the student,
(1)the ability to select, develop and plan an MSc research project (1) to research and critically analyse the literature associated with the project and to present research findings effectively(2) the ability to apply a competent process of thinking to project planning. (3) A critical understanding of safe and ethical working

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 11
Tutorials 11
Independent Learning 112
Assessment 16.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 50 45 Individual Oral Presentation (FT & DL); Note: DL students will record their voice within PowerPoint
Course Work002 50 45 Project Proposal (Report - 2000 words) (FT & DL)