Professional Practice (Engineering)

SHE level M
SCQF credit points 15.0
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMH323674
Module Leader Babakalli Alkali
School School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Trimester A (September 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 30.00
Tutorials 12.00
Seminars 12.00
Independent Learning 126.00
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 Analytical Capability (Report - 2000 words) (FT & DL)