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Programme Specification

BEng (Hons) Automotive Materials

Academic Year: 2020/21

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Summary
  • Aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department Department of Materials
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Final award BEng/ BEng + DIS/ BEng + DIntS /BEng + DPS
Programme title Automotive Materials
Programme code MPUB02
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies, Diploma in Professional Studies, or study at a University abroad leading to the award of the Diploma in International Studies. These occur between Parts B and C, or Parts C and D
UCAS code J511, J551
Admissions criteria

BEng - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/j511

BEng + DIS/DIntS/DPS- http://www.lboro.ac.uk/j551

Date at which the programme specification was published Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:32:38 GMT

1. Programme Aims

  • To provide an accredited honours degree programme in the field of automotive materials which satisfies the needs of industry for high quality graduates who have a strong academic background with business and interactive skills.
  • Students will also gain an appreciation of the application of materials engineering in the context of vehicle and engine design.
  • To encourage students to manage their own learning, communicate effectively and make use of primary source materials.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

  • QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
  • QAA Benchmark Statements for Materials
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Guidelines for Accreditation

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the programmes, graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • Relevant mathematical methods and principles of materials science as applied to materials engineering;
  • A number of specialist materials topics connected with metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and automotive materials;
  • The role of information technology and library resources in providing support for materials engineers;
  • Engineering principles relevant to materials selection;
  • Processing of materials;
  • The materials and engineering aspects of design;
  • The professional and engineering responsibilities of materials engineers;
  • An appreciation of the factors affecting vehicle and engine design in the context of automotive materials engineering practice.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  • Select and identify an appropriate material and manufacturing route for the design of an automotive component;
  • Utilise materials engineering principles to develop new materials/processing routes for improved performance of vehicle engineering systems;
  • Solve materials engineering problems;
  • Select and apply appropriate IT tools to a variety of automotive materials problems;
  • Analyse automotive systems, processes, and components for materials needs;
  • Select materials from an environmentally appreciative viewpoint;
  • Interpret numerical data and apply mathematical methods to the analysis of automotive materials engineering problems.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:

  • Use appropriate mechanical testing, corrosion testing, optical, X-ray, electron metallographic, and surface and chemical analysis methods for the study of materials;
  • Use appropriate computer software for design and modelling exercises;
  • Evaluate and present practical data in a suitable format;
  • Explain experimental results in terms of theoretical mechanisms and concepts;
  • Demonstrate project management skills;
  • Compile clear and well-structured technical reports;
  • Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
  • Apply the principles of vehicle maintenance and engine stripping.
c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of the programmes, students should be able to:

  • Work effectively, both as part of a team and/or independently;
  • Organise and manage time and resources effectively; for short-term and longer-term commitments;
  • Possess skills needed to communicate effectively through written, graphical, inter-personal, and presentation media;
  • Apply constructive and structured approaches to problem solving;
  • Demonstrate a reasonable level of numeracy; appropriate to the cognitive skills required;
  • Compile clear and well-structured technical reports;
  • Acquire and use sources of information appropriately;
  • Demonstrate project management skills.
  • Understand the operational and strategic issues involved with the automotive industry.

4. Programme structure

Part A - All modules are compulsory

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPA220

1 and 2

Introductory Materials Science and Processing

20

MPA202

1 and 2

Experimentation and Practical Skills

20

MPA222

1 and 2

Computer Aided Engineering

20

MPA221

1 and 2

Thermodynamics and its Applications

20

MPA223

1 and 2

Materials Applications and Engineering Design

20

MAA301

1 and 2

Mathematics for Materials 1 and 2

20

 

Part B - All modules are compulsory

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPB209

 2

Materials Characterisation

10

CGB018

 2

Plant Engineering

10

MPB312

  1 and 2

Materials Processing

30

MPB313

1

Materials in Service

10

MPB208

2

Fracture Mechanics of Materials

10

MAB101

1

Mathematics for Materials 3

10

MAB205

2

Statistics

10

TTB107

 2 

Vehicle Loading and Suspensions

 10 

TTB207

1

Machine Elements and Automotive Materials

10

TTA107 1

Vehicle Design and Development 

10

 

Part I – Diploma in Industrial Studies, Diploma in International Studies and Diploma in Professional Studies modules

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

MPI001

1 and 2

Industrial Training Placement (DIS, non-credit bearing)

120

MPI002

1 and 2

Overseas University Placement (DIntS, non-credit bearing

120

MPI003

1 and 2

Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS, non-credit bearing)

120

 

Eight Semester Programme

In accordance with Regulation XI, students can undertake a placement, leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or Diploma in Professional Studies, or if taken at a University overseas the Diploma in International Studies.  Participation in a placement, or study abroad, is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance in Parts A and B.

  

Part C – 110 credits of compulsory modules, 10 credits of optional modules

Code

Semester

Title

Modular Weight

Compulsory/Optional

MPC103

2

Industrial Case Studies

10

C

MPC321

2

Functional Materials

10

C

MPC108

1

Surface Engineering

10

C

MPC110

1 and 2

Project

30

C

MPC114

2

Composite Materials

10

C

MPC120

1 and 2

Vehicle and Component Design

20

C

MPC123

1

Automotive Crash Protection

10

C

MPC311

1

Advanced Processing Methods

10

C

BSC522 1 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 10 O
MPC101 1 Sustainability, Recycling and Environmental Issues 10 O
MPC312 1 Nano Materials 10 O
LAN--- 1 or 2  Language - with approval of the Programme Director in semester 1 or 2 10 O
------ 1 or 2 Other Level 6 module from the Univresity module catalogue with agreement of the Programme Director 10 O

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also must gain credit (≥40%) in the module MAA301 Mathematics for Materials 1 and 2 to progress from Part A to Part B.

In addition for students entering prior to 2019/2020: In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also must gain credit (≥40%) in the module MAA101 Mathematics for Materials 1 and MAA201 Mathematics for Materials 2 to progress from Part A to Part B.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidate’s final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level module assessments in Parts B and C.  The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 30 : Part C 70 to determine the final percentage mark.

 

 

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