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De Montfort University Faculty of Technology

School of Engineering, Media and Sustainable Development

MSc Mechatronics

Course Handbook

Academic Year 2015/2016

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK ................................................................ 4

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 5 1.1 About this Guide ..................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Programme Aims..................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................. 5

2 THE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE .................................................................................. 7 2.1 Structure .................................................................................................................. 7 2.2 Full-time Structure .................................................................................................. 7 2.3 Course Management Team...................................................................................... 9 2.4 Module Information .............................................................................................. 10

ENGT5101 Electromechanics .............................................................................. 11 ENGT5102 Mechatronics Systems Engineering.................................................. 13 ENGT5103 Engineering Business Environment and Energy Studies ................. 15 ENGT5108 Programming and Software Engineering ......................................... 18 ENGT5201 Engineering Systems: Dynamics and Control .................................. 20 ENGT5202 Machine Vision, Robotics and Flexible Automation ....................... 22 ENGT5203 Microprocessor Applications and Digital Signal Processing ........... 24 ENGT5204 Research Methods............................................................................. 26 ENGT5301 Individual Project ............................................................................. 28 SAND5801 Sandwich (full) ................................................................................. 30

3 THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ........................................................................................ 31 3.1 Aims ...................................................................................................................... 31 3.2 Project Management and Supervision (Full Time Students) ................................ 31 3.3 Projects (part-time students).................................................................................. 32 3.4 Project Assessment ................................................................................................ 32

Project Assessment Criteria .................................................................................. 32 Project Report ........................................................................................................ 32 Oral Presentation ................................................................................................... 33

4 TEACHING AND LEARNING ....................................................................................... 34 4.1 Delivery ................................................................................................................. 34 4.2 Teaching Methods ................................................................................................. 34

Lectures ................................................................................................................. 34 Tutorial and Laboratory Work .............................................................................. 34

4.3 Programme Regulations and Domestic Arrangements ......................................... 34 Attendance ............................................................................................................. 35 Submission of Coursework ................................................................................... 35 Submission of Coursework via TurnitinUK through Blackboard ......................... 35 Submission Deadlines ........................................................................................... 35 Procedure for Granting Extensions/Deferrals for Coursework ............................. 35 Penalties for Unauthorised Late Submission of Work .......................................... 36

4.4 Assessment ............................................................................................................ 36 4.5 Marking scheme .................................................................................................... 36

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4.6 Examination Regulations and Progression ............................................................ 38 Assessment Regulations ........................................................................................ 38 Award of MSc ....................................................................................................... 38 Award of MSc with Distinction ............................................................................ 38 Award of MSc with Merit ..................................................................................... 38 Award of Postgraduate Diploma ........................................................................... 38 Assessment Failures .............................................................................................. 39

4.7 Personal Transferable Skills .................................................................................. 39 4.8 Study Skills ........................................................................................................... 39 4.9 Student Feedback and Representation................................................................... 40

5 WHAT TO DO IF YOU: .................................................................................................. 41 5.1 Change address ...................................................................................................... 41 5.2 Are ill..................................................................................................................... 41 5.3 Need to be absent for other valid reasons ............................................................. 41 5.4 Lose your Registration Card ................................................................................. 41 5.5 Want to withdraw from the course ........................................................................ 41 5.6 Have worries about: .............................................................................................. 41 5.7 Require Student Services ...................................................................................... 41 5.8 Require Health Services ........................................................................................ 42 5.9 Wish to claim "Extenuating Circumstances" for assessed work ........................... 43

6 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES ............................................................................ 44

7 REGISTRY ....................................................................................................................... 45

8 DISABILITY SUPPORT AND COORDINATION......................................................... 45

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MSc Mechatronics Course Calendar for 2014-2015 Academic Session

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Exams2016 August SeptemberMonday 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 Semester 1 Teaching Weeks

Tuesday 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 Semester 2 Teaching Weeks

Wednesday 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 Semester 3 Individual Project.

Thursday 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 University Closed

Friday 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 Bank Holiday

Saturday 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 Examinations

Sunday 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 End of Term for students 17th June 2016

Week No. 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52PGrad 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Xmas EasterProject

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MSc Mechatronics Programme Guide

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

We want to welcome you to the School of Engineering, Media and Sustainable Development and your course and say that we are looking forward to working with you and we are sure that you will enjoy your studies and make your own contribution to your course and its continued development. We would like to think that you have an exciting and rewarding career ahead.

Our Masters degree is demanding and represents an intense period of work for you. But life and education are not all work. Higher education is a total experience and we want you to enjoy University life to the full. May we wish you well with your studies and take this opportunity to say that we are always available if you think that we can help you in any way and look forward to getting to know you during your stay at Leicester. The mechatronics discipline represents the synergetic integration of Mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering and computing to enable the design of intelligent machines and machine systems. Mechatronics is essential to the development of modern and competitive products and industrial processes. Such engineering capabilities and skills are at a premium in the current industrial scene. Mechatronics has a key role to play in nearly all advanced products and process development with growing trend towards high quality improved functionality, greater customization, enhanced ease of use and better reliability and safety at economic cost. Typical Careers: Product Manager; Project Leader; Research Engineer; Systems Engineering; Product Development Engineer. Typical employing industries include - Automotive, Aerospace, Automation Systems, Hardware/ Software Developers to name only a few. We hope you enjoy your time with us and find studying this field of knowledge an interesting and rewarding experience.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 About this Guide

The Aim of this Guide is to provide a brief introduction to the MSc Mechatronics programme and the modules you will study. It also aims to provide you with practical advice and describes what we expect of you.

For further details of the regulations governing the operation of De Montfort University's postgraduate programmes you should refer to the Taught Postgraduate Programmes, University Regulations. [http://www.dmu.ac.uk/aboutdmu/policy/regulations/taught-postgrad/index.jsp] Also available under the course information content area in the Course’s Blackboard.

1.2 Programme Aims

The field of Mechatronics is recognised as a skill shortage area. Such skills will be critical to the industrial and economic growth of industries in the Western World and developing nations. Graduates from this course can expect enhanced technological skills, which will improve their career prospects.

The course aims to take graduates from a single discipline background and develop them into multidisciplinary engineers capable of working in the Mechatronic field, which will meet the demand from industry to produce engineers who can operate in industry at the highest level. The graduands from this course will attain broad base technological knowledge and skills to integrate the engineering disciplines enabling them to design and develop integrated products and systems.

The course will extend the students knowledge in advanced techniques to master's level. It will provide knowledge of engineering and computing sciences, which constitute the mechatronic discipline, develop the analytical skills and an understanding in the use of specialist processes and equipment involved in product development. It will further develop the graduate’s knowledge of the business environment.

The course aims to develop the student's ability to engage in research, which is principally represented by the substantial individual project undertaken in the second and final semester.

1.3 Learning Outcomes

The student will be expected to have developed the following skills and knowledge from the proposed programme:

The student will have knowledge and understanding of: • advanced mechatronic disciplines and techniques such as Vision Systems, Robotics,

Automation, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, which are also relevant to Faculty Research Base

• the use of relevant software for simulation • the use of analytical tools (e.g. CAD, Matlab) for product design and development • the cost benefits of applying mechatronic philosophy to the product development process • research methods and the techniques and processes necessary to successfully engage in

research at master's level. • the constraints placed on product design and development • the skills to engage in individual research at master's level; • further developed the skill to critically argue, analyse and appraise to master's level; • further developed presentational and communication skills, both written and oral, to

masters level; • further developed computing and IT skills particularly in the use of advanced software

packages

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The student will be able to: • evaluate the developing technologies and integrate the disciplines for designing and

developing mechatronic products and systems • apply the in-depth knowledge to a multi-disciplinary mechatronic problem • determine the cost benefits of the applying mechatronic philosophy to product design and

development; • apply advanced software such as simulation and modelling tools;

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2 THE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 2.1 Structure

The structure of the course conforms to De Montfort University Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Programmes.

The course consists of 8x15 credits, level M modules of 150 hours per module of notional learning time and a 60 credit, level M individual project of 600 hours notional learning time to the master's award. Therefore, the full master's award has 1800 hours of notional learning time and requires the accumulation of 180 credits.

There are no prerequisites for modules with the exception of the individual project that requires the Research Methods module.

Master's award can be achieved by successfully 12 level M modules, eight taught and a project equivalent of four modules, of 15 credits each leading to 180 credits.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) exit award can be achieved by successfully completing eight Level M modules of 15 credits each, leading to 120 credits.

Post Graduate Certificate (PGC) exit award can be achieved by successfully completing four Level M taught modules of 15 credits each, leading to 60 credits.

2.2 Full-time Structure

The full-time structure consists of two semesters of mainly taught modules. These modules are delivered and studied at the rate of four modules per semester. The assessment examination of the modules will be in weeks 13-15. The third semester is allocated to the individual project. The three semesters are delivered in 45 weeks in one calendar year. Table 2.1 shows the full-time structure.

Table 2.1 Structure of the MSc Mechatronics

Module Code Module Title Credit

Value Level Semester Core Pre-requisites

ENGT5101 Electromechanics 15 M 1 Yes ENGT5102

Mechatronics Systems Engineering 15 M 1 Yes

ENGT5103

Engineering Business Environment and Energy Studies

15 M 1 Yes

ENGT5108

Programming and Software Engineering 15 M 1 Yes

ENGT5201

Mechatronics Systems: Dynamics and Control 15 M 2 Yes

ENGT5202

Machine Vision, Robotics and Flexible Automation

15 M 2 Yes

ENGT5203

Microprocessor Applications and Digital Signal Processing

15 M 2 Yes

ENGT5204 Research Methods 15 M 2 Yes

ENGT5301 Individual Project 15 M 3 Yes ENGT 5204

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Full Time Mode

Table 2.2 Full time mode

A Research Methods module will be introduced in the second semester, and the outcome will be geared towards the individual Project, i.e. formulation of project plan and literature search. The project modules in the third semester will form the major thrust for solving the mechatronic problem.

The part time study pattern

The part-time mode of study is possible with a student attending on a day release basis and studying modules as timetabled. The only constraints are that the student must normally study a minimum of 30 credits per academic year and the Individual Project module must be the last module studied for the master's exit award.

Year 1 (Monday) Year 2 (Friday) Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

(Summer) Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

(Summer) ENGT5103 Engineering Business Environment and Energy

ENGT5202 Machine Vision, Robotics and Flexible Automation

Project (planning)

ENGT5101 Electro-mechanics

ENGT5201 Mechatronics Systems: Dynamics and Control

ENGT5301 Individual Project (Must be completed within 12 months) ENGT5102

Mechatronics Systems Engineering

ENGT5203 Microprocessor Applications and Digital Signal Processing

*ENGT5108 Programming and Software Engineering (Wednesday, distance learning mode)

*ENGT5204 Research Methods (Wednesday, distance learning mode)

Note: ENGT5108 and ENGT5204 are now on Wednesday; Part time students are advised to do these modules via Distance Learning mode

Table 2.3 Part time study pattern

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Summer

ENGT5103 Engineering Business

Environment and Energy Studies

ENGT5202 Machine Vision, Robotics and

Flexible Automation

Optional Placement

Year

ENGT5301 Individual

Project

ENGT5102 Mechatronics Systems

Engineering

ENGT5203 Microprocessor Applications and Digital Signal Processing

ENGT5101 Electromechanics

ENGT5201 Mechatronics Systems: Dynamics and Control

ENGT5108 Programming and Software

Engineering

ENGT5204 Research Methods

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The Industrial Placement is optional and you are advised to register early in your studies with the Placement Unit on the ground floor of Gateway House. More information can be found at http://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/placements-and-exchanges/placements-office/technology-placements/technology-placements.aspx about placements in general but a typical placement will start in June/July following the conclusion of the second trimester and will finish by the end of the following May. Students will need to pass their first trimester modules at their first attempt in order to be eligible to progress to a placement.

2.3 Course Management Team

The Course team consists of the following:

Programme Leader Dr. Seng Chong x8011, skchong@dmu.ac.uk Programme Advisor Mr Haris Pancholi x7059, haris@dmu.ac.uk External Examiner Dr William Suen - King’s College London, University of

London, k_suen@meng.ucl.ac.uk

Subject Areas

The following members of academic staff have specialist interest in the listed subject areas:

Mechatronics Programme Leader Dr Seng Chong Mechanical Engineering Programme Leader

Haris Pancholi

Electronic Engineering Programme Leader

Dr. John Gow

Eengineering Manangement Programme Leader

Dr. Birgit Painter

Dynamics and Control Prof. Mikhail Goman/ Dr Keith Maycock / Prof Bogumil Ulanicki

Electronics Ken Clegg / Dr Ian Sexton / Dr John Gow Instrumentation Prof Bogumil Ulanicki Power Electronics Dr John Gow Programming & Software Engineering

Dr Ian Sexton

Systems and Control Dr Keith Maycock / Dr Seng Chong / Prof Bogumil Ulanicki

Mechatronics Dr. Neil Brown / Dr. Seng Chong Signal Processing/Numerical Method

Dr Xin Kai Li

Microprocessor Applications Dr Ian Sexton / Jordon Dimitrov Engineering Business Environment / Lean Engineering

Dr. Parminder Kang

Robotics & Machine Vision Dr Cristian Serdean Design and CAD Haris Pancholi / Dr Keith Maycock Process /PLC/Control/Water System

Tomasz Janus / Prof Bogumil Ulanicki

Bioengineering, Rapid Prototyping

Adam Moroz

MEANT Shashi Paul / Richard Cross Digital Electronics Dr Ian Sexton / Dr. George Cole Aerodynamics Nikolay Abramov Electromagnetics Prof. Alistair Duffy Communication Prof. Raouf Hamzaoui Materials Science Dr. Yong Sun Fluid and Thermodynamics Dr. Ibrahim Abdalla

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Project Co-ordinators Dr Seng Chong / Haris Pancholi http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/academic-staff/full-listing-of-dmu-academic-staff.aspx

2.4 Module Information The following pages give some outline information of the modules on this course. More detail will be provided by the Module Leader at the start of the module, but this section should help you understand what the modules aim to cover.

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ENGT5101 Electromechanics Lecturers Dr. Seng Chong - skchong@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Building Q3.14 (Module leader)

Ken Clegg- kclegg@dmu.ac.uk; Gateway House GH 6.70 Dr. Ian Sexton - sexton@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Building Q2.31

1. Module Characteristics

The module provides an insight into the fundamental theory and application underpinning electronics, mechanics, and mechatronic systems engineering.

2. Learning Outcomes a) Critically analyse the design processes and methodologies for electromechanics and apply

and adapt them in unfamiliar situations. b) Develop techniques to create solutions and apply a systems approach to novel engineering

problems related to electromechanics. c) Apply electromagnetic and piezoelectric principals to current research and development in

electromechanical / microelectromechanical systems and their applications.

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies This is essentially a broadening subject. The extent to which the material is novel or reinforcement will depend upon the background of the individual student. The integrative treatment of the material will vary to take into account the student needs.

Lectures together with examples and exercises will be the vehicle for information delivery for this module. Prior intelligence has shown that this is the most efficient strategy for delivery of the module. Use of libraries, the Internet and other sources are available to enhance the student learning experience.

4. Module Content

i) Electronics: • Review of Principles of Electronics • Transistors, Thyristors, Diodes, Simple circuit analysis • Operational Amplifiers, Active Filters • Sensors and encoders • Combinational logic: Boolean algebra, Logic gates, Karnaugh maps • Sequential logic: Flip Flops, Registers, Counters • Microcontroller and applications

ii) Mechanics:

• Dynamics: Work, Energy, Power • Friction and Screw threads • Belt Drives: High speed and Low speed • Clutches and Torque, Energy Conversion • Geared Systems: Fixed centred gear, Epicyclic gear • Vibrations: Free, Damped, Forced • Motion Control • Model based design • Industry 4.0

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5. Assessment

Assessment Method

Duration of assessment

Assessment Weighting

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Examination

Coursework

Unseen Exam

Coursework

3 hours 70%

30% 50%

6. Module Learning Materials

• ‘Electronics for Today and Tomorrow’; Duncan Tom; London, John Murray 1997; ISBN 0719574137

• ‘Electronics – Theory and Practice’; Mesias,G.; Newnes Oxford 1993; ISBN 0750616792 • ‘Principles of Electrical Engineering’ 1991; P Peebles, T A Guima; Mc Graw Hill; ISBN 007

049 252 2 • Theory of Machines, R.S. Khurmi and J.K. Gupta, Chand (S.) & Co Ltd ,India; 15th Revised

Edition 2006 edition (1 Aug 2005); ISBN: 978-8121925242 • ‘Mechanics of Machines’ (2nd Ed) 1990; GH Ryder; Macmillan; ISBN 0 333 53696-7 • ‘Mechanics of Machines’ (Advanced Theory and Examples); J Hannah and R C Stephens,

1987; ISBN 071- 313254X • ‘Electromechanical Motion Devices’, P. C. Krause, O. Wasynczuk, McGraw-Hill, 1989; ISBN:

0-07-035494-4 • ‘Mechatronics Systems, Sensors, and Actuators – Fundamentals and Modeling’,

Mechatronics handbook (2nd ed.), Robert H. Bishop, CRC Press, London, 2008; ISBN: 9780849392580

• ‘Mechatronic system control, logic, and data acquisition, Mechatronics handbook (2nd ed.), Robert H. Bishop, CRC Press, London, 2008; ISBN: 9780849392603

• ‘Microelectronic Circuits’, AS Sedra and KC Smith, Oxford series in electrical and computer engineering, New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004; ISBN 0-19-510369-6

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ENGT5102 Mechatronics Systems Engineering Lecturers Dr. K Maycock - kmm@dmu.ac.uk; 0116 257 7863Queens Building Q1.25 (Module

leader) Dr. Seng Chong - skchong@dmu.ac.uk; 0116 207 8011; Queens Building Q3.14

1. Module Characteristics

The module will introduce the students to Mechatronic philosophies of Design. It will provide the basic tools and the rules for analysis of systems together with integrated design concepts and evaluation techniques. It also exposes the student to rational assessment of a range of studies of Mechatronic System design.

2. Learning Outcomes a) Develop the analytical and critical appraisal skill set necessary to embark on new design

problems. b) Have a better understanding of the integration between the engineering disciplines and be

able to develop and apply cross-discipline skills. c) Be able to understand, analyze and design control theory for given systems. Be able to

design control for common systems d) Develop transferrable skills associated with team/ group work to a deeper level

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies

Learning strategy will be based on Lectures and tutorials for the dissemination of knowledge, information and the demonstration of and the use of software.

Student centred learning via assignments and coursework will expose the student to applied research, presentation of findings, report writing. This will develop the skills and understanding of the students.

4. Module Content i) Systems Techniques:

• Representation of Systems: Definition of a System; Systems Components, mathematical modelling; Method of representation

• Analysis methods: Laplace transform; Transfer Functions and Block diagrams • Systems Behaviour: Transient Response; Frequency response; Open & Closed Loop

Systems • Organisations: Data Flow diagnostic; Design of Experiments • State Space Methods: State Variable Diagrams; General State Equations

ii) Design:

• Organisation: Principle of Total Design and Integration of Discipline • Methodology: Design Process, Decision making processes. QA systems • Management: Communication; Models, Computational Methods and CAD

iii) Example of case Studies: • Automotive Electronics; Engine management systems; Transmission Control; Avionics • Consumer Goods: The Camcorder; Tape transport mechanism; The Head System • Group Activity: Problem Analysis; Solutions and Presentation

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5. Assessment

Assessment Method Component Type Assessment

Descriptor Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Coursework Coursework 1

Coursework 2

Individual Assignment

Group

Assignment

50%

50%

50%

Reassessment will be by failed component. 6. Module Learning Materials

• Engineering design methods: strategies for product design; Nigel Cross. • Total Design: Integrated Methods for Successful Product Engineering; Addison-Wesley;

Pugh, S. • Mechatronics: Designing Intelligent machines; Butterworth Heinemann • Vol. 1: Perception, Cognition and Execution; Edited by George Rzevski; ISBN 0-7506-2404-

3 • Vol. 2: Concepts in Artificial Intelligence; Jeffrey Johnson and Philip Picton; ISBN: 0-7506-

2403-5 • System Modelling and Control; J Schwarzenbach and K Gill; Arnold; ISBN 0 7131 3518 2

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ENGT5103 Engineering Business Environment and Energy Studies Module leader Dr. Parminder Kang; T: +44 (0)116 207 8089; E: pkang@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Buidling Q2.14 1. Module Characteristics

The module will provide an awareness of the commercial environment and the need for operational efficiency within manufacturing businesses. It will provide a thorough understanding of lean 6-sigma practices and their limitations, and an appreciation of new developments in the field of operations planning.

In addition, the use of sustainable approaches to production will be examined. 2. Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module the student will be able to:

a) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of and critically review, consolidate and extend the existing body of knowledge in the areas of understanding of the principles and theories relevant to business and operations planning and control of manufacturing. Understand and investigate the different levels of factory dynamics and variability, the management of improvement activities and the functions and roles within engineering companies.

b) Formulate and use experimental methods to evaluate and make value judgements concerning data in order to formulate and solve general problems through use of the experimental results, extrapolate from output information for use in the solution, (that takes into consideration efficiencies, safety, limitations and governmental regulations), of a problem and extension to other novel/unfamiliar problems.

c) Research a sustainability issue within a manufacturing environment. Develop a DMAIC project plan, making use of limited and contradictory information and that requires engineering value judgements to be exercised, for designing, implementing and operating a management and control system for minimising the effects of this sustainability issue. (to improving sustainability and to minimising the influence on environment) Provide a technical and critical analysis of the research and the design methods and processes used and recommend actions based upon this information that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of environmental impact of engineering practices and able to make sound judgement, even in the absence of complete data, in order to suggest sustainable approaches to minimise such impact.

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies

Staff directed learning via lectures, tutorials and laboratory exercises for the dissemination of knowledge, information and the demonstration and use of software packages.

Student centred learning via applied research and presentation of findings, laboratory report writing and practical exercises for the development of professional engineering skills.

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4. Module Content

i) Financial & Performance Management – traditional and modern methods involving: • Manufacturing cost structures, costing methods, cost types (recurring, non-recurring).

Effects of manufacturing volumes & learning curves, engineering economic analysis; Profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, marginal costing. Budgeting, cash flow statements, depreciation, taxes, interest & inflation; Economic cost analysis of a product and process using traditional methods, using performance measures such as accounting ratios and profitability analysis; Costing methods for inventory management, capital cost estimating. Accounting methods for inventory management, economic evaluation of manufacturing systems, capital payback analysis, financial justification

• Operations & Project Management – planning and control, finite capacity scheduling, critical path analysis, flow processing systems, discrete event simulation, supply chain resource planning. Enterprise Resource Planning – works order processing, materials requirements planning, sales order processing,

• Problem solving with engineering manufacturing environments which consider production and engineering efficiencies, safety, limitations and governmental regulations.

• Quality Management & Control – total quality management, statistical process control. Lean & 6-Sigma Principles, Systems and Facilitation – waste reduction, Kaizen exercises, management of continuous improvement

• Roles and functions of personnel within commercial engineering and manufacturing organisations.

ii) Sustainable production issues and management approaches

• The nature of sustainable development strategies and current practice, Key steps in starting, managing and improving sustainable development strategies, Analysis of and for sustainable development, Participation for sustainable development,

• Environmental impacts of engineering practices and minimisation of such impacts. • Information, education and communications, Strategy decision-making frameworks

and procedures, Sustainability Requirements as Core Criteria for Evaluations and Decisions, Trade-offs: Facing Conflict and Compromise, Processes:

• Designing and Using Sustainability Assessment Processes, Implementation: Sustainability Assessment Applications and Implications, The financial basis for environmental strategies, Monitoring and evaluation systems, Environmental Life Cycle Analysis, carbon modelling and economics.

5. Assessment

Assessment Method Component Type Duration of assessment

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Examination

Coursework

Unseen Exam

Coursework

3 hours 70%

30% 50%

Reassessment will be by failed component.

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6. Module Learning Materials

• Salvendy, G. ‘Handbook of Industrial Engineering: Technology and Operations Management’, 2007, ISBN-10: 0470241829 Liker, J.’ The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer’, 2004, ISBN: 0071392319

• Ansari, S. et al, 1997, Management Accounting in the Age of Lean Production, McGraw-Hill.

• Turney, P., Common Cents: The ABC Performance Breakthrough, Productivity Press, 1992.

• The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review, Cambridge University Press, 2007, ISBN-13 978-0-521-700801

• Gibson, R. B. with Hassan, S., Holtz, S., Tansey J. and Whitelaw, G., Sustainability Assessment: Criteria, Processes and Applications; Earthscan, ISBN: 9781844070510

• Dalal-Clayton, D. B. and Bass, S., Sustainable Development Strategies: A Resource Book, OECD Publishing, 2002, ISBN 1853839477, 9781853839474

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ENGT5108 Programming and Software Engineering Module leader Dr. Ian Sexton - sexton@dmu.ac.uk; 0116 257 7498; Queens Building Q2.31 1. Module Characteristics

As data processing systems grow in complexity, it becomes increasingly important to adopt an efficient engineering approach to the production of software if time, cost and quality requirements are to be met.

In this module, a programming approach to software engineering is used with an emphasis on the development of practical programming skills: • A modern object-oriented programming language will be used to design, implement and

test programs of moderate complexity. • Emphasis will be placed on the use of APIs (application program interfaces) in selectring

appropriate routines and protocols to build software applications.

Although a particular langauge and APIs may be used, e.g. C++ and the STL (Standard Template Library), Jave and its APIs, etc., the concepts will be applicable across a range of languages, e.g.C++, Java, Python, Ruby, Matlab and its toolkits, embedded C and peripheral and signal processing APIs, etc.

2. Learning Outcomes The students should be able to: a) Have theoretical and practical knowledge in programming in an object-oriented lanaguage

with experience in using and developing object libraries and applying object oriented design to solve different classes of problems associated with the MSc programme as a whole. Implementing these tasks should be at a professional or equivalent level.

b) Critically analyse up to date programming methodologies, and be able to independantly show reponsibility and accountability when choosing a development platform as well as constructing new theories.

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies Formal lecturing with appropriate demonstrations together with practical programming classes using a PC laboratory.

The subject matter requires a 'hands-on' approach in order to be of value to the students.

In addition to staffed lab sessions, students are encouraged to continue in their own time using any of the computing facilities available to them in the Faculty and beyond. Many of the students are expected to have their own PC at home were they can continue their study.

The following points should also be noted: a) Some students undertaking this module will have significant work-based experience as

programmers. The module is therefore of value in consolidating their practical knowledge in terms of an academic framework.

b) The entire module is available on the Web and students are directed to the numerous Web based materials associated with this module. Students are also instructed on the compilers and software available on the Web.

c) Open learning approaches are related to the extensive module notes and supplementary material that is issued to students and the exercises they are expected to perform.

d) Tutoring takes place mainly during the lab sessions, when the module leader has time to discuss problems with students on an individual basis.

e) Independent learning is based on lecture notes that are issued to students at the start of the module.

f) Weekly Seminars are held which are on a variety of subjects related to the programme as a whole.

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4. Module Content

Basic software system concepts: analysis, design, implementation and testing

Programming paradigms: procedural, modular, data abstraction and object-oriented

Object-oriented programming (in C++ or Java for example): classes, inheritance, encapsulation, object creation, class variables and methods, access control, object destruction.

Programming in a modern Object Oriented language

Use of APIs (application program interfaces), i.e. Data structures, their limitations and application., e.g. arrays, vectors, hashtables, etc.

Software testing techniques 5. Assessment

Assessment Method

Component Type

Assessment Descriptor

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Programming & Software

Engineering Coursework

Course Work

Submission of solutions of

programming exercises

100%

50%

Reassessment will be by failed component. 6. Module Learning Materials

• Deitel H M & Deitel P J, “C++ how to program”, Prentice Hall, 2005, ISBN 0131857576 • Strousturp B, “The C++ programming language”, Addison Wesley, 1997, iSBN 0201889544 • Strousturp B, “The design and evolution of C++”, Addison Wesley, 1994, ISBN 0201543303 • Computer based software - Lecture notes on the following: Introduction to Programming in

C++, Operating Systems:, UNIX , Principles of Software Engineering

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ENGT5201 Engineering Systems: Dynamics and Control Module Leader Prof. Mikhail Goman - mgoman@dmu.ac.uk; Gateway House GH6.56 Dr. Seng Chong - skchong@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Building Q3.14

1. Module Characteristics

This is an advanced level dynamics and control module which covers topics such as: analysis of linear systems, introduction to dynamics of nonlinear system, modal analysis and identification of system models, control design techniques for state-space representation and advanced topics for SISO systems. The module is supported by Matlab tutorials and laboratory experiments concerned with computer control of typical mechanical system. The module intends to develop student ability to critically analyse engineering problems involving dynamics and control issues and to further develop his/her experimental and theoretical skills.

2. Learning Outcomes a) Systematic understanding of dynamics and control b) Demonstrate originality of the application of knowledge to solving practical dynamics and

control problems c) Be able to deal with complex issues of systems modelling and active control systematically

and creatively d) Demonstrate self-direction and originality, act autonomously when problems in dynamics

and control are formulated and solved

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies Staff directed learning via lectures, tutorials and laboratory exercises for the dissemination of knowledge, information and the demonstration and use of software packages.

Student centred learning via applied research and presentation of findings, laboratory report writing and practical exercises for the development of professional engineering skills.

4. Module Content

i) Dynamics • Mathematical modelling and dynamics analysis of multi-degree of freedom mechanical

systems. Vibration excitation and measurement. Identification of system parameters. Modal analysis and testing.

• Introduction to the vibration of distributed parameter mechanical systems. • Introduction to non-linear effects. • Structural dynamics and mechanical vibrations, etc. Application to automobile, aircraft

dynamics and control, precision motion control and vibration suppression, etc ii) Control • Modelling engineering systems of diffrent physical nature • State space techniques in control, controllability and observability • Modern control design techniques (pole placement techniques, state estimation, etc.) • Review of SISO design methods, PID

• Advanced topics for SISO systems

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5. Assessment

Assessment Method Component Type

Duration of assessment

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Assessment: Outcomes: 1,2

Assessment: Outcomes: 1

Unseen Examination

Other

Coursework 1

3 hours 70%

30%

50%

Reassessment will be by failed component. 6. Module Learning Materials

• Rao, S.S. (2000). “Mechanical Vibrations”, 3rd Edition; Addison – Wesley Publishing Company ISBN No: 0-1201-59289-4

• Thomson, W.T. (2001). “Theory of Vibration” 3rd Edition; Unwin Hyman Ltd, ISBN No: 0-04-445069-9

• Ogata, K. (2002). “Modern control engineering”, Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, ISBN 0130609072

• Dorf, R.C. and Bishop R. H. (2001), “Modern Control Systems”, 9th edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc., ISBN 0-13-030660-6.

• Genta, G. “Vibration dynamics and control”, Mechanical Engineering Series, NY, Springer 2009 ISBN 9780387795799, 855 pp.

• Flexible robot manipulators: modelling, simulation and control Edited by M.O.Tokhi and A.K.M.Azad, Publisher IET, London, ISBN 9780863414480, 545 pp.

• Ogata K. (2008). “Matlab for Control Engineers”, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-615077-2.

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ENGT5202 Machine Vision, Robotics and Flexible Automation Module Leader Dr Cristian Serdean - cvs@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Building Q1.25 1. Module Characteristics

The module will provide both conceptual and detailed knowledge in the area of robotics, machine vision and flexible automation. The module builds upon the fundamental philosophy of Mechatronics in the context of mobile, industrial and intelligent robotics technologies. The module will develop techniques and present applications of the technologies.

2. Learning Outcomes

a) Systematic understanding of dynamics and control b) Demonstrate originality of the application of knowledge to solving practical dynamics and

control problems c) Be able to deal with complex issues of systems modelling and active control systematically

and creatively d) Demonstrate self-direction and originality, act autonomously when problems in dynamics

and control are formulated and solved

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies Staff directed learning via lectures, tutorials and laboratory exercises for the dissemination of knowledge, information and the demonstration and use of software packages.

Student centred learning via applied research and presentation of findings, laboratory report writing and practical exercises for the development of professional engineering skills.

4. Module Content

The module will be broadly segmented into two components, namely (i) Machine Vision, and (ii) Flexible Automation and Robotics. i) Machine Vision: • Camera Systems • Image Operations • Colour / 3-D Imaging • Processors and Pattern Recognition • Vision Systems • Integration of vision systems with other plant automation • Advanced applications of machine vision ii) Robotics and Flexible Automation: • Robot structures. Fundamentals of robotics. • Sensors and actuators • Drive systems and motion control • Locomotion concepts • Motions, kinematics and control • Mobile and industrial robots • Applications of flexible automation and robotics • Systems integration • Artificial intelligence and intelligent robots

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5. Assessment

Assessment Method

Component Type

Assessment Descriptor

Duration of assessment

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Examination

Unseen exam

Machine Vision and Robotics

3 hours 100% 50%

Normally a resit examination will form the reassessment requirements, or a task deemed to be equivalent by the course management team.

6. Module Learning Materials

• Optics and Vision; Pedrotti L. S. and Pedrotti F. L.; Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-242223-9 • Machine Vision, Theory, Algorithms and Practicalities; Davies E. R.; Academic Press 1997 • Introduction to Optics; Pedrotti F. L and Pedrotti L.S.; Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-016973-0 • Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots; Siegwart R. and Nourbakhsh I.R, Prentice Hall,

2005. • Mobile Robotics: A Practical Introduction, 2nd edition; Ulrich Nehmzow, Springer, 2003. • Robotics: Mechanics and Control; Craig J. J. • Industrial Robotics: Technology, Programming and Applications; Groover M. P. et al.;

McGraw-Hill, ISBN 007 00442 4 • Designing Intelligent machines: Butterworth Heinemann; Vol. 1: Perception, Cognition and

Execution; Rzevski G.; ISBN 0-7506-2404-3 • Mechatronics; Bradley D. A., Dawson D., Burd N. C. and Loader A. J.; Chapman and Hall,

1991; ISBN 0-412-34200-6 Journals: • Applied Optics ISNN 0003-6935 • Optical Engineering ISNN 0091-3286 • ASME Transactions - Mechatronics • Mechatronics (Elsevier) • Robotica (Cambridge Press) • Control Engineering Practice (IFAC)

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ENGT5203 Microprocessor Applications and Digital Signal Processing Module Leader Dr Xin Kai Li - xkl@dmu.ac.uk; Gateway House GH6.61

Dr. Ian Sexton - sexton@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Building Q2.31 1. Module Characteristics

To provide the student with adequate knowledge for the application of a microprocessor system, aimed at single chip embedded solutions as being appropriate to a product orientated treatment.

2. Learning Outcomes

a) Analytical and experimental adeptness in selected topics of Microcontrollers and digital signal processors.

b) Proficiency in the use of a DSP processor and/or a Microprocessors and its software for study and design of a mechatronics or a multimedia communications engineering system.

c) Ability to critically evaluate and interpret results generated by microcontroller/DSP software.

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies Staff directed learning via lectures, tutorials and laboratory exercises for the dissemination of knowledge, information and the demonstration and use of hardware and software.

Student centred learning via applied research and presentation of findings, laboratory report writing and practical exercises for the development of professional engineering skills.

4. Module Content Hardware • Microprocessor Fundamentals, Memories, Interface Circuits, Single-chip Microcontrollers

Interfacing • Analogue Input / Output, Digital Input/Output, Serial and Parallel Communications • Sensors and Actuators interface and control (Covering; DC motors, Stepper Motors,

Displays, ultrasonics, infra red etc,)

Software • Design of Software using structured approaches, High and Low Level Languages • Assemblers and Compilers, Hardware Development tools including In-circuit Emulators,

Techniques • Input/Output Programming, Port and Peripheral Accessing, Masking

Systems • Distributed systems, Multitasking, Multiprocessor Systems, Parallel Processing Signal Processing: • Mathematical transforms: Fourier transform; Laplace transform; z transform; Discrete

Fourier transform; Fast Fourier transform. • Time-domain analysis. Impulse description of signals. Impulse response of a system.

Convolution. Difference equations. Frequency-domain analysis. Fourier series – continuous and discrete. Fourier transform – continuous and discrete. Z-transform. Poles and zeros in s-plane and z-plane.

• Design of digital filters. • Implementation styles of DSP's: pipelining and parallelism, dedicated digital signal

processors, systolic arrays. • Performance assessment of digital signal processors: Power consumption, Hardware cost

and throughput rate. • Programmable DSP's, Harvard architecture, RISC, SIMD and MIMD machines. • Case study: Comparison between FFT and DFT implementation using dedicated and

programmable DSPs

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5. Assessment

Assessment Method

Component Type

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Coursework Assignment 100% 50%

Reassessment will be by failed component. 6. Module Learning Materials

• Hennessy, J.L. and Patterson, D.A. “Computer organization and design: the hardware / software interface”, 4th Edition, Morgan Kaufman, 2009.

• Wilmshurst, T. “Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontroller: Principles and Applications” Elsevier, 2007.

• Stallings W. "Computer Organization and Architecture" 7th Edition, Prentice Hall 2006. • M. Lutovac, D. Tosic and B. Evans, Filter Design for Signal Processing using Matlab and

Mathematica, Prentice Hall, 2001 ISBN 0-201-36130-2 • E. Ifeachor and B. Jervis, Digital Signal Processing, Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN 0201-59619-9 • Grover, Dale. “Digital signal processing and the microcontroller” Upper Saddle River, NJ :

Prentice Hall PTR, 1999 ISBN 0130813486

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ENGT5204 Research Methods Module Leader Dr Richard Cross - rcross@dmu.ac.uk Queens Building 1. Module Characteristics

The module will introduce the fundamental elements of research methods in an engineering context. The vehicle for its delivery will be preparation for the individual research project through undertaking lectures, seminars and assignments that introduce and develop the concepts, organisational structure and deliverables of a research project.

2. Learning Outcomes a) Formulate and present a research project outline indicating the problem to be investigated,

the methodology to be employed and the anticipated outcomes. b) Appraise a range of different approaches, which may be adopted at various stages within a

research project taking into account factors such as the project length, constraints and the purpose of the project.

c) Formulate a design specification that will define the design boundaries and constraints and act as the blue print for the project realisation.

d) Undertake a literature review and produce a critical appraisal of this literature relevant to their research project making appropriate use of citations and reference material.

e) Present their research findings in a technical presentation in a coherent and concise manner to an informed but non-specialist audience; and in a written form applying appropriate conventions for both a detailed project thesis and in a technical research paper.

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies Staff directed learning via lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory exercises for the dissemination of knowledge, information and the demonstration and use of software packages.

Student centred learning via applied research and presentation of findings, report writing, assignments, practice and practical exercises for the development of skills and understanding.

4. Module Content • The nature and purpose of research • Formulating a project brief and development of a research programme • Information retrieval methods and techniques • Conducting a literature review; data sources & collection; referencing and citation • Problem solving and risk analysis • Planning and organisation of a research project • Formulating a design specification for a research project • Performing experiments and organising data • Quantitative results analysis / Qualitative results analysis • Presentation of results to an audience(orally, written and visually) • Producing technical research thesis and technical research papers.

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5. Assessment

Assessment Method Component Type

Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Assignment 1: Integrated Project Brief & Design Specification

(Typically 15-20 pages)

Assignment 2: Literature Review (Typically 15-20 pages)

And 15 mins Presentation & 5 mins Question

Coursework 100% 50%

Reassessment will be by failed component 6. Module Learning Materials

• Research for Development – A Practical Guide, Sophie Laws, 2003, SAGE Publications, ISDN 0761973273

• Organizing and Managing your Research: A Practical Guide for Postgraduates, Renata Phelps, Kath Fisher, Allan Ellis, 2007, SAGE Publications, ISDN 9781412920643

• Your Research Project - A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher, Second Edition, Nicholas Walliman, 2005, SAGE Publications, ISDN 1412901316

• Your Research Project - How to Manage It, Andy Hunt, 2005, Routledge, ISBN: 0415344085 • How to write a thesis, Rowena Murray, 2006, Open University Press, ISBN 0335219683

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ENGT5301 Individual Project Module Leader Dr Seng Chong - skchong@dmu.ac.uk; Queens Building Q3.14

Dr Richard Cross - rcross@dmu.ac.uk Queens Building Haris Pancholi - haris@dmu.ac.uk Queens Building Q2.27d 1. Module Characteristics

The module aims to introduce the student to the discipline of conducting a research project to be carried out in a restricted time frame. It will involve organisation, design, application, analysis and presentation.

2. Learning Outcomes The students should be able to: a) Apply the knowledge gained from the modules already studied to identify an area of

suitable research within the field. b) Conduct appropriate self directed research and obtain a deeper and broader knowledge of

the chosen research. Demonstrate autonomy in planning and executing the project. c) Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems in the specific field of the project

and how established research and interpretive techiniques are used, applying these to typical project scenarios for decision making in light of poor or incomplete information.

d) Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the application of research methods in producing an engineering solution to a design brief (thus applying relevant design, analysis, implementation and evaluation skills and techniques).

e) Present the work in written and oral form and be subject to a critical review.

3. Learning and Teaching Strategies Student centred learning via applied research, presentation of findings and report writing. Guidance provided by project supervisor.

4. Module Content • Planning and organisation of reseach project (research methodology, resource

requirements and Gant chart) • Review of literature and state of the art • Formulation of system requirements • System specification and design including the system components • Analysis and design verification using system modelling / simulation • Prototyping / fabrication of the system / device • Formulation of an experimental methodology and techniques (data collection, test

procedures, analytical methods) • System testing and analysis of results • Preparation of a research thesis (presentation of findings and critical evaluation of the

work) • Project presentation to project evaluation panel, other academic staff and peers.

5. Assessment

Assessment Method Component Type Assessment Weighting

% Threshold

Typically a dissertation of 10000 words and

25 mins Presentation & 5 mins Question

Written Assignment

Oral Presentations

90%

10% 50%

The final written report will require re-submission if deemed to have failed to reach

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assessment level within a pre-determined timeframe. Project deliverables: End week 3 = project plan End week 12 = draft report for supervisor End week 15 = full report plus presentation

6. Module Learning Materials • Research for Development – A Practical Guide, Sophie Laws, 2003, SAGE Publications, ISDN

0761973273 • Organizing and Managing your Research: A Practical Guide for Postgraduates, Renata

Phelps, Kath Fisher, Allan Ellis, 2007, SAGE Publications, ISDN 9781412920643 • Your Research Project - A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher, Second

Edition, Nicholas Walliman, 2005, SAGE Publications, ISDN 1412901316 • Your Research Project - How to Manage It, Andy Hunt, 2005, Routledge, ISBN 0415344085 • How to write a thesis, Rowena Murray, 2006, Open University Press, ISBN 0335219683 • The research paper : how to write it; Ralph Berry - 5th Edition, 2004, Routledge, ISBN

0415334446

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SAND5801 Sandwich (full) Module leader Technology Placements placementunittech@dmu.ac.uk; Placement Unit -Faculty of Technology 1. Module characteristics

This module forms the optional placement of all master's programmes in CSE. The optional placement is for 12 months duration and is started after the student has completed the taught part of their MSc, that is usually in May. After completion of the placement students return to begin their dissertation. A placement cannot be taken after completion of the dissertation.

2. Learning outcomes

The purpose of the placement is to expose students to real problems in the professional world, to allow them to gain valuable work experience and to help them see some of the theoretical principles from the taught element of the programme in a practical setting. a) Critically review the engineering practices used within the placement organisation and

compare these to state-of-art practices. b) Undertake product and/or process development activities that involve formulating and

using engineering methods to critically evaluate and make value judgments concerning the further engineering development of the product and/or process.

c) Critically analyse engineering research and development outputs in terms of their cost and production efficiencies, health and safety effects, environmental effects and governmental regulations.

d) Develop a project plan for managing an engineering-based research and development project, making use of limited and contradictory information and critical engineering value judgments.

3. Teaching and learning strategies

The student will be visited, normally on two occasions by a visiting tutor (a member of academic staff from DMU). The visiting tutor's role is specified by the Industrial Placement Unit and includes ensuring that the student is fruitfully engaged on work of an appropriate standard and is meeting the reasonable expectations of his/her employer. The tutor also acts as a first point of contact for the employer if they are in any way concerned about the performance/aptitude of the student.

4. Key Skills

It is expected that a range of key skills will be acquired during the placement year. These may include team working, technical expertise, time management, report writing and presentation skills.

5. Module syllabus

As each placement will be unique and the work relevant to the employers’ core business, this information is not generally applicable to all placements.

6. Assessment

The student will be required to submit a 3000 word assignment. The topic will be decided between the student and visiting tutor. It may be a project or study related to the student's work experience but falling outside the normal work profile. It could also be an analytic review of the experience gained in the work placement.

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3 THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

The project is a major part of the MSc programme (credited as 4 modules - 60 credits) which maybe undertaken in industry or be part of ongoing research at De Montfort University. The module Research Methodology develops the tools and techniques necessary to engage in a master’s level project. In addition, it is used as a tool to develop the brief and carry out background research for the individual project itself.

3.1 Aims

The aim of the Project is to enable the student to: • carry out a critical, in-depth study; of an area of knowledge relevant to the course. • demonstrate the application of techniques, acquired from the taught component of the

programme, to the solution of a product development problem.

The project will be a self-contained piece of work of greater depth than could be accommodated within the taught modules. Ideally the project should encompass many aspects of the taught modules.

The postgraduate nature of the project should be evident from the overall higher standard compared with an undergraduate project. This will be reflected in the depth of the analysis and critical review, the insight required and in the complexity of the task undertaken.

The benchmark for determining the degree of success of a project will normally be whether or not the project and its report can form the basis for a publishable academic paper.

Students will be expected to demonstrate project management and presentation skills throughout the period of the project.

3.2 Project Management and Supervision (Full Time Students) An academic member of staff with knowledge of the subject area will supervise each project. The Project Management Panel will comprise the Academic Supervisor, the “Individual Project” Module Leader and, where appropriate, an Industrial Supervisor. The purpose of the Project Management Panel is to oversee the management and progress of the project. Students will be expected to submit a written progress report at every meeting. The outline project schedule (with appropriate dates for full-time students) is:

• In discussion with the “Individual Project” Module Leader, students will select a project during the Research Methods module. The “Individual Project” Module Leader is the person charged with the responsibility of the day-to-day management of the project exercise for the whole cohort of students and to vet all project briefs to ensure uniformity of standard, suitability of the subject area and appropriate intellectual challenge. The Programme Leader will also check the suitability of all individual projects.

• An academic supervisor with knowledge of the subject area will be appointed. The academic supervisor has a prime responsibility for the progress of the project and to advise and guide the student through the project exercise from the start of the project period to the production of the dissertation and its oral presentation.

• Where appropriate, an industrial supervisor will be appointed at the student’s place of work, to provide local support, expertise and guidance for the student. The industrial supervisor will function in collaboration and consultation with the academic supervisor.

• At the end of the first week of the project period, students will have produced a project specification and plan of work.

• Students will work full time on their projects and follow the agreed plan of work. • During the project, students will be expected to meet the Academic Supervisor normally at

least once per week if the project is University based or at least once a month, if industry based, in addition to any industrial supervision. In exceptional circumstances, such as overseas placement, alternative arrangements will be made.

• Written project reports should normally be handed in by the final day of the project period.

• Formal presentations should normally take place at the project conference to be held at De Montfort University during the final week of the project period.

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The assessment of a project will take into account a range of factors including the student’s approach as evidenced by performance at Programme Management Panel’s, quality of literature search and critical review, effectiveness of proposed or implemented solutions, the quality of the project report and the standard of presentation.

3.3 Projects (part-time students)

Projects for part-time students will be normally related to the student’s employment, which would be carried out as part of the student’s normal duties, i.e. a task or tasks which would have been carried out anyway but which can now be improved using the new skills and knowledge, and augmented by setting it in its research context, appropriate for an advanced Master’s project.

Some students may have difficulty finding suitable projects due to their working environment or their current workload. In such circumstances flexibility will be shown when selecting a project. In the last resort a project can be carried out in the student's own time.

3.4 Project Assessment Project Assessment Criteria

A project should draw upon the knowledge base and skills acquired in the taught modules; should demonstrate the integrative nature embodied in the Rapid Product development field and demonstrate design ability at the conceptual and practical levels.

The academic supervisor will be the first reader of the dissertation and will mark the project. A second reader, who is not a member of the Project Management Panel will be appointed by the Individual Project Module Leader to second mark the work to ensure uniformity of standards and assessment.

A good project demonstrates: • Evidence of a thorough and wide ranging grasp of the domain of concern of the project; • The technical and organisational competence to apply this understanding to a practical

problem by deciding a method and logically organising and controlling the work involved to produce a solution which demonstrates it;

• Critical judgement both in discussing current work in the field and in evaluating the methods chosen in the project and practical results achieved;

• Consistent hard work • Initiative and resourcefulness in the face of difficulties • The communication skill to present results both orally and in writing.

Projects are normally examined from four perspectives. By far the most important of these are the project report and the shortened version prepared for journal publication. The additional components assess the Project Plan, the Interim Report and the Oral Presentation. Project Report

The quality of this report is a major consideration since it is where the student displays his/her understanding of the problem tackled, the solutions offered, and a critical evaluation of his/her achievements. Examiners look for

• Evidence of sufficient reading enabling the student to fully understand the conceptual context of the project and any related work which has been done

• Originality, a readiness to confront issues, and tenacity in dealing with them • Sensibly ordered presentation of material which reads as the development of a coherent

argument • Sensible distribution of emphasis (so that unimportant details are not given too much

discussion and difficult issues are addressed in full) • Quality of English/readability • A critical evaluation of the project in terms both of the results produced and the

methodology adopted

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Oral Presentation

Students are expected to make short presentations of their projects; its problems and its approaches. Examiners will look for:

• Ability to communicate the significant elements of the project • Clarity & conciseness • Ability to use time effectively (without overrunning, under-running or having to hurry) • Ability to engage the audience • Ability to respond articulately, accurately and honestly to questions

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4 TEACHING AND LEARNING 4.1 Delivery

The course occupies three 15-week semesters in one calendar year. Delivery of the eight taught modules will be during the first two semesters. The modules are delivered in parallel, normally over a 12-week period. The remaining three weeks are for assessments and examinations.

4.2 Teaching Methods

The teaching methods used during the taught modules may consist of the following:- Lectures

Teaching on the course is carried out in a variety of ways; by formal or interactive lectures, problem solving tutorials, discussion groups, laboratory sessions, text based learning and directed reading. For tutorials and laboratory based sessions smaller groups than for lectures are used.

Tutorial and Laboratory Work

In each module tutorial/laboratory seminar work may be set to be completed partly in tutorial periods and practical classes but also in private study time. This is regarded as an essential part of the learning process and students are expected to complete most, if not all of the work set.

Time-tabled class hours will amount to approximately 16 hours per week. Much of the work you will be expected to do will be "self directed study" and you will be expected to devote a considerable amount of your out of class time to further study. In addition students are encouraged to devote time to wider reading directly related to lecture, tutorial and coursework material. It is important that you do this, as it will affect your performance on the programme. The library has a good stock of appropriate texts and reading lists are provided for each module.

The teaching methods associated with a subject area are indicated on each Module Template. However, it is intended that a flexible approach to teaching will be adopted in order to encourage alternative learning methods and self-directed study. It is not intended that a rigid structure be imposed on individual lecturers.

A general definition of the formal contact time is as follows:

Lecture: A period, generally not more than one hour, when information and ideas are given, concepts and principles are developed and intellectual skills are illustrated to a group of students in a formal manner by a lecturer.

Tutorial: A period in which students will have an opportunity to discuss problems arising out of work already introduced in the lectures. Such problems might include either more detailed analysis of a given topic, or difficulties which have arisen in assignments issued in advance of the class. The student groups will be small.

Further tutorial help, on an individual basis, is available as required.

Laboratory: A period when practical work using specialist equipment is employed to develop competence in experimental or special techniques.

Formal contact is the time prescribed for regular meeting of student and staff. Further study by the student will be necessary in order to satisfactorily complete the course, but the amount of time is dependent of the student's ability and motivation. The formal contact specified in this document has been found to give a satisfactory balance for this type of course.

4.3 Programme Regulations and Domestic Arrangements

The formal regulations governing your studies at De Montfort University are embodied in the Examination rules and progression requirements given in De Montfort University Regulations on

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http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/the-student-gateway/academic-support-office/student-regulations.aspx Please pay special attention to the TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 10TH EDITION: June 2014 http://www.dmu.ac.uk/documents/about-dmu-documents/quality-management-and-policy/academic-quality/scheme-regulations/taught-pg-progs-university-regs-2014-15-v2.pdf

Attendance Although the regulations for the award of your degree make no formal attendance requirement we expect you to treat formal contact time as full- time employment. Clearly, practical work, which is a major constituent of your degree, which is formally assessed, cannot be undertaken without attendance.

If you need to miss formal class contact for any reason you should ask permission of the lecturer concerned, or the Programme Leader. Absence for illness should be self certified or certified by a medical practitioner.

You must not be absent yourself from formal tests or examinations without prior permission of the Programme Leader. If you miss a formal test due to illness you MUST obtain a certificate from a medical practitioner, valid for the time of the test. Self-certification is NOT acceptable in this case. An Extenuating Circumstances form should be submitted to the Subject Authority Board (SAB) concerned.

Submission of Coursework

Assignments, laboratory reports and project work is normally handed in at the Student Support Centre in Gateway House, and a receipt obtained. Submission of Coursework via TurnitinUK through Blackboard Most coursework including project reports will also be required to be submitted via the use of TurnitinUK through Blackboard as a tool to check the originality of your work. For more information, visit “Using TurnitinUK in Blackboard to submit your work”: http://www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Support/Justask/index.php?page=175&faqcategory=14

Submission Deadlines All coursework MUST be submitted by the lecturer's published deadline date. Make sure that you are aware of that date and the penalties for missing the deadline.

Procedure for Granting Extensions/Deferrals for Coursework Students are advised: • that there is no automatic entitlement to an extension of two weeks and that a penalty will be

applied to work received either (a) after the original deadline where no extension has been approved, or (b) after the new deadline where extension has been agreed

• to submit their work as soon as possible even in cases where an extension is sought • that work will be marked at the earliest opportunity

Students should also be aware that the limit for extended deadlines on coursework is two weeks before the date of the relevant assessment board (to enable work to be marked in advance of the meeting and included within a sample for consideration by external examiners). A schedule of dates will be published annually for students' information. Applications for extensions of coursework of up to two weeks will be considered by Module Leaders (or the dissertation supervisor in the case of extensions to dissertation deadlines). Module Leaders will be expected to observe the attached Faculty conventions on circumstances which are not considered to be extenuating. Students should make a formal request and module leaders should keep a record of the request and their decision.

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All applications for extensions of more than two weeks on coursework deadlines or deferral of assessment should be submitted to the Chair of the Postgraduate Programme Board for consideration. The Board Chair will consider the grounds on which the extension/deferral is requested. The Chair will work within the criteria set down by the Academic Board Panel and may also have regard for possible wider issues about the student's health and welfare. The Chair will determine whether the extenuating circumstances provide sufficient grounds for the student to be granted either an extension or a deferral or both. In certain severe cases, it is anticipated that students may be eligible for a deferral but that an extension would be of more benefit. In such cases students may be advised that the deferral has been approved but that, if their work can be submitted by the ultimate limit for extensions (2 weeks before the assessment board), it will be marked and the mark received at the board. Both Board Chairs and students should be permitted to exercise judgment in the given circumstances as to which form of support (extension or deferral) is likely to be of most benefit. Module leaders will not approve extensions of coursework of two weeks if the resulting deadline would extend beyond the ultimate limit and potentially delay the presentation of the mark. It is the module leader's responsibility to report all marks in good time before boards and to alert the Board Chair about requests for a two week extension late in the semester. In these cases, the Board Chair may be empowered by the Board to take executive action to approve late results arising from this form of extension, subject to their inclusion in the external examining procedures. Board Chairs are empowered to reach a decision on individual applications submitted throughout the semester and the need for a prompt decision may be critical. Board Chairs should therefore consider all cases and involve the Secretary to the Board so that a formal record can be compiled. Penalties for Unauthorised Late Submission of Work The standard penalties to be applied in the case of work submitted after the normal deadline without authorization are: • up to seven actual days after the normal submission deadline: 50% cap on the work assessed • seven or more days after the normal submission deadline: 0% fail mark for the work

assessed.

4.4 Assessment

Assessment of the Modules is by examination and/or coursework throughout the course. This will consist of practical, theoretical and written work and each assignment will contribute to the overall grade in the proportions indicated in the module templates.

4.5 Marking scheme

Modules are marked on a range of 0-100%. Mark descriptors are given in the table below. A mark below 50% indicates a Fail grade (the shaded boxes).

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4.6 Examination Regulations and Progression

Details of Examination and Progression procedures can be found in the University Regulations on Taught Postgraduate Programmes.

Assessment Regulations The generic regulations of the University's Modular Scheme apply. Note: These regulations may change, for latest information, visit:

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 10TH EDITION: June 2014 http://www.dmu.ac.uk/documents/about-dmu-documents/quality-management-and-policy/academic-quality/scheme-regulations/taught-pg-progs-university-regs-2014-15-v2.pdf

Award of MSc

For the award of MSc a student is required to pass the project and completing eight taught modules (total of 180 credits).

Award of MSc with Distinction

For a Master’s degree, a distinction may be awarded if: • the dissertation is at distinction level (70%) and • either at least 120 credits are at distinction level or the overall average mark is at distinction

level. Award of MSc with Merit

For a Master’s degree, a merit may be awarded if: • the dissertation is at merit level (60%) and • either at least 120 credits are at merit level or the overall average mark is at merit level.

Award of Postgraduate Diploma

The PGD exit award can be only achieved by successfully completing eight taught modules (total of 120 credits).

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Assessment Failures

Students may present themselves for a module reassessment normally on not more than two successive occasions. Reassessment for the individual project will normally require re-submission of the final report including any modifications demanded by the examiner. Where a taught module or the project is retaken and passed, the grading of the module or project is capped to a mark of 50%.

4.7 Personal Transferable Skills

There are certain skills which graduates should possess regardless of the academic content of their degree. For example, the ability to write a report, how to create a professional presentation, communicate effectively, use information sources and technology. This programme aims to develop these skills in each module.

4.8 Study Skills

Learning and study support available from the Library Services includes The Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS), the Maths Learning Centre and IT Training Library Services support undergraduate, postgraduate and research students who are studying full-time, part-time and by distance learning. You will find information, guidance and expert advice through them to help you get the most out of your university learning experience, for example you may want to: • develop your essay writing • refine your referencing • polish your presentation skills • excel in exams • improve your IT • demystify a maths problem.

For these, or any other aspect of studying at university, contact

The Support Office Ground Floor Kimberlin Library Telephone (0116) 257 7042

For more information and study skill advice, visit the Library homepage at: www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Services/Services There are available from the library a series of study packs that are available online and are useful in carrying out research and writing reports and making a presentation. The following are available in HTML or PDF format: • Essay Writing • Report Writing • Research Methods • Time Management • Presentation Skills • Dissertation preparation and presentation

Links to these and other valuable resources from the library can be found by pointing your favourite web browser at http://www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Support/Guides/index.php?page=359 (There is also some more information about the Library and what it offers in section 5, below)

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4.9 Student Feedback and Representation At the end of each module students are invited to provide formal feedback through a Module Questionnaire. This formally documents feedback that may have already been gathered and acted upon during the module. Each cohort of students is invited to elect a student representative to represent the body of students on the Programme Management Board which meets twice per year. This provides a formal way for the body of students to be represented in the main management meeting. Naturally, in addition to the formal modes of feedback, the course team welcome feedback ad hoc so that if we are doing something particularly well, we can do more of it, or if there is something that needs improving, we can act on it in a timely way.

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5 WHAT TO DO IF YOU: 5.1 Change address

You must tell the Registry if you change your local or home address. 5.2 Are ill

If the period of absence is not more than four consecutive days obtain a "Student Self Certification of Absence caused by illness" form from the Faculty Office, complete it and get it signed by your Personal Tutor. For absence longer than four days a supporting certificate is required from a medical practitioner.

5.3 Need to be absent for other valid reasons

Discuss the reasons with your Personal Tutor - before you are absent if at all possible. If you are absent for more than a week or if it affects your examinations or coursework, you should send a written explanation of your absence to your Personal Tutor.

5.4 Lose your Registration Card

The combined Registration Card and Student's Union Card you are issued with during enrolment should be carried at all times on campus. It should be displayed to gain access to all University facilities and for admission to examinations. If you lose it, apply to the Faculty Office for a replacement.

5.5 Want to withdraw from the course

If for any reason you wish to withdraw from the course or need to interrupt your studies you must see the Programme Leader (or your Personal Tutor). Please make sure that you do this as it could have a bearing on any future opportunities in Higher Education.

5.6 Have worries about:

A particular module - see the appropriate lecturers. If the problem is not resolved then see in order:

1. Course Leader 2. Head of Department 3. Head of Studies

Personal matters (this can include anything that is causing you worry and may have a bearing on your attitude and performance on the Course - emotional/sexual/social problems, health, accommodation, financial, etc.). There is no "rule" for this. Your Personal Tutor especially is there to help you, but if you have built up a better rapport with some other member of staff by all means go to them instead. Be aware, however, that the academic staff are not trained counsellors and will aim to help find the right service in the University if the problem is outside their scope.

5.7 Require Student Services

A statement from Student Services: Student Services at De Montfort University provide flexible and responsive support to all our students. Our aim is to help retain students, support them with high quality information, advice and guidance, develop their ability to secure a graduate level job, provide them with attractive accommodation and promote an active tolerant and safe student community. We know that your expectations of our services are high, and so we have developed a Student Services Centre to meet your needs. This exciting, accessible and welcoming centre brings together a range of key student support services under one roof, where you will be met by professional staff who can offer information, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics such as

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• Jobs and careers - careers@dmu.ac.uk • Housing - housing@dmu.ac.uk . • Money and welfare - moneyandwelfare@dmu.ac.uk • Disability issues - disability@dmu.ac.uk • Counselling and personal support - counselling@dmu.ac.uk • Mental Health support - studentservices@dmu.ac.uk • International Student Support - studentservices@dmu.ac.uk

In addition students can also benefit from:

• A wide range of sports and recreational activities • A surgery on campus where you can see a GP or Practice Nurse • The Students' Union gives independent and confidential advice on any course-related

problems. Information booklets are available from the Students' Union • Chaplaincy and religious support to help find places of worship and faith communities

in Leicester and to put you in contact with other students of the same faith • Childcare - DMU works with childcarelinks.gov.uk to provide information on childcare

to current and prospective students. You will receive a copy of our student handbook, which provides detailed information on all our services and is available in different formats. More information can be found on the website at http://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/student_services/index.jsp Or please contact Student Services at:

Student Services Centre, Ground Floor, Gateway House 0.10 Telephone: +44 (0)116 257 7595 Email: studentservices@dmu.ac.uk Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

For the Chaplaincy: The chaplaincy is based at 'the upper room', an informal meeting place for students and staff, on the second floor of the Campus Centre (Rooms 2.06 – 2.09). Our main contact number is +44 (0) 116 250 6389 or email leicchap@dmu.ac.uk. The upper room is open in term-time from

• 10.00am–4.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday • 10am–1pm Wednesday.

More information can be found at http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/the-student-gateway/student-and-academic-services.aspx

5.8 Require Health Services Student Health Services: Leicester City Campus Student Health Centre, Fletcher Quad (below the Fletcher Tower) The surgery opening times are 8:00am – 9:00pm Monday and Wednesday and 8:00 – 5:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Appointments start at 9:00am. The contact number during surgery hours is (0116) 255 3388 (outside surgery hours, please contact 0845 045 0411). More information can be found at http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/the-student-gateway/student-and-academic-services.aspx

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NHS Direct (advice available 24hours): www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Telephone: 0845 4647 NHS Walk-In Centres (when normal hour clinic is closed): http://www.leicestermedicalgrouppractice.co.uk/clinics.asp https://www.leicestercityccg.nhs.uk/find-a-service/which-service-is-best/walk-in-centre-minor-injuries-unit-urgent-care-centre/ The nearest NHS WALK-IN CENTRES are based at:

Urgent Care Centre Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Walk-in Service Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre Spinney Hill Road Leicester LE5 3GH 0116 242 9450 Open from 8am-8pm, 365 days a year

The centres are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provide a nurse- led service. They are designed to complement GP services. You do not need an appointment to attend. Some of the services offered are as follows:

• Contraceptive advice • Coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms • Dressing care • Emergency contraception • Hayfever, bites and stings • Minor cuts and wounds - care, dressings • Muscle and joint injuries - strains and sprains • Skin complaints - rashes, sunburn, headlice • Smoking cessation support • Stomach ache, indigestion, constipation, vomiting and diarrhoea • Suturing • Women’s health problems, e.g. thrush, menstrual advice

For further details please contact the respective services for a copy of their information guide or visit the Student Services

5.9 Wish to claim "Extenuating Circumstances" for assessed work

The procedure for claiming Extenuating Circumstances is set out in the leaflet “Extenuating Circumstances Affecting Assessments” (H997), and should be followed to the letter as it represents the only way that the information can be brought to the attention of the necessary Programme Management Board (PMB).

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6 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES

The Kimberlin Library The modern, purpose-built library has over 1,200 study spaces with a variety of silent, quiet discussion and group study environments. The Ground Floor learning zone features comfortable, modern learning spaces, quick access computers, wireless networking with laptops available for loan and bookable syndicate rooms. During term-time, the library is open 24 hours across five nights of the week. Vacation opening hours reduce to daytime and Saturday. The library is well stocked with books, journals, CDs, videos and DVDs. The library homepage provides links to all electronic resources including electronic journals, e-books and databases. Many library services are available electronically off campus. The library provides 500 computers including IMacs with access to the Internet and other resources such as printers (including colour and acetate) scanners, CD-writers, CS Suite 4, Photo editor. An extra IT and learning space is available in the Eric Wood Building – next door to the library. The library provides for the independent learner through a range of self-help study guides and help is available from the Information Desks to enable our users to make the most of all our resources. All new students are offered library induction. The Library homepage is found at www.library.dmu.ac.uk Librarians supporting the Faculty of Technology are Elizabeth Martin and Kay Relf .

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7 REGISTRY

Registry is responsible for the following: • Admissions

i. Status checking and international student visa issues. ii. Processing of applications.

• Student Finance i. Advice on what is available and how to apply. ii. Student Loan processing and queries

iii. Operation of DMU bursary and scholarship schemes. iv. Tuition fees; rates and payment.

• Enrolment management and ID cards. • Council Tax Certificates. • University Timetable • Examination deferral requests • Academic Appeals • Academic Offences • Examination schedules and management of all formal examinations • Graduation Ceremonies and conferment of awards

8 DISABILITY SUPPORT AND COORDINATION

The Faculty has adopted very clear guidelines associated with the admission and support of students with disabilities and learning differences. These guidelines “Faculty of Technology – Faculty Disability Support and Coordination: Guidelines and Procedures” can be obtained from http://intranet.dmu.ac.uk/computing_sciences_engineering/resources.htm Please read the full guidelines for the detailed information but, in summary: • The Faculty has a Faculty Disability Coordinator who is the lead staff member in the Faculty

for students with disabilities. • If an offer of a place is made to someone with a disability, the University Transitions Officer

is notified and the process of addressing the individual’s support needs begins at this stage. • Once enrolled, the Faculty Disability Coordinator will coordinate and manage academic

provision to disables students. This includes all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment, working closely with academic colleagues and other support functions in the University.

• Where students with disabilities need modified or different assessments, staff will design appropriate assessments that test for the same learning outcomes as all other students.

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Exam Regulations - http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/the-student-gateway/academic-support-office/student-regulations.aspx A Make sure you understand the REGULATIONS 1 Be on time for your examinations. You need to arrive at the exam room at least 15 minutes before the start of the examination. 2 You will NOT be allowed to enter the exam room later than 30 minutes after the start of the examination. You will NOT be

allowed to leave the exam room during the first hour or last fifteen minutes. 3 If you try to cheat or break the rules in any way you will be dealt with under the Academic Offences Regulations. 4 You must provide your own equipment. Only take into the examination room the materials and equipment which you are

allowed and need for the examination. All equipment taken into the exam room must be taken in a transparent bag or pencil case. 5 Do not take into the examination room the following: notes, programmable calculator cases/instruction leaflets, blank paper,

electronic communication/storage devices, including mobile telephones, iPods, MP3/4 players or any other products with text/digital facilities, data tables, dictionary (paper or electronic), drawings, tracings, books or texts. Invigilators have the right to confiscate any of these items (unless the instructions on the paper say that you are permitted to use them). Having any of these things on your desk or your person will be regarded as cheating whether you use them or not.

6 Do not talk/communicate with or disturb other candidates once the examination has started. 7 If you leave the examination room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the examination has finished you will not be allowed

to return. 8 Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the examination. B Information 1 You must bring your DMU student ID card to every exam and place this on your desk where the invigilator can see it. If you

forget your card you should alert the invigilator who will give you a declaration form to complete (other photographic evidence can be used in conjunction with this form).

2 Know the dates, times and venues of all your examinations. 3 If you arrive late for an examination, report to the invigilator running the examination. 4 You must write in ink unless the instructions in the question paper state otherwise. C Calculators and dictionaries/text books 1 You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise. 2 If you are allowed to use a calculator, make sure the batteries and the calculator are working, clear anything stored on it, remove

cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas, do not bring into the examination room any operating instructions or prepared programs.

3 For the majority of exams you will be entitled to use a dictionary which will be provided by the invigilator. 4 If the instructions of your exams allow it, you may be allowed to refer to text books, these will be checked during the exam. D Instructions during the examination 1 Listen to the invigilator and follow their instructions at all times. 2 Tell the invigilator at once:

• If you think you have the wrong paper • If the questions paper is incomplete or badly printed

3 Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and on the answer booklet. 4 Fill in all the details required on the front of the question paper and/or the answer booklet before you start the exam. 5 Remember to write your answers within the designated sections of the answer booklet. 6 Do your rough work on the proper examination stationery. Cross it through and hand it in with your answers. E Advice and assistance 1 If on the day of the examination you feel unwell please contact your faculty office. 2 Put up your hand during the examination if:

• You have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do • You do not feel well • Need additional answer books • Need a dictionary

F At the end of the examination 1 If you have used more than one answer booklet and/or any loose sheets of paper, place them in the correct order and remember to

fasten them together with a treasury tag before you leave. 2 Do not leave the examination room until told to do so by the invigilator. If you leave permanently before the end of the

examination you must hand in your script to the invigilator. 3 Do not take from the examination room any examination stationery. (i.e. the question paper, answer booklets used or unused),

rough work or any other material provided for the examination. THE INVIGILATOR WILL TELL YOU WHEN YOU CAN LEAVE THE EXAMINATION ROOM.

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1. Bede (hall of residence) 22. John Sandford Sports Centre

2. Bede Island 23. John Whitehead Building (Academic Registry, Graduate School Office, Finance, SPS and Cashier)

3. Benjamin Russell (private hall of residence) 24. Kimberlin Library 4. Bosworth House 25. Kingfisher Court (private hall of residence) 5. Campus Centre Building incorporating Students' Union 26. Liberty Park (private hall of residence)

6. Chantry Building, Usability Lab 27. Main Building (Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and the CELL Centre)

7. Clephan Building, Humanities 28. New Wharf (hall of residence) 8. Enquiry Centre 29. Newarke Point (private hall of residence)

9. Eric Wood Building, Human Resources 30. PACE Building (Performance Arts Centre for Excellence)

10. Estates Development Building 31. Portland Building, Art & Design, External Relations

11. Estates Services Building including security office 32. Queens Building, Technology

12. Filbert Village (private hall of residence) 33. Science Block

13. Fletcher Building, Art & Design 34. Staff and visitor car park (advance booking only)

14. Forensic Science Facility 35. Student Health Centre

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15. Gateway House, Technology, Student Services Centre, ISAS 36. Technical Study Building

16. Gosling COurt (private hall of residence) 37. Trinity House, Corporate Affairs, Senior Executive Board

17. Grosvenor House (private hall of residence) 38. Victoria Hall (private hall of residence) 18. Hawthorne Building, Health & Life Sciences 39. Waterway Gardencs (hall of residence)

19. Hugh Aston Building, Business & Law M The Magazine Gateway 20. Innovation Centre 21. IOCT (Institute of Creative Technologies)