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Course Guide MEng / BEng (Hons) Mechatronics (with Professional Development) 2010 2011

Course Guide: MEng / BEng (Hons) Mechatronics (with Professional Development) 2010 2011 Contents
Section 1: Course Specific Information About this guide Welcome About the Course Academic Calendar Course Structure Module Descriptions Course Management Health and Safety Issues Student support from Learning and Information Services Employability & Your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) Career Opportunities and Future Study Academic Regulations Additional Information specific to your course Section 2: School Specific Information School Charter for Students Where to get help with your course Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Learning, Teaching & Assessment Referencing External Examiner Reports 33 34 35 36 38 40 3 4 5 9 10 11 24 25 26 27 28 29 32

Section 1: Course Specific Information

About this guide
This Course Guide will help you plan your Mechatronics course. It tells you which modules you will study and what you must pass in order to progress through the course. The Guide also gives brief descriptions of each module, including general information about assessment tasks, and an overview of how the course can be used to inform future career choices. You should read this Course Guide in conjunction with the Undergraduate Student Handbook, which summarises the Universitys Principles and Regulations. Together these documents should provide you with all the basic information that we think you will need for your period of study here. You are encouraged to read this guide through now. It will be a considerable advantage to you to be familiar from the outset with the various aspects of your studies that are described. It may be that the relevance of some of the sections will not be immediately obvious, so you should keep the guide somewhere accessible so that you can refer to it as needed. The answers to many of the questions that you will want to ask are contained in the guide. It is, of course, impossible to cover all of the possible queries you may have in a document such as this. If you find that there is something you need to know, please do not hesitate to approach your Course Manager. You can also consult the Universitys Student Support and Guidance Services as appropriate. We are pleased to hear your views, and welcome suggestions for ways of improving the operation of the course. Please enter the contact details for your Personal Tutor for your future reference: Department of Engineering and Technology office is: SC002 Telford Campus 01902 321720 Telford Student Office SB002 Telford Campus 01902 321707 Natalie Horne SC002 01902 321183

Your Student Office is:

Your Student Support Adviser is:

Please note that in order to develop and improve the Course, it may be necessary on occasions to amend or revise the details given in this Course Guide.

Welcome to the MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechatronics

On behalf of all the members of the School of Engineering and the Built Environment (SEBE), and in particular the Department of Engineering and Technology, I would like to take this early opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you. Your Mechatronics Course is one of many awards run by SEBE, which has itself established an excellent reputation for high academic quality, friendliness and for its supportive network of counsellors. Advice and support can be sought not only from your Academic Counsellor but also from Course Managers and Module Leaders. However, we believe it is important that you also play your part in the operation and development of your chosen path. We are therefore keen to hear your views: and would welcome any suggestions that you may have about ways of improving any aspect of your Courses operation and/or student experience here at SEBE. This may be by informal discussion with staff members or, more formally, through the process of student representation at the Staff / Student Liaison Meetings held each semester. The aim of the course is to develop professional Engineers who will be eligible for Chartered Engineer status. Consequently, the core learning outcomes are based on the Engineering subject benchmarks, which define levels of achievement in Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Design, Business, and Engineering Practice. The Department of Engineering and Technology has very close links with regional and national engineering companies, and the Mechatronics programme draws on these links to ensure that the syllabus is current and relevant to the needs of industry. Significant investment in the Departments facilities at the Telford Campus and at the Science Park means that students have the opportunity to gain experience using industry standard equipment, supported by state-of-the-art computing hardware and software packages. I wish you every success in your studies and trust that your time with School of Engineering and the Built Environment and in particular the Department of Engineering and Technology will prove to be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding. Colin Morgan Course Manager: MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechatronics

About the Course

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics may be studied as a Specialist subject and this Guide outlines the modules that are available, teaching and learning styles and assessment tasks. If there is anything you need to discuss further, please contact Colin Morgan, Course Manager, MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechatronics. Course Aims BEng Course Aims The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of electro-mechanical systems recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. This ensures that graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and enterprising spirit to practise professionally and ethically. Thus, the course will: address industrys demand for graduates who can integrate the principles and applications of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, and apply them to the analysis and synthesis of engineering products and systems across the engineering sector enable students to pursue professional careers in mechatronics at a level which requires the exercise of sound judgement, and initiative, and the ability to make informed decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances that reflect a responsible, ethical, and socially aware outlook furnish students with a detailed understanding of the principles of mechatronic systems, enabling the rational selection of the most appropriate technology mix to solve engineering problems engender a top-down, systems approach to the analysis, synthesis and realisation of engineering products and systems provide a broadly based education in mechatronics, encompassing mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and design, allowing scope for entry into a wide range of disciplines within the engineering field MEng Course Aims The overall aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledge of electro-mechanical systems recognised in the professional engineering community by an accredited degree. This ensures that graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and enterprising spirit to practise professionally and ethically. Thus, the course will: address industrys demand for graduates who can integrate the principles and applications of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, and apply them to the analysis and synthesis of engineering products and systems across the engineering sector enable students to pursue professional careers in mechatronics at a level which requires the exercise of sound judgement, and initiative, and the ability to make informed decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances that reflect a responsible, ethical, and socially aware outlook furnish students with a detailed understanding of the principles of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics, enabling the rational selection of the most appropriate technology mix to solve engineering problems
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 engender a top-down, systems approach to the analysis, synthesis and realisation of engineering products and systems provide a broadly based education in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and design allowing scope for entry into a wide range of disciplines within the engineering field require students to participate in a group project where the project team members are drawn from a range of cognate engineering disciplines develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in mechatronics and cognate disciplines, thereby enhancing the creative aspects of engineering design and innovation

Why study the course with us? You will be using industry-standard software. You will be competent in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and hybrid system design. You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrial experience in an environment focused on working with, and supporting engineering and technology companies. You will undertake significant group project work involving the design of embedded control systems for industrial applications. Full time-students will be helped to find an industrial placement, and successful completion will be recognized within the title of the degree you are awarded: Mechatronics with Professional Development. If you study the MEng course, you will participate in a multi-disciplinary group project, necessitating the application of advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment. What will I study? All of our degrees have a common first year (Level 4), allowing you to experience a range of subjects before deciding on the course you wish to follow. You will study Mathematics, and the underlying concepts of Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, and Production Engineering. You will undertake laboratory work; and utilise your new production knowledge to build and test a design. In the second year (Level 5) you will extend your knowledge of the engineering technologies and management, create design specifications, and become proficient in the use of a control system design and analysis package, and an electronics design package. Following the second academic year, you are encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, thereby improving your employment prospects and forming part of your record of professional development as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. At Level 6, your final year if you are a BEng student, or your third year if you are an MEng student, you will complete an individual project, further develop your integrative approach to designing electro-mechanical systems, become familiar with the techniques of digital signal processing, and learn how to convert an idea into a commercial venture. For MEng students, in your final year (Level 7) you will learn Control Systems, Condition Monitoring and Engineering Management techniques. You will apply these as part of a team engaged in a complex group project.
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What will I gain from this course? At the end of this course, the student will be able to: 1. demonstrate creativity in the design and synthesis of engineering products, systems, and processes and apply an innovative approach to their physical realisation 2. effectively research unfamiliar subject areas in mechatronics and cognate disciplines, and thereby propose and evaluate a broad range of solutions to engineering problems 3. select and apply appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems in the analysis and synthesis of engineering systems 4. lead teams of engineers effectively and ethically, addressing the prominent engineering, social, environmental, and commercial issues 5. select and apply appropriate software packages for design, analysis, and synthesis applications and critically evaluate the results 6. relate theory and practice, thereby facilitating the efficient realisation of viable engineering products and processes Is this course accredited? The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) have accredited all our Mechatronics courses. The courses delivered in part-time (day-release) mode are accredited to the same level as the full-time courses, providing all students with equal recognition. Accreditation of the MEng / BEng (Hons) Mechatronics with Professional Development ensures full recognition of the sandwich year option. The IET state that an IET accredited course is a mark of quality. It is this mark of quality that confirms a graduate from this course possess knowledge to a level that is recognised globally by the engineering and technology community. This provides a sound basis from which to develop a career, and progress to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. You should note that the MEng and BEng courses comply with the academic requirements of the Engineering Institutions. Consequently there is some variation from the University regulations. Career or further opportunities The Mechatronics subject area provides career opportunities in a broad spectrum of industrial activities, as well as offering a gateway to all levels in the education sector. Mechatronics graduates have followed career paths as diverse as research and development within aerospace companies through to secondary school teaching. In the contemporary industrial environment, the approach to problem solving, design, and research and development activities is to form multidisciplinary teams, thereby ensuring that all avenues are explored and evaluated. The Mechatronics engineer is well placed in this structure, since the ethos of the subject is broad based. The course enables graduates to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility within a relatively short time.
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Graduates may also study for a taught postgraduate degree, MSc, or a research degree, MPhil/PhD, within the Department. The transferable skills gained during the course, including: project management, group working, and analytical thinking, also enable a graduate to pursue careers in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing. The Wolverhampton Graduate By the end of your course, the university expects you to be a Wolverhampton Graduate who is digitally literate, knowledgeable and enterprising, and a global citizen. Digitally Literate Our graduates will be confident users of advanced technologies; they will lead others, challenging convention by exploiting the rich sources of connectivity digital working allows. Knowledgeable and Enterprising Our graduates will know how to critique, analyse and then apply knowledge they acquire in an enterprising way. Global citizens Our graduates will bring informed understandings of their place and ethical responsibilities in the world.

2010/2011 Academic Calendar

University Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Week Commencing
30th August 2010 6th September 2010 13th September 2010 20th September 2010 27th September 2010 4th October 2010 11th October 2010 18th October 2010 25th October 2010 1st November 2010 8th November 2010 15th November 2010 22nd November 2010 29th November 2010 6th December 2010 13th December 2010 20th December 2010 27th December 2010 3rd January 2011 10th January 2011 17th January 2011 24th January 2011 31st January 2011 7th February 2011 14th February 2011 21st February 2011 28th February 2011 7th March 2011 14th March 2011 21st March 2011 28th March 2011 4th April 2011 11th April 2011 18th April 2011 25th April 2011 2nd May 2011 9th May 2011 16th May 2011 23rd May 2011 30th May 2011 6th June 2011 13th June 2011 20th June 2011 27th June 2011 4th July 2011 11th July 2011 18th July 2011 25th July 2011 1st August 2011 8th August 2011 15th August 2011 22nd August 2011

Teaching Week Semester Year long long modules modules

Welcome Week S1 1 S1 2 S1 3 S1 4 S1 5 S1 6 S1 7 S1 8 S1 9 S1 10 S1 11 S1 12 S1 13 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y 10 Y 11 Y 12

Assessment Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday Assessment Welcome Week (Sem2) Feedback (Sem1)

Y 13 S1 14 S2 1 S2 2 S2 3 S2 4 S2 5 S2 6 S2 7 S2 8 S2 9 S2 10 S2 11 Y 14 Y 15 Y 16 Y 17 Y 18 Y 19 Y 20 Y 21 Y 22 Y 23 Y 24 Y 25 Y 26

Assessment Easter Holiday Easter Holiday Assessment S2 12 S2 13

Assessment Boards Assessment Boards Publication of Results Revision Week Resit Assessment Resit Boards Publication of Results S2 14 Y 27

Department of Engineering and Technology Course Structures MEng/BEng Mechatronics (with Professional Development)

Level 7 Semester 1
20 Credits 20 Credits 20 Credits 40 Credits

Semester 2 Condition Monitoring (PT yr1) Control Engineering II (PT yr2) 7ET003 7ET008 Individual Research Project
(PT yr1)

Robotics: Sensors and Control

(PT yr1)

7ET013

20 Credits

7ET012 7ET011

Group Project (PT yr2)

Level 6 Semester 1
20 Credits 20 Credits 20 Credits 40 Credits

Semester 2 Integrated Electro-mechanical Design (PT yr2) Control Engineering I (PT yr1) Engineering Innovation and Enterprise (PT yr1) 6ET009 6ET006 6ET005 6ET011

Signal Processing II (PT yr1)

6ET002

20 Credits

Individual Project (PT yr2)

Level 5 - Optional Semester 1

40 Credits

Semester 2 5ET012

Optional Industrial Placement: minimum 48 weeks

Level 5 Semester 1
20 Credits 20 Credits 20 Credits 20 Credits (PT yr1)

Semester 2 Signal Processing I (PT yr1) Electro-mechanical Control Systems (PT yr2) 5ET005 5ET009
(PT yr1)

Professional Engineering Practice I Engineering Mechanics II (PT yr2)

5ET003 5ET002

20 Credits 20 Credits

Engineering Management Electronic Design (PT yr2)

5ET004 5ET007

Level 4 Semester 1
20 Credits 20 Credits 20 Credits 20 Credits

Semester 2 Engineering Mathematics (PT yr1) Engineering Practice (PT yr2) Engineering Mechanics I (PT yr1) Thermodynamics and Fluids I
(PT yr2)

4ET005 4ET006 4ET003 4ET004

Engineering Materials (PT yr1) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (PT yr2)

4ET002 4ET008

20 Credits 20 Credits

Key: (PT yr1) Part-time students study in the first year of the level (PT yr2) Part-time students study in the second year of the level

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Module Descriptions Please note at Level 4 each assessment in a module must be passed, grade D or above, in order for a module to be passed.

4ET008 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Electrical and Electronic Engineering 20 None None None Dr David Dyke 01902 323897 D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk SC019

Module description This introduces analytical theorems and laws deemed essential for the analysis of electrical and electronic circuits. This module also introduces the operational characteristics and materials aspects of active electronic components and the use of a commercial circuit analysis and design package to investigate the design of basic circuits. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Lab Report Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

4ET002 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Engineering Materials 20 None None None Prof Kevin Kibble 01902 322706 K.A.Kibble@wlv.ac.uk SC113

Module description The principal aim of this module is to provide a basic understanding of the properties and behaviour of materials, based on a comparative approach and a sound appreciation of the strong links between product design, manufacturing and materials properties. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Practical Reports Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 50% 50%

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4ET003 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Engineering Mechanics I 20 None None None Dr Chang Wang 01902 323829 C.J.Wang@wlv.ac.uk SC117

Module description Provide an understanding of the basic engineering principles and concepts in the area of stress analysis, engineering statics and dynamics. The module enables students to apply theorems and laws of engineering mechanics to investigate the behaviour of mechanical components. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Assignment Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

4ET004 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Thermodynamics and Fluids I 20 None None None Dr Tarsem Sihra 01902 322258 T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk SC118

Module description The aim of the module is to be able to apply fundamental principles to analyse flow in pipes and tank systems, to understand expansion and compression of air in closed systems and to be able to analyse work and heat relationships in basic thermodynamic cycles. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Lab Report Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

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4ET005 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Engineering Mathematics 20 None None None Dr Ahmad Zakeri 01902 322274 A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk SC114

Module description This module aims to introduce mathematical subjects deemed essential in the study of engineering, laying emphasis on functions, algebraic structure and calculus. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Examination Assignment

Weighting or Pass/Fail 70% 30%

4ET006 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Engineering Practice 20 None None None Dr Tarsem Sihra 01902 322258 T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk SC118

Module description The aim of this module is for students to become competent in basic workshop practice and the links between dimensional and surface integrity. PDP is also embedded in the module so that students may become better equipped to succeed in the field of engineering. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Workshop-based Practical Activity Report

Weighting or Pass/Fail 70% 30%

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Please note at Level 5 each assessment in a module must be passed, grade D5 or above, in order for a module to be passed.
5ET002 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number Engineering Mechanics II 20 4ET003 Engineering Mechanics I (or equivalent) None None Dr Chang Wang 01902 323829 C.J.Wang@wlv.ac.uk SC117

Module description The module aims to enable students to understand and use the theorems and laws of mechanics of materials and vibrations, to be able to specify the structural requirements of mechanical systems, and to apply analytical methods to determine whether these requirements have been achieved. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

Report Examination

5ET003 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Professional Engineering Practice I 20 None None 4ET007 Work-based learning module: Industrial Engineering Practice D J Mynors 01902 321720 D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk SC018

Module description The module aims to ensure the potential professional engineer understands their future role and responsibilities in terms of ethical behaviour and decision making; and how engineering decisions can have a direct impact on the environment and consequentially sustainable development. To achieve this, the student will study and apply Life Cycle Assessment and be introduced to Product Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 50% 50%

Report Report

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5ET004 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Engineering Management 20 None None None Dr Ahmad Zakeri 01902 322274 A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk SC113

Module description This module aims to enable students to understand the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM), financial management, and project management. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Coursework In-class Test

Weighting or Pass/Fail 50% 50%

5ET005 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Signal Processing I 20 4ET005 Engineering Mathematics (or equivalent) None None Dr Fiona Berryman 01902 323820 F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk SC019

Module description The aim of the module is to enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the properties of signals and systems and their relationships with system inputs and outputs. To be able to apply the techniques necessary to analyse signals in both modelled and practical systems will also be developed, including convolution, Fourier analysis, AM and FM modulation, Laplace transforms and ztransforms. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 50% 50%

Assignment Examination

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5ET007 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Electronic Design 20 4ET008 Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent None None Dr David Dyke 01902 323897 D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk SC019

Module description This module enables students to employ electronic CAD packages for schematic capture of circuits, circuit design and printed circuit board design, and to enable students to discuss how design is influenced by manufacture and device technologies. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Practical Coursework Practical Coursework

Weighting or Pass/Fail 50% 50%

5ET009 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Electro-mechanical Control Systems 20 4ET005 Engineering Mathematics (or equivalent) None None Dr Colin Morgan 01902 323875 C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk SC117

Module description This module aims to enable students to use the Laplace Transform in the modelling and analysis of continuous linear dynamic systems. The module also aims to enable students to design and implement control systems using a variety of structures and power sources, including: microcontroller-based systems; pneumatic; electro-pneumatic; and hydraulic power, with the aid of block diagrams, flowcharts, and schematic circuit representation. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

2 Practical-based Assignments Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

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5ET012 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Industrial Placement 40
(Successful completion of the module results in the inclusion of with Professional Development on your degree certificate)

None None None Prof Diane Mynors 01902 323896 D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk SC018

Module description This module is designed to introduce students to the concept of life long learning and professional competence. The module also enables students to facilitate an appreciation of contemporary working practises and encourage students to seek practical solutions to real life industrial problems. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

Industrial Placement Plan Logbook, Presentation and Placement Report

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Please note at Level 6 each assessment in a module must be passed, grade D5 or above, in order for a module to be passed.
6ET011 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number Engineering Individual Project 40 Successful completion of Level 4 and 5 modules appropriate to discipline None None Prof Diane Mynors 01902 323698 D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk SC018

Module description The Individual Project Module is designed for the students to specify, research, and complete a project related to the theme of their course, thus utilising material taught while developing independent research skills that enable a dynamic work plan to be generated and followed; and producing results from which conclusions can be drawn and presented. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Planning: Project specification and project plan Interim report and Oral Project: Logbook Poster Viva voce examination and presentation Complete version of draft publication Weighting or Pass/Fail Pass/Fail 15% 5% 10% 10% 60%

Assessment 2

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6ET002 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Signal Processing II 20 5ET005 Signal Processing I (or equivalent) None None Dr Fiona Berryman 01902 323820 F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk SC019

Module description This module aims to develop the students understanding of the characteristics and limitations of digital signal processing, including an introduction to speech and image processing. The module also aims to enable the students to be able to design a range of filters and to analyse filter performance using a commercial signal processing software package. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Coursework Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 50% 50%

6ET005 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Engineering Innovation and Enterprise 20 5ET004 Engineering Management (or equivalent) None None Prof Andrew Pollard 01902 82 4182 A.Pollard@wlv.ac.uk Wolverhampton Science Park

Module description The aims of this module are to develop the capability of students to work in multi-disciplinary teams representative of the situation of a company charged with developing and commercialising a new product. This module also aims to provide a critical insight to the totality of sustainable new product development. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 25% 75%

Individual Critical Report Group Presentation and Group Report

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6ET006 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Control Engineering I 20 5ET009 Electro-mechanical Control Systems (or equivalent) None None Dr Colin Morgan 01902 323875 C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk SC117

Module description This module enables students to develop skills in the analysis and synthesis of systems that contain mechanical and electrical/electronic components, and which use embedded microcontrollers as the main controlling elements. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

Practical Report and Summative Assignment Examination

6ET009 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Integrated Electro-mechanical Design 20 4ET008 Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and either: 5ET007 Electronic Design or 5ET008 Mechanical Design None None Dr Colin Morgan 01902 323875 C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk SC117

Module description The module is designed to enable students to analyse and synthesise systems that contain mechanical and electrical/electronic components, and which use embedded microcontrollers as the main controlling elements. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

Individual Interim Report on Group Project Individual Final Report on Group Project

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Please note at Level 7 each assessment in a module must be passed, grade D5 or above, in order for a module to be passed.
7ET011 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number Group Project 40 Successful completion of level 6 modules contributing to an appropriate BEng (Hons) programme None None Dr Fiona Berryman 01902 323820 F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk SC019

Module description The module provides an opportunity for the students to work together in a team to develop an engineering system related to their overall programmes. The project requires comprehensive synthesis of the students intellectual and investigational abilities and extended self-directed study. Successful completion of the project will require a team of individuals working closely; each student will contribute their different experiences and capabilities to the group in solving the problems encountered in the tasks of the project. Project management, team working, presentation skills and report writing skills will all be developed, as well as the application of technical knowledge to the particular problems encountered in the project. Assessment Description Interim report Logbook Poster Viva Final Report Weighting or Pass/Fail 10% 20% 10% 10% 50%

Assessment 1 Assessment 2

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7ET013 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Robotics: Sensors and Control 20 None None None Prof Ian Sillitoe 01902 323449 I.Sillitoe@wlv.ac.uk ML046a

Module description The principal aim of this module is to enable students to analyse and synthesise Robot systems through a study of sensors, mechanisms, and control engineering. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

Coursework Examination

7ET012 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Individual Research Project 20 None None None Prof Kevin Kibble 01902 322706 K.A.Kibble@wlv.ac.uk SC113

Module description The module is structured to direct the student to work on a research project linked directly to an active research area within the host Department. This will allow the student to apply and enhance the skills developed during the level 6 Individual Project, 6ET011, and to produce an M-level research project communicated, written and verbal form, to subject specialists and subject non-specialists. [Level 6 Individual Project, 6ET011 Educational aims of the module: The Individual Project Module is designed for the students to specify, research, and complete a project related to the theme of their course, thus utilising material taught while developing independent research skills that enable a dynamic work plan to be generated and followed; and producing results from which conclusions can be drawn and presented.] Source: Level 6 Individual Project, 6ET011, Module Specification, 2010. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Work plan Interim report Logbook Final report Presentation in a seminar environment Weighting or Pass/Fail Pass/Fail 40% 10% 40% 10%

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7ET003 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Condition Monitoring 20 6ET002 Signal Processing II, or equivalent None None Dr Fiona Berryman 01902 323820 F.Berryman@wlv.ac.uk SC019

Module description This module aims to enable students to be able to select and apply condition monitoring techniques and analysis methods. This module also aims to enable students to be able to specify appropriate transducers and select location, orientation and mounting methods with reference to disturbing influences including: vibration, oil/debris analysis, noise, acoustic emission and associated signal analysis techniques. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2

Practical Report Examination

Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

7ET008 Credit value Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited combinations Module Leader Telephone Email Staff Room Number

Control Engineering II 20 6ET006 Control Engineering I, or equivalent None None Dr Colin Morgan 01902 323875 C.Morgan@wlv.ac.uk SC117

Module description The module aims to enable students to apply transfer function identification methods to a broad range of systems from within and outside the engineering field. The module also aims to enable students to analyse and synthesise control systems which may contain non-linear elements, and to apply statespace methods to control system analysis and synthesis. Assessment Description Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Weighting or Pass/Fail 30% 70%

Coursework Examination

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Course Management
DEPARTMENT of ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY

Please note e-mails sent to you by University employees will only be sent to your @wlv.ac.uk email address. Staff Involved with the Programme Please precede Ext numbers with 01902 32**** when dialling from outside the University.
Telephone Academic Staff 3897 1720 1720 1720 2706 3968 01902 (82) 4182 2258 3904 3829 2274 Technical Staff 1721 3916 3834 3916 3947 1721 Administration 1720 Name Dr David Dyke Alan Davies Dr Brian Griffiths Graham Hemmings Dr Kevin Kibble Prof Diane Mynors Head of Department Prof Andrew Pollard Dr Tarsem Sihra Mark Stanford Alan Stoddart Dr Chang Wang Dr Ahmad Zakeri Colin Durnall Technical Resource Manager & Materials Christopher Chew Junior Technician Dang Zheng (Sarah) Electronics and Communications Andrew Jackson Automotive Iain Lyall CNC Specialist Jim Stamps General Technician Hayley Everett Departmental Secretary Room SC019 SC002
SC002/Science Park

Email D.W.Dyke@wlv.ac.uk

SC002 SC113 SC018 Science Park SC118 SC020 Science Park SC117 SC114 SC021/SC004 SC006 SC040 SC006 SC124 SC021 SC002

G.Hemmings@wlv.ac.uk K.A.Kibble@wlv.ac.uk D.J.Mynors@wlv.ac.uk A.Pollard@wlv.ac.uk T.Sihra@wlv.ac.uk M.Stanford@wlv.ac.uk C.J.Wang@wlv.ac.uk A.Zakeri2@wlv.ac.uk C.C.Durnall@wlv.ac.uk C.Chew@wlv.ac.uk D.Zheng@wlv.ac.uk A.Jackson3@wlv.ac.uk Iain.lyall@wlv.ac.uk Stampde@wlv.ac.uk H.Everett@wlv.ac.uk

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Health & Safety issues

The management of Health and Safety across the School has been devolved to the School Health and Safety committee, which is chaired by an Associate Dean and the members are representative of its staff and students. The day-to-day responsibility for Health and Safety in the School lies with its three Technical Resource Managers. Each Year the School is required to report on the following issues: Codes of Practice; Risk assessments; Fire Risk Assessment; First Aid; Occupational Health; Portable Appliance Testing; In-house inspection; Health & Safety Needs Analysis; Fire Marshalling; Dissemination; H&S Training; and Accidents. The School works closely with the Department of Risk, Safety and Health to ensure its practices align with the Universitys policies and guidelines. Staff and Students alike should familiarise themselves with these policies and adhere to the guidelines provided by visiting the Department of Risk, Safety and Healths website. http://asp.wlv.ac.uk/Level2.asp?UserType=6&Subsection=23

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Student support from Learning and Information Services

The Learning Centre contains a comprehensive collection of the engineering textbooks and journals that are recommended in your module reading lists. Plus you have access to stock in the other University of Wolverhampton learning centres through the free book reservation system. Electronic resources are widely available and have the advantage of being accessible on and off campus from any internet-connected computer. The learning centres offer a wide range of information skills support to help you find the materials you need for your studies. Study materials Books for loan with many others available as e-books Engineering journals both in print and electronic (online) Specialist engineering databases including British Standards Online, Compendex, IHS, ICE virtual library, Inspec Useful general databases including Business Source Premier, Ingenta Connect, Proquest newspapers, Expanded Academic and Web of Knowledge Information skills support Information and IT help desk with librarians on hand to give specialist information support. Study skills support materials in a loanable collection and more advice on the learning centres website. Plus the excellent materials and advice on the Sharpen up your Skills website. Information skills workshops run to match the information needs of your course with instruction on using specialist subject databases, web searching, finding books and ebooks, referencing and using EndNote. One to One sessions with a librarian (by appointment) to help you with finding books, journal articles and other information for assignments, referencing, using databases etc. Advice from librarians on sourcing material outside the Universitys collections and obtaining it by inter-library loan (final year students). One to One Study skills adviser sessions (by appointment) at City campus. ASSIST online chat service with a librarian to help with subject queries, referencing and anything else to do with your information needs. Contacts: John Thomas Resources librarian tel (01902 32)3984 email: J.Thomas4@wlv.ac.uk ASSIST http://www.wlv.ac.uk/assist Sharpen up your skills a clickable link on the Current Students pages of the University website LIS webpages written for SEBE students http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/sebe Harvard Referencing http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/harvard

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Employability & Your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)

What is Employability? Employability is concerned with the development of skills aimed at enhancing your employment prospects throughout your time here at the University of Wolverhampton. Developing specialist subject and academic knowledge is important for employers but they also want to employ individuals who are able to: Communicate effectively, Work in a team and have good interpersonal skills. Solve problems Work on their own using their own initiative and are able to adapt to changing situations Be self-confident How Will You Develop Your Employment Skills? At the School of Engineering and the Built Environment we aim to provide you with the opportunity to develop these skills through formative and summative tasks embedded in the various modules. Assignment work is designed to encourage you to develop Subject Specific skills in researching and analysing technical aspects of the modules. In addition, assignments are also designed to help you to enhance other aspects of your personal development profile, such as written communication and oral presentation skills. Where you have formal presentations, this will build your self-confidence, in addition to helping you develop your general communication skills. Working as part of a team will develop vital group-working skills. Throughout your time at the University, you will develop and be able to demonstrate a number of skills, some of which are listed below: Working as part of a group Demonstrating teamwork skills and leadership skills Working as part of a group Demonstrating teamwork skills and leadership skills Effective communication Written (via reports and dissertations) Oral presentation (through formal and informal presentations) Problem-solving IT skills (which include use of basic packages for word processing, spreadsheet, and project management applications) Time management, to meet deadlines for both assessed and formative tasks In addition to your academic studies you may also be working part-time. The experience you gain within a work environment is very worthwhile and also helps you to develop attributes that are valued by employers, and which will reflect your position as a professional engineer. Industrial Placements If you intend take an industrial placement then you will need to find an appropriate employment opportunity - one that is broadly aligned to your course. To help you in this process personnel from the Industrial Placements Office, managed by Krystyna Nosek, post information about opportunities on the Employment and Placement notice board on the first floor of the SC building In addition, this information is uploaded to the placement website: http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/placements/. The Industrial Placements team covers both our School (SEBE) and the School of IT, so opportunities posted may relate to either area. You should register your interest in following a placement year whilst you are studying at level 2. For students that are unsure if they should consider a placement please see either Diane Mynors or your personal tutor.
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Career opportunities and Future Study

Traditionally, Mechanical Engineering graduates find rewarding careers in product and process design in the aerospace, automotive, energy, international transport and petrochemical industries. In addition to the traditional career patterns, Mechanical Engineering graduates are much in demand in the financial, banking, accountancy, computing, and consulting sectors, due to the analytic and problem-solving skills and the high level of numeracy that they acquire during the course of their studies. The Mechanical Engineering programme delivered at the University of Wolverhampton recognises the contribution of microelectronic technology to contemporary Mechanical Engineering Systems, consequently our graduates are well equipped to work in multi-disciplinary teams that develop innovative products for industry and for the consumer markets. The MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree is a gateway to higher degree study. Graduates may choose from a wide range of taught courses at Masters level, or may prefer to embark on a research-based MPhil/PhD programme. Whichever route is chosen, it may be studied either on a full-time or a part-time basis, the latter being most appropriate for those individuals who wish to obtain a higher academic qualification whilst following a full-time career.

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Academic Regulations
This course adheres to the Universitys academic regulations for students undertaking an undergraduate degree, commencing after September 2009. A full version of these regulations can be found on the University web site: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/Default.aspx?page=6932 These regulations govern your course and will be binding on you. It is, therefore, important that you read and become familiar with them.

Additional Regulations for Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body Accredited BEng Awards
For a BEng qualification to comply with the rules for Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accredited degrees, particularly those of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the following regulations must be satisfied in addition to, or in place of, the general regulations that apply to all undergraduate courses. Where there is conflict, the following regulations override University regulations. Compensation 1. 2. 3. A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at level 4 A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at level 5 A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at level 6

Note 1. Modules must be at the E4 grade to be eligible for compensation Note 2. In cases where a PSRB regulation and University regulation differ, the most stringent regulation will apply. Calculation of Degree Classification 4. For BEng (Hons) degrees, the grades for all modules at levels 5 and 6 are used in the calculation of degree classification. The level 5 average, taken over all 120 credits; and the level 6 average, taken over all 120 credits are aggregated according to the weightings in Table 1: Table 1 Level 4 5 6 Weighting 25% 75%

For students who enter level 6 directly, degree classification is based on the average of all level 6 modules, as in Table 2: Table 2 Level 4 5 6 Weighting 100%

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Note 3. Students should also be aware of the following PSRB regulations. These do not affect either the award or the classification of a degree, but may affect the PSRBs decision on whether a specific degree complies with their educational requirements. The PSRB will assess the educational qualifications of an applicant for either IEng or CEng on the basis of a certified transcript sent directly from University Registry to the PSRB (on the applicants authorisation). Project Module 5. For IET compliance, the level 6 (BEng level) Individual Project - ET3100 - must be passed at the first attempt. Compensation is not allowed.

Retakes and Deferment 6. Students who are obliged to retake level 6 assessments will only be regarded as having completed an accredited degree if classification is based on the grades awarded at the first attempt. Deferment of the project submission date is allowed only for exceptional reasons and for a maximum of three months.

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Additional Regulations for Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body Accredited MEng Awards
For a MEng qualification to comply with the rules for Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accredited degrees, particularly those of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the following regulations must be satisfied in addition to, or in place of, the general regulations that apply to all undergraduate courses. Where there is conflict, the following regulations override University regulations. Compensation 1. 2. 3. 4. A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at level 4 A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at level 5 A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at level 6 A maximum of 20 credits of compensated modules is permitted at MEng level (level 7)

Note 1. Modules must be at the E4 grade to be eligible for compensation Note 2. In cases where a PSRB regulation and University regulation differ, the most stringent regulation will apply. Calculation of Degree Classification 5. For MEng (Hons) degrees, the grades for all modules at levels 5, 6, and MEng level (level 7) are used in the calculation of degree classification. The level 5 average, taken over all 120 credits; the level 6 average, taken over all 120 credits, and the MEng level (level 7) average taken over all 120 credits are aggregated according to the weightings in Table 3:

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Table 3 Level 4 5 6 MEng (Level 7) Weighting 20% 40% 40%

For students who enter level 6 directly, degree classification is based on the average of all level 6 and MEng level (level 7) modules, as in Table 4: Table 4 Level 4 5 6 MEng (Level 7) Weighting 50% 50%

Note 3. Students should also be aware of the following PSRB regulations. These do not affect either the award or the classification of a degree, but may affect the PSRBs decision on whether a specific degree complies with their educational requirements. The PSRB will assess the educational qualifications of an applicant for either IEng or CEng on the basis of a certified transcript sent directly from University Registry to the PSRB (on the applicants authorisation). Project Module 6. 7. For IET compliance, the level 6 (BEng level) Individual Project must be passed at the first attempt. Compensation is not allowed. For IET compliance, the MEng level Group Project must be passed at the first attempt. Compensation is not allowed.

Retakes and Deferment 8. Students who are obliged to retake level 6 or level 7 assessments will only be regarded as having completed an accredited degree if classification is based on the grades awarded at the first attempt. Deferment of an Individual Project or Group Project submission date is allowed only for exceptional reasons and for a maximum of three months.

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Additional Information for MEng Students

1. Students will only be allowed to move onto Level 7 ie the MEng Level if they have achieved a 2:2 (second class degree, lower division) or above at the end of Level 6. 2. If students fail the MEng Level they will receive the BEng degree achieved at Level 6.

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Additional Information specific to your course

SEBE
School of Engineering and the Built Environment ATTENDANCE POLICY
The University wants all students to achieve their best performance. It offers students carefully prepared learning experiences that will enable them to meet the learning outcomes of their modules. The School believes students will perform best if they regularly attend and participate in these learning experiences; students should not be concentrating solely on the completion of assessment tasks. It therefore expects all students to participate fully in the learning experience. Where students are unable to attend for good reason (e.g. illness, hospital appointment, unavoidable work commitments, religious festivals etc) they are required to discuss this with their tutor who will make reasonable efforts to provide alternative arrangements. Where students do not attend they cannot expect their tutor to devote additional time and resources to their learning. If students are unhappy with the learning experiences provided they should make their views known through the normal channels. The School, particularly on level 4 modules, keeps records of attendance at taught sessions and students who do not attend regularly may be contacted to establish if there are any issues that need resolving. Students are encouraged to discuss any nonattendance with either their module leader or personal tutor, both of whom may be reached either directly (e.g. in person, email and telephone) or via a message left with the School office.

Dean of School

Department of Engineering and Technology Rules: The Department of Engineering and Technology takes registers of attendance for all taught modules. The Department requires you to attend all of your timetabled activities. If you are unable to attend a lecture or laboratory session we expect you to telephone (01902 321720) before the timetabled activity and inform the Department of which activity they will be missing and why.

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Section 2: School Specific Information

School Charter for Students
SEBE Student Code for Behaviour and Attendance We ask that all students in SEBE: o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Attend regularly and punctually If you are unable to attend, make arrangements with fellow students to collect/copy handouts and lecture notes Show courtesy and respect to staff and other students Ensure you understand the requirements of your award/course Ensure you understand the requirements of each module you are studying (sessions to attend, assessment procedures, exam procedures) Respect and abide by the University Regulations, e.g. Equal Opportunities Policy, ID Cards, quiet areas, Bring all necessary equipment to classes/workshops Give in assessments on time (or they will not be marked) Switch off mobile phones when in class Do not come to the University if you are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol Behave considerately in lectures, listen attentively and participate in class activities Keep your tutor informed if you have personal problems that affect your work; if these problems make it necessary to seek extensions, to do so before the deadline. Use the advertised times (or make an appointment by email) to seek advice from your tutors/lecturers. Confirm your programme of study when asked to do so Seek approval for and record any change of programme within the deadlines Inform the Registry and Finance if your address or other contact details change

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Where to get help with your course

Student Support If you encounter any issues (personal or academic) the following diagram directs you to the appropriate department or staff member.

Academic & Programme related queries: Study Issues Study Skills Advisor LRC or wlv.ac.uk/skills Award Leader General Queries: All UG Admin staff Room MI155 City r Room SC002 Telford

Student Gateway Careers & Employment Services Ext 1414 Employability & Placement Unit Ext 1457

Module Related queries:

Who to Contact

Module Leader/Tutor or Student . Support Adviser

Personal Issues: Personal Tutor or Student Gateway Ext 2572 Special Needs Natalie Horne 1183

Extensions /Mitigating Circumstances /Course Transfer

Student Office Room MI024 City or Room SB003 Telford

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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

All entrants onto programmes of study within the School of Engineering and the Built Environment (SEBE) may apply to have prior learning accredited. Claims may be based upon either certificated or experiential prior learning. Where prior learning is found to be of an appropriate standard, recently acquired and in relevant areas covered by the programme, then credit may be awarded against modules (note that all SEBE modules carry a specific credit rating) or programmes of study (general credit). If a student wants to gain credits he/she must follow the SEBE guidelines. An academic judgment on level, number and module coverage of any credits is the responsibility of the Award Leader and the SEBE APA Team. Applications for APA will not normally be considered after a student has started a programme. Mid-programme claims will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. All individuals interested in making a claim for APA are advised to consult either the Course Manager or Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator before submitting any claim for accreditation. Should you require further information or help concerning the APA procedure please call or write to: Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator School of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton WV1 1SB Telephone: Fax: 01902 322282 01902 322743

Cost of Accreditation for Postgraduate and Undergraduate Awards The APA service involves a mixture of counselling and advice, assessment of submitted materials and administrative procedures. The cost of such accreditation reflects resource usage in these respects and applications are currently charged at the following rates: Application Fee A non-refundable application fee of 25 will be levied and must be paid by the student, on application. This fee is deductible from the accreditation fee (shown in the table below). Specific Credit Certified Claims: Experiential Claims: General Credit Claim (certified and/or experiential): 3 per credit 20 per credit 10 per credit awarded

You should note that a minimum fee of 50 will be levied and that all of the above charges are subject to VAT All claims MUST be accompanied by the appropriate remittance. Cheques should be made payable to the University of Wolverhampton and clearly show the students name and course on the reverse.

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Learning, Teaching & Assessment: What Can You Expect?

Note: All assessments are to be handed in at Telford Campus. Learning and Teaching (L&T) Learning & Teaching Resources There is a wide range of resources available for your learning, including on-line materials for each module (on WOLF), web-based information and, importantly, the online resources provided by the Learning Centres. Module information will direct you to specific information sources, but there is an expectation, particularly at Level 2, that you will research your own sources in order to enhance your achievement of the learning outcomes for the programme. Assessment Types of assessment The tutor, as part of the introduction to the module, will outline the assessment tasks. A more detailed briefing for each assignment will be available via the WOLF topic that supports the module. There is a wide range of assessment (further details can be found in the Undergraduate Student Guide), including: Written assignments Reports Time Constrained Assignments Examinations (open book or closed book)

Marking of Assessments The marking and grading of your work, be it for example an assignment or an exam is a comprehensive exercise involving first-marking by tutors, moderation by the tutors in the module team and the submission of assessments to independent external examiners who monitor and advise, thereby ensuring quality and standards. The normal return period for feedback on your marked (summative) work is three weeks after the date of submission. You will receive a grade achieved and comments on whether and how you have achieved the learning outcomes. The processing of grades is outlined in the Undergraduate Student Guide. For Level 4 modules, assessment grades follow the Grade Scale format outlined in the Guide; for modules at Levels 5, 6 and 7, assessment grades follow the Grade Point Scale format, also outlined in the Guide. For the Grade Scale format, grades range from A (outstanding) to F0 (fail, no resit permitted). For the majority of modules the average achievement level will be in the C category which is average-good; grades above this are above average-very good to outstanding, and grades below are from satisfactory down to uncompensatable fail. Thus, a C grade is comfortably a good grade within the A to F distribution. For the Grade Point Scale format, grades range from A16 (outstanding) to F0 (fail, no resit permitted). For the majority of modules the average achievement level will be in the C category which is average-good; grades above this are above average-very good to outstanding, and grades below are from satisfactory down to uncompensatable fail. Thus, an upper C grade (e.g. C10) is comfortably a good grade within the A to F distribution. What Should You Avoid? What Should You Seek to Achieve? Remember that you are writing for another reader or readers. Do not assume that the reader will fill the gaps in your work. Use the introduction to establish what you are doing in your assignment. Use examples to support your analysis.
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Be objective and aim for reasoned argument. Phrases such as in my opinion or in my view are of little value because they are subjective. Do not use them. You should aim to support your points with evidence and reasoned analysis. Always acknowledge the use of someone elses work, using the appropriate system of referencing. See last page for examples of referencing Also, it is a very serious offence to use someone elses work, especially wordfor-word or paraphrased contents of others work. This is called plagiarism and will be covered throughout the programme to ensure that you are aware of how to avoid it. Always keep copies of the sources or keep a note of each source as you use it, so that you can reference it in your bibliography at the end of your assignment. Plan your work in advance so as to meet the hand-in (submission) date. Writing up your research is often more time-consuming than you expect. Get help from tutors and mentors if you are unsure. Above all, do not suffer in silence; the Course Leader, Student Advisor and tutors will be able to provide guidance so please use them.

Why are ethical considerations important when researching for assignments? Research is an essential and vital part of teaching and learning. Much is literaturebased, using books, journals, periodicals and web-based material. However, some research may involve interaction with organisations and people. You should ensure that you do NOT conduct research that could be intrusive or sensitive or could cause psychological harm or suffering to others. For all modules excepting the dissertation, formal approval is not normally required for research that brings you into contact with organisations and people. However, where such contact does occur, it is imperative that you are fully aware of and rigorously and consistently apply the Ethical Guidelines as contained on WOLF. Where individuals or organisations have agreed to provide information to you, you may be required to produce evidence that permission has been given for access or contact. What Feedback Can You Expect? What can you expect from your tutors whilst you are preparing your work? Normally tutors will advise you, as a group, on the assessment at or near the start of the module. Thereafter, you may consult your tutors by emailing them. What should you not expect from your tutors? It is not the role of a tutor to read drafts of your work and correct them with a view to your obtaining a good mark. An assignment should reflect your effort and input, and the role of the tutor is to guide and advise. It is then your responsibility to assess this advice and guidance and use it accordingly. Tutors provide this in good faith, but its use - or lack of it - by you is not an automatic route to a good or a poor grade. Other factors, particularly those pertaining to your skills and efforts, will play a vital role in your achievement. After completion of the assignment The main feedback is through a copy (to you) of the assessment feedback sheet by email from tutors/administrative support staff. In some modules, additional feedback may be available through distribution of an outline answer, highlighting key points for guidance. How You Can Comment on Learning & Teaching And Assessment
We greatly value your feedback; students views are collectively influential in how we deliver L&T and are gathered through staff-student meetings and via questionnaires, particularly the Module Evaluation Proformas (MEPs) that you are asked to complete towards the end of a module. Such feedback is analysed for annual monitoring of modules, subjects and courses. 37

Referencing All the information you use comes from somewhere; it must be clear to the reader where everything has originated, e.g., your data and calculations, your interpretation of those results, someone else's results or opinions etc. References must be included to: a. b. Support a statement, making it clear that the statement, if not based on evidence you have presented, is based on someone else's evidence. Show how your work relates to that of others, demonstrating that by knowledge of other work, you have used existing knowledge and not duplicated the work of others. Allow readers of the report to find out more information by accessing the sources to which you refer. Acknowledge your sources, thus not claiming others' ideas or words are your own. References

c. d.

All references given in the text should appear in the References section. should not appear in this section unless they have appeared in the text.

You must give the following information, in the following order for each source type: Journal article author(s) year of publication (in brackets) title of article name or journal (italics or underlined) volume number (bold) issue number (in brackets, if present) page numbers (e.g., 24-34) Book author(s) year of publication (in brackets) title of book (italic or underlined) edition (if appropriate) publisher chapter and/or page numbers (e.g., Ch 4, 5 & 6) Contribution in Book author(s) of contribution year of publication (in brackets) title of contribution, followed by 'In:' editor(s) of book title of book (italic or underlined) edition (if appropriate) publisher chapter and/or page numbers Paper in Conference Proceedings author(s) of paper year of publication (in brackets) title of paper, followed by 'In:' title of conference proceedings (italic or underlined) volume number (bold) or volume title location of conference
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page numbers Report (NB: make clear if this is confidential company report not generally available) author(s) (use institution/company if report does not have any specific author(s) credited) year of publication (in brackets) title (italic or underlined) serial number institution chapter and/or page numbers Thesis author year of publication (in brackets) title (italic or underlined) degree for which submitted institution, town and country if needed chapter and/or page numbers Private Communication (i.e., a verbal or preferably written statement made to you, not generally available for public reference, by someone with acknowledged expertise in the subject - TO BE USED SPARINGLY) author year when given (in brackets) official position of author affiliation of author (company or institution, town and country if needed) Websites Name of page for example University of Wolverhampton Home page Address of page: www.wlv.ac.uk Date last accessed: 4 July 2008. Harvard Referencing System (http://www2.wlv.ac.uk/lib/Tipsheets/Harvard2005P.doc) References in the text should appear as the author's name and year of publication in brackets, immediately following the information to which they refer, e.g.: Composite plates with cutouts are extensively used in many mechanical structures, the presence of a cutout complicates the stress distribution in the plate (Anil, Upadhyay and Ivengar, 2007). An attempt has been made to incorporate the effect of prebuckled stress on the stability analysis of moderately thick/very thick composite laminated plates Then in the references section, in alphabetical order would appear: Anil, V., Upadhyay, C.S., and Iyengar, N.G.R. (2007) Stability analysis of composite laminate with and without rectangular cutout under biaxial loading. Composite Structures, 80, pp. 92-114.

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External Examiner Reports In accordance with the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE), the University is required to make arrangements for External Examiner Reports to be published to students. The External Examiner Reports relating to this programme will be made available to students by the Department of Engineering and Technology in a separate WOLF topic. Details of the WOLF topic are available from the Departmental Secretary, the Course Manager or your Personal Tutor. Each Report should be published together with the Schools response to the External Examiner. The Reports will remain available on WOLF until the following years Reports are available, at which point they will be removed from WOLF and replaced with the new Reports.

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