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School of EngineeringBEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering withSandwich PlacementCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

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We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Faculty of Science andEngineering (TelfordCampus)

The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with SandwichPlacement course, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton,and in particular your campus.

My name is Arun Arjunan and I am the course leader for your BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with

Sandwich Placement course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over theduration of your studies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need anysupport or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

The School of Engineering also run ‘Club’ activities as below;

UWR - University of Wolverhampton RacingFormula 3 Racing – the chance to join a student team taking on the professionals over a full raceseason in a Dallara F3 car, the car is raced in every round of the season with a view to winning thechampionship – the team is run like as a small F1 team & every bit as competitive.IMechE Formula Student – the chance to work as a team with a goal of designing, building &competing with other Universities internationally, the annual event is held at Silverstone Circuitevery July but the hard work begins in October to set about designing & building the car for the bigevent.Morgan Motor Company; Morgan Challenge – a chance to work with the factory at Malvern to act asthe factory works race team running two developmental Morgan sports cars – a quick link intoindustry for you as a student & a great paddock to be involved with.

Human Powered Flight – a opportunity to be at the cutting edge of design to compete with numerousother institutes all looking to take flight with nothing more than human power as the driving force – asignificant challenge but a rewarding pursuit.Robotics – a club designed to offer those who have a calling for robotics a practical outlet with which totest their theoretical knowledgeSimulation – a club designed for those who wish to continue working on all things simulation, from flightsimulation to the latest IMechE autonomous vehicle challenges and anything else of interest are here forthe taking.

In addition to the activities which are given time on Friday’s, the School of Engineering also arranges amassive array of industrial visits, being situated in England’s industrial heartland, means the University ofWolverhampton is privileged in its location near such industry as, RAF Cosford, i54 Jaguar Land Rover, AstonMartin, Mercedes F1, Morgan Motors Company, UTC Aerospace, Denso, QinetiQ & many others.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Arun Arjunan

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Syed Hasan [email protected] 1733 SA227

Course Leader Dr Arun Arjunan [email protected] 3829 SA230

Faculty Enabling Tutor Dr Sarah Slater [email protected] 1492 MI219

Student Advisor Miss Jennifer Norwood [email protected] 1183 MI024

Student Advisor Miss Kimberley Turner [email protected] 3577 MI024

Educational Aims of the Course

The Mechanical Engineering degree offered by the University of Wolverhampton is designed to preparestudents for a wide range of career choices in the field of mechanical engineering. It is also intended forstudents whose career objectives require greater flexibility. Consequently, the educational aims of themechanical engineering programme are laid out to prepare students for professional practice in an era ofrapidly evolving technological advances. The programme combine a strong base in theoretical background(mechanics, materials, fluid, thermal, systems and control) along with project based laboratory, design, buildand simulation experiences as recognisable by the professional mechanical engineering community as anaccredited degree (subject to approval). The educational aims for mechanical engineering collectively strive todevelop independence, creative talent, and leadership, as well as the capability for continuing professionalgrowth and self-learning. This ensures that graduates are equipped with the appropriate knowledge andenterprising capabilities to practise engineering professionally, ethically and sustainably. Thus, the coursewill:

Provide the mechanical engineering industry, profession and public services with graduates who can playleading roles by combining theory with practice and employing relevant managerial and communicationskills enabling the analysis and synthesis of products and systems across mechanical engineering andrelated disciplines.

Enable students to pursue professional careers in mechanical or related engineering disciplines at a levelwhich requires the exercise of sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to make informed decisions incomplex and unpredictable circumstances that reflect a responsible, ethical, social and sustainableoutlook.

Provide students with up-to-date knowledge and skills enabling them to create and develop ‘innovativeand economically’ viable products, processes and systems to meet a predefined criteria.

Encourage a systems approach encompassing both holistic and modular views to the analysis, synthesisand realisation of mechanical engineering products and systems.

Allow a broadly based education in mechanical engineering, combined with an appreciation ofmechatronics, control and design, thereby providing access to a wide range of career paths within theengineering profession or to pursue further studies if desired.

What makes this programme distinctive?

The Mechanical Engineering course is designed integrating five key attributes listed below to certain that thegraduates are ‘fit for purpose’ with specialist skills and philosophies to meet the challenges of the 21stcentury engineering profession.

1. Creativity2. Employability3. Professional Standards4. Sustainability

5. Unique Specialist Skills

The Mechanical Engineering course will provide students with the opportunity to gain unique and distinctivespecialist skills in the following key areas:

High-tech Manufacturing: Knowledge and skills relating to the latest and state of the art manufacturingtechnologies such as Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) and High Speed Machining.

Engineering Design: Knowledge, skills and experience using industry standard design tools such asSolidWorks.

Engineering Analysis: Knowledge, skills and experience applying industry standard numerical simulationpackages for computational structural, thermal and fluid analysis.

The students gain in depth knowledge using Direct Metal Laser Sintering machines, allowing complexmechanical components to be built from microscopic layers of metal powder. With one of very few machinesin the UK capable of manufacturing titanium parts the students ‘understand and experience’ how thisadvanced technology is used by the mechanical, aerospace, motorsport, and other premium engineeringsectors.

In addition to the integration of these key attributes the Mechanical Engineering course reflects the emphasisof Project Based Learning through its ambitions club activities (see below the list of club activities) and theintegrated employability skills and placement opportunities.

Through these undertakings, our students; in addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding ofthe mechanical engineering principles, also gain experience of working with real engineering projectsexercising their critical thinking and team working skills in a professional, ethical and sustainable manner.The mechanical engineering course features a 40 credit project module at each level to ensure that all theabove skills are met through problem solving and team working.

List of Club Activities for Mechanical Engineering Students1. Formulae Student2. Formulae 33. Morgan Challenge

Finally, due to the Department’s specialist research and consultancy expertise being at the forefront ofresearch and working with world-leading companies, the students will have the opportunities to work withlecturers who are recognised as leading experts in their field.

A placement can be undertaken anywhere; local, national or even, in some instances, international. During aplacement, you will be doing similar work to a normal employee of the organisation giving you a uniqueinsight into your chosen profession or sector, the opportunity to acquire crucial personal skills and also theopportunity to build a network of useful contacts. Many companies that employ graduates use placementprogrammes as a method of recruitment so you could be fast tracked into employment or onto one of theirgraduate schemes if you impress them.

The team at The Workplace constantly search for new placement opportunities but if you find an opportunitythat interests you or you have been successful in securing one yourself, contact them for further informationand support.

Course Structure

September (Sandwich)September (Sandwich)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/careers-enterprise-and-the-workplace/the-workplace/student-support/placements-/

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4MA007 Engineering Mathematics 20 YEAR Core Ruth Fairclough

4MA008 Engineering Science 20 YEAR Core Graham Oakes

4MA017 Mechanical Engineering Principles 20 YEAR Core Graham Oakes

4MA018 Mechanical Design 20 YEAR Core Jonathan Rackley

4MA016 Engineering Practice: Design and Build 40 YEAR Core Jonathan Lester

5MA006 Applied Instrumentation and Control 20 YEAR Core Mark Oliver

5MA008 Finite Element Simulation and Validation 20 YEAR Core Arun Arjunan

5MA013 Thermodynamics and Fluids 20 YEAR Core Graham Oakes

5MA014 Materials and Manufacturing Engineering 20 YEAR Core Martin Eason

5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise 40 YEAR Core Andrew Pollard

5MA016 Industrial Placement 40 YEAR Core Mark Stanford

6MA011 ESEE: Economic, Social, Ethical andEnvironmental

20 YEAR Core Wael Abdou

6MA014 Aerodynamic Design and Analysis 20 YEAR Core Syed Hasan

6MA016 Structural Mechanics and Stress Analysis 20 YEAR Core Arun Arjunan

6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials 20 YEAR Core Mark Stanford

6MA017 Individual Research Project 40 YEAR Core Graham Oakes

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy"

4MA007 Engineering Mathematics4MA008 Engineering Science4MA016 Engineering Practice: Design and Build4MA017 Mechanical Engineering Principles


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study."

4MA007 Engineering Mathematics4MA008 Engineering Science4MA016 Engineering Practice: Design and Build4MA018 Mechanical Design


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

4MA007 Engineering Mathematics4MA016 Engineering Practice: Design and Build4MA018 Mechanical Design


"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"

4MA016 Engineering Practice: Design and Build4MA017 Mechanical Engineering Principles4MA018 Mechanical Design


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

4MA007 Engineering Mathematics4MA008 Engineering Science4MA016 Engineering Practice: Design and Build4MA017 Mechanical Engineering Principles

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge."

5MA006 Applied Instrumentation and Control5MA008 Finite Element Simulation and Validation5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise5MA013 Thermodynamics and Fluids5MA016 Industrial Placement


"Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context"

5MA006 Applied Instrumentation and Control5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise5MA013 Thermodynamics and Fluids5MA016 Industrial Placement


"Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study"

5MA008 Finite Element Simulation and Validation5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise5MA014 Materials and Manufacturing Engineering5MA016 Industrial Placement


"Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis"

5MA006 Applied Instrumentation and Control5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise5MA013 Thermodynamics and Fluids5MA016 Industrial Placement


"Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively"

5MA008 Finite Element Simulation and Validation5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise5MA014 Materials and Manufacturing Engineering5MA016 Industrial Placement


"Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations"

5MA008 Finite Element Simulation and Validation5MA011 Innovate, Prototype and Enterprise5MA013 Thermodynamics and Fluids5MA014 Materials and Manufacturing Engineering5MA016 Industrial Placement

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

Underpinning Science and Mathematics (US) -Select and apply appropriate analytical andmathematical methods utilising theirunderstanding of mechanical engineeringprinciples and its underpinning science andmathematics to solve problems in the analysisand synthesis of mechanical engineering systems

6MA014 Aerodynamic Design and Analysis6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials


6MA016 Structural Mechanics and Stress Analysis6MA017 Individual Research Project

"Engineering Analysis (E) - Evaluate a range ofsolutions to engineering problems, drawn from abroad-based multidisciplinary engineeringcontext along with the ability to learn/adaptnew/existing theories or methods to solveunfamiliar problems"


" Engineering Design (D) - Demonstrate creativityin the design, analysis and synthesise ofmechanical engineering products, systems, andprocesses, and demonstrate an innovativeapproach to design realisation"

6MA014 Aerodynamic Design and Analysis6MA016 Structural Mechanics and Stress Analysis


Engineering Practice (P) - Relate theory andpractice with practical engineering skills acquirethrough working in various group/individualprojects or case studies along withlaboratory/workshop sessions thereby facilitatingthe efficient realisation of viable mechanicalengineering products and processes

6MA011 ESEE: Economic, Social, Ethical and Environmental6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials


"Economic, social and environmental context (S) -Lead teams of engineers and create work planseffectively and ethically, addressing theprominent engineering, social, environmental,commercial and enterprising issues throughefficient monitoring, management,communication, planning and self-learning"



"Additional General Skills - Select and applyappropriate software packages along with therelevant professional code of standards fordesign, analysis, and synthesis applications andcritically evaluate the results with appropriatelevel of detail, along with the ability to researchand learn independently"

6MA011 ESEE: Economic, Social, Ethical and Environmental6MA014 Aerodynamic Design and Analysis6MA017 Individual Research Project6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Underpinning Science and Mathematics (US) -Select and apply appropriate analytical andmathematical methods utilising theirunderstanding of mechanical engineeringprinciples and its underpinning science andmathematics to solve problems in the analysisand synthesis of mechanical engineering systems

6MA014 Aerodynamic Design and Analysis6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials


"Engineering Analysis (E) - Evaluate a range ofsolutions to engineering problems, drawn from abroad-based multidisciplinary engineeringcontext along with the ability to learn/adaptnew/existing theories or methods to solveunfamiliar problems"

6MA016 Structural Mechanics and Stress Analysis6MA017 Individual Research Project


"Engineering Design (D) - Demonstrate creativityin the design, analysis and synthesise ofmechanical engineering products, systems, andprocesses, and demonstrate an innovativeapproach to design realisation"



Engineering Practice (P) - Relate theory andpractice with practical engineering skills acquirethrough working in various group/individualprojects or case studies along withlaboratory/workshop sessions thereby facilitatingthe efficient realisation of viable mechanicalengineering products and processes

6MA011 ESEE: Economic, Social, Ethical and Environmental6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials


"Economic, social and environmental context (S) -Lead teams of engineers and create work planseffectively and ethically, addressing theprominent engineering, social, environmental,commercial and enterprising issues throughefficient monitoring, management,communication, planning and self-learning"



"Additional General Skills - Select and applyappropriate software packages along with therelevant professional code of standards fordesign, analysis, and synthesis applications andcritically evaluate the results with appropriatelevel of detail, along with the ability to researchand learn independently"

6MA011 ESEE: Economic, Social, Ethical and Environmental6MA014 Aerodynamic Design and Analysis6MA017 Individual Research Project6MA018 Product Realisation and Materials

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Mechanical Engineers may choose industrially based careers in research and development, design, or productdevelopment. The combination of engineering skills, design capability and management provides graduates ofthis course with a wide range of employment opportunities in technical environments across the world.Typical examples include the co-ordination of activities related to product and process design of mechanicaland electro-mechanical systems, and the management of projects in a wide range of technical environments.

The course enables graduates to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility withina relatively short time.

Graduates may also study for a research degree, MPhil/PhD, with the Department.

Graduates are also equipped with the relevant enterprising skills to create, develop and commercialise aproduct, process or system to solve a particular problem or to meet a specified task.

The transferable skills gained during the course, including: project management, group working,communication skills and analytical thinking, also enable a graduate to pursue careers in non-technical fieldssuch as: law, accountancy, authoring, and computing.

The completion of a Sandwich Year will enable you to gain valuable hands on experience in a relevant workenvironment. This will not only provide additional practical subject skills but it will also develop personaltransferable skills such as communication skills, problem solving skills and demonstrate competency inworking with other people. This will increase your employability and assist you in gaining employment in thefuture.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Developing knowledge and understanding

Lectures and tutorial sessionsReading – core and supplementary texts, journals and electronic sourcesInformation retrieval from articles, journals and books for assessmentsUse of industrially placed guest lectures to enhance both learning experience but also employabilityUse of industrially placed ex-students to give insight into job roles post education.

Engineering analysis

Simulation and problem solving exercisesEngaging in informed discussion with fellow students and academic staff in tutorials and seminarsResearching articles, journals and books for assessments

Engineering design

Problem-based learning techniques, e.g. design projects, case studiesProviding solutions to meet real world problems/requirementsSolving closed and open ended problemsApplying systematic methods to develop (novel) solutionsUse vortex learning via the core projects each year to challenge and extend learning

Engineering practice

Practical and laboratory sessionsGroup activities aimed at developing team-working skills in a multi-disciplinary environment

Additional general skills

Using computer software and hardware to model and simulate products and engineering systemsPreparing written presentations; both analytically and textually basedOral presentations; both group and individualStudent led presentationsCoursework reports (technical and discursive)Preparing for unseen examinationsWriting Project dissertationCritical examination of data.

Reference Points

The Engineering Council UK-SPEC 3rd edition-2014QAA Engineering Benchmark Statement QAA-2010 and Accreditation of Higher Education DegreeProgrammes AHEP 3rd edition-2014The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Academic Accreditation Guidelines 2013

IET Learning Outcomes Handbook Incorporating UK-SPEC for Bachelors and MEng Degree Programmes 2009has been used to inform the selection and development of learning outcomes, thereby ensuring that theacademic requirements of the appropriate PSRBs 'Institution of Engineering and Technology' (IET) and TheInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) are addressed.

In addition to these the following reference points were also used in the development of this module:

Skills Framework for the Information Age,e-SkillsThe Equality Act 2010University Blended Learning Strategy University Learning and Teaching Strategy

Academic Regulations Exemptions

Section Q.6. Continuation and Progression Arrangements. In order to progress to Level 7, students mustachieve a minimum of a lower second class classification on completion of Level 6.

Section A.2.7. Exemption to permit the use of 40 credit year-long modules at levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 and allmodules to be delivered in a year-long structure.

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Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

Enhanced learning support is provided in the following areas:

1. Generic support to link theory with practice and to establish the need for learning through project basedclub activities such as the Formula Student Project and Formula Renault Project.

2. Support for mathematics and analytic-based modules through CANVAS and custom workshops.3. Face-to-face tutorial sessions in mathematics4. Report writing and oral/presentation communications skills workshop5. Learning centre support for literature searches and information searches6. Practical/lab/experimental activities and reporting to link theory with practice7. Research for project work (major individual and group projects, assignments and team building activities.

8. Promotion of independent learning during tutorials, face-to-face sessions.

University provided support:

As well as providing general counselling support the University Counselling Service provides short courseson topics such as "Self Confidence", "Stress Management and Relaxation" and "Life Skills". They also providestudy skills and academic support, providing short courses such as provide help in areas such as "Writing andAssignment Skills", "Exam Techniques", "Enhancing Professional Skills", "Personal Development Planning"and "Making Choices for the Future."

In addition to the subject knowledge that you will gain from studying on your course, there are opportunitiesavailable to develop a range of skills that will help with your academic work; such academic skills includegiving presentations, group work, academic writing, referencing and time management (specific help formaths is also available). The Learning and Skills Team in Learning and Information Services (LIS) offer year-round academic skills support and guidance to all students. Students who are new to academic study andunsure of how to get started, or any student who wants to improve on their academic performance can attenddrop-in sessions and workshops, or obtain advice via email or Skype. More details about how the Learningand Skills Team can help you are available at; http://www.wlv.ac.uk/skills

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

All students in the faculty of Science and Engineering are required to take and pass their Schools Health andSafety Assessment. All assessments are available on this web site FSE Welcome Web Site and you will onlybe allowed to carry out any practical work once you have passed the relevant assessments. All assessments

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should be completed as before teaching commences.

Permission to enter a workshop and use the facilities must be obtained from the person in charge. Thisperson is responsible for ensuring that the required safety equipment is available, and that anyone grantedpermission to use the facilities is conversant with the safe operation of the equipment, machinery and awareof any special hazards

The assessments are live from the 12th September and can be accessed from this link School of Engineering

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Diploma of Higher Education Mechanical Engineering Certificate of Higher Education Engineering University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: MA007K23UV Sandwich 4 Years

UCAS Code:UCAS Code: H305

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Engineering

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 14-Aug-2017 by Alexandra Hitch

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