BEng Mechatronics and RoboticsFor students entering the programme from September 2024

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

1. Apply basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
2. Analyse well-defined engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
3. Apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model well-defined engineering problems.
4. Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address well-defined engineering problems.
5. Design solutions for well-defined engineering problems.
6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
7. Recognise the environmental and societal impact of solutions to well-defined engineering problems.
8. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.
9. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
10. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate well-defined engineering problems.
11. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.
12. Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of well-defined engineering problems.
13. Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights.
14. Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences.
15. Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.

Skills Learning Outcomes
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Problem analysis
c) Application of computational and analytical techniques
d) Searching and using technical literature
e) Design skills
f) Integrated systems approach
g) Sustainability
h) Professional ethics practice
i) Equality, diversity and inclusion
j) Practical and workshop skills
k) Technical awareness of engineering materials, equipment, technologies, and processes
l) Quality management
m) Engineering and project management
n) Communication
o) Lifelong learning

Assessment

Achievement may be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and may include written examinations, in-class and online tests, problem sheets, assignments, and coursework in the form of projects, reports, presentations and posters.