Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
i
M
Ti
and a suitable mark for each student can be calculated using
M
i
= f
1
+ 1 f
1
W
Ti
M
G
where the constant 0 f
1
1 credits each student with a fat proportion of
the group efort, the remainder being scaled by the supervisor.
Note
The value of f
1
must be chosen to account both for the range of the supervisors assess-
ment (is it truly 0 to 10, or is it E = 40% to A = 70%?) and for his/her confdence in its
accuracy.
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Self and peer assessment
Group project students can gain both increased confdence in the criteria of
assessment and valuable experience of self-evaluation by participating in a
self and peer assessment (SPA) process.
When the project is complete each student i attributes a numerical mark M
Si j
to every member j of the group, including his/herself.
Important
Both the criteria for each assessment (skill, knowledge, efort, cooperation or a combination
of these) and the meaning of points on the scale must be made as clear and transparent as
possible.
A simple example of a single assessment question and response scale might
be:
Please grade each team member on their contribution through skill, knowledge,
efort and cooperation throughout this project.
Assessment of contribution Numerical value, M
S
Virtually none at all 0
E grade: unacceptably low 1
D grade: poor 2
C grade: sufcient 3
B grade: good 4
A grade: very good 5
A* grade: couldnt be better! 6
The NN matrix of results can be processed either by hand or using the Web-
PA system provided by the College. The mark for each student is now calcula-
ted as:
M
i
= f
1
+ 1 f
1
f
2
W
Si
+ 1 f
2
W
Ti
M
G
where the value of f
1
still gives each student that fat proportion of the group
mark M
G
, but a proportion f
2
of the individually assessed part is now scaled
by the students weighting W
Si
, the rest still being scaled by the supervisors
weighting W
Ti
.
Tip
Students should be encouraged to use appropriately the full range of assessment
provided: M
S
= 0 should means zero contribution, which can occasionally happen. the val-
ue of f
1
puts a limit on how much any individual student can be afected.
The University of Bristol scheme previously used calculated W
Si
as :
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W
Si
=
j
M
Si j
1
N
j
M
Si j
using f
1
= 0.3 and f
2
= 0.4.
WebPA recommends (and uses by default):
W
Si
=
j
M
Si j
i
M
Si j
which compensates for the diferent average generosity of each student,
measured as the total assessment s/he awarded. If N
0
students in a group do
not submit any assessments at all, each W
Si
is scaled up by N/ NN
0
.
The scaling efect of student weightings W
Si
and tutor weightings W
Ti
on the
fnal mark for an individual student is illustrated in Figure 3.2-1 Infuence on
the mark scaling factor for an individual student of the averaged grading giv-
en by student group colleagues, W
Si
, and by the tutor, W
Ti
, for typical parame-
ter values. on page 102 for the coefcient values used at Bristol (f
1
= 0.3,
f
2
= 0.4) and for f
1
= 0.4, f
2
= 0.3.
Tutor grading
S
t
u
d
e
n
t
g
r
a
d
i
n
g
For f
1
= 0.3,
f
2
= 0.4:
M
i
/M
G
=
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0 0.5 1.0
Tutor grading
S
t
u
d
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n
t
g
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a
d
i
n
g
For f
1
= 0.4,
f
2
= 0.3:
M
i
/M
G
=
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0 0.5 1.0
Figure 3.2-1 Infuence on the mark scaling factor for an individual student of the averaged grading giv-
en by student group colleagues, W
Si
, and by the tutor, W
Ti
, for typical parameter values.
RELATED LINKS
WebPA User Guide
WebPA peer assessment data entry
3.2.8.2 Providing written peer review
The WebPA system used for Self and Peer Assessment in group projects allows you
to provide anonymous text feedback to support your numerical rating of collea-
gues. Both providing constructive feedback and using it for your own development
are valuable professional skills.
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3.2.8.2 Online peer evaluation 102
In most professions, formal feedback on performance can be expected not on-
ly from above but every direction of your immediate work circle (360 degree
feedback). The skills of self-assessment, and of constructively assessing others
so that they can perform more efectively, are just as valuable as those of ac-
cepting such evaluation from others and of using it to plan your path for de-
velopment.
Important
The project supervisor does not see any peer assessments. Normally, only the Course Lead-
er and the subject of the assessment will see it, and only the Course Leader will know who
wrote each one.
1.
Warning
You must avoid any comment which could be interpreted as infringing College poli-
cies on harassment or respect for others.
Use the text feedback box to provide constructive feedback on each
group members contribution to the project giving guidance, where ap-
propriate, on where and how it might be improved.
Very soon after the WebPA submission point closes, each student will receive
the anonymous reviews of his/her group colleagues.
Tip
You can do what you like with these anonymous assessments, of which most are usually
positive. If you are pleased with yours, why not forward them to your personal tutor who
might fnd them useful for reference letters?
RELATED LINKS
College policies on harassment and respect
3.2.9 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
As in other faculty departments, some undergraduates who are doing well in later
years are invited to tutor students in earlier years during scheduled tutorials.
The use of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in the Faculty of Engineering
was piloted in Computing and adopted by several other departments, mainly
for teaching mathematics. All departments who tried the scheme reported
that it was enthusiastically welcomed.
Students were generally less inhibited in asking questions from tutors
closer to their peer group
Undergraduate tutors gained not only fnancially (being paid at the
standard GTA rate) but also in experience of teaching and in enhanced
mastery of the subject material.
The department implemented a pilot scheme for ME1 Mathematics, employ-
ing UTAs to support the academic or GTA tutors already appointed, in 2012-13.
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3.2.9 The third year 103
Candidates were identifed from ME3-4 cohorts and vetted by asking them to
discuss with, and apply through, their personal tutor. The personal tutor ap-
plied on the candidates behalf to the Director of Courses, providing a brief ref-
erence.
3.2.9.1 Claiming payment for undergraduate teaching work
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants are paid by the College at a standard rate, and
must go through a standard procedure to formalise their employment and record
teaching hours. Claims must then be made monthly.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) are paid as casual workers, and
must complete a few formalities before being eligible.
Important
You must claim payment monthly: you cannot carry over hours into the following month.
Before applying for payment, you must already have a National Insurance
Number.
1. Before beginning work, download and complete a Casual Worker joining
form (Pay 8a)
2. Visit the UG Administrator or PG Administrator with the Pay 8a form and
original documentary evidence (e.g. a passport) of your eligibility to work
in the UK:
a. A copy of this evidence will be made and forwarded to the College
Payroll ofce.
b. Complete and sign a Letter of Understanding recording your details.
3. At the end of each subsequent month in which you have worked:
a. Complete section A of a Pay 8b form.
b. Download and complete (electronically, so that the payment
amount is calculated) a Work Record Form.
c. Ask the Course Leader to confrm the work you have done by signing
the Work Record form.
4. Take the completed Pay 8b and Work Record forms to the UG Ofce.
Payment will be made directly into your bank account.
RELATED LINKS
Download Pay 8a form
Download Pay 8b form
Download Work Record form form
Union guidance for international students on getting a National Insurance number
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3.2.10 Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
With most of the core mechanical engineering completed, you are in a strong posi-
tion to specialise in Nuclear Engineering. This gives you the opportunity to gradu-
ate in a feld of resurgent international importance, without sacrifcing any of the
breadth or fexibility of your main degree subject.
The need to break the developed worlds dependence on fossil fuels has led to
rapid expansion in the sustainable energy and nuclear industries.
The Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials depart-
ments have responded to the need for graduates specialised in nuclear engi-
neering by launching degree programme variants.
Like the other two, the Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
MEng programme difers from the parent degree only in requiring fve specifc
elective modules to be taken in ME3 and ME4:
1. ME3 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (ME)
2. ME3 Nuclear Chemical Engineering (CE)
3. ME4 Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics (CE)
4. ME4 Nuclear Reactor Physics (ME)
5. ME4 Nuclear Materials (MM).
You can transfer your registration to the Nuclear specialisation at any time un-
til the frst term of ME3. Modules (1) and (5) are taught by Mechanical Engi-
neering, the others by Chemical Engineering (CE) and Materials (MM).
Important
The Nuclear Chemical Engineering module must be taken in ME3, and will not be available
to you as an elective for credit until you have transferred degree registration.
To transfer, please write to the Senior Tutor. If you were previously registered
for Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry, you can register for and
graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
and a Year in Industry.
RELATED LINKS
Brochure on nuclear programmes (pdf )
3.2.11 Transfer from MEng to BEng
Students who wish to join Innovation Design Engineering or another Masters pro-
gramme after their third year or whose second year exam total suggests that
they might not manage an MEng if they continue can transfer registration and
leave with an unaccredited BEng degree.
The BEng programme ofers a frst-cycle exit for students who do not need to
or might fail to complete an Integrated Masters programme.
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3.2.10 The third year 105
The BEng exit is intended primarily for students who have been accepted on
the Innovation Design Engineering (IDE) double Masters (MA + MSc) pro-
gramme, which we run jointly with the Royal College of Art. Students heading
for IDE do not need either to complete the research-type individual project or
to pass the advanced engineering science modules which make up most of
ME4.
A small number of students who do not achieve 50% on examination aggre-
gate in ME2 and are at risk of failing to graduate at MEng level need to transfer
to BEng registration. Most will recover and pass the M-level core courses, but
those who do not will still have satisfed the criteria for graduation after three
years.
While the BEng is a valid degree it does not, in itself, provide an accredited
base for CEng registration. Graduates who wish to change direction have a sol-
id degree and a guaranteed set of adaptable skills. Those who do not can ap-
ply immediately to IMechE for IEng (Incorporated Engineer) status which
may or may not require an additional period of monitored, work-based learn-
ing.
Why is our BEng programme unaccredited?
Accreditation of the BEng programme would require a full individual project in
ME3. Students who graduate at this point do not need it anyway, because ei-
ther:
They already have a place on a Masters course elsewhere (e.g. IDE itself ),
or
They need more extra study to reach M level than a single additional year
would provide.
The evidence of their individual attainment is, as always, provided by the de-
gree class and transcript.
Why isnt it possible to enrol on the BEng programme directly?
This is the countrys leading Mechanical Engineering department, attracting a
high and increasing number of the very best candidates.
To maintain the quality of the programme we have to restrict our intake, but
to provide the engineers which the profession needs we must maximise our
output at potential Chartered Engineer level. We therefore do not accept entry
from students who plan to leave at BEng level and to ensure that candi-
dates do not limit their choices elsewhere we will no longer ofer enrolment
on the programme via UCAS.
At what point may students transfer to the BEng programme?
At the end of their second year, students have completed the most of the core
engineering science modules and almost all of their learning in design. At this
point potential IDE students will apply for entry and may transfer to BEng reg-
istration.
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Year 3 includes two compulsory courses on core engineering science subjects
at Masters (M) level but BEng students need only pass these at 40% on ag-
gregate, and can plan their learning accordingly.
RELATED LINKS
Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc course website
3.2.12 Transfer from BEng to MEng
If your ME2 exam total was not high enough to keep you on the MEng programme
but you still wish to graduate with an MEng degree, it may be possible to transfer
back when you have successfully completed your third year.
Part II of our course is tough, and the results count for 25% of the fnal MEng
degree marks (40% of those for BEng). To get back on track for MEng gradua-
tion, a student will need to do well in Part III. Fortunately, many do.
A student who achieves an aggregate total of at least 40% on the two core
ME3 modules AND at least 55% on Part III examination total AND satisfes all
other criteria (e.g. coursework) for progression to Part IV of the MEng degree
may be invited to transfer back. This remains at the discretion of the Examin-
ers.
Important
If you do not transfer back to MEng, please dont assume that you cant achieve a lower
second class degree. Having just failed to make 50% in Part II but just failed to make 55% in
Part III, it is certainly possible; such cases would be few, but near misses would be consid-
ered carefully at the Examiners meeting.
3.3 The fourth year
Entering ME4, the fnal year of the MEng programme, you have the educational
base you need to be employed as an engineer. For most students, this year will be
dominated by the search for employers and by the individual project which will
demonstrate your abilities to them.
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3.2.12 The third year 107
ME4 Organiser
Dr Ambrose Taylor
Room 214
Email a.c.taylor@imperial.ac.uk
RELATED LINKS
Term dates for next two years
3.3.1 Structure of the ME4 programme
There are two core elements in ME4: the Individual Project, and the Advanced Ap-
plication Course; for each, you must choose the instance of your choice. The re-
mainder of the programme consists of electives.
The largest single element in ME4 is the Individual Project, which counts for
42% of the marks. The other core element is a double-length Advanced Appli-
cations course: all of these are constructed on the same template, but they
specialise in diferent industrial sectors.
3.3.2 Key dates and attendance in ME4
The College has both a duty of care towards its students, and regulations to ensure
that that they follow the prescribed programme of studies. For these and other
reasons there are a number of points during the year at which your absence will be
reported to the Senior Tutor.
Attendance is monitored at:
Project supervision meetings
Occasional personal tutorials.
All coursework submissions are registered.
Event Date Time
Autumn term begins Monday, 06 October, 2014 09:00
Individual project list opens Monday, 06 October, 2014
Individual project selection closes Friday, 17 October, 2014
Commemoration Day Wednesday, 22 October, 2014
Individual project defnitions due Friday, 07 November, 2014 17:00
ME3-4 elective selection closes Friday, 14 November, 2014 17:00
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Event Date Time
Individual project plan report due Friday, 28 November, 2014 12:00
Autumn term ends Friday, 19 December, 2014
Spring term begins Saturday, 10 January, 2015
Individual project progress report due Friday, 06 February, 2015 12:00
Spring term ends Friday, 27 March, 2015
Summer term begins Saturday, 25 April, 2015
ME3-4 exams begin Monday, 27 April, 2015
ME3-4 exams end Friday, 15 May, 2015
Project seminar week begins Monday, 08 June, 2015
Summer term ends Friday, 26 June, 2015
Exam grades posted Monday, 06 July, 2015
Attention
For all coursework submission deadlines, key dates and late-breaking news associated with
specifc modules, please check the calendar on the corresponding Moodle page.
Caution
You are required to attend College until the end of session because the External Examiners
may wish to interview you during the last week. You should therefore avoid any commit-
ment other than those forming part of the course which could prevent you attending
College during term-time.
3.3.3 Choosing ME4 electives
The selection rules for ME4 electives are designed to provide a broad spread of
knowledge and skills, while providing the necessary minimum proportion of M-
level curriculum for an accredited MEng degree.
3.3.3.1 Registering for ME4 electives
The elective courses ofered change from year to year and because space and
timetable slots are limited, allocating places can be difcult. Although most stu-
dents succeed in getting the electives they hoped for, the selection process can be
difcult and must be started early.
1. Register for Horizons courses early in the previous summer term. Places
may still remain on certain modules: please check the Imperial Horizons
website if you need to.
2. After summer examinations are over, registration will open for ME elec-
tives only. Register your preliminary choices at any time before the dead-
line, using DSS: this is not a frst-come, frst-served process.
Event Date Time
ME3-4 elective choices submitted Monday, 13 July, 2015 17:00
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Warning
If you choose more than fve electives, your preferences will not be taken into account
at all! You are not making a fnal commitment, but we must know your preferences for
our planning.
Note
Staf and timetable changes beyond our control may still afect the electives ofered:
places on your preferred courses cannot be guaranteed or confrmed.
Important
Some modules have limited capacity and there will be a registration process for
them. You will be informed of this by e-mail and/or in the frst lecture.
3. During the autumn term you may attend other electives for which you
are not already registered and may be able to register for them via the UG
Ofce.
If you were not successful with all your previous choices, you will
now be able, to select other electives where places are available, in
order to satisfy the selection rules.
If you were successful with all your previous choices but wish to
change them or to add to them, discuss your plans with your person-
al tutor frst.
4. Your Advanced Applications module can be chosen after introductory
presentations when the session begins.
5. In the middle of ME4 spring term you will be asked to complete an Exam
Registration form, indicating the courses you have selected and attended
throughout the year.
Warning
Only marks for electives listed on the Exam Registration Form can be counted towards
the total Examination mark. It is your responsibility to select enough modules to fol-
low the prescribed course, and complete any necessary coursework.
3.3.3.2 Rules for selection
General conditions
Important
Read this section carefully! It is your responsibility to ensure you remain eligible for your
degree by observing the rules.
1. No credit will be given for any elective unless you have registered for it.
2. You may not register for any M-level elective until you have progressed to
ME4.
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3. No more than one Horizons elective in total can count towards your de-
gree.
4. No more than two IDX electives in total can count towards your degree.
5. No more than three Design and Management electives in total can count
towards your degree.
Requirements for BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering
To progress from ME3 or graduate with a BEng degree, you must complete
fve H-level electives.
Modules difer widely in assessment mode and timing. Using the module de-
scriptors, try to select a distribution which suits you.
Some ME4 modules have pre-requisite ME3 modules, so it is worth trying to
plan ahead.
Warning
We cannot absolutely guarantee, more than a few months in advance, to run any specifc
M-level module.
You can, of course, attend one or two H-level electives for which you are not
registered. It may later become possible for you to register on another elective
before assessments begin. If you are thinking of doing so, you must frst dis-
cuss with your personal tutor the potential efects on your workload and on
the balance of subjects you are studying.
If you are able to take on an additional course, then at the end of the year we
will select your best results according to the General Conditions.
Warning
You cannot carry forward to ME4 marks from additional modules taken in ME3 but not
counted towards the ME3 Examination total.
Requirements for MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineer-
ing
To qualify for this degree you must register for it, and your electives must in-
clude both
Introduction to Nuclear Energy and
Nuclear Chemical Engineering.
3.3.4 Electives available to ME4 this session
This list will be updated from year to year.
RELATED LINKS
3.2.3.4.1 H-level Technical electives on page 77
3.2.3.4.2 H-level Design and Management electives on page 78
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3.2.3.2.1 Registering for elective modules using DSS on page 75
3.3.4.1 M-level Advanced Applications electives
Double-length courses on industry-specifc topics ofered to Mechanical Engineer-
ing students this year.
Code Module ECTS
ME4-MAET Aircraft Engine Technology 12
ME4-MMPT Metal Processing Technology 12
ME4-MPPT Polymer Processing Technology 12
ME4-MVPT Vehicle Propulsion Technology 12
RELATED LINKS
ME4-MAET module description
ME4-MPPT module description
ME4-MVPT module description
3.3.4.2 M-level Technical electives
Masters level electives on technical subjects ofered to Mechanical Engineering
students this year.
Code Module ECTS
ME4-MASA Advanced Stress Analysis 7
ME4-MCNTL Advanced Control 7
ME4-MAVE Advanced Vibration Engineering 7
ME4-MCMB Combustion 7
ME4-MCFD Computational Fluid Dynamics 7
ME4-MFEAA Finite Element Analysis and Applications 7
ME4-MMCTR Mechanical Transmissions 7
ME4-MNDP Interfacing and Data Processing 7
ME4-MNURP Nuclear Reactor Physics 7
RELATED LINKS
ME4-MAFF module description
ME4-MASA module description
ME4-MCNTL module description
ME4-MAVE module description
ME4-MCMB module description
ME4-MCFD module description
ME4-MFEAA module description
ME4-MNDP module description
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ME4-MNURP module description
3.3.4.3 M-level IDX electives
The modules ofered by other Faculty of Engineering departments to ME4 students
this year. They are all classed as M-level when taken on this cross-disciplinary ba-
sis, and will generally require some preparatory study.
Code Module ECTS
AE3-414 Applications of Fluid Dynamics 7
BE4-HHCARD Computer Assistive and Rehabilitative Devices 7
CHE-429 Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics 7
CHE-431 Transport Processes for Biological Systems 7
CO4-22 Computational Finance 7
EE4-47 Modelling and Control of Multi-Body Mechanical Systems 7
EE4-50 Sustainable Electrical Systems 7
MSE-312 Nanomaterials 7
MSE-315 Biomaterials 7
MSE-414 Nuclear Materials 7
MSE-417 Advanced Biomaterials 7
RELATED LINKS
IDX courses
3.3.5 The ME4 individual project
An individual project, requiring the student to report identifable original work or
analysis, is an essential component of any Integrated Masters (MEng) degree pro-
gramme. The ME4 Individual Project module is in efect a scaled-down Masters
project, forming the largest component of every MEng students fnal year.
Mechanical Engineering projects can be experimental, computational, analyti-
cal, design-centred or any combination of these. An accredited MEng
project should have a strong engineering content, using knowledge and skills
acquired in previous years of the programme and should, ideally, refer to and
integrate topics from other areas of engineering. It may also involve non-tech-
nological, e.g. economic, safety and sustainability aspects.
Each individual project is supervised by an academic member of staf and
most are conducted within a research group. An associate supervisor is nomi-
nated to take over in an emergency. A fundamental requirement, however, is
that the student takes full responsibility for the work.
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3.3.5.1 Choosing an individual project
Employers will see your work in this part of the course as a key indicator of your
potential as a Mechanical Engineer, and assessment is a correspondingly large
part of the degree. Choose your project carefully.
Projects can be set up in either of two ways:
1. An open project is ofered to all students, applied for by those interested
and allocated centrally
2. A reserved project is proposed by the student and accepted by an aca-
demic supervisor.
3.3.5.1.1 Choosing an open project
Projects are ofered and selected online. The procedure is designed to give you a
relatively unhurried period to research and compare the proposals on ofer, before
submitting a shortlist of preferences.
Table 3.3-1 Individual project selection dates this session
Event Date Time
Individual project list opens Monday, 06 October, 2014
Individual project selection closes Friday, 17 October, 2014
Staf members submit brief project descriptions on the Individual Project
Moodle site, before the session begins.
Attention
A diferent procedure is used for team projects, e.g. Imperial Racing Green.
1. As soon as the list opens, note the titles and named supervisors of every
project which suits your interests and abilities.
2. Seek advice from your personal tutor who knows you and knows your
potential supervisors.
3. Contact your selected project supervisors, in person or by email, for any
further information before making your choice.
4. Decide on your three favourite projects, and their order of preference.
Tip
Dont be afraid to choose a project which you know will be popular. If you do, though,
seek out a wild card project which you think may be less popular; this will reduce the
risk of getting none of your choices.
5. Return to the Individual Project Moodle site and upload your choices.
6. Click [Save Project Selection] to save your choices; you can return to
modify them at any time before the closing date.
Projects are allocated according to an algorithm:
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1. If your frst choice project is uncontested, it is allocated to you
2. If your frst choice is also that of other students then the supervisor choo-
ses and/or may choose to ofer variants of it
3. Steps 1-2 are repeated for second, then third choices.
You will be informed of the result within the frst three weeks of the session.
If you could not be allocated a project (e.g. because all your choices were very
popular):
1. The list will be re-opened to make unallocated projects available.
2. You will be able to approach supervisors working in your areas of interest,
with the aim of formulating a reserved project which interests both of you.
RELATED LINKS
https://wwwf.imperial.ac.uk/engineering/studentprojects/MechEng/2014-15/MEProjectsSe-
lect.php
3.3.5.1.2 Devising a reserved project
You may, perhaps in collaboration with a sponsoring company or team, devise
your own reserved project. You will then need to identify a member of staf with
the interests and expertise needed to guide the project and convince them to
supervise you.
Before seeking a project supervisor, satisfy yourself that the project you pro-
pose is well-defned and that it has a high probability of success. You may
need to devise a Plan B.
1. Draft a project description, using the same ground plan used for open
projects.
2. Identify a potential supervisor: ask around, consult staf members web
pages and look at the projects they have already proposed.
3. Having convinced your chosen supervisor, ask them to post a reserved
project description for you on the ME4 Individual Project site.
If you are nominated for a reserved project, do not choose an open
project.
To confrm the project you must still accept it during the allocated period.
Important
If for any reason you no longer wish to take the project reserved for you, you must let the
supervisor know.
RELATED LINKS
Individual Project website
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3.3.5.1.3 Team projects
Most ME4 students interested in an individual project under the Team Project um-
brella will have completed a related DMT project in ME3. Some projects will be
ofered by team management, but one can also be devised independently and ar-
ranged as a reserved project with an interested supervisor.
As in ME3 DMT, team projects can demand more than other projects, but do
ofer more in return. You should certainly consider an Imperial Racing Green
project if you are aiming for employment in the automotive or motorsport in-
dustries.
The only way to guarantee involvement is to suggest your own project and
contact with the team as early as possible. The most successful projects
Address a core research issue
Do not depend on the success of the current years team, but
Are motivated by potential benefts to the team if things do go well.
Marking criteria for individual projects explicitly allow work put in on manage-
ment of the project to be recognised, if this is clearly and formally reported.
If you are interested in getting involved, contact the team project organiser or
the relevant team leader.
Post Holder
Email
Phone
@imperial.ac.uk
Academic Leader, Team Projects Greg Ofer g.ofer 47072
Formula Student team leader Alexander Holland alexander.holland09
Isle of Man team leader Yan Zhao yan.zhao10
RELATED LINKS
Imperial racing Green website
3.3.5.1.4 Dening project objectives
The project begins when you and your supervisor have completed a Project Def-
nition form. You will need to agree some specifc objectives and identify any nec-
essary safety information. Your supervisor needs the signature of an Associate Su-
pervisor and approval from the head of his/her research division.
The Individual Project Defnition Form is a sort of non-legally-binding contract,
like the one your group signed for the DMT project. Having more carefully de-
fned the objectives, the supervisor needs to verify that the project is feasible
(e.g. does not require space or technician support which cannot be guaran-
teed) and undertakes to supervise you. Given that assurance, you can commit
yourself to undertaking the project but not to achieving the unachievable.
The form must be signed and submitted to the UG Ofce before the adver-
tised deadline.
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Tip
Keep a copy of the Project Defnition form.
Event Date Time
Individual project defnition forms due Friday, 14 November, 2014 17:00
3.3.5.2 Planning the project
Your project is a major task, spanning the entire fnal year. Initially, success may
seem easy because the deadline for completion is so distant. Unless you plan your
activities and apportion your time for them right from the beginning, you will run
out of time and achieve little.
As soon as the project objectives are defned, draw up a Gantt chart to com-
plete them. Working within the framework of submission deadlines, estimate
additional milestones (e.g. literature search completed, initial rig design, pre-
liminary experiments) so that you will realise if things are falling behind sched-
ule.
Your work may deviate from this plan, perhaps because of delays or because
the results open up new perspectives or change its focus.
Tip
Agree with your supervisor, early on in the project, three or four dates at which you can
thoroughly review the projects progress.
Table 3.3-2 Key dates this session for Individual Project planning
Event Date Time
Individual project plan report due Friday, 28 November, 2014 12:00
3.3.5.2.1 Project plan report
This 23 page report should defne the project objectives and outline a plan for
their achievement. It should not attempt to report any progress to date.
The plan report should contain:
1. A title page.
2. A brief, scene-setting introduction to the context of the project.
3. A clear statement of the projects objectives.
4. A project plan in some appropriate diagrammatic form with milestones
5. Details of the students personal timetable for autumn and spring terms,
indicating times allocated to working on the project.
Event Date Time
Individual project plan report due Friday, 28 November, 2014 12:00
Individual project progress report due Friday, 06 February, 2015 12:00
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Event Date Time
ME3-4 exams begin Monday, 27 April, 2015
ME3-4 exams end Friday, 15 May, 2015
Individual project report due Friday, 05 June, 2015 12:00
Project seminar week begins Monday, 08 June, 2015
3.3.5.3 Maintaining progress
Your project supervisor will support your project work where necessary and possi-
ble, but will ultimately assess how efectively and conscientiously you manage it.
It's your project.
Some suggestions:
Dont rely too much on others e.g. your project supervisor, his/her PhD
student, a technician or a collaborating company: the only person over
whose activity (or lack of activity) you have full control is yourself.
Be assertive in seeking help and support.
Assess and manage risks: imagine what could go wrong, and plan avoid-
ing action.
Do as much as you can as soon as you can especially in assembling any
equipment and ordering items with long lead-times. This will increase
your self-confdence.
Dont rely too much on the post-exam period: its too late to accommo-
date things going wrong, and facilities and personnel will be too busy.
Regard this primarily as a rounding-of and writing-up period.
Sketch an outline for your fnal report as soon as you begin the project.
Prepare continuously for the seminar and fnal report as you progress, e.g.
take photos of prototypes, outline slides etc..
Finally, think about your project. Dont expect to just turn up in the lab now
and then and take up where you left of. Its when you are ofsite and your
mind has switched into standby mode that you are more likely to have a fash
of inspiration or organise your project most clearly.
3.3.5.3.1 The log book
Throughout your project you should keep a log book: a hard cover bound, A4-sized
notebook in which you record all the details of your project work.
The log book will essentially be a journal of your project activity. Each time
you work on the project you should note the date and record relevant activity
(thoughts, analysis, contact details, references, sketches, experimental data).
You can also stick in computer output, graphs etc.
The primary aims of the log book are:
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To keep all the work on a project together (to avoid scraps of paper that
get lost and so that the project can be completed by someone else in the
event of illness),
To provide a record of work which can be used as legal evidence of when
work was done (e.g. in patent disputes)
To record, for future reference, the reasoning behind decisions which
were made.
The log book should also contain notes from each meeting with your supervi-
sor(s) and any others involved in the project.
and, at least fve times per term, must be signed by your supervisor as being
an accurate record.
3.3.5.3.2 Intellectual property
Project work may generate or may use ideas or products which are patenta-
ble. On registering as a student at Imperial, you agreed to the Colleges Intellectual
Property policy: this limits how far you can protect intellectual property, but also
limits your responsibility for maintaining that of others.
If your project supervisor sets up a project supported with or without fund-
ing by industry, you may need information to work on it which the sponsor
does not wish to divulge publicly. You should not do this yourself: your super-
visor will arrange for a representative of the department to sign a standard
College contractual agreement for you. The agreements may just relate to
confdentiality (a non-disclosure agreement, NDA) but it may be signifcantly
broader.
Warning
Never sign any agreement that could potentially make you personally liable.
Your supervisor will ensure that such an agreement is in place and will make
you fully aware at the outset of any potential limitations on your work. For
example, a DMT project poster may require your project sponsors prior appro-
val of its content, and this can take several weeks.
As part of their initial registration at College, you agreed to be bound by the
terms of student IP Policy. College therefore signs agreements on their behalf.
You may be asked to acknowledge the terms of an agreement, but liability still
rests with the College.
RELATED LINKS
Information about College policy on intellectual property
British Library website on intellectual property
Link to Intellectual Property Ofce page for higher and further education
Imperial College intellectual property policy
Link to Intellectual Property Ofce page for higher and further education
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Imperial College intellectual property policy
3.3.5.3.3 Budgeting
The Department credits the supervisors personal account with 150 for each stu-
dent supervised. This will not cover the full cost of all projects, but most supervisors
fnd their undergraduate students work useful to research. It is normally up to
them to cover shortfalls.
Imperial College, like every other public institution, is obliged to manage its
fnances with care. It is important to maintain, throughout the project, a full
record of expenditure on the project. A simple Excel spreadsheet, maintained
by the student or group, should be sufcient.
Note
Circumstances can arise in which a project signifcantly overspends through circumstances
beyond its control. If this happens, the Course Leader should be alerted as soon as possible
so that a solution can be found which does not compromise the project work of the group.
Team projects, e.g. Imperial Racing Green, manage budgeting diferently. The
team organiser will normally pool the per capita income and distribute it
amongst projects according to need.
3.3.5.3.4 Progress report
This concise (typically 36 page) report, reporting progress of the project to date,
must be submitted around the middle of spring term.
The progress report should contain:
1. A title page and summary (a contents list should be unnecessary).
2. An introduction and background to the area of work of the project.
3. A description of each of the main achievements to date (e.g. literature
survey, rig design, analysis etc.), including at least some evidence of re-
sults.
4. A statement of how the achievements to date match (or fail to match) the
original plan and an indication of the main barriers to progress.
5. A proposal for future work and, if necessary, a revised plan.
6. Conclusions.
7. References.
A copy of the original project plan should be included as an Appendix, and re-
ferred to where appropriate.
Event Date Time
Individual project progress report due Friday, 06 February, 2015 12:00
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3.3.5.4 Completion
There is normally a period of 3-4 weeks between the last ME4 examination and the
report submission deadline.
Event Date Time
ME3-4 exams end Friday, 15 May, 2015
Individual project report due Friday, 05 June, 2015 12:00
Project seminar week begins Monday, 08 June, 2015
3.3.5.4.1 Final report
The Final Report carries more than half of the total available Individual Project
marks. It will be assessed not only by your supervisor, but by at least one other aca-
demic who was not involved in any way with the project but who must fnd the
report equally understandable.
You should have been working towards your fnal report throughout the
project. Without including log-book detail this report should provide a full and
frank account, including the difculties encountered as well as the successes.
Before you begin to write the fnal version, put together an outline of it (i.e. a
contents list) and discuss this outline and the contents with your supervisor.
Important
Beyond this point, the report must be your own work. Your supervisor will sincerely want to
help you do well, but the reputation of your degree rests heavily on this report being a true
refection of your abilities not his/hers. Do not expect a practice assessment!.
The Final Report should not be more than 50 pages long, including appendi-
ces. This is a maximum; 20-40 pages will probably be fne. For body text use a
12-point sans serif font (e.g. Arial), with 1.5 line spacing.
Remember
The Writing a Report guidelines on Moodle still apply and are updated every year by the
staf who will mark your work.
Submit to the UG Ofce, for marking, a package bound together with a strong
rubber band and including:
1. TWO identical hard copies of the Final Report, using the special light and
dark green covers provided to distinguish them
2. Previously marked copies of the Project Plan and Progress Reports
3. Your log book.
Each report should have an appropriate ME4 Coursework cover sheet
You must also submit an electronic copy of the Final Report, which will be
checked for plagiarism.
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Event Date Time
Individual project report due Friday, 05 June, 2015 12:00
RELATED LINKS
'Writing a Report'
3.3.5.4.2 Seminar
Towards the end of the session, fve successive days of project seminars are organ-
ised. During this period you will be scheduled to present your project work to a
small audience of staf, students and (perhaps) visitors from industry.
Presentations are scheduled at 25 minute intervals, and you should allow fve
minutes for questions and a few more minutes for the handover.
Plan your seminar carefully, in discussion with your supervisor. Ideally, try to
arrange a private rehearsal.
A common mistake is to forget that at least some of your seminar audience
will know little or nothing about the topic. Plan to devote a substantial part of
the presentation to scene-setting and remember to defne special terms.
Most of the audience will be more interested in the results, conclusions and
implications of the work than in the details of experimental procedure or of
the model used. If they are interested in the details, theyll ask at the end.
Event Date Time
Project seminar week begins Monday, 08 June, 2015
RELATED LINKS
Link to Moodle Technical Presentation Skills course
3.3.5.5 Moderation
ME3 DMT, ME3 Literature Research and ME4 Individual project reports contribute
signifcantly to the fnal degree mark. All are independently double marked, and a
special procedure is used to reconcile diferences between the frst and second
markers.
Because the projects which are subject to second marking are so diverse, inde-
pendent assessors sometimes award signifcantly diferent marks. This is espe-
cially true of the individual project fnal report, which also serves to assess
how well the student has explained his/her work to someone who can be ex-
pected to be knowledgeable about the general feld but not about the partic-
ular topic.
The moderation process is intended to ensure fair and accurate marking and
to resolve discrepancies in project report marks between the supervisor and
the independent marker.
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1. If the discrepancy in marks is less than 10 percentage points, the two
marks are averaged and moderation is unnecessary.
2. Where the discrepancy is equal to, or greater than 10 percentage points,
the supervisor and the independent marker are invited to:
Discuss the discrepancy; and
Agree a single mark and notify the course leader of it by email. For
the record, specifc justifcations must be recorded for the change.
3. If no single mark can be agreed by a prescribed date, the students report
and copies of all marksheets are sent to a Moderator, who will recom-
mend a mark to the Moderation Panel.
4. A Moderation Panel is formed, considers, and decides a fnal mark for:
a. These disputed cases;
b. Reports by students identifed as being potentially on degree class
borderlines; and
c. Reports originally given unusually high or low marks.
The panel also arbitrates on marks requested to compensate for Special
Difculties. Individual cases are carefully chosen to be considered by dis-
interested parties excluding for example the students personal tu-
tor.
5. After the panel meeting the course leader forwards the recommended
project marks, and minutes of the panel meeting, to the Examination Of-
cer.
3.3.6 Finding employment
For many students, ME4 is dominated by the search for employment. To supple-
ment the advice given by the Careers Centre, members of our departmental Indus-
trial Academic Board have ofered advice specifcally oriented towards the engi-
neering and related industries.
The Industrial Academic Board (IAB), which meets twice a year, brings together
representatives of the department with representatives from a few of the com-
panies which employ our graduates. Its aim is to ensure that graduates are
well prepared for the needs of industry, while keeping employers abreast of
developments in our teaching programmes.
RELATED LINKS
College Careers Advisory Service website.
3.3.6.1 Technical interviews
Some basic dos and donts for success in technical interviews for employment in
engineering.
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Preparation: before you attend
Make sure you understand the role you are applying for: plan for ques-
tions on technical and people aspects; challenges that the employer is
facing; health, safety, environment and legislation.
Ask yourself what you have to ofer: what are your skills/competencies?
How is your background relevant to the role?
Ask before the interview (usually your contact would be from the HR
dept, but not always) if there is a particular structure to it, or aspects that
will be covered; this may help to focus your mind.
Review background information on the fnancial status of the company
applied to (all company accounts are public domain).
Read up on the relevant industry: what are the challenges? Does your
prospective employer have any key suppliers and customers? What are
their strengths?
Ensure you are up to date with at least public-domain knowledge of the
particular company interviewing you. It should be obvious by your ques-
tioning that you have visited their website and are up to date with latest
public announcements. Perhaps pick up on something of interest from
the website and ask them a question on it.
Make sure you understand project costing and show an awareness of the
need to keep projects within budgets. At least be able to describe how
you would arrive at a project cost what would you include and ex-
clude.
Check any work permit or visa requirements which depend upon nation-
ality, and understand what (if any) help an employer might give. This in-
formation is usually freely available on company recruitment websites or
in application packs.
Prepare some questions to ask on, for example, terms and conditions,
mobility, progression, training provided, whether the company support
development to CEng and, if so, how
Think about what development needs you have (everyone has them at
every stage of their careers).
Recognise the need to demonstrate reasonable technical depth and
breadth at the interview: dont forget the fundamentals.
Remember: the interview is two-way, and they are actually being inter-
viewed by you as well. Listen to what they are saying critically and think
about whether you would be comfortable working for them.
At the interview
Arrive on time: 10 minutes early is a good guide. If you expect to be held
up call your contact as soon as possible.
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Dress appropriately.
Turn of your mobile, or set it to silent.
Be positive and enthusiastic: you need to convey that you actually want
the job.
Remember body language and posture; sit upright and look alert. Make
good eye contact with the interviewers. Try to avoid using poor lan-
guage, slang or pause-words (like etc. ) during your discussion.
Be prepared to talk about a University project both its technical as-
pects and the softer aspects such as team working. This approach can be
used to put the candidate at ease and to get them talking about some-
thing they feel comfortable with. What was the project about? What hur-
dles did you overcome? Did it work? What were the fndings/benefts? Be
prepared to communicate this for, say, 5 minutes.
Formulate a clear idea about how you would like your career to develop
hopefully it will match the companys. Consider technical and manage-
rial routes for career progression but also career enrichment opportuni-
ties. Be realistic about your ambitions: we cant all be or wouldnt want
to be the CEO.
Dont worry about being nervous. Having some nerves is probably good
and is perfectly natural the interviewers will understand.
Ask for clarifcation if you dont understand a question.
Ask intelligent questions about the job, company, training or industry.
Be yourself. They want to employ you, not somebody else. If you dont
get the role applied for they may consider that you are better suited to
other roles (which may not be widely advertised).
Discussions about salary and benefts usually occur at the end. Only ini-
tiate a discussion if the interviewer omits to do so.
DONT regurgitate details from the company website during the inter-
view.
DONT expect to derive complex equations.
Dont worry if you cant answer a question: its best to be honest and re-
spond that you dont know, or are not sure. But do follow up with a ques-
tion or two: this shows interest and will improve your understanding, if
nothing else.
DONT be negative about past internships or industrial experiences; rec-
ognise positive points and what you have gained from the experience.
DONT rely on your CV to do the selling for you. No matter how good your
grades, scores and qualifcations are, you will need to sell yourself to the
interviewers.
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3.3.6.2 Assessment centres
Information about assessment centres and tips on doing well at them.
Assessment centres may be preceded by a telephone interview. If so, dont just
phone see elsewhere for advice, and prepare.
Preparation: before you attend
Find as much as you can about the assessment centre in advance. The compa-
ny should provide some briefng information; if they dont or you feel that you
need further information, then just contact them and ask. Each companys for-
mat will difer and the following is provided for general guidance.
Make sure you understand the challenges faced by the employer and
those relevant in their industry. There should be plenty of information
readily available on the internet dont just repeat details from the com-
pany website.
Prepare to talk about some of the softer skills that are needed in an em-
ployee if possible, with some examples based on your experiences
(working in a team, working with difcult people, how to meet deadlines
etc.).
Prepare to discuss Health and Safety: What is your approach? What mat-
ters to the employer? Do you have any examples?
Assessment centres are usually facilitated by the company HR department,
with staf from the company attending to act as observers. At the end of the
assessment centre the company observers meet to provide an assessment of
the candidates and to make recommendations. The observers will have been
trained prior to the event and will be working to a well defned set of assess-
ment criteria.
The event itself will typically involve some or all of the following elements:
Interview;
Team event;
Numerical and verbal reasoning tests, psychometrics etc.;
Presentation.
Interview
Scope/guidance should be provided before joining the assessment centre: see
elsewhere for advice.
Team event
One scenario could be that teams of four are formed and the team event
spans the day. This is an attempt to replicate a working day where the fow of
work will be interrupted. Expect a brief to be provided: for example it may in-
clude some data to be assessed along with other disparate pieces of
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information, with a deadline to discuss at a meeting at some point later in the
day. Expect to be provided with some late-breaking news that may have
some impact on your conclusions. Some time is usually provided for your
team to have discussions during the day, you may then have to discuss your
fnding in a meeting, whilst being observed. The purpose of the observers is
to try to obtain an understanding of your behaviour and interaction within a
group.
Raise points and contribute, even if it is to add strength to a point raised
by another member of the team.
Allow others to speak.
If someone is reticent to speak then try to bring them into the conversa-
tion by asking for their views.
Be prepared to summarise the groups understanding at some stage, and
seek agreement.
If somebody else summarises for the group then be prepared to ask ques-
tions to test the fndings
DONT be afraid to say anything.
DONT feel you have to be the loudest or most talkative to be noticed.
Numerical and verbal reasoning tests, psychometrics
Dont worry about the numerical and verbal reasoning tests. Students often
do much better at these than staf in post.
Presentation
This provides you with an opportunity to display your ability to interpret infor-
mation in a short period of time, and to present some concise conclusions. You
will be provided with time to review data and prepare a 10 min presentation,
usually using PowerPoint. Note; some companies will require a longer presen-
tation, up to 20 minutes and to senior managers followed by technical and
non-technical questions.
Work to your brief (read it carefully).
Introduce yourself, your topic, time allocation etc. and stick to your
time.
Specify whether you would prefer to be questioned during the presenta-
tion, or after it.
Present concise, clear slides.
Ensure that the presentation starts with a clear statement of what you are
providing in your presentation, i.e. a short summary of the question or is-
sue under discussion.
State a clear conclusion.
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Be prepared to be challenged on your conclusions so think about the
alternative view.
Aim on providing a professional presentation even though time may well
be very limited.
DONT Look at slides or the computer too much during the presentation:
talk to the audience and make good eye contact.
DONT Be defensive when you answer .
DONT Be too soft-spoken: a more forceful voice projects confdence
DONT Answer questions with a simple yes or no. Explain whenever
possible. Reviewers check not only how much you understand or know
but also how you respond to a question.
DONT let your mobile phone sound during the presentation switch it
of or set it to silent.
There is normally a wash-up session at the end, to which candidates are not
invited. Observers try to identify facts about each candidate during the day,
usually facilitated by HR. Its not foolproof but does provide a means of assess-
ing candidates on the day.
3.3.7 Further study
Many students fnd that the sense of individual achievement and discovery gener-
ated by a successful ME4 Individual Project gets them hooked on research. Since
you are already here and your track record is known it will certainly be easier to
fnd a project which suits you even if it is ofered in a diferent department.
Probably the best place to start looking for a PhD project will be with your
ME4 (or perhaps ME3) project supervisor. Your personal tutor, and PhD stu-
dents with which you will have made contact through their work as GTAs, are
other good sources of inside information: ask around. Projects are posted pub-
licly on Moodle, the Departmental web pages and on a several open web sites.
Imperial runs a Postgraduate Open Day each December. Each department
has an information stand with staf who can advise you on available research
opportunities and Masters programmes. Designed primarily for visitors from
outside the College who plan to study here, this event can also be a useful
source of information if you are thinking of studying in another department or
even another university.
RELATED LINKS
PhD studentships ofered on Moodle
PhD studentships ofered on Department website
FindAPhD website
Imperial College Postgraduate Open Day
Email Postgraduate Secretary (Claire Dempster, Rm. 549)
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3.4 The year abroad
The Department runs exchange agreements with a several international universi-
ties. These arrangements allow selected students to replace ME4 with a year of
study abroad, at institutions carefully chosen to ofer equivalent degrees; they also
bring us overseas students from programmes with diferent styles of teaching.
The year abroad programme provides a fantastic opportunity to experience
engineering education in another country and a diferent cultural setting. It is
a unique opportunity to travel and get to learn in a diferent environment.
Demonstrating versatility and adaptability as well as communication and lan-
guage skills can be a key advantage when you seek employment.
Another beneft is that while abroad you can save money. Living costs at most
exchange partner universities are less than in London and the college waives a
proportion (under review) of its fees for exchange students. No tuition fees
need be paid at the host institution: you remain registered as an Imperial Col-
lege Student.
You can also apply for grants, e.g. Erasmus mobility grants, to cover travel and
other costs.
RELATED LINKS
Email Exchange Coordinator (Dr Frederic Cegla, R662)
Placements Abroad Handbook (pdf )
3.4.1 Exchange partners
The Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad programme ofers exchanges
both with European universities (via Erasmus) and, on the basis of agreements at
institutional level, with non-European universities.
European universities
These exchanges are managed as part of the Erasmus Exchange Programme:
1. Rheinisch-Westflische Technische Hochschule, Aachen (RWTH Aachen,
Germany)
2. Ecole Centrale Lyon (France)
3. Ecole Centrale Paris (France)
4. Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft, Netherlands)
5. Eidgenssische Technische Hochschule Zrich (ETH Zurich, Switzerland).
Non-European universities
These exchanges take place within institutional exchange agreements made
at University level:
1. University of Melbourne (Australia)
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2. University of California (US)
3. National University of Singapore (NUS)
RELATED LINKS
Aachen University website
EC Lyon website
EC Paris website
TU Delft website
ETH Zurich website
UC Melbourne website
University of California website
National University of Singapore website
3.4.2 Academic and other pre-requisites
Students are expected to be of a good academic standing before taking a year
abroad but its not just academic qualities which are important. Both exchange
partners need to be sure that you will be right for the programme and that it will
be right for you.
The requirements that this department imposes are:
To be registered on the Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad
(H304) programme (if you were not on H304 initially, you can still even
in ME3 change your registration by application to the Senior Tutor)
To have a minimum overall grade total of 65% on completing ME3
For partner universities teaching in other languages i.e. Aachen, Zur-
ich, Lyon and Paris to demonstrate Humanities level 4 or equivalent
language skills
To show evidence of being a good ambassador for Imperial College Lon-
don and its exchange programme
To demonstrate motivation and organisational skills
To complete, independently, all the necessary formalities:
Registering
Presenting an acceptable study plan
Completing the application form etc..
Caution
Satisfying these requirements does not guarantee acceptance by the partner university
which retains the right to refuse any application, and occasionally does so.
RELATED LINKS
Information on co-curricular language courses
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3.4.3 The Year Abroad application process
Although many students register for the Year Abroad course on arrival, not all will
go. Some will change their minds; some will not be academically strong to face the
challenge. Finally, the need to balance incoming and outgoing student numbers
makes a careful selection process essential.
Figure 3.4-1 The application process for exchange programmes on page 131
shows an approximate timeline for the entire process. The procedure for an in-
dividual student depends on whether the exchange will be within Europe (fa-
cilitated by Erasmus) or farther afeld.
Figure 3.4-1 The application process for exchange programmes
RELATED LINKS
3.4.4 The study plan on page 133
3.4.3.1 Applying for an exchange outside Europe
The exchange schemes for institutions farthest from the UK are also the most pop-
ular and competitive. Once the Department has selected its candidates, special
administrative procedures related to immigration/visa issues etc. require the in-
volvement of the International Ofce, and slow the process down.
Demand for exchanges to universities outside Europe is very high: there are
often 10 candidates for each place at the University of California and 3-4 for
each at the University of Melbourne. A careful selection process is therefore
essential, but the nomination must be forwarded to the Registrys Internation-
al Ofce by late November so that they can run the student through the ad-
ministrative application process by late January/early February.
1. Attend the ME3 information session (also open to interested students
from ME12) in week 2 or 3. This meeting presents general information
about exchanges explains the selection process.
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2. Write a motivation letter to the exchange coordinator, summarising your
motivation for being selected. The deadline for receipt is usually one
week after the information session.
a. Explain why you want to go
b. Suggest why you would be a good representative of Imperial
c. Where do you want to go, and why?
d. How does it ft in with your career plans?
e. Why do you deserve it?
3. Soon after the deadline for submission of these letters, three candidates
selected on the basis of them will be invited for interview.
4. Interviews take place about three weeks after submission. The panel will
consist of at least three staf members including the exchange coordina-
tor, at least one other academic and either a further academic or a mem-
ber of the UG Ofce administrative staf.
5. As soon as possible afterwards, you will be told whether you have been
selected for nomination.
Following nomination, the successful candidate(s) are further guided through
the application process by the International Ofce. The exchange coordinator
remains in touch to ensure that the student produces an acceptable study
plan and completes a Learning Agreement.
3.4.3.2 Applying for an exchange within Europe
These exchanges are handled within the more straightforward Erasmus frame-
work. There is usually no shortage of available places and all outgoing students
can attend their university of choice; if not, a procedure similar to that for ex-
changes outside Europe must be followed.
1. After the initial ME3 information session, indicate your interest to the ex-
change coordinator.
2. Following the second, European exchange information session in Janu-
ary/February, review the information on available courses (and applicable
restrictions) at your chosen institution.
3. Complete the application forms, devise a study plan and send them to
the exchange coordinator so that a Learning Agreement can be comple-
ted and signed.
4. Submit the application (deadlines are usually around April/May for start
in September/October) and await confrmation and acceptance by the
partner institution. The host institution always reserves the right to reject
any application they are not obliged to accept any of our candidates.
5. Following acceptance, your instructions as an incoming exchange stu-
dent will issued by the host institution.
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RELATED LINKS
Erasmus website
3.4.4 The study plan
An essential component of any inter-university exchange is a Study Plan. This is
agreed by both universities so that credit can be transferred back to the host (de-
gree-awarding) university i.e. Imperial.
The general requirements for a student studying abroad, who seeks to transfer
credit back to count towards his/her Mechanical Engineering H304 degree
back at Imperial College are:
1. The candidate completes a work load worthy of 60 ECTS credit points
2. 80% of the subjects taken for credit have engineering content and the
majority of those are at Masters level
3. Within that 80%, the student must complete a fnal year project worth at
least 14 ECTS
4. There may be particular restrictions associated with each partner univer-
sity.
Note
The department may, depending on the specifc circumstances arising at a particular ex-
change partner institution, accept variations to these conditions. It can only participate in
credit-transferring exchanges, i.e. a student cannot go abroad without transferring credits
back.
3.4.5 Completing a Year Abroad
It is obviously very important that Imperial receives an ofcial transcript of results
from the partner university as soon as possible after completion of the year
abroad.
Warning
It is your responsibility to ensure that the transcript is sent to the exchange coordinator.
If it arrives any later than early September, we cannot guarantee a place at the
graduation ceremony for which places for exchange students are, normally,
reserved.
3.5 Interruption of studies
The MEng programme, its examination structure and its marking scheme are de-
signed for continuous attendance. Interruption of Studies efectively, tempora-
ry withdrawal can be arranged for on medical, fnancial or personal grounds,
but can create signifcant problems especially for international students.
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If you wish to take time out from your course of study, speak to your personal
tutor frst. S/he will refer you to the Senior Tutor, but it is important for us to
understand your particular case and all aspects of why you wish to take the
gap. If you plans are to work, for example, there may be options for integrat-
ing them with your current degree programme or for transferring to another.
Temporarily ceasing to be a student can create signifcant problems: details of
these are given on the Registry website.
RELATED LINKS
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/currentstudents/registrationchanges
3.6 Graduation
With your fnal-year taught modules examined and your project work written up
and presented, the degree programme is over. Academic and administrative staf
now integrate all of the module marks and any other relevant information to de-
cide, at a fnal meeting, the degree class to award.
3.6.1 The Examiners Meeting
In reality a series of three meetings interspersed with fact-fnding activities and re-
views, this procedure leads to a fnal mark for graduating students and to a deci-
sion on progression for all others.
The process begins with the collection of all marks registered during the year
for every student except, in some cases, those who have yet to complete their
year abroad. Checks are made at this stage to ensure that each student has a
mark for each module for which s/he was registered.
Verifed marks are next input to a master database which contains the marks
brought forward from previous years for each registered student. Finally a pro-
gram which implements the progression rules for each students year of entry
is run to update the database and arrive at a mark for the current year.
The First Examiners Meeting, attended by a core group of senior academics
and administrators, takes an overview of the years results. Special cases are
discussed and exam or coursework marks for modules which may require
moderation are identifed.
At the Second Examiners Meeting, the same group considers preliminary
outcomes for individual students, considering them anonymously. In particu-
lar, College regulations require every candidate who is within 2.5% of a degree
class boundary (e.g. who has a mark between 67.5% and 70%) to be consid-
ered for promotion. At this stage mitigating circumstances are considered and
a decision is made on:
1. Whether to carry the information forward to the following year
2. Whether to recommend to the fnal meeting that a graduating student is
awarded an appropriate compensation in marks.
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The two External Examiners senior academics from other UK universities
now arrive. They spend a day reviewing all marked examination scripts and
coursework marked during the year, concentrating on individual project re-
ports and (for BEng students) DMT project results for students who might be
considered for degree class promotion.
Warning
The External Examiners may decide, for this reason or any other, that they wish to interview
a student in person.
The Final Examiners Meeting is attended by all academic staf (who assess
students and are therefore Examiners), the External examiners and a repre-
sentative from Registry to advise on procedures and regulations. This is the oc-
casion on which degrees and degree classes (honours) are formally agreed.
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At no stage is the proportion of results in each degree class used to implement a quota, or
taken into account in any way at all. In theory every student could get a frst!
3.6.2 The graduation ceremony
On what the College calls Commemoration Day in late October after your fnal
year, you will arrive at the graduation ceremony as an undergraduate, participate
as a graduand and emerge as a graduate.
Event Date Time
Commemoration Day Wednesday, 22 October, 2014
Invitations are issued during August. Attendance is not required your de-
gree will be awarded anyway! but few graduands manage to resist the al-
lure of the occasion and the pressure of family and peers.
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Appendix A Campus map
1. Beit Quadrangle
2. Imperial College Union
3. Ethos Sports Centre
4. Princes Gardens, North Side
5. Weeks Hall
6. Blackett Laboratory
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7. Roderic Hill Building
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14. ACE Extension
15. William Penney Laboratory
16. Electrical Engineering Building
17. Business School
18. 53 Princes Gate
19. Eastside
20. Sherfeld Building (for Student Hub)
21. Grantham Institute for Climate Change
22. Faculty Building
23. 58 Princes Gate
24. 170 Queens Gate
25. Central Library
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29. Southside
30. Sir Ernst Chain Building Wolfson Laboratories
31. Flowers Building
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33. Sir Alexander Fleming Building
34. Chemistry RCS1
35. 52 Princes Gate
36. Alumni Visitor Centre
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Appendix B Programme modules mapped by
year and TSG
A schematic map of modules in the Mechanical Engineering MEng programmes,
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Appendix C ME1-2 coursework marks
distribution
In each of ME1 and ME2, all marks for coursework are aggregated into a single,
large pass/fail element so that a student who fails the year needs only to resit ex-
aminations. The allocation and distribution of coursework marks within each
module is stated on the course description.
Table C-1 Distribution of coursework marks in ME1
Module
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Module Activity Marks Total
ME1-HCPT Computing Matlab exercise 1 15
Matlab exercise 2 15
TOTAL 30
ME1-HDMF Design and Manufacture Group project report 30
Visual diary 10
CAD modelling 10
TOTAL 120
ME1-HERS Experimental Reporting
Skills
Report 1 draft 05
Report 1 fnal 10
Log book 05
Abstract writing task 04
Writing assessment 04
TOTAL 28
ME1-HMTH Mathematics Progress test 04
TOTAL 04
ME1-HFMX Fluid Mechanics Progress test 04
Lab report 05
TOTAL 09
ME1-HTHD Thermodynamics Progress test 04
Lab report 07
TOTAL 11
ME1-HMCX Mechanics Progress test 04
TOTAL 04
ME1-HSAN Stress Analysis Progress test 04
TOTAL 04
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ME1-HMTX Mechatronics Progress test 04
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In-lab assessments 1-4 14
TOTAL 18
ME1 coursework TOTAL 240
Table C-2 Distribution of coursework marks in ME2
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Module Activity Marks Total
ME2-HCPT Computing Tutorial worksheets 1-8 20
Progress test 20
End of course test 60
TOTAL 100
ME2-HDMF Design and Manufacture Prototype 35
Group project report 50
Poster presentation 15
TOTAL 100
ME2-HTPS Technical Presentation
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Lab report 10
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ME2-HTHD Thermodynamics Progress test 06
Lab report 10
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ME2-HHTR Heat transfer Progress test 06
Lab report 10
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ME2-HDYN Dynamics Progress test 06
Lab report 10
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Appendix D Mapping of ME modules onto ECTS
elements
An ECTS element, the smallest unit which a student can fail and re-take is
equivalent to a Registry unit of assessment. Since exchange students usually
wish to transfer credit in modules rather than in Registry units, there is a mapping
between ME modules and the elements to which they contribute.
The following tables show, for each ME module, the total ECTS value both as
an item in itself (if passed, for example, both on examined and coursework as-
sessments) and as a contributor to Registry units of assessment (elements). If
an element consists of just one module, there is no distinction and the ele-
ment takes the code of that module; otherwise, the element code is distin-
guished by having no level descriptor H or M following the hyphen.
Table D-1 ME1 modules
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MTX SM MATL TF HMTH CW
ME1-HERS 2 2
ME1-HDMF 10 10
ME1-HMTX 5.5 5 0.5
ME1-HMCX 5.5 5 0.5
ME1-HSAN 5.5 5 0.5
ME1-HMATL 5.5 5 0.5
ME1-HTHD 5.5 5 0.5
ME1-HFMX 5.5 5 0.5
ME1-HCPT 3 3
ME1-HMTH 12 12
ME1-HMTHA 0
Total 60 5 10 5 10 12 18
Table D-2 ME2 modules
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ME2-HMTX 5.5 5 0.5
ME2-HDYN 4.5 4 0.5
ME2-HSAN 5.5 5 0.5
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Table D-3 ME3 modules
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Total 60 12 30 18
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Business School BEST and Humanities modules are equivalent to H-level electives, at 6
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Table D-4 ME4 modules
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Module ECTS Distribution to ECTS element
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ME4-Melective2 7 7
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Total 60 44 16
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Note
Any elective taken outside the Department under the IDX scheme is equivalent to an M-
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Appendix E Schemes for the Award of Honours
These schemes defne the conditions under which students may progress through
each programme and accumulate marks for the classifcation of their degree.
From time to time, these schemes change. Nevertheless, each student carries
with them the scheme which was in force when they began the programme:
only students who began after any change will be afected by it.
E.1 Progression and graduation
The Sub-committee of Examiners in Mechanical Engineering decides annually
whether each student should progress to the next year of the programme or, after
the fnal year, to graduation. Although the examiners will exercise discretion in in-
dividual cases, their decision is based primarily on coursework and examination
marks.
The decisions available to the Examiners for each student are:
Pass
In order to progress normally, a student must satisfy the requirements for
each Part of the programme, as shown in the following tables.
Deferred
A student who achieves the pass mark in coursework but who marginally
fails to achieve a pass mark in any individual Part I or II examination will
normally, at the discretion of the Examiners, be ofered one or more Sup-
plementary Qualifying Tests (SQTs) in September if s/he:
1. Achieved the stated pass mark on Examination Total, but failed to
achieve the pass mark in up to two individual examinations; OR
2. Failed to achieve the stated pass mark on Examination Total and
failed to achieve the pass mark in up to two individual examina-
tions, and could achieve the stated pass mark on Examination Total
by achieving, in each SQT, a mark at least 10% higher than the sta-
ted pass mark for each failed examination.
SQT and pass
At the discretion of the Examiners a student may progress, following a
Deferred decision, if the mark for each SQT taken under condition 2 is at
least 10% higher than the pass mark for the corresponding examination
which the student had failed. If the examination aggregate mark would
thereby increase from below to above 40%, it is capped at 40%.
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Resit
A student who had achieved the pass mark for coursework but does not
pass the examinations for any Part of the BEng or MEng may re-enter the
failed examination on one further occasion.
Fail
A student who fails to achieve the pass mark for coursework, or who is
no longer eligible to re-sit a failed examination, is required to withdraw.
E.2 MEng in Mechanical Engineering, 2014-15
This is regarded as the basic scheme, on which all others are variants.
One mark contributes equally towards the degree in every year except the
frst, and the fnal degree class is determined by simple addition of marks
awarded in Parts II to IV. Thus the four year totals, when expressed as percen-
tages, contribute successively zero, 25%, 37.5% and 37.5% towards the total
degree mark.
E.2.1 Part I
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Mathematics 140 40% 12
Thermofuids 140 40% 10
Solid Mechanics 140 40% 10
Materials 70 40% 5
Mechatronics 70 40% 5
Design and Manufacture 70 40% 5
EXAMINATION TOTAL 630 40% 47
COURSEWORK: Comprising Mathematics 4, Thermo-
fuids 20, Solid Mechanics 8, Mechatronics 18, Mate-
rials 12, Design and Manufacture 50, Computing 30,
Experimental Reporting Skills 28.
170 40% 13
PART I TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 800 60
Note
A student who achieves the pass marks shown will qualify for progression to Part II. The
marks will be noted on the fnal degree transcript and used to determine the Deans List,
but will not be counted towards the fnal degree classifcation.
Note
If a candidate passes Thermofuids or Solid Mechanics on aggregate having failed either
of the two constituent papers the Examining Board may, against criteria determined on a
year by year basis, record a Deferred Decision and require a Supplementary Qualifying
Test.
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E.2.2 Part II
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Mathematics 220 40% 9
Thermofuids 330 40% 14
Solid Mechanics 330 40% 14
Mechatronics 110 40% 5
Design, Manufacture and Management 220 40% 7
EXAMINATION TOTAL 1210 40% 49
COURSEWORK: Comprising Mathematics 6, Thermo-
fuids 48, Solid Mechanics 62, Mechatronics 44,
Computing 100, Design and Manufacture 100 Tech-
nical Presentation Skills 30.
390 40% 11
PART II TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 1600 60
Note
A student who fails to achieve 50% on Part II Examination Total will be required to transfer
to BEng degree registration.
E.2.3 Part III
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Machine System Dynamics 200
}40% 12
Thermodynamics and Energy 200
Five other courses chosen within specifed con-
straints
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EXAMINATION TOTAL (see note) 1400 40% 42
COURSEWORK
Engineering Ethics 30
Literature Research Project 170 }18
Design, Make and Test Project 800 40%
COURSEWORK TOTAL 1000 40% 18
PART III TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 2400 60
Note
An MEng student who achieves a Part III examination total of less than 50% while satisfy-
ing all other criteria for progression to Part IV will be invited to graduate with the award of
a BEng Degree.
E.2.4 Part IV
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Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
One Advanced Applications module 400 12
Five modules chosen within specifed constraints each 200 32
EXAMINATION TOTAL 1400 40% 44
COURSEWORK
Individual Project 1000 40% 16
PART IV TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 2400 60
Note
In order for an MEng degree to satisfy the academic requirements for Corporate Member-
ship of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, marks for at least four Part IV courses (in-
cluding the Advanced Applications course) must equal or exceed 40%.
E.3 MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear
Engineering, 2014-15
This programme difers from the basic MEng only in requiring students to take the
fve nuclear-themed modules in ME3-4.
One mark contributes equally towards the degree in every year except the
frst, and the fnal degree class is determined by simple addition of marks
awarded in Parts II to IV. Thus the four year totals, when expressed as percen-
tages, contribute successively zero, 25%, 37.5% and 37.5% towards the total
degree mark.
E.3.1 Part I
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Mathematics 140 40% 12
Thermofuids 140 40% 10
Solid Mechanics 140 40% 10
Materials 70 40% 5
Mechatronics 70 40% 5
Design and Manufacture 70 40% 5
EXAMINATION TOTAL 630 40% 47
COURSEWORK: Comprising Mathematics 4, Thermo-
fuids 20, Solid Mechanics 8, Mechatronics 18, Mate-
rials 12, Design and Manufacture 50, Computing 30,
Experimental Reporting Skills 28.
170 40% 13
PART I TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 800 60
Note
A student who achieves the pass marks shown will qualify for progression to Part II. The
marks will be noted on the fnal degree transcript and used to determine the Deans List,
but will not be counted towards the fnal degree classifcation.
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Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Note
If a candidate passes Thermofuids or Solid Mechanics on aggregate having failed either
of the two constituent papers the Examining Board may, against criteria determined on a
year by year basis, record a Deferred Decision and require a Supplementary Qualifying
Test.
E.3.2 Part II
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Mathematics 220 40% 9
Thermofuids 330 40% 14
Solid Mechanics 330 40% 14
Mechatronics 110 40% 5
Design, Manufacture and Management 220 40% 7
EXAMINATION TOTAL 1210 40% 49
COURSEWORK: Comprising Mathematics 6, Thermo-
fuids 48, Solid Mechanics 62, Mechatronics 44,
Computing 100, Design and Manufacture 100 Tech-
nical Presentation Skills 30.
390 40% 11
PART II TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 1600 60
Note
A student who fails to achieve 50% on Part II Examination Total will be required to transfer
to BEng degree registration.
E.3.3 Part III
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Machine System Dynamics 200
}40% 12
Thermodynamics and Energy 200
Introduction to Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Chemical
Engineering and three other modules chosen within
specifed constraints
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EXAMINATION TOTAL (see note) 1400 40% 42
COURSEWORK
Engineering Ethics 30
Literature Research Project 170 }18
Design, Make and Test Project 800 40%
COURSEWORK TOTAL 1000 40% 18
PART III TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 2400 60
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Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Note
An MEng student who achieves a Part III examination total of less than 50% while satisfy-
ing all other criteria for progression to Part IV will be invited to graduate with the award of
a BEng Degree.
E.3.4 Part IV
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
One Advanced Applications module 400 12
Five modules chosen within specifed constraints each 200 32
EXAMINATION TOTAL 1400 40% 44
COURSEWORK
Individual Project 1000 40% 16
PART IV TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 2400 60
Note
The examination total for Parts III and IV must include marks for Introduction to Nuclear
Energy, Nuclear Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics, Nuclear Reactor Phys-
ics and Nuclear Materials modules. If it does not but the candidate satisfes all other crite-
ria, the student may graduate with an MEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Note
In order for an MEng degree to satisfy the academic requirements for Corporate Member-
ship of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, marks for at least four Part IV courses (in-
cluding the Advanced Applications course) must equal or exceed 40%.
E.4 BEng in Mechanical Engineering, 2014-15
Marking scheme for exit with BEng.
One mark contributes equally towards the degree in every year except the
frst, and the fnal degree class is determined by simple addition of marks
awarded in Parts II and III. Thus the three year totals, when expressed as per-
centages, contribute successively zero, 40% and 60% towards the total degree
mark.
E.4.1 Part I
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Mathematics 140 40% 12
Thermofuids 140 40% 10
Solid Mechanics 140 40% 10
Materials 70 40% 5
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Mechatronics 70 40% 5
Design and Manufacture 70 40% 5
EXAMINATION TOTAL 630 40% 47
COURSEWORK: Comprising Mathematics 4, Thermo-
fuids 20, Solid Mechanics 8, Mechatronics 18, Mate-
rials 12, Design and Manufacture 50, Computing 30,
Experimental Reporting Skills 28.
170 40% 13
PART I TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 800 60
Note
A student who achieves the pass marks shown will qualify for progression to Part II. The
marks will be noted on the fnal degree transcript and used to determine the Deans List,
but will not be counted towards the fnal degree classifcation.
Note
If a candidate passes Thermofuids or Solid Mechanics on aggregate having failed either
of the two constituent papers the Examining Board may, against criteria determined on a
year by year basis, record a Deferred Decision and require a Supplementary Qualifying
Test.
E.4.2 Part II
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Mathematics 220 40% 9
Thermofuids 330 40% 14
Solid Mechanics 330 40% 14
Mechatronics 110 40% 5
Design, Manufacture and Management 220 40% 7
EXAMINATION TOTAL 1210 40% 49
COURSEWORK: Comprising Mathematics 6, Thermo-
fuids 48, Solid Mechanics 62, Mechatronics 44,
Computing 100, Design and Manufacture 100 Tech-
nical Presentation Skills 30.
390 40% 11
PART II TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 1600 60
Note
A student who fails to achieve 50% on Part II Examination Total will be required to transfer
to BEng degree registration.
E.4.3 Part III
Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Machine System Dynamics 200 6
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Examination Max. mark Pass mark ECTS
Thermodynamics and Energy 200 6
Five other courses chosen within specifed con-
straints
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EXAMINATION TOTAL (see note) 1400 40% 42
COURSEWORK
Engineering Ethics 30
Literature Research Project 170 }18
Design, Make and Test Project 800 40%
COURSEWORK TOTAL 1000 18
PART III TOTAL MAXIMUM MARKS 2400 60
Note
A student who achieves an aggregate total of at least 40% on Machine System Dynamics
and Thermodynamics and Energy AND at least 55% on Part III Examination Total AND sat-
isfies all other criteria for progression to Part IV of the MEng degree in Mechanical Engi-
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Appendix F MPDS Training Objectives
IMechE MPDS Training Objectives, which are adopted without modifcation for
student placements under the XPD scheme
Personal development
1. Self Management the ability to control and direct own training, ca-
reer and eforts
Level Assessment
4 Confdent, able to negotiate own requirements and accept responsibility
3 Works towards personal goals using available resources, with minimum guid-
ance
2 Accepts responsibility but requires prompting to work towards goals
1 Has difculty identifying personal goals and appropriate resources
2. Communication skills the ability to give a complete and concise ac-
count of a situation, either orally or written
Level Assessment
4 Always clear and accurate, high standard of presentation; can communicate
with people at all levels
3 Reasonable presentation and generally accurate in content; rarely has difculty
making a point
2 Usually easy to understand; has difculty presenting to people at all levels
1 Tendency to be inaccurate and has difculty conveying information in any
form
3. Comprehension the ability to understand and interpret instructions
Level Assessment
4 Understands well at frst attempt, readily grasps new ideas and concepts
3 Does not normally require additional information or explanation to complete a
task
2 Sometimes requires additional information or explanation
1 Frequently needs additional information or explanation and takes time to
grasp new ideas and concepts
4. Personal/social skills the ability to work with others and gain respect
Level Assessment
4 Works well in a group or team and establishes good relationships with people
at all levels
3 Works in a group or team, good relationships at own level
2 Attempts to mix and make a contribution
1 Prefers to work alone and has difculty establishing good relationships
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Technical development
1. Engineering practice the ability to apply sound engineering practices
Level Assessment
4 Fully able to select materials, processes and components to customer specif-
cation
3 Able to advise on suitable materials, processes and components
2 Able to select and specify from organisations own capabilities of manufacture
1 Has difculty selecting suitable materials, processes and components
2. Engineering principles the ability to apply sound engineering princi-
ples and technical judgement
Level Assessment
4 Fully able to apply engineering principles to design, development and research
activities
3 Able to apply established procedures
2 Needs some guidance on the application of engineering principles
1 Needs frequent guidance on the application of suitable engineering principles
3. Problem solving the ability to originate new and improved uses of
people and resources
Level Assessment
4 Excellent problem solver; can propose innovative solutions
3 Good understanding and useful innovator
2 Puts forward some ideas but has difculty with decisions
1 Usually able to follow set procedures but shows little capability at proposing
new solutions
4. Technical achievement the ability to translate knowledge and skills
into achieving results
Level Assessment
4 Quickly develops skills and achieves excellent results without prompting
3 Achieves well with little supervision
2 Average ability in achieving results but hesitant with little initiative
1 Usually needs supervision and assistance to achieve tasks
Business development
1. Commercial and fnancial implications the ability to see engineering
in a business environment
Level Assessment
4 Fully aware of the commercial and fnancial implications of the task in hand
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Level Assessment
3 Generally aware of implications but sometimes needs clarifcation on particu-
lar points
2 Only aware of the business environment when seconded to a commercial de-
partment
1 Limited awareness of any commercial / fnancial ramifcations
2. Organisation skills the ability to structure circumstances to a given
objective
Level Assessment
4 Fully aware of the importance of planning and scheduling dependent on
changing circumstances and tasks
3 Usually organises well but sometimes needs guidance on some areas of plan-
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2 Average ability but needs reminders on critical factors
1 Muddled approach and unable to set priorities
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Appendix G Teaching staf listed by surname
Tables of teaching staf, keyed by surname.
G.1 Academic staf and Assessors
Keyed by surname.
Name Initials Room Tel. Email@imperi-
al.ac.uk
Dept.
Amis, Prof Andrew A AAA 323 47062 a.amis ME
Aurisicchio, Dr Marco MA 478 47095 m.aurisicchio ME
Balint, Dr Daniel DB 216 47084 d.balint ME
Berlof, Dr Pavel PB p.berlof MA
Blackman, Dr Bamber R BRB 476 47196 b.blackman ME
Bluck, Dr Michael J MJB 747a 47055 m.bluck ME
Brand, Andrew AB 000 00000 andrew.brand ME
Cann, Dr Philippa PMC 334 47027 p.cann ME
Cawley, Prof Peter PC 460b 47000 p.cawley ME
Cegla, Dr Fred FC 662 48096 f.cegla ME
Charalambides, Dr Maria MC 215 47246 m.charalambides ME
Childs, Prof Peter R N PRNC 478 47049 p.childs ME
Cinosi, Dr Nicolas NC 205A 49681 n.cinosi ME
Costall, Dr Aaron AC 211 41618 a.costall ME
Crofton, Dr P Shaun J PSJC 567B 47085 s.crofton ME
Davies, Dr Catrin M CMD 218 47035 catrin.davies ME
Dear, Prof John P JPD 219 47086 j.dear ME
Di Mare, Dr Luca LDM 324 47076 l.di.mare ME
Dini, Dr Daniele DD 332 47242 d.dini ME
Eaton, Dr Matthew ME 742 47053 m.eaton ME
Fenner, Prof Roger T RTF 550 47060 r.fenner ME
Fitz-Simon, Dr Nicola NFS tba n.ftz-simon MA
Flora, Mr Harminder HF 321 47170 h.fora ME
Giuliani, Dr Finn FG 326 41249 f.giuliani MM
Gosling, Mr Graham GG 759a 47099 g.gosling ME
Hansen, Dr Ulrich N UNH 324 47061 u.hansen ME
Hardalupas, Prof Yannis YH 337 47057 y.hardalupas ME
Hooper, Dr Paul PAH 308 47128 p.hooper07 ME
Huthwaite, Dr Peter PEH 211 43794 p.huthwaite ME
Isherwood, Dr Paul D DPI 321 47009 p.isherwood ME
Jefers, Dr Jonathan JJ 325 45471 j.jefers ME
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Name Initials Room Tel. Email@imperi-
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Dept.
Jones, Prof William P WPJ 331 47037 w.jones ME
Kadiric, Dr Amir AK 315 41717 a.kadiric ME
Kinloch, Prof Anthony J AJK 501c 47081 a.kinloch ME
Leevers, Dr Patrick S PSL 548 47088 p.leevers ME
Lin, Prof Jianguo JL 540 47082 jiango.lin ME
Lindstedt, Prof R Peter RPL 339 47039 p.lindstedt ME
Lowe, Prof Michael J MJL 461A 47071 m.lowe ME
Marquis, Dr A J (Fred) AJM 551 47040 a.marquis ME
Martinez-Botas, Prof Ricardo RMB 338 47241 r.botas ME
Masen, Dr Marc MAM 336 47066 m.masen ME
Myant, Dr Connor W CWM tba 47236 connor.myant05 ME
Nadiri, Dr Fusun FN 222 47021 f.nadiri ME
Navarro-Martinez, Dr Salvador SNM 329 47163 s.navarro ME
Nikbin, Prof Kamran KN 221 47133 k.nikbin ME
Ofer, Dr Gregory GO 217 47072 gregory.ofer ME
Pimenta, Dr Soraia SP 211 57093 soraia.pimenta ME
Reddyhof, Dr Thomas TR 330 43840 t.reddyhof ME
Rein, Dr Guillermo GR 340 47036 g.rein ME
Rigopoulos, Dr Stelios SR 643 47108 s.rigopoulos ME
Ristic, Dr Michael MR 743 47048 m.ristic ME
Rodriguez y Baena, Dr Ferdi-
nando
FRB 326 47046 f.rodriguez ME
Ross, Dr Jan-Michael JMR 45105 jan.ross BS
Schwingshackl, Dr Christoph W CWS 565B 41920 s.chwingshackl ME
Sheldrake, Dr John JS 321 41610 j.sheldrake ext
Spikes, Prof Hugh A HAS 314 47063 h.spikes ME
Taylor, Dr Ambrose C ACT 214 47149 a.c.taylor ME
Taylor, Prof Alex M K P AMT 335 47042 a.m.taylor ME
Touber, Dr Emile ET 341 47041 e.touber ME
Vahdati, Dr Mehdi MV 566 47073 m.vahdati ME
Vaidyanathan, Dr Ravi RV 327 47020 r.vaidyanathan ME
Van Wachem, Dr Berend BVW 333 47030 b.van-wachem ME
Varley, Dr Juliet JV 549 47089 j.varley ME
Walker, Dr Simon P SPW 746 47058 s.p.walker ME
Wang, Dr Liliang LW 211 43648 liliang.wang ME
Williams, Dr Benjamin BW 343 45859 benjamin.williams ME
Wong, Dr Janet JW 313B 48991 j.wong ME
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G.2 Postdoctoral Research Associates
Keyed by surname.
Name Initials Room Tel. Email @imperial.ac.uk Dept.
Alvarez Feito, Dr Diego DAF d.alvarez-feito08 ME
Arora, Dr Hari HA 393 47128 hari.arora04 ME
Burton, Dr Thomas TB thomas.burton SC
Carnevale, Dr Mauro MC 566 m.carnevale ME
Charalampous, Dr Georgios GC 211 57052 georgios.charalampous02 ME
Choi, Dr Wonjae WC w.choi ME
Correa, Dr Tomas TC t.correa ME
Fowell, Dr Mark T MF 585 mark.fowell04 ME
Geraldes, Dr Diogo DG geraldes ME
Glover, Dr James JG 312 41986 j.glover ME
Le Rouzic, Dr Julien JLR j.le-rouzic ME
Leinov, Dr Eli EL 47227 e.leinov ME
Mohammed, Dr Idris Kevin IM idris.mohammed03 ME
Pal, Dr Bidyut BP 636 57101 bidyut.pal ME
Pesiridis, Dr Apostolos AP 41618 apostolos.pesiridis ME
Petersen, Dr Joshua JP j.petersen ME
Ramaswamy, Dr Kumara G KGR 760 k.ramaswamy ME
Romagnoli, Dr Alessandro AR 670 a.romagnoli ME
Salles, Dr Loc LS l.salles ME
Secoli, Dr Riccardo RS r.secoli ME
Soulopoulos, Dr Nikolaos NS 211 57072 nikolaos.soulopoulos0 ME
Stapelfeldt, Ms Sina SS sina.stapelfeldt05 ME
Vail, Dr Jennifer JV j.vail ME
Vogiatzaki, Dr Konstantina KV k.vogiatzaki05 ME
Wang, Mr Zhihua ZW z.wang09 ME
Xi, Dr Xiaoyu XX x.xi ME
Yang, Dr Mingyang MY m.yang09 ME
Zachariadis, Dr Zacharias-
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G.3 Graduate Teaching Assistants
Keyed by surname.
D: Demonstrator
A: Assessor
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Name Email @imperial.ac.uk Dept. Role
Abram, Mr Christopher c.abram10 ME A
Agarwal, Mr Akshat akshat.agarwal08 ME A
Ahn, Mr Joseph joseph.ahn08 ME A
Akridis, Mr Petros petros.akridis10 ME A
Al Nasiri, Ms Nasrin n.al-nasiri10 ME A
Arana Remirez, Mr Carlos carlos.arana-remirez10 EE A
Athwal, Mr Kiron k.athwal12@imperial.ac.uk ME A
Attarian, Mr Vatche v.attarian09 ME A
Baxter, Mr Weston w.baxter13 M A
Benstock, Mr Daniel daniel.benstock08 ME A
Bergeles, Mr Konstantinos k.bergeles12 ME A
Betts, Mr Charles charles.betts03 ME A
Biton, Mr Moshiel m.biton13 ESE
Bowyer, Mr Stuart s.bowyer10 ME A
Brauner, Mr Timothy t.brauner11 ME A
Burrows, Mr Christopher christopher.burrows08 ME A
Butt, Ms Saba s.butt12 ME A
Chen, Mr Shouhua shouhua.chen10 ME A
Chong, Mr Huang Ming huang-ming.chong07 ME A
Christodoulias, Mr Athanasios a.christodoulias12 ME A
Cooper, Mr Sam samuel.cooper08 ME A
Corcoran, Mr Joseph joseph.corcoran07 ME A
Cornish, Mr Andrew a.cornish09 ME A
Da Conceio Pereira, Ms Glaucia g.da-conceicao-pereira10 ME A
Darton, Ms Hannah hannah.darton07 ME A
De Laurentis, Mr Nicola n.de-laurentis12 ME A
Del Linz, Mr Paolo p.del-linz10 ME A
Dimela, Ms Nefeli nefeli.dimela11 ME A
Dobson, Mr Jacob jacob.dobson08 ME A
El Fakir, Mr Omer omar.al-fakir07 ME A
Fond, Mr Benoit b.fond10 ME A
Franco, Mr Enrico e.franco11 ME A
Gao, Mr Haoxiang haoxiang.gao09 ME A
Haith, Ms Misty misty.haith09 ME A
Halewood, Ms Camilla c.halewood ME A
Hampp, Mr Fabian f.hampp11 ME A
Hawke, Mr Trevor t.hawke12 ME A
Hewa-Dewage, Ms Harini harini.hewa-dewage11 ME A
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Name Email @imperial.ac.uk Dept. Role
Hormozi Sheikhtabaghi, Mr Mo-
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Huang, Mr Xinyan x.huang12 ME A
Hunt, Mr Ian ian.hunt07 ME A
Imani Masouleh, Ms Maryam maryam.imani-masouleh12 ME A
Isla, Mr Julio j.isla13 ME A
Jarvis, Mr Rollo r.jarvis13 ME A
Jiang, Mr Pingfei pingfei.jiang10 ME A
Jin, Mr Andi andi.jin10 ME A
Jurisch, Mr Martin m.jurisch11 ME A
Kakavas, Mr Ioannis i.kakavas11 ME A
Kapadia, Mr Priyesh p.kapadia10 ME A
Kardoulaki, Ms Erofli erofli.kardoulaki07 ME A
Kelly, Mr Mark mark.kelly08 ME A
Lam, Mr Aaron aaron.lam08 ME A
Lee, Mr Junyi junyi.lee108 ME A
Lee, Mr Szu-Hung s.lee11 ME A
Leibinger, Mr Alexander a.leibinger12 ME A
Lenz, Ms Jennifer jennifer.lenz08 ME A
Li, Mr Jianmo jianmo.li11 ME A
Majumder, Mr Golam g.majumder11 ME A
Marx, Mr Nigel nigel.marx11 ME A
Meor Zulkifi, Mr Meor m.meor-zulkifi12 ME A
Merla, Mr Yu yu.merla09 ME A
Millar, Mr Tino tino.millar08 ME A
Minoux, Mr Edouard edouard.minoux08 ME A
Morad, Mr Samir samir.morad10 ME A
Narayanan, Mr Aditiya aditya.narayanan06 ME A
Nasser, Mr Mustafa mustafa.nasser12 ME
Nikita, Ms Christina c.nikita12 ME A
Noh, Mr Dongwon dongwon.noh10 ME A
Pesmazoglou, Mr Ioannis ioannis.pesmazoglou06 ME A
Phillips, Mr Richard r.phillips13 ME A
Pimentel de Lamo, Ms Dehydys dehydys.pimentel-de-lamo06 ME A
Plant, Mr Dan d.plant07 ME A
Politis, Mr Dennis denis.politis06 ME A
Rackauskaite, Ms Egle e.rackauskaite13 ME A
Resvanis, Mr Kyriakoulis k.resvanis11 ME A
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Rufni, Ms Valentina valentina.rufni ME A
Sebilleau, Mr Frederic frederic.sebilleau11 ME A
Sewerin, Mr Fabian f.sewerin13 ME A
Shao, Mr Zhutao z.shao12 ME A
Skamniotis, Mr Christos c.skamniotis13@imperial.ac.uk ME
Sopher, Mr Ran r.sopher11 ME A
Stapelfeldt, Ms Sina sina.stapelfeldt05 ME A
Szemberg O'Connor, Mr Teddy teddy.szemberg-oconnor08 ME A
Tarnowski, Mr Keith k.tarnowski12 ME A
Tebbutt, Mr James j.tebbutt13 ME A
Tsang, Ms Jasmine wl.tsang13 ME A
Van Arkel, Mr Richard J r.van-arkel11 ME A
Van Pamel, Mr Anton a.van-pamel11 ME A
von Srbik, Ms Marie-Therese mt.srbik07 ME A
Wang, Mr Yi yi.wang07 ME A
Wang, Mr Feng feng.wang207 ME A
Wolfendale, Mr Michael J m.wolfendale11 ME A
Woodward, Mr Richard richard.woodward09 ME A
Worley, Mr Alexander alexander.worley07 ME A
Xu, Mr Yilun yilun.xu10 ME A
Yan, Ms Yanliuxing y.yan11 ME A
Yang, Mr Haoliang haoliang.yang ME A
Zhao, Mr Fan fan.zhao08 ME A
Zhou, Mr Haoliang haoliang.zhou09 ME A
Zhou, Mr Jie jie.zhou09 ME A
Zhou, Ms Jing j.zhou11 ME A
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Appendix H Teaching staf listed by initials
A table of teaching staf, listed by initials as used on timetables.
H.1 Academic staf and Assessors
Listed by initials as used on timetables.
Initials Name Room Tel Email Dept
AAA Amis, Prof Andrew A 323 47062 a.amis ME
AB Brand, Andrew 000 00000 andrew.brand ME
AC Costall, Dr Aaron 211 41618 a.costall ME
ACT Taylor, Dr Ambrose C 214 47149 a.c.taylor ME
AJK Kinloch, Prof Anthony J 501c 47081 a.kinloch ME
AJM Marquis, Dr A J (Fred) 551 47040 a.marquis ME
AK Kadiric, Dr Amir 315 41717 a.kadiric ME
AMT Taylor, Prof Alex M K P 335 47042 a.m.taylor ME
BRB Blackman, Dr Bamber R 476 47196 b.blackman ME
BVW Van Wachem, Dr Berend 333 47030 b.van-wachem ME
BW Williams, Dr Benjamin 343 45859 benjamin.williams ME
CMD Davies, Dr Catrin M 218 47035 catrin.davies ME
CWM Myant, Dr Connor W tba 47236 connor.myant05 ME
CWS Schwingshackl, Dr Christoph W 565B 41920 s.chwingshackl ME
DB Balint, Dr Daniel 216 47084 d.balint ME
DD Dini, Dr Daniele 332 47242 d.dini ME
DPI Isherwood, Dr Paul D 321 47009 p.isherwood ME
ET Touber, Dr Emile 341 47041 e.touber ME
FC Cegla, Dr Fred 662 48096 f.cegla ME
FG Giuliani, Dr Finn 326 41249 f.giuliani MM
FN Nadiri, Dr Fusun 222 47021 f.nadiri ME
FRB Rodriguez y Baena, Dr Ferdi-
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GG Gosling, Mr Graham 759a 47099 g.gosling ME
GO Ofer, Dr Gregory 217 47072 gregory.ofer ME
GR Rein, Dr Guillermo 340 47036 g.rein ME
HAS Spikes, Prof Hugh A 314 47063 h.spikes ME
HF Flora, Mr Harminder 321 47170 h.fora ME
JJ Jefers, Dr Jonathan 325 45471 j.jefers ME
JL Lin, Prof Jianguo 540 47082 jiango.lin ME
JMR Ross, Dr Jan-Michael 45105 jan.ross BS
JPD Dear, Prof John P 219 47086 j.dear ME
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Initials Name Room Tel Email Dept
JS Sheldrake, Dr John 321 41610 j.sheldrake ext
JV Varley, Dr Juliet 549 47089 j.varley ME
JW Wong, Dr Janet 313B 48991 j.wong ME
KN Nikbin, Prof Kamran 221 47133 k.nikbin ME
LDM Di Mare, Dr Luca 324 47076 l.di.mare ME
LW Wang, Dr Liliang 211 43648 liliang.wang ME
MA Aurisicchio, Dr Marco 478 47095 m.aurisicchio ME
MAM Masen, Dr Marc 336 47066 m.masen ME
MC Charalambides, Dr Maria 215 47246 m.charalambides ME
ME Eaton, Dr Matthew 742 47053 m.eaton ME
MJB Bluck, Dr Michael J 747a 47055 m.bluck ME
MJL Lowe, Prof Michael J 461A 47071 m.lowe ME
MR Ristic, Dr Michael 743 47048 m.ristic ME
MV Vahdati, Dr Mehdi 566 47073 m.vahdati ME
NC Cinosi, Dr Nicolas 205A 49681 n.cinosi ME
NFS Fitz-Simon, Dr Nicola tba n.ftz-simon MA
PAH Hooper, Dr Paul 308 47128 p.hooper07 ME
PB Berlof, Dr Pavel p.berlof MA
PC Cawley, Prof Peter 460b 47000 p.cawley ME
PEH Huthwaite, Dr Peter 211 43794 p.huthwaite ME
PMC Cann, Dr Philippa 334 47027 p.cann ME
PRNC Childs, Prof Peter R N 478 47049 p.childs ME
PSJC Crofton, Dr P Shaun J 567B 47085 s.crofton ME
PSL Leevers, Dr Patrick S 548 47088 p.leevers ME
RMB Martinez-Botas, Prof Ricardo 338 47241 r.botas ME
RPL Lindstedt, Prof R Peter 339 47039 p.lindstedt ME
RTF Fenner, Prof Roger T 550 47060 r.fenner ME
RV Vaidyanathan, Dr Ravi 327 47020 r.vaidyanathan ME
SNM Navarro-Martinez, Dr Salvador 329 47163 s.navarro ME
SP Pimenta, Dr Soraia 211 57093 soraia.pimenta ME
SPW Walker, Dr Simon P 746 47058 s.p.walker ME
SR Rigopoulos, Dr Stelios 643 47108 s.rigopoulos ME
TR Reddyhof, Dr Thomas 330 43840 t.reddyhof ME
UNH Hansen, Dr Ulrich N 324 47061 u.hansen ME
WPJ Jones, Prof William P 331 47037 w.jones ME
YH Hardalupas, Prof Yannis 337 47057 y.hardalupas ME
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H.2 Postdoctoral Research Associates
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Initials Name Room Tel Email Dept
AP Pesiridis, Dr Apostolos 41618 apostolos.pesiridis ME
AR Romagnoli, Dr Alessandro 670 a.romagnoli ME
BP Pal, Dr Bidyut 636 57101 bidyut.pal ME
DAF Alvarez Feito, Dr Diego d.alvarez-feito08 ME
DG Geraldes, Dr Diogo geraldes ME
EL Leinov, Dr Eli 47227 e.leinov ME
GC Charalampous, Dr Georgios 211 57052 georgios.chara-
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HA Arora, Dr Hari 393 47128 hari.arora04 ME
IM Mohammed, Dr Idris Kevin idris.moham-
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JG Glover, Dr James 312 41986 j.glover ME
JLR Le Rouzic, Dr Julien j.le-rouzic ME
JP Petersen, Dr Joshua j.petersen ME
JV Vail, Dr Jennifer j.vail ME
KGR Ramaswamy, Dr Kumara G 760 k.ramaswamy ME
KV Vogiatzaki, Dr Konstantina k.vogiatzaki05 ME
LS Salles, Dr Loc l.salles ME
MC Carnevale, Dr Mauro 566 m.carnevale ME
MF Fowell, Dr Mark T 585 mark.fowell04 ME
MY Yang, Dr Mingyang m.yang09 ME
NS Soulopoulos, Dr Nikolaos 211 57072 nikolaos.soulo-
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RS Secoli, Dr Riccardo r.secoli ME
SS Stapelfeldt, Ms Sina sina.stapelfeldt05 ME
TB Burton, Dr Thomas thomas.burton SC
TC Correa, Dr Tomas t.correa ME
WC Choi, Dr Wonjae w.choi ME
XX Xi, Dr Xiaoyu x.xi ME
ZW Wang, Mr Zhihua z.wang09 ME
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Index
Symbols
3D printing.......................................................29,90
A
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RWTH exchange....................................... 129
absence................................................................... 43
absencelate arrival
teaching staf............................................... 33
accommodation.................................................. 17
account................................................................... 85
account code........................................................ 87
appeals
academic........................................................50
applied maths.......................................................15
assessment............................................................ 93
feedback on.................................................. 40
self and peer...............................................100
assessment centre...............................................79
ATM...........................................................................13
attendance........................................ 18,65,72,108
awards..................................................................... 48
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banking................................................................... 13
BEng degree....................................................... 105
boilersuit.................................................................26
boiler suit................................................................13
breakout space.....................................................30
budget.....................................................................82
budgeting............................................................120
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University exchange................................129
careers advice....................................................... 50
cash machine........................................................ 13
chartered engineer............................................. 52
cheating.................................................................. 20
choice
form................................................................. 80
procedure...................................................... 80
clinic tutorials........................................................31
clubs......................................................................... 20
CNC...........................................................................89
CNC router....................................................... 29,90
co-curricular studies...........................................34
co-curricular study.......................................... 3,69
Commemoration Day......................................135
committee
student-staf................................................. 35
computer
purchase of................................................... 10
computers.............................................................. 10
consumables
computer....................................................... 10
COSHH............................................................... 27,89
COSHH form.......................................................... 83
counselling............................................................ 50
coursework....................................................39,139
credit transfer........................................................56
critique.................................................................... 97
D
deadline.................................................................. 39
Deans list................................................................48
deferred decision.............................................. 145
degree class........................................................ 134
quotas for.................................................... 134
Delft
TU exchange.............................................. 129
dentist......................................................................50
design review........................................................92
Disability Advisory Service...............................51
Disability Liaison Ofcer............................. 18,51
Disabled Students Allowance........................ 51
DMT project...........................................................72
dss............................................................................. 75
E
ects......................................................................... 142
ECTS..............................................................53,56,57
activities eligible for...................................58
elective
selecting................................................ 76,110
electives.................................................................. 73
advanced applications........................... 112
choosing........................................................ 73
choosing in ME4....................................... 109
H-level design and management......... 78
H-level technical..........................................77
IDX................................................................. 113
me3.................................................................. 77
registration........................................... 74
me4............................................................... 111
registration........................................ 109
M-level technical...................................... 112
Index
Index 165
nuclear......................................................... 105
registering choices..................................... 75
types of...........................................................73
email........................................................................... 9
redirection of.................................................. 9
employment
part-time, during studies......................... 19
energy systems.................................................... 71
English classes...................................................... 14
entertainment...................................................... 20
etching.............................................................. 29,90
exam
open-book.....................................................43
examination.......................................................... 39
combined subjects.....................................41
failure............................................................145
resit................................................................145
examination pass.............................................. 145
Examiners Meeting.......................................... 134
Examiners meeting............................................ 39
exams.................................................................17,42
failure rate..................................................... 42
setting of........................................................42
exam stress............................................................ 52
exchange
Erasmus........................................................129
institutional................................................ 129
exhibition............................................................... 98
expenses, incurring............................................ 87
expenses claim..................................................... 87
external examiners........................................... 134
F
feedback
by students................................................... 36
on examinations......................................... 44
to students.................................................... 40
fees
payment on arrival....................................... 2
fnal report...........................................................121
fnancial support..................................................17
forum
group meeting.............................................79
fourth year........................................................... 107
further study....................................................... 128
G
Gantt chart.......................................................83,93
GanttProject.......................................................... 83
graduation.................................................. 134,135
group....................................................................... 79
Group Meeting Point forum............................ 79
H
hardship fund....................................................... 50
health......................................................................... 8
health and safety
IDEAs Lab....................................................... 27
IDEAS Lab...................................................... 27
health centre......................................................... 50
Horizons......................................................... 76,110
humanities courses.............................................34
I
ICT....................................................................... 11,26
ID card........................................................................ 1
IDEAs lab...........................................................85,88
facilities.....................................................29,90
IDEAs Lab................................................................27
Coordinator...................................................27
Director...........................................................27
project development area.......................27
projects room...............................................27
workshop....................................................... 27
Workshop Manager................................... 27
IDEAs workshop................................................... 89
IDX.................................................................... 76,110
illness....................................................................... 43
IMechE............................................................... 21,52
Imperial Horizons.......................................3,69,78
Imperial Racing Green...............................81,116
individual critique............................................... 96
individual project..................................... 108,114
open.............................................................. 114
reserved....................................................... 122
induction...................................................................2
initial professional development................... 52
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, see IMe-
chE
integrated masters degree...............................56
intellectual property.................................. 79,119
international students....................................... 17
internet..............................................................11,26
internship............................................................... 53
IRG.............................................................................81
Isle of Man bike team...................................... 116
L
lab coat..............................................................13,26
lab exercises.......................................................... 31
language classes..................................................69
language courses................................................ 34
laser cutting.....................................................29,90
lectures....................................................................31
Index
Index 166
attendance at............................................... 18
letters......................................................................... 9
librarian
departmental............................................... 25
library.......................................................................12
lockers..................................................................... 13
log book......................................................... 82,118
Lyon
Ecole Centrale exchange....................... 129
M
machine systems................................................. 71
machining.............................................................. 89
mail............................................................................. 9
map........................................................................ 136
marking scheme...............................146,148,150
marks
coursework................................................. 139
materials................................................................. 85
purchase of................................................... 85
MBTI questionnaire.............................................79
ME3........................................................................... 72
key dates........................................................ 72
ME4........................................................................ 108
key dates..................................................... 108
mechanics.............................................................. 15
MechSoc................................................................. 20
Melbourne
University exchange................................129
mentor.....................................................................54
milestone................................................................93
milestones........................................................... 121
mitigating circumstances................................. 43
accounting for........................................... 134
moderation
of project marks.................................. 45,122
Moodle.................................................................9,10
unenroll from course................................. 38
MPDS..................................................................54,55
registering for.............................................. 54
N
New Students website......................................... 1
non-disclosure agreements, see NDA
notice boards.......................................................... 9
NSS............................................................................36
nuclear electives................................................105
nuclear engineering...................................76,110
O
open-book exams............................................... 43
P
Panopto.................................................................. 31
Paris
Ecole Centrale exchange....................... 129
parking
bicycle.............................................................13
car.....................................................................13
part-time work..................................................... 19
password................................................................ 10
past papers............................................................ 40
PDS........................................................................... 83
peer assessment
secondary_term....................................... 102
peer evaluation.............................................. 95,99
personal tutor....................................................5,24
duties.............................................................. 24
personal tutorials................................................ 65
PhD
study for.......................................................128
photocopying....................................................... 26
Pink Room.............................................................. 27
pit garage............................................................... 85
placement
in industry..................................................... 53
research.......................................................... 53
plagiarism.........................................................20,39
self.................................................................... 96
planning............................................................... 117
project............................................................ 79
poster.......................................................................98
design of........................................................ 98
printing...........................................................99
primary
secondary_term..................................81,116
primary_term, see secondary_term
printing................................................................... 26
from a College computer.........................10
prizes........................................................................48
professional development......................... 54,57
professional skills................................................ 34
progress report.................................................. 120
progress tests..................................................31,68
project
individual.................................................... 114
planning...................................................... 117
project defnition.............................................. 116
project manager.................................................. 92
protective clothing............................................. 13
public transport................................................... 13
purchase
by credit card............................................... 85
purchase order..................................................... 86
Index
Index 167
Q
QFD...........................................................................83
quality plan................................................ 83,84,92
R
receipt......................................................................87
refectories.............................................................. 12
reference.................................................................24
references................................................................. 5
registration
form................................................................. 80
report
fnal.................................................................. 96
MPDS...............................................................55
progress................................................. 92,120
project plan.......................................... 83,117
representative
student........................................................... 35
reserved project................................................ 115
re-sitting a year.................................................... 47
results...................................................................... 39
examination..................................................46
revision....................................................................40
risk assessment...................................27,83,88,89
S
safety.................................................................... 2,13
safety glasses.................................................. 13,26
safety shoes........................................................... 13
scheme for award of honours......146,148,150
security...................................................................... 3
self and peer assessment............................... 100
seminar................................................................... 97
Senior Tutor........................................................... 23
SES............................................................................ 36
Sharepoint............................................................. 82
Singapore
NUS exchange........................................... 129
skills
professional.................................................. 34
societies.................................................................. 20
software.................................................................. 10
SOLE......................................................................... 36
solid mechanics................................................... 41
space
quiet study.................................................... 31
SQT................................................................... 47,145
staf student committee................................... 35
storage
for ME3-4 projects...................................... 89
stores
workshop....................................................... 27
stress........................................................................ 52
exams.............................................................. 52
student experience.............................................36
students records.................................................. 17
study........................................................................ 31
abroad.............................................................37
quiet space for............................................. 31
study plan............................................................ 133
subjects
aggregated................................................... 41
supplementary qualifying test, see SQT
supplier................................................................... 85
recommended............................................. 85
surveys.................................................................... 36
swipe card................................................................ 3
T
teaching assistant
undergraduate.......................................... 103
teaching workshop............................................. 27
Team Building exercise......................................79
team projects............................................... 92,116
team site................................................................. 82
teamwork............................................................... 34
technical communication skills......................16
test
supplementary qualifying....................... 47
textbooks............................................................... 68
theft............................................................................ 3
thermofuids..........................................................41
time management.............................................. 67
toolkits, for student loan...................................27
transcript
for year abroad.......................................... 133
transfer
BEng to MEng............................................ 107
MEng to BEng............................................ 105
tuition fees............................................................. 17
tutor
personal...................................................... 5,24
tutorial.................................................................. 103
tutorials................................................................... 31
attendance at............................................... 18
personal......................................................... 65
U
UG ofce................................................................. 23
Index
Index 168
UK-SPEC.................................................................. 52
undergraduate teaching assistant..............103
see UTA
union........................................................................16
unit of assessment............................................142
UROP.................................................................. 17,53
registration under XPD............................. 61
UTA......................................................................... 104
payment for tutoring.............................. 104
V
vacation work....................................................... 21
vacuum forming............................................ 29,90
VAT............................................................................ 82
W
WebPA............................................................... 95,99
weighting of years........................... 146,148,150
welfare....................................................................... 8
workload.................................................................67
workshop................................................................88
teaching......................................................... 27
Workshop Apprentice........................................27
workshops..............................................................26
X
XPD..................................................................... 57,58
activity plan.................................................. 59
registering for.............................................. 57
reporting activities..................................... 61
XPDS.........................................................................53
Y
year abroad................................................... 34,129
application..................................................131
application for exchange outside Eu-
rope...................................................... 131
application for exchange within Europe.
................................................................132
year in industry.................................................... 69
year organiser....................................................... 25
fourth year.................................................. 107
year reps................................................................. 35
Z
Zurich
ETH exchange............................................129
Index
Index 169