Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

To supply the fuel cell industries with graduates having a good grounding in relevant engineering principles and the subsequent practical application to relevant product design and operation.

To provide a broad-based and sound education in advanced topics of relevance to fuel cell industries via in-depth study and an understanding of selected engineering science and related topics, and the application of fundamental principles to the design and development of fuel cell systems.  Students will be given the opportunity to diversify their knowledge in terms of industrial-based skills of leadership and project management.

To allow students to develop an integrated viewpoint of the fuel cell design and application process and develop students’ abilities in specific skills such as formulating solutions in terms of function and performance.

To produce graduates that have a systematic knowledge and understanding of fuel cell technologies including developments and problems at the forefront of the discipline.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering

            QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)

            Engineering Council Specification for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)

            I.Mech.E Educational Base

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

K1.       A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning fuel cells and their fuels.

K2.       An extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theories and current practice of energy technologies including the fuel cell and its fuels, and their limitations, including a critical awareness of current issues and future prospects at the forefront of the discipline.

K3.       An extensive knowledge and understanding of management and business practices and their limitations, and of other subjects outside of engineering.

K4.       A knowledge of ethical, economical and social issues related to energy and of professional responsibilities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1.       Integrate knowledge in the energy field using mathematics, science, information technology, design, the business context and engineering practice.

C2.       Model and analyse complex energy systems including fuel cell systems, process and products using appropriate concepts, scientific principles, mathematical models, while recognizing the limitations of such analysis.

C3.       Innovate in solving novel and challenging problems and be aware of the limitations of the solutions.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills of:

P1.       Selecting and using laboratory instrumentation appropriately and effectively with respect to ethical and regulatory frameworks.

P2.       Conducting or evaluating laboratory experiments, adapting experimental procedures to novel situations if necessary, analyzing experimental data in detail, and drawing comprehensive conclusions.

P3.       Independent planning and execution of projects which relate to new concept energy systems and their fuels.

P4.       Familiarity with the processes of invention and innovation related to energy systems including for example patents, trade marking and venture capital.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. T1.     Undertake the technical roles in a team working environment.
2. T2.     Develop presentation skills.
3. T3.     Sort, manipulate and present data in a way which facilitates effective analysis and decision making.

4. Programme structure

50 credits from the following list,

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

5.2 Re-assessment of modules delivered by 含羞草视频  for candidates eligible under Regulation XXI may take place in the University’s Special Assessment Period where suitable modules are available.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification