Module manager: Dr Peter Brooks
Email: P.C.Brooks@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Entry to one of the UG programmes in Mechanical Engineering
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module consists of a fortnightly tutorial during which you can discuss the material from your lectures in a small group setting with your personal tutor. It provides a forum for you to raise any queries about the content from your lectures and to discuss effective problem solving strategies. This module will also support your personal development and academic journey during the first year.
This module gives you the chance to discuss the material from your other modules, and to solve related problems, in a small-group setting. This module will also support your personal development and academic journey during the first year.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1- Solve a variety of technical problems drawn from the course syllabus and discuss the problems and their solutions in a small group situation.
2- Plan and reflect on own personal and academic development
3- Understand what is meant by academic integrity in university work, why it is important and the consequences for not upholding it.
4- Demonstrate that they have started to consider career options and how to develop employability
These module learning outcomes contribute to the following AHEP4 learning outcomes:
5- Plan and record self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.[C18]
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a- Teamwork/Collaboration
b- Interpersonal skills
c- self-reflection/CPD
d- Self-Confidence
e- Initiative and Perseverance
1- Problem solving skills
2- Time management skills
3- Group working
4- Transition to university-style learning
5- Planning and recording self-learning
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Private study hours | 35 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 50 | ||
Tutorials every fortnight to provide formative feedback
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 16/07/2025
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