WM998-15 Automotive Research, Strategy and Environment
Introductory description
The introductory module of the new "Sustainable Automotive Electrification" course. Content focusses on the motivations for electrification and hybridisation in the automotive industry: Global Warming and Pollution. The module then introduces the overarching legislative and regulatory frameworks alongside organisational and strategic approaches of manufacturers in response to the problem.
Module aims
The student will understand in detail the motivations, and industry response to issues relating to global warming and pollution. In addition a ReMe element, biased towards more technical content will be incorporated into the module giving all students an equal opportunity to develop the academic skills necessary independent of their chosen form of study.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The module focusses on the motivations for electrification and hybridisation in the automotive industry: Global Warming and Pollution. Covering the overarching legislative and regulatory frameworks alongside organisational and strategic approaches of manufacturers in response to the problem.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Interpret, and critically evaluate how legislation is impacting the development of hybrid and electrified vehicles [AHEP:4-M5,M7,M17]
- Critically evaluate the wide variety of real-world motivations for the hybridisation and electrification of automotive passenger vehicles [AHEP:4-M5,M7,M17]
- Evaluate and critically analyse organisational structure within the automotive industry [AHEP:4-M17]
- Evaluate and critique strategies employed by automotive manufacturers for new product development to meet customer and legislative demands [AHEP:4-M5,M7,M17]
- Systematically search, critique and evaluate academic literature appropriate to the subject matter [AHEP:4-M5,M7,M17]
Indicative reading list
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
| Gain and understanding of business and commercial needs/constraints |
| Gain an understanding of financial responsibilities and authorisation processes |
| Gain an understanding of technical sign off responsibilities, who within their organisation needs to be involved in the sign off of product/processes |
| Understanding of compliance with legislation and codes, but be able to seek improvements |
| Gain and understanding of accountability for project(s)/programme(s), finance and personnel management|
| Gain insight of management of trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors |
| Ability to adapt and adjust daily planning needs to accommodate new developments as a result of the unpredictability of research projects. |
| ReMe: Utilise WMG ReMe learning material enhanced with practical application to subject matter encountered on the course |
Transferable skills
| Critical thinking: Recognise patterns, themes and key messages from sometimes confused and incomplete data |
| Make informed decisions on the value of a range of sources allowing an evidence based conclusion based on this analysis |
| Communication- Verbal: Communicate orally in a clear and sensitive manner which is appropriately varied according to different audiences |
| Written: Present arguments, knowledge and ideas, in a range of formats |
| Active listening: questioning, reflecting, summarising.|
| Information literacy (research skills): |
| Critical awareness of how information is gathered, used, managed and synthesised. |
| Understanding of the relative value of different sources and the importance of provenance |
| The systematic collection, analysis and evaluation of information in the investigation of a topic.|
| Sustainability: Understands the climate emergency and committed to an active contribution to a sustainable world.|
| Organisational awareness: |
| Understanding of business, government and third sector issues and priorities |
| Awareness of the responsibilities of organisations in society. |
| Understanding organisational norms of behaviour |
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 28 sessions of 1 hour (57%) |
| Seminars | 2 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Supervised practical classes | (0%) |
| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | (0%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 9 sessions of 1 hour (18%) |
| Private study | 10 hours (20%) |
| Total | 49 hours |
Private study description
Self-study time for preparation for assessed tasks, including independent research activity.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Module assignment: Academic Research, Strategy and Environment | 70% | 42 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Post Module assignment based on the intended learning outcomes of the module. |
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| Video Presentation | 20% | 12 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Video presentation critically evaluating OEM approach to environmental challenge |
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| In module online assessement tasks | 10% | 6 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Subject specific in module online assessment prior to on-site teaching. Duration 15 minutes. |
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Feedback on assessment
Scaled ratings for Comprehension, Effort and Presentation. Individual written feedback and overall mark.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.