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Module - MECH3018 - Introduction to Automotive Technology

Programme	H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Core) H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Optional Modules) M3 - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering modules (Year 3) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Automotive Compulsory) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Design Restricted) H150 - MEng (Hons) Design Engineering (Year 3 General Restricted Options) H151 - BEng (Hons) Design Engineering (Year 3 Restricted Options) H302 - BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Year 3 Unclassified (Free) Options) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Year 3 Unclassified (Free) Options) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Year 4 Unclassified (Free) Options)
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Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/770/year_lookup/XXIDXX Accrediting Body Complete Outcome Set (UK-SPEC, EAC, etc.) Board of Engineers Malaysia Engineering Accreditation Board BEng Engineering Accreditation Board MEng Engineering Accreditation Board MSc Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Technology (IET) Masters QAA Descriptors
Module Code	MECH3018
Lecturer	Nick Warrior

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of automotive engineering. The module also develops the appreciation of the economic and legislative influences on the design of a modern automobile.

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	LO1 - Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of scientific principles, technological developments and industrial practices in areas related to vehicle design, performance, manufacturing, legislation and environment (knowledge and comprehension).
	LO2 - Apply the fundamental knowledge and understanding to the analysis of vehicle performance such as powertrain, suspension systems and body structures (application).
	LO3 - Analyse critically all the different aspects of vehicle systems, which includes key issues such as environmental and sustainability limitations and crashworthiness legislation (analysis).
	LO4 - Formulate appropriate scientific methods/models to interpret and analyse problems within the context of automotive engineering (synthesis).
	LO5 - Appraise solutions to automotive engineering problems using an appropriate level of explanation, showing evidence of judgement in selection of analysis techniques (evaluation).

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Programme

M3 - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering modules

Modules

	MANU1001 - Industrial Design
	MANU1002 - Creative Techniques in Design
	MANU1003 - Drawing for Design
	MANU2001 - Near Net Shape Manufacture
	MANU2002 - Automated Manufacture
	MANU2003 - Design for Manufacture
	MANU2004 - Computer Modelling Systems
	MANU2005 - Design Visualisation Techniques
	MANU2006 - 2nd Year Design Projects
	MANU2007 - 2nd Year Group Design Project
	MANU2008 - Ergonomics in Design
	MANU3002 - Flexible Automated Manufacture
	MANU3003 - Investigatory Methods for Innovation in Engineering and Management
	MANU3004 - Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
	MANU3005 - RSA Design Project
	MANU3006 - BEng Major Design Project
	MANU3007 - 3rd Year MEng Product Design Project
	MANU3008 - Manufacturing Process Capability
	MANU3009 - Sustainable Manufacturing
	MANU4001 - Physical Ergonomics
	MANU4002 - Cognitive Ergonomics in Design
	MANU4003 - Human Computer Systems
	MANU4004 - Professional Development Project
	MANU4005 - Ergonomics Application in the Workplace (DL)
	MANU4006 - Practical Ergonomics Investigation (DL)
	MANU4006 - Practical Ergonomics Investigation (by DL)
	MANU4007 - Introduction to Manufacturing
	MANU4008 - Contemporary Issues in Human Factors and Interactive Systems
	MANU4009 - Studying Human Performance
	MANU4010 - Advanced Methods in Human Factors
	MANU4011 - Major Project with Industry
	MANU4012 - 4th Year MEng Product Design Projects
	MANU4013 - Ergonomics in Work Organisations
	MANU4014 - Ergonomics Methods
	MANU4015 - Simulation and Digital Human Modelling
	MANU4016 - Intelligent Fixturing and Tooling Design
	MANU4017 - Systems Engineering and Human Factors
	MANU4018 - Individual Postgraduate Project
	MANUMM2BAC - Business Accounting
	MANUMM2MAC - Measurement and Control
	MANUMM2MPT - Manufacturing Project
	MANUMM3CNG - Concurrent Engineering
	MANUMM3PDD - Product Design Dissertation
	MANUMM3PRT - BEng Individual Project
	MANUMM3SHR - Health, Safety and Risk
	MANUMM4CIM - Computer Integrated and Flexible Manufacture
	MANUMM4CRO - Company Review and Project Outline
	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4PRJ - Individual Project: Manufacturing Engineering and Management
	MANUMM4RAT - Robotics and Automation Technology
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATS1001 - Introduction to Materials and Materials Forming
	MATS2001 - Materials in Design
	MATS3001 - High Performance Ceramics and Glasses
	MATS3002 - Cell Structure and Function for Engineers
	MATS4001 - Conservation and Recyling of Materials
	MATS4002 - Electron Optical and X Ray Techniques
	MATS4003 - Advanced Materials
	MATS4004 - Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials
	MATS4005 - Cell Material Interactions
	MATS4006 - Cell Material Interactions
	MATS4007 - Advanced Biomaterial Structures
	MATS4008 - Surface Engineering Technology
	MATS4009 - Environmental Failure of Materials
	MATS4010 - Materials Design against Failure
	MATS4011 - Medical Device Regulation
	MATSMM1CSF - Cell Structure and Function for Engineers
	MATSMM1IMM - Introduction to Medical Materials
	MATSMM2AUD - Design Audit
	MATSMM2EBS - Engineering Biomaterial Structures
	MATSMM3BAB - Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials
	MATSMM3CSP - Cell Structure and Function for Engineers (DL)
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MATSMM3PR3 - Individual Research Project
	MATSMM4ABP - Advanced Biomaterial Structures
	MATSMM4AEM - Aerospace Materials
	MATSMM4AUM - Automotive Materials
	MATSMM4BAP - Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials (DL)
	MATSMM4BPP - Bioengineering Project
	MATSMM4BPR - Bioengineering Project
	MATSMM4MTP - Materials Technology Project
	MECH1001 - Design and Manufacture 1
	MECH1002 - Mechanics of Solids 1
	MECH1003 - Professional Studies
	MECH1004 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
	MECH1005 - Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
	MECH1006 - Computer Programming with MATLAB
	MECH2001 - Design and Manufacture 2
	MECH2002 - Dynamics
	MECH2003 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
	MECH2004 - Management Studies 1
	MECH2005 - Mechanics of Solids 2
	MECH2006 - Mechanics of Solids 3
	MECH2007 - Electromechanical Devices
	MECH3001 - Group Design Project
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3003 - Mechatronics
	MECH3005 - Mechanical Engineering Project
	MECH3006 - Energy Efficiency for Sustainability 1
	MECH3007 - Energy Efficiency for Sustainability 2
	MECH3008 - Control and Instrumentation
	MECH3009 - Short Individual Project
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH3011 - Heat Transfer
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3013 - Structural Vibration 2
	MECH3014 - Biomechanics
	MECH3015 - Human Structure and Function for Engineers
	MECH3016 - Introduction to Aerospace Technology
	MECH3017 - Biomechanics (DL)
	MECH3019 - Introduction to Transport Materials
	MECH3020 - Management Studies 2
	MECH3021 - BEng Individual Project
	MECH3022 - Computer Modelling Techniques
	MECH3023 - Individual Project Report
	MECH3024 - Computer Aided Engineering
	MECH4001 - Introduction to Turbulence and Turbulent Flows
	MECH4002 - Advanced Technology Review
	MECH4003 - Integrated Systems Analysis
	MECH4004 - Joining Technology
	MECH4005 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
	MECH4006 - Aerodynamics
	MECH4007 - Internal Combustion Engines
	MECH4008 - Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation
	MECH4009 - Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation (DL)
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECH4011 - Advanced Materials Characterisation
	MECH4012 - Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
	MECH4013 - Human Factors in Context
	MECH4014 - Human Factors in Interactive Systems
	MECH4015 - Group Design and Make
	MECH4016 - MEng Individual Project
	MECH4017 - Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering
	MECH4018 - Advanced Thermal Power Systems
	MECH4019 - Aerospace Industry Organisation
	MECH4021 - Polymer Engineering
	MECH4022 - Material Models and Modes of Failure
	MECH4023 - Finite Element Analysis
	MECHMM1BIO - Biomechanics
	MECHMM1HSF - Human Structure and Function for Engineers
	MECHMM3EIP - European Individual Project
	MECHMM3ENI - Elements of Noise Investigation
	MECHMM3HSP - Human Structure and Function for Engineers (DL)
	MECHMM3PR2 - Part II Individual Project
	MECHMM4LCA - Language Case Study A
	MECHMM4LCB - Language Case Study B
	MECHMM4RPC - Research and Practice in Industrial CFD
	MM3EMD - Electromechanical Design

H151 - BEng (Hons) Design Engineering

Modules

	MANU2003 - Design for Manufacture
	MANU2008 - Ergonomics in Design
	MANU3004 - Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
	MATH1003 - Engineering Mathematics 1
	MATH1004 - Engineering Mathematics 2
	MATH2002 - Differential Equations and Calculus for Engineers
	MATS1001 - Introduction to Materials and Materials Forming
	MATS2001 - Materials in Design
	MATSMM2AUD - Design Audit
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MECH1001 - Design and Manufacture 1
	MECH1002 - Mechanics of Solids 1
	MECH1003 - Professional Studies
	MECH1004 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
	MECH1005 - Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
	MECH1006 - Computer Programming with MATLAB
	MECH2001 - Design and Manufacture 2
	MECH2002 - Dynamics
	MECH2003 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
	MECH2004 - Management Studies 1
	MECH2005 - Mechanics of Solids 2
	MECH2006 - Mechanics of Solids 3
	MECH2007 - Electromechanical Devices
	MECH3001 - Group Design Project
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3003 - Mechatronics
	MECH3008 - Control and Instrumentation
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3014 - Biomechanics
	MECH3015 - Human Structure and Function for Engineers
	MECH3016 - Introduction to Aerospace Technology
	MECH3019 - Introduction to Transport Materials
	MECH3020 - Management Studies 2
	MECH3021 - BEng Individual Project
	MECH3024 - Computer Aided Engineering
	MECH4023 - Finite Element Analysis
	MM3EMD - Electromechanical Design

H302 - BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC)

Modules

	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4RAT - Robotics and Automation Technology
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATH1003 - Engineering Mathematics 1
	MATH1004 - Engineering Mathematics 2
	MATH2002 - Differential Equations and Calculus for Engineers
	MATS1001 - Introduction to Materials and Materials Forming
	MATS2001 - Materials in Design
	MATS4001 - Conservation and Recyling of Materials
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MECH1001 - Design and Manufacture 1
	MECH1002 - Mechanics of Solids 1
	MECH1003 - Professional Studies
	MECH1004 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
	MECH2001 - Design and Manufacture 2
	MECH2002 - Dynamics
	MECH2003 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
	MECH2004 - Management Studies 1
	MECH2005 - Mechanics of Solids 2
	MECH3001 - Group Design Project
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3007 - Energy Efficiency for Sustainability 2
	MECH3008 - Control and Instrumentation
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH3011 - Heat Transfer
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3013 - Structural Vibration 2
	MECH3020 - Management Studies 2
	MECH3021 - BEng Individual Project
	MECH3022 - Computer Modelling Techniques
	MECH4005 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
	MECH4006 - Aerodynamics
	MECH4007 - Internal Combustion Engines
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECHMM3ENI - Elements of Noise Investigation

H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Modules

	BUSI3012 - Risk Management Processes
	BUSI4096 - Quality Management and Techniques for Industry
	BUSI4099 - Supply Chain Management
	EEEE3019 - Renewable Generation Technologies and Control
	EEEE4054 - Sustainable Energy Futures
	INEI3002 - Introducing Entrepreneurship
	MANU2002 - Automated Manufacture
	MANU3002 - Flexible Automated Manufacture
	MANU3004 - Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
	MANU3008 - Manufacturing Process Capability
	MANU3009 - Sustainable Manufacturing
	MANU4002 - Cognitive Ergonomics in Design
	MANU4003 - Human Computer Systems
	MANUMM4CIM - Computer Integrated and Flexible Manufacture
	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4RAT - Robotics and Automation Technology
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATH1003 - Engineering Mathematics 1
	MATH1004 - Engineering Mathematics 2
	MATH2002 - Differential Equations and Calculus for Engineers
	MATS1001 - Introduction to Materials and Materials Forming
	MATS2001 - Materials in Design
	MATS3002 - Cell Structure and Function for Engineers
	MATS4001 - Conservation and Recyling of Materials
	MATS4003 - Advanced Materials
	MATS4004 - Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials
	MATS4007 - Advanced Biomaterial Structures
	MATS4009 - Environmental Failure of Materials
	MATS4010 - Materials Design against Failure
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MATSMM4AEM - Aerospace Materials
	MATSMM4AUM - Automotive Materials
	MECH1001 - Design and Manufacture 1
	MECH1002 - Mechanics of Solids 1
	MECH1003 - Professional Studies
	MECH1004 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
	MECH1005 - Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
	MECH1006 - Computer Programming with MATLAB
	MECH2001 - Design and Manufacture 2
	MECH2002 - Dynamics
	MECH2003 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
	MECH2004 - Management Studies 1
	MECH2005 - Mechanics of Solids 2
	MECH2006 - Mechanics of Solids 3
	MECH2007 - Electromechanical Devices
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3003 - Mechatronics
	MECH3007 - Energy Efficiency for Sustainability 2
	MECH3008 - Control and Instrumentation
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH3011 - Heat Transfer
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3013 - Structural Vibration 2
	MECH3014 - Biomechanics
	MECH3015 - Human Structure and Function for Engineers
	MECH3016 - Introduction to Aerospace Technology
	MECH3019 - Introduction to Transport Materials
	MECH3020 - Management Studies 2
	MECH3022 - Computer Modelling Techniques
	MECH3024 - Computer Aided Engineering
	MECH4001 - Introduction to Turbulence and Turbulent Flows
	MECH4002 - Advanced Technology Review
	MECH4003 - Integrated Systems Analysis
	MECH4004 - Joining Technology
	MECH4005 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
	MECH4006 - Aerodynamics
	MECH4007 - Internal Combustion Engines
	MECH4008 - Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECH4012 - Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
	MECH4015 - Group Design and Make
	MECH4016 - MEng Individual Project
	MECH4017 - Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering
	MECH4018 - Advanced Thermal Power Systems
	MECH4021 - Polymer Engineering
	MECH4022 - Material Models and Modes of Failure
	MECH4023 - Finite Element Analysis
	MM3EMD - Electromechanical Design

H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC)

Modules

	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4RAT - Robotics and Automation Technology
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATH1003 - Engineering Mathematics 1
	MATH1004 - Engineering Mathematics 2
	MATH2002 - Differential Equations and Calculus for Engineers
	MATS1001 - Introduction to Materials and Materials Forming
	MATS2001 - Materials in Design
	MATS4001 - Conservation and Recyling of Materials
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MECH1001 - Design and Manufacture 1
	MECH1002 - Mechanics of Solids 1
	MECH1003 - Professional Studies
	MECH1004 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
	MECH2001 - Design and Manufacture 2
	MECH2002 - Dynamics
	MECH2003 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
	MECH2004 - Management Studies 1
	MECH2005 - Mechanics of Solids 2
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3007 - Energy Efficiency for Sustainability 2
	MECH3008 - Control and Instrumentation
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH3011 - Heat Transfer
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3013 - Structural Vibration 2
	MECH3020 - Management Studies 2
	MECH3022 - Computer Modelling Techniques
	MECH4002 - Advanced Technology Review
	MECH4003 - Integrated Systems Analysis
	MECH4005 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
	MECH4006 - Aerodynamics
	MECH4007 - Internal Combustion Engines
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECH4015 - Group Design and Make
	MECH4016 - MEng Individual Project
	MECHMM3ENI - Elements of Noise Investigation

H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering

Modules

	ENGR4001 - Advanced Engineering Research Preparation
	ENGR4002 - Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisation & Design
	MANU3002 - Flexible Automated Manufacture
	MANU3004 - Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
	MANU3008 - Manufacturing Process Capability
	MANU3009 - Sustainable Manufacturing
	MANU4018 - Individual Postgraduate Project
	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATS3002 - Cell Structure and Function for Engineers
	MATS4001 - Conservation and Recyling of Materials
	MATS4003 - Advanced Materials
	MATS4004 - Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH3011 - Heat Transfer
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3014 - Biomechanics
	MECH3015 - Human Structure and Function for Engineers
	MECH3016 - Introduction to Aerospace Technology
	MECH4001 - Introduction to Turbulence and Turbulent Flows
	MECH4002 - Advanced Technology Review
	MECH4003 - Integrated Systems Analysis
	MECH4006 - Aerodynamics
	MECH4007 - Internal Combustion Engines
	MECH4008 - Spinal Biomechanics and Instrumentation
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECH4012 - Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
	MECH4022 - Material Models and Modes of Failure

H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (UNMC)

Modules

	CHEE4002 - Multiphase Systems
	CHEEJ13PRM - Project Management
	CHEEJ14RPD - Research Planning
	CIVE4013 - Finite Element Analysis in Structural Mechanics
	MANU4018 - Individual Postgraduate Project
	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4RAT - Robotics and Automation Technology
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATH4004 - Mathematical Techniques in Partial Differential Equations
	MATS4001 - Conservation and Recyling of Materials
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH4002 - Advanced Technology Review
	MECH4003 - Integrated Systems Analysis
	MECH4005 - Computational Fluid Dynamics
	MECH4006 - Aerodynamics
	MECH4007 - Internal Combustion Engines
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECH4012 - Automotive Vehicle Dynamics

LO1 - Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of scientific principles, technological developments and industrial practices in areas related to vehicle design, performance, manufacturing, legislation and environment (knowledge and comprehension).

LO2 - Apply the fundamental knowledge and understanding to the analysis of vehicle performance such as powertrain, suspension systems and body structures (application).

LO3 - Analyse critically all the different aspects of vehicle systems, which includes key issues such as environmental and sustainability limitations and crashworthiness legislation (analysis).

LO4 - Formulate appropriate scientific methods/models to interpret and analyse problems within the context of automotive engineering (synthesis).

LO5 - Appraise solutions to automotive engineering problems using an appropriate level of explanation, showing evidence of judgement in selection of analysis techniques (evaluation).