MEC5415

Professional disputation

(ENG)

D R Blackman

Both semesters + Participation of about 13 hours per semester + Clayton + Not for credit but required by postgraduate candidates in mechanical engineering

Synopsis: The subject runs with an initial tutorial followed by two preliminary minor defences (responsions) in the first two years of their candidature and a final disputation in their final year. Students submit a written prospectus of their argument and orally defend it against attack by a panel of their peers and academics. Assessment is made by an appointed academic who attends the defence.

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