| Unit name | Engineering Design and Manufacturing Principles |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CADE10005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Jeff Barrie |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
CENG10012 Engineering by Design (or equivalent) |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
MENG10005 Engineering by Investigation (or equivalent), MENG10004 Engineering Science (or equivalent) |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
It allows students to work together on an authentic engineering design project, applying their design knowledge and analytical skills, while learning the principles of manufacturing and construction.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit is the first of four design focussed units on the Engineering Design programme. The design & manufacturing knowledge, CAD, engineering drawing & practical skills as well as teamworking gained are essential in preparing students for the second year of the programme.
Overview of Content
This unit will build on the fundamental principles of the engineering design process, analysis and manufacturing. It will introduce students to a range of design and manufacturing/construction processes and how such processes are applied in different industries. A strong focus will be placed on giving students exposure to interdisciplinary design projects and their accompanying environmental, social and economic considerations. This will be achieved using a combination of lectures, practical exercises and project-based coursework. Where appropriate, there may be guest lectures from industrial partners or industrial visits.
The unit will also apply essential skills in two main types of design/analysis tools that are widely used in engineering design processes:
1. Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for representing the design of physical products/infrastructure and producing manufacturing/assembly drawings.
2. Mathematical Modelling for design analysis/optimisation and its application using computer programming.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
The learning, skills and knowledge students have gained in other common first year units will be consolidated by providing experience of addressing an open-ended design brief and communicating work in written, visual and verbal formats. Students will also learn about manufacturing/construction processes, machine components and mechanisms.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the student will be able to:
Teaching will consist of lectures, design workshops, computer programming/CAD classes, practical work and industrial visits. Students will work together in project-based work, ideally in pairs, with support from academic staff and teaching assistants.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Students will receive formative feedback on their CAD/Drawing skills and programming skills through individual exercises. Students working together on the project work will receive feedback at the concept design stage.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Individual Reflection (20%) (ILO 1)
Design Project Coursework (80%) (ILOs 2-8)
Work Breakdown Structure & Peer Assessment (0%) (these zero weighted assessments must be completed for students to be awarded credit for the unit).
Other pass requirements:
Students must also complete the formative assessments underpinning the workshop practice sessions in order to be awarded credit points.
When assessment does not go to plan
Reassessment will be available for the individual components during the reassessment period.
Reassessment of the group components will be offered as part of a supplementary year
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CADE10005).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
