Study information

Entrepreneurship Challenge Project - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLEEntrepreneurship Challenge Project CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODEENG2005 MODULE CONVENERMr Ceri Howells (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 12 12
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 20
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations (UN) Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
As an Engineering graduate going into an increasingly diverse industry, you have the power to bring real change to people’s lives and reduce the impact on the environment. In this module, which will be completed over two terms, you will apply the core knowledge gained throughout your degree so far, as well as develop your previous knowledge of the design process through a creative real-world Project Based Learning (PBL) collaborative technical design project. 
 
The PBL driving question is ‘How can we tackle aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals through Social Entrepreneurship?’ 
 
Through this project you will research social entrepreneurship and enterprise whilst applying your technical knowledge to develop a product, service, or process. Engineering design is a complex activity, which combines using technical knowledge, and combining it with more creative knowledge and skills whilst addressing a real need. 
 
This module will provide you with an awareness of how engineering design fits within a business. As part of the group design project, you will be encouraged to use the wide range of workshop facilities to make proofs of concept, scale models, or specific component prototypes (using manual or automated machine tools) to improve your understanding of your design, and how to optimise your final design. This module will enhance your 3D modelling skills from Multidisciplinary Challenge Project 1 (ENG1005) and equip you with the challenge of optimising designs in terms of performance, cost and manufacturing whilst balancing a social need.
AIMS - intentions of the module
The module is designed to establish the foundation for advanced engineering design projects. The purpose of this module is to: 
• Address aspects of the UN Sustainability Development Goals through a team project focused on social entrepreneurship. The PBL project will build on the core engineering knowledge and skills gained in the first year.
• Establish the principles of the design processes as part of engineering practice working with industry collaborators to ensure relevance and authenticity of the PBL project and assessment to professional engineering.  
• Develop 21st century skills in creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and technology literacy.
• Develop skills in EDI through reflective reports.  
• Build on project research/study skills, conceptual and detail design using 3D modelling and prototyping and report/technical writing. 
• Develop new skills in engineering entrepreneurship. 
• Steering projects through the Design Thinking design process and creating concepts and working prototypes for your final PBL ‘Public Product’.
 
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
ILO #1: D2p: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering design and the hone your ability to undertake technical research in terms of current and future developments and technologies
 
ILO #2: SM6m: Understand concepts within your discipline, outside your discipline and outside engineering, evaluate them using critical thinking and apply them effectively in engineering projects
 
ILO #3: EA1p: Demonstrate understanding of the knowledge gained in theoretical modules and the ability to apply it to analyse key engineering processes
 
ILO #4: ET2p, ET6p: Evaluate business, customer and user needs and through the formulation of a detailed product design specification and apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints
 
ILO #5: D5p: Plan and manage the design  Process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes
 
ILO #6: D3p: Quantify the effect incomplete information on the designs and apply theory, prototyping and computational methods to solve engineering problems and mitigate deficiencies
 
ILO #7: EA2p, EA2m: Identify, classify and design components using a product design specification, analytical methods and modelling techniques
 
ILO #8: EP3p: Develop advanced 3D modelling skills and apply them to generate conceptual designs, test prototypes and detail engineering design drawings
 
ILO #9: EP2p: Demonstrate knowledge and experience of prototyping tools such as laser cutting, card modelling and 3D Printing and appreciate the challenges of interfacing CAD designs with CAM techniques
 
ILO #10: D4p: Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal.
 
ILO #11: ET4p: Understand the role of engineers to lead sustainable product development and apply quantitative techniques if necessary, to justify the change required
 
ILO #12: D2p, ET6p: Understand the assessment and management of risk in terms of H&S, environmental and commercial risk
 
ILO #13: EP2p: Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes, or products, materials and component
 
ILO #14: EP9p, D6p, G4p: Work in teams to analyse problems, find and optimise solutions, and communicate the entire process to an audience
 
ILO #15: EA1m, G1p: Enhance critical thinking, communication, report writing, and organisational skills
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
1: Project introduction:
 
2: Project Launch – product design inspiration:
 
3: Project management tools and  techniques:
 
4: 3D modelling and engineering drawing lectures and tutorials
  
5: Design Thinking workshops
 
6: Prototyping workshops 
 
7: PBL support sessions 
 
8: Circular economy and sustainable business models
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 43 Guided Independent Study 257 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching  8 Lecture
Scheduled Learning and Teaching 15 Workshop
Scheduled Learning and Teaching 20 PBL support sessions
Guided Independent study 245 Private study

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework - Individual literature review and EDI reflective report 15 1500 words 1-7; 14-15 Written Feedback
Coursework -  Statement of Intent and Project Risk Report 10 4 x A4 pages 1-7; 12; 14-15 Written Feedback
Coursework – Group Presentation - Social Business Model Canvas, concept designs, business case 30 10 Slides, 10-minute presentation 2-15 Written Feedback
Coursework - Group Presentation – Detailed design, prototype, technical application 45 20 slides, 15-minute presentation 2-15 2-15 Verbal feedback frompanel and written feedback

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Coursework - Individual literature review and EDI reflective report Coursework - Individual literature review and EDI reflective report (15%) 1-7; 14-15 Referral/deferral period
Coursework -  Statement of Intent and Project Risk Report Coursework -  Statement of Intent and Project Risk Report (10%) 1-7; 12; 14-15 Referral/deferral period
Coursework – Group Presentation - Social Business Model Canvas, concept designs, business case Coursework – Group Presentation - Social Business Model Canvas, concept designs, business case (30%) 2-15 Referral/deferral period
Coursework - Group Presentation – Detailed design, prototype, technical application Coursework - Group Presentation – Detailed design, prototype, technical application (45%) 2-15 Referral/deferral period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.

Where there are practical reasons why the original form of assessment on a module cannot be replicated for referral or deferral purposes, an alternative form of assessment must be used. Examples of when this approach is justified include where the original assessment relied on fieldwork, group work, access to specialist equipment, or input from visiting staff; or where the process of assessment throughout the module was intricate, involving many assessments. The method of reassessment should address as many of the module’s intended learning outcomes as is possible.


 

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

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CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 5 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 14th May 2019 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 5th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Sustainable Development Goals, prototyping, communication and collaboration, maker space.

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