Study information

Sustainable Design Challenge Project - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLESustainable Design Challenge Project CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODEENG2013 MODULE CONVENERDr Matt Eames (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 12 12
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
Engineering design is a complex activity, which combines using technical knowledge, and combining it with more creative knowledge and skills. 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 stage gate innovation process through a creative real-world Project Based Learning (PBL) collaborative technical design project. You will learn to produce and use engineering drawings, and apply this along with your previous knowledge of sketching and CAD to appreciate how engineering drawing can be used as a method of unambiguous communication.
 
The PBL driving question is ‘How can we design products to optimise performance, cost and manufacturing?’
 
This module will introduce you to the more technical aspects of design and manufacture such as component selection, fit and tolerance, design for manufacture and assembly and CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing). This module will enhance your 3D modelling skills from Multidisciplinary Challenge Project 1 (ENG1105) and equip you with the challenge of optimising designs in terms of sustainability, performance, cost and manufacturing through an awareness of automated manufacturing techniques such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM). This knowledge will be combined with the technical content that you have learnt in core modules to complete a group design project focused on the design and manufacturing process of a product. The specific product brief will be set by an industry engineer who will effectively be your client for the design project, and who will assess your final design and prototypes as part of a poster and group presentation during a design fair at the end of the module. This will provide you with an awareness of how engineering design fits within a business enterprise.
 
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.

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The module is designed to establish the foundation for advanced mechanical design projects. The purpose of this module is to:

  • 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.
  • Build on project research/study skills, conceptual and detail design using 3D modelling and prototyping and report/technical writing.
  • Develop new skills in engineering part and assembly drawings.
  • Steering projects through the Stage Gate Innovation Process and creating posters and working prototypes for your final PBL ‘Public Product’.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

ILO #

Intended Learning Outcome

AHEP* ILO - MEng

AHEP ILO - BEng

ILO #1            

 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering design and the hone your ability to undertake technical research in terms of current and future developments and technologies. SM1m, EA4m SM1p, EA4p

ILO #2

 

Understand concepts within your discipline, outside your discipline and outside engineering, evaluate them using critical thinking and apply them effectively in engineering projects.

 SM3m, SM6m SM3p

ILO #3

Demonstrate understanding of the knowledge gained in theoretical modules and the ability to apply it to analyse key engineering processes.

 EA1m EA1p

ILO #4

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.

 D1m, D2m, EP10m D1p, D2p

ILO #5

Plan and manage the Stage Gate Innovation Process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes.

 D5m D5p

ILO #6

Quantify the effect incomplete information on the designs and apply theory, prototyping and computational methods to solve engineering problems and mitigate deficiencies.

         

 EA3m, D3m EA3p, D3p

ILO #7

Identify, classify and design components using a product design specification, analytical methods and modelling techniques.

   

 EA2m EA2p

ILO #8

Develop advanced 3D modelling skills and apply them to generate conceptual designs, test prototypes and detail engineering design drawings.

 EA3m EA3p

ILO #9

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.

 EP3m EP3p

ILO #10

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.

 D4m D4p

ILO #11

Understand the role of engineers to lead sustainable product development and apply quantitative techniques if necessary, to justify the change required.

 

 ET4m ET4p
ILO #12

Understand the assessment and management of risk in terms of H&S, environmental and commercial risk. You must consider codes of practice, industry standards and legal requirements for H&S, contracts, intellectual property rights, liability etc. and be aware of how these might differ internationally.

 

 ET5m, ET6m, EP6m ET6p, ET5p, EP6p
ILO #13 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes, or products, materials and component. ET2m ET2p
ILO #14

 

Communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to present ideas effectively.

 D6m D6p
ILO #15 Work with technical uncertainty. EP8m EP8p
ILO #16 Work as part of a team, resolve conflict and assess your own and others skills and performances. G1m, G2m, G4m G1p, G2p, G4p

ILO #17

 

 

Work independently, using IT and personal skills such as time and stress management, monitoring your own progress, generating ideas, setting realistic targets, reflecting on the effectiveness of your learning strategies and modifying your targets and learning strategies appropriately.

 G1m, G2m, G4m G1p, G2p, G3p

 

 

 

 

*Engineering Council Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) ILOs for MEng and BEng Degrees

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

This module will be delivered over two terms. The first term will focus on 3D modelling and engineering drawing, the delivery of specific design content and the assessment the preliminary stages of the group design project. The second term will focus on the support and assessment of the detailed design phase of the group project.

Specific design content will include revision of the stage gate innovation process, an introduction to orthographic projections, the principles of part and assembly drawings and 3D modelling. The basis for mechanical component selection will include the quantitative analysis of threads, bearings, gears. The fundamentals of fit and tolerance will also be introduced in relation to manufacturing techniques and CAM, to provide students with an awareness of how fit, tolerance, manufacturing, and materials selection all affect the cost and performance of designed parts and assemblies.

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: CSWA-Additive Manufacture; Optional CSWA-Additive Manufacture exam for students involved in CAD/CAM projects

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 55 Guided Independent Study 245 Placement / Study Abroad
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 22 Lectures and teaching discussions
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 11 Tutorials
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities 22 PBL support sessions
Guided Independent Study 245 Lecture preparation, tutorial sheets, wider reading, group project work

 

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
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed     Feedback Method
Coursework - initial design exercise 30 20 hours 1,2,6,15,17  
Coursework - group design project - conceptual design and risks 10 20 hours 1,4,5,6,12,16,17  
Coursework - group design project - detailed design, scale and layout presentation 20 20 hours 2,3,6-8,10,11,14,15,17  
Coursework - group design project - Final design report, poster, and prototype presentation 40 40 hours 2-17  

 

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
All above Coursework (100%) All Referral/deferral period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework worth 100% of the module only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.

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

Reading list for this module:

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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 Friday 27th January 2023 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 5th October 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined

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