Engineering Design

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School:

School of Computing and Engineering

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2024-09-16

Module Leader:

Sulaiman Fadlallah

Version Number

2024.03

Learning Methods

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Synopsis

In this module you will focus on Engineering Design understood as a set of tools and methodologies required to integrate mechanical and electrical elements of the design process into a cohesive functional product. The majority of products such as automotive, home appliances and hand tools represent design challenges that require both mechanical and electrical elements. The module will inspire your creativity and encourage you to develop and use your analytical abilities and knowledge in engineering and science. You will find out that Engineering Design is a complex process that always requires methodical and iterative approaches. You will uncover the importance of information resources and computer-aided design tools that exist to support modern design engineers. In addition to the technical competences, you will develop your sense of responsibility as a future practising engineer and the professional work ethics.

Learning Strategy

In this module the learners will engage in a blend of delivery methods facilitating both individual and collaborative aspects of learning to achieve the specified learning outcomes. In particular, this will require the learner to engage with the VLE content, including extensive pre-recorded teaching and support materials, where the learning is facilitated by the tutor-led two-way asynchronous discussion board. To focus the guided learning process, the tutor will set weekly quizzes/assignments (SAIL). These two elements will culminate in face-to-face sessions which will reinforce the learning by clarifying the content through student-led questions/answers interaction. These sessions are followed up by tutorials to illustrate the module content and enable practice in more depth. Where possible cohort scale groups will be used in face to face sessions offering the benefit of a full range of student input and engagement. Within this module, students will have an opportunity to work as part of a professional engineering team of peers to address an authentic multi-disciplinary short group project (part of EnABLE programme). EnABLE group challenges operate over 5 weeks, in which groups of 8-10 students will work together on a specific engineering problem. They will be guided and facilitated in regular mixed sessions to achieve and finally present their own unique solutions. Students with disability will be accommodated by close adherence to the University of Huddersfield guidelines which inter alia include: (i) pre-recorded materials with captions of suitable size, (ii) Power Point slides following the appropriate font size and colour contrast, (iii) early availability of all materials on VLE – typically at least two weeks in advance.

Outline Syllabus

Design Process: Defining and solving design problem.Formulating a design problem.Concept generation and selection.Configuration, and parametric design.Design for X, human factors/ergonomics.Engineering economics, projects, teamwork, and ethics, etc.Introduction to sustainable design.Building and testing prototypes.FMEA.Mechanical Elements:Generic bought out components (bearings, seals, fixtures).Prototype production through ALM.Material selection and manufacturing techniques.Electrical Elements:Modular circuitry components (bought… For more content click the Read More button below.

Design Process:
Defining and solving design problem.
Formulating a design problem.
Concept generation and selection.
Configuration, and parametric design.
Design for X, human factors/ergonomics.
Engineering economics, projects, teamwork, and ethics, etc.
Introduction to sustainable design.
Building and testing prototypes.
FMEA.
Mechanical Elements:
Generic bought out components (bearings, seals, fixtures).
Prototype production through ALM.
Material selection and manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Elements:
Modular circuitry components (bought out or designed).
Integration of motors and actuators.
Integration of sensors and actuators.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of individual elements of design concepts and methods.

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of integrative and systematic decision making in the product development including the consideration of environmental and sustainability.

Identify key areas of product design analysis and choose appropriate methods for their solution in a considered manner.

Operate ethically in situation of varying complexity and predictability requiring the application of a wide range of techniques of modern design concepts and methods.

Work as an effective team member to generate and present a solution to an engineering challenge.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Assessment 2: Other

Description:Formative assessment and feedback will be provided through group work updates and interim reporting where applicable. EnABLE group exercises will offer formative assessment and feedback in a range of ways. Informal peer to peer feedback will be promoted within groups and between groups at the end of the exercise. In addition, facilitators and experts will offer feedback on interim performance on planning and construction exercises. Verbal feedback will also be available as part of the competition or presentation expected at the end of the exercise.

Individual or Group:Group

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Description:Taught material will contribute an element every week to the SAIL programme (Score As I Learn) submitted via the VLE platform. 11 x 15 minutes weekly assignments (quizzes). Each assignment (quiz) will be worth 3%. Taking the best 8 out of 11 scores.

Assessment Weight:24

Assessment Length:10 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:Yes

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 2: Project Work

Description:EnABLE Project Pattern (P1) 1) Group technical report with minutes in an appendix (13%): 500 words/ student (5 notional hours/ student) 2) Group Quiz (13%): 20 minutes duration (5 notional hours/ student)

Assessment Weight:26

Assessment Length:10 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO5

Individual or Group:Group

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Description:Group design assignment taking the design of a selected component from design brief to full design resolution. Indicative word count for report is 2,000 words.

Assessment Weight:50

Assessment Length:20 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5

Individual or Group:Group

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment Criteria

Task 1
The accuracy with which learning is demonstrated.
Task 2
i. The effectiveness in operating as a team member.
ii. The suitability and meaningfulness of the engineering problems analyse.
iii. The range, pertinence and application of information applied to the engineering solution.
iv. The clarity with which viable solutions are conceptualised.
v. The functionality and suitability of engineering artefacts.
vi. The appropriateness and accuracy with which artefacts are tested.
vii. The clarity of communication to a lay and specialist audience.
viii. The range and quality of technical knowledge presentation skills.
ix. The understanding demonstrated in and the quality of the learning journey self reflection.
Task 3
The extent to which understanding and knowledge of the following are demonstrated.
Engineering problem definition, Creation of design specification, Generation of concept ideas, Selection of the final concept, Clear communication on the poster.
Detail design planning, Quality of the detailed design, Detailed design drawings, Report writing.

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