Module Descriptors
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
MECH40216
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Wayman
Email: C.J.Wayman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of basic features via extrude, revolve, sweep, fillet chamfer and shell functions. Understand parametric relationships. Creation of engineering drawings from 3D models.
Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888
Assembly drawing
Basic shaping processes, processing as 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Basic joining processes
Basic modelling and sketching techniques
Communication (including presentation skills, report writing)
Project and resource planning.
Team working issues
Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888
Assembly drawing
Basic shaping processes, processing as 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Basic joining processes
Basic modelling and sketching techniques
Communication (including presentation skills, report writing)
Project and resource planning.
Team working issues
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 1 hour per week (1:n)
Tutorials & workshop sessions 2 hours per week (1:20)2
Tutorials & workshop sessions 2 hours per week (1:20)2
Module Texts
Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications, D Ostrowsky, 1997, ISBN: 0340706023
CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid, 1991, ISBN 0-07-072857-7
Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Louis Gary Lamit, 2003, ISBN 0534400833
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers, Sham Tickoo, Cadcim Technologies, 2003, ISBN 0966353765
CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid, 1991, ISBN 0-07-072857-7
Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Louis Gary Lamit, 2003, ISBN 0534400833
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers, Sham Tickoo, Cadcim Technologies, 2003, ISBN 0966353765
Module Resources
PC based software drawing packages e.g. ProEngineer Wildfire,
Workshop facilities for modelling and prototype builds.
Web based tutorials
Workshop facilities for modelling and prototype builds.
Web based tutorials
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework length 2000 WORDS and 10 minute presentation weighted at 100%.
A single problem based exercise, providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Weighted at 100%
Typically 2,000 word report with 2D and 3D CAD drawings 70%. Also models of products. A ten minute presentation on design principles 30%.
A single problem based exercise, providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Weighted at 100%
Typically 2,000 word report with 2D and 3D CAD drawings 70%. Also models of products. A ten minute presentation on design principles 30%.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Barred Combination - students must not study this module in conjunction with CE00412-1 Design Technologies.