Module Descriptors
DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS
MECH40635
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Wayman
Email: C.J.Wayman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 146
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence C, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence C, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3 to UG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Lefteri, C. (2012) Making It: Manufacturing Technologies for Product Design, 2nd Ed., Laurence King.
Young, T.M. (2005) Technical Writing A-Z: A Commonsense Guide to Engineering Reports and Theses, British English Edn., American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Northedge, A. et al. (2002) The Sciences Good Study Guide, The Open University.
Young, T.M. (2005) Technical Writing A-Z: A Commonsense Guide to Engineering Reports and Theses, British English Edn., American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Northedge, A. et al. (2002) The Sciences Good Study Guide, The Open University.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students are not able to study the equivalent MEng/BEng (Hons) Level 4 module.
Module Resources
Computer Aided Design Modelling software e.g AUTODESK Inventor, Fusion 360.Blackboard VLE based tutorials
Module Learning Strategies
Initial Briefing
Structured Guided study via Blackboard
Design and CAD based tasks via Blackboard
Formative Progress checks
Structured Guided study via Blackboard
Design and CAD based tasks via Blackboard
Formative Progress checks
Module Indicative Content
Appraisal of design features
Basic manufacturing, materials and joining processes
Essential sketching techniques
Presentation of concept design including annotation
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of engineering drawings from 3D models. Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888.
Communication (including visual presentation skills, report writing)
Basic manufacturing, materials and joining processes
Essential sketching techniques
Presentation of concept design including annotation
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of engineering drawings from 3D models. Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888.
Communication (including visual presentation skills, report writing)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework length 3000 WORDS (this may be offset by design element, sketches CAD)weighted at 100% assessing all learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) APPLY BASIC DESIGN TECHNIQUES. Application
2) USE A 3D CAD PACKAGE. Application
3) DEMONSTRATE A KNOWLEDGE OF CONCEPT OF MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS Knowledge & Understanding
4) USE A RANGE OF VISUAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES. Communication
2) USE A 3D CAD PACKAGE. Application
3) DEMONSTRATE A KNOWLEDGE OF CONCEPT OF MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS Knowledge & Understanding
4) USE A RANGE OF VISUAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES. Communication