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, Freehand sketching techniques.
Manufacturing processes and materials
Basic Dimensional Measurements - Spatial measurements such as Engineer's Rule, Feeler gauge, Micrometers, the Vernier calliper, Dial gauge and Gauge blocks (slip gauges). Measurements of angles, areas and volumes.
Basic Electrical Power Measurements - Measurements of the electrical resistance, current, voltage and wattage.
Temperature Measurements - The standard thermal expansion Thermometer (liquid-in-glass), Electrical Resistance Thermometers, Thermocouples, Thermistors Infra-red thermometers.
Pressure & Flow Measurements - The Bourdon gauge, U-tube manometers, Pressure Transducers of all various mechanisms, Flow measurements such as the orifice meter, the venture meter and the pitot-static tube. Rotameters, Turbine flow meters, Anemometers.
Force, Torque and Power Measurements - Spring-stiffness, Strain-gauge system. Load Cells, LVDT, velocity/speed/acceleration and frequency measurements.
Inter-connection technology for electrical circuitry - soldering techniques, to build and test an electrical circuit.
Electrical circuit simulation - construct and measure a virtual circuit using a simulation package, then compare its electrical characteristics with a real circuit.
Calibration and Errors
Errors during the measurement process. Calibration of measuring sensors and instruments.
Design process: Stages in design; stages in development; apply to software and to hardware product (Specification, task analysis, outline design, selection of components/materials, detailed design including test definition or evaluation parameters, implementation, testing, evaluation of tests, reiteration as necessary, conclusions, reporting).
Report writing and presentations.
Staffordshire Graduate: Communication skills. Skills of team working. Presentation skills.
Health and Safety within workshop/lab environment;
Use of machines and lab equipment;
Risk Assessment.

1 x Team assignment with individual contribution, maximum 3,000 words (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 2, 3 and 6.
1 x personal Logbook including marked laboratory exercises (50%) which will assess Learning outcomes 4 and 5.

48 hours lectures and tutorials
48 hours Practical

Analytical assignment preparation.
Student centred learning.

1. Al-Shemmeri T. T., Instrumentation and Measurements, 2009, VDM Verlag, ISBN-10: 3639206428
2. Haslam, Summers & William, Engineering Instrumentation and Control, 2001, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 978-0713134315
3. Northrop R. B., Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements, 2005, CRC Press, 2nd Ed, ISBN-10: 0849337739
4. Ostrowsky D., Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997, ISBN: 0340706023
5. Zeid, I., CADCAM Theory and Practice, McGraw-Hill, 1991, ISBN 0-07-072857-7
6. Tickoo S., Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers, Cadcam Technologies, 2003, ISBN 0966353765
7. Lefteri C., MAKING IT: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design, 2007, Laurence King. ISBN:978-1-856669-506-0
8. Hughes, E. (2012) Electrical and Electronic Technology, 11th Edn., Prentice Hall
9. Bird, J. (2010) Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 4th Edn., Newnes.

Engineering Laboratories with appropriate measurement equipment.
PC's with CREO(ProEngineer) installed (x20)

Module only available to students enrolled on the International Year One Engineering Certificate Programme.