Module Descriptors
ENGINEERING DESIGN (D/L)
MECH50657
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Bhavesh Patel
Email: B.Patel@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 C, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence C, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3 to UG Semester 1
- Occurrence K, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A single problem based exercise, providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcome 1, 2 and 3 weighted at 100%.
Module Indicative Content
Design Methodologies to include research for design, customer needs, production of product design specification (PDS), concept screening, testing and selection processes, FMEA, and Design for X.
Computer based 3D modelling - understanding parametric relationships, Assembly, Tolerances, Mechanisms.
Analysis of prototype designs - using force analysis software and fluid and thermodynamic analysis where appropriate.
Computer based 3D modelling - understanding parametric relationships, Assembly, Tolerances, Mechanisms.
Analysis of prototype designs - using force analysis software and fluid and thermodynamic analysis where appropriate.
Module Learning Strategies
Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated via a Virtual Learning Environment. Student centred learning.
Module Resources
PC based Solid Modelling softare e.g. Creo Elements (ProEngineer)
Blackboard VLE based tutorials
Blackboard VLE based tutorials
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CED20038-4 Design Principles or equivalent.
Module Texts
Product Design and Development (2011), Ulrich and Eppinger, McGraw Hill, ISBN-13: 978-0073404776