Module Descriptors
TECHNOLOGY B
XXAT40312
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Link
Email: D.Link@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- LABORATORY LOG BOOK weighted at 50%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Video, OHP and PC projection facilities.
Access to laboratory facilities at colleges.
Access to laboratory facilities at colleges.
Module Texts
An Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, D Reid, Palgrave, 2001, ISBN 0-333-93079-7
Applied Mechanics for Engineering Technology, K M Walker, Prentice-Hall, 2000, SBN 0-13-084683-X
Production and Operation Management, A Muhlemann, J Oakland and K Lockyer, Longman, 1998, ISBN 0273 03235 6
Manufacturing Management: Principles and Systems, R Burman, McGraw-Hill Int 1997, ISBN 0077 09044 6
Applied Mechanics for Engineering Technology, K M Walker, Prentice-Hall, 2000, SBN 0-13-084683-X
Production and Operation Management, A Muhlemann, J Oakland and K Lockyer, Longman, 1998, ISBN 0273 03235 6
Manufacturing Management: Principles and Systems, R Burman, McGraw-Hill Int 1997, ISBN 0077 09044 6
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Laboratory Log Book describing applications of a range of mechanical systems principles and relevant models (50%) to assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
A written report 2000 words on manufacturing systems (50%) to assess learning outcomes 3 and 4.
A written report 2000 words on manufacturing systems (50%) to assess learning outcomes 3 and 4.
Module Indicative Content
Fundamental units - the SI system of units. Introduction to direct stress and shear analysis.
Scalar and vector quantities: force, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, relationship between linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure, introduction to fluid flow.
Introduction to the equations describing constant acceleration, friction.
Concepts of impulse, work, energy and power.
Production methods and organisation.
Introduction to manufacturing planning and control (JIT, OPT and CIM) and inventory management (MRPI and II)
Scalar and vector quantities: force, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, relationship between linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure, introduction to fluid flow.
Introduction to the equations describing constant acceleration, friction.
Concepts of impulse, work, energy and power.
Production methods and organisation.
Introduction to manufacturing planning and control (JIT, OPT and CIM) and inventory management (MRPI and II)
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 2 hour lectures and seminars delivered in the college.
12 x 8 hour industry based exercises to further understanding of specific aspects of the content.
30 hours of independent learning and directed reading.
12 x 8 hour industry based exercises to further understanding of specific aspects of the content.
30 hours of independent learning and directed reading.