Module Descriptors
DESIGN PROJECT
XXAT40324
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
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 Learning Strategies
36 hours of tutorial time. The remainder will be student managed learning.
This module may be delivered full-time on a block delivery basis at West Cheshire College.
This module may be delivered full-time on a block delivery basis at West Cheshire College.
Module Resources
2D CAD package, Library, Word, Excel etc.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00023-1 Mathematics for Technology or equivalent.
Module Texts
Engineering Design Principles, K.S. Hurst, 1999, Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-340-59829-0
Remaining texts are project dependant.
Remaining texts are project dependant.
Module Indicative Content
Student initiated individual project.
Research into marketable product within chosen field.
Preparation of product development specification (pds).
Relevant product standards and testing.
Preparation of alternatives, presentation and selection.
Product life cycle.
Preparation of detail design to BS8888.
Selection of manufacturing processes/production methods.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Facility layout and group technology.
Research into marketable product within chosen field.
Preparation of product development specification (pds).
Relevant product standards and testing.
Preparation of alternatives, presentation and selection.
Product life cycle.
Preparation of detail design to BS8888.
Selection of manufacturing processes/production methods.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Facility layout and group technology.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio of 2500 words which will assess Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
2 x 15 minute presentations which will assess Learning Outcome 2
2 x 15 minute presentations which will assess Learning Outcome 2