Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Apply established design methodologies to the development of new or modified products, from the establishment of the design specification to the final evaluation stages.
2. Create and select optimum design solutions.
3. Plan and coordinate engineering project activities to deliver the required output within a specified timescale.
4. Design an overall system, including specific detail components, to solve a particular product need, including both technical and non-technical issues of the design brief.
5. Work collaboratively in teams.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of an engineer in the design process including due consideration to potential health and safety issues and environmental factors.
7. Demonstrate effective verbal and written presentation and communication skills.
Indicative Module Content:
Project Management;
Revision of CAD and technical drawing;
Concept generation and selection;
Product Architecture;
Detailed mechanical design;
Product specifications;
Materials selection;
Design for Manufacturing / Environment;
3D printing;
Microcontrollers;
Standards;
Health & safety;