
- UCAS course code
- H3N1
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Design 3 (Mechanical)
Unit code | MECH31041 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
In this unit the students work in small groups and act as an engineering design team tasked with solving a design problem inspired by real industrial experience. Past projects have included the design of a wildfire fighting equipment, the design of a testing device for measuring the efficiency of medical face masks, and the design of a novel propelling aid for improving inclusivity of wheelchair users in low-resource settings.
Aims
The aim of the unit is to provide both individual and group work experience in designing an engineered device or system by:
- integrating sustainable development, sustainable development goals (SDGs), Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDIA), life-cycle costing, probabilistic approach, and their relationship with the design process,
- utilising core course material assimilated in years one and two.
Syllabus
Syllabus:
The students form groups or teams (4-6 members depending on the task) and are given a design brief by the client (the lecturers). By the end of the unit (week 12) each group is expected to present a feasible solution to the problem given in the design brief. By the end of the unit, the students will be able to:
- work efficiently within a small team,
- explain sustainability and relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the design process,
- explain relevant Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDIA) aspects in the design process,
- evaluate design solutions and related materials/systems in the context of sustainability principles,
- communicate effectively with team members, and
- produce group-based documents.
In order to successfully complete the unit, the groups have to perform a number of design tasks and submit the supporting documentation as described below.
Generate concepts
Each team member has to develop a concept that could fulfil the technical specification supplied and submit this concept based on the guidelines provided. Upon completion of this task, the students will be able to:
- conduct research into design problems,
- develop concepts from initial ideas and inspirations,
- communicate concepts in an unambiguous and effective manner.
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Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 10% |
Report | 90% |
Other - online quiz
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 8 |
Project supervision | 16 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 76 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Akin Atas | Unit coordinator |