Mechanics and Design
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGF1014 | Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGF1014
- School
- Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module introduces students to the essential attributes that modern engineers should possess. It includes hands-on problem solving to design and develop solutions to posed engineering challenges, practical-based projects and teamwork, self-learning, and information presentation.
Students will be introduced to basic concepts and practice of design and manufacture. It includes the process of design supported by practical design activities, 2D and 3D modelling using relevant Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages, and the production of, engineering drawing, solid modelling including computer-aided engineering and drawing generation.
Projects may involve activities at the employer's workplace if agreed between the Apprentice, the University and the Employer or Industry contact.
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be reassessed by resubmission of any elements that were not satisfactory. If the presentation was unsatisfactory the student will be required to submit a recording of a revised presentation.
Target Students
This module is only available to Apprentices on the Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Level Apprenticeship.
Assessment
- 35% Coursework 1: Design Portfolio - 6-8 A4 pages depending on design tasks set
- 35% Coursework 2: Technical Report (Group) - Approx 10-20 pages plus any design drawings required.
- 10% Coursework 3: Individual reflective report on group project – approx. 2-4 pages.
- 20% Coursework 4: Individual work-based project presentation.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
To develop the ability to analyse engineering problems; select appropriate techniques to enable the designing, planning, developing and implementation of practical solutions; to be able to specify criteria for determining success.Students should understand, by doing, that design is an iterative process. Students should acquire the skills in the physical creation of designs of mechanical systems through concept creation, and modelling with computer aided design. To be able to communicate designs effectively using appropriate methods.To understand and apply the fundamental basic concepts of mechanics to engineering design problems.Learning Outcomes
L1 - Understand the creative engineering design process, including: requirements definition; whole-systems thinking(?); research and development; solution generation; prototyping; simulation; benchmarking; and testing. (KSB: K2, S2, S3, S6)
L2 - Communicate engineering designs through the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software packages to create 3D models and relevant 2D engineering drawings. (KSB: K2, K16, S1, S4)
L3 - Apply concepts and theory from the area of mechanics to practical projects. (KSB: K4)
L4 - Demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated, be able to work independently and take responsibility for their actions. (KSB: B2, B9)
L5 - Demonstrate effective collaboration work within a team. (KSB; B3, B4)
K1, K2, K4, K16
S2, S3, S4
B2, B3, B4, B9