Study information

Engineering Design and Innovation - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEEngineering Design and Innovation CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENE3012 MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 12 0 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

The module uses case studies of simple and complex engineering design to build an understanding of the processes inherent within such work.  The case studies are scrutinised in a seminar environment with the delivery of supporting material in lectures.   Examples of innovative thinking are explored and the link between innovation and design is made.  Students undertake a design challenge which runs through a large part of the module and serves to draw tecniques and knowledge into the study environment.  An introduction to intellectual property (patents) is included together with guidance on the benefits and detriments of registering IP.  

Pre-requisites CSM2178, CSM2188

AIMS - intentions of the module

The Engineering Design and Innovation module aims to develop the student's understanding of engineering design and the key stages of a successful design process.  It builds competence and confidence in each of these stages and provides a gateway towards complex engineering design and innovation within their subsequent career.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. show an awareness of the total design process (including concept, design, drawing, manufacturing and testing);
2. demonstrate experience of component selection
3. apply your previous learning to the development of the design design analysis, calculations,materials selection, and prototype drawings;
4. use suitable software aids in the exploration of the design solution

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

5. think creatively and integrate subject specific knowledge and understanding from previous modules into the analysis and solution of challenging design problems;
6. assess the merits of a number of design solutions taking into account conflicting factors;
7. develop a suitable design specification;
8. Recognise the existence of the many pressures and constraints on engineering design.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

9. extract, filter and process a wide range of information;
10. develop team skills;
11. demonstrate improved presentational skills;
12. develop enhanced report writing skills;
13. prove experience of providing critical feedback to colleagues;
14. defend your reasoning and conclusions against probing questioning.

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

design and team selection;

consultation;

definition of problem, research and PDS;

preliminary ideas;

finalisation of concept and design;

details of design and drawings;

critical review;

costing and scheduling;

presentation;

peer review.

coursework

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 40 Guided Independent Study 110 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 10 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 30 Laboratories/workshops/tutorials
Guided independent study 110 Design analysis, construction and wider reading

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Design exercises (group) 2 hours 1-14 Group based, verbal, assessed in class
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 70 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 30
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
design pack (bundle drawings, specifications, test plan) 50   1-14 Written feedback
presentation 30   1-14 Written feedback
Design exercises (group) 20   1-14 Written feedback
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative Assessment Additional Summative Assessment As Above August ref/def period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

As above 1 piece of CW 100%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES CSM2178, CSM2188
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018
KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined

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