Module ENGI3351: Engineering Design 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI3351: Engineering Design 3

Prerequisites

• ENGI2201

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

• The module will enhance the understanding of the design process and the way theoretical work supports design.
• To give an introduction to innovation and business aspects of engineering design projects.

Content

• Introduction to patents and intellectual property (IP) issues.
• Financial preparation, business planning and operations.
• Marketing & sales considerations for engineering design projects
• Creation of a design prototype demonstrating the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or aspects of it.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (coursework assessed).
• M4. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems. (coursework assessed).
• M6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (coursework assessed).
• M7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts (coursework assessed).
• M8. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct (coursework assessed).
• M9. Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (coursework assessed).
• M10. Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (coursework assessed).
• M14. Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems (coursework assessed).
• M15. Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights (coursework assessed).
• M16. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance (coursework assessed).

Learning Outcomes

• Students will have an understanding of the different stages of the engineering design process, from problem conception to detailed design to prototyping.
• Students will have an understanding of how specialised, theoretical knowledge supports the design process.
• Students will have an understanding of the finance and marketing aspects of design.

• Students will be able to provide an imaginative and innovative solution to a complex technical problem.
• Students will be able to apply specialised theoretical knowledge gained from other courses to the novel solution of a problem.
• Students will be able to apply finance, marketing and manufacturing concepts to their design projects.

• Students will have first-hand experience with team-working inherent in any group project.
• Students will have presentation skills in pitching their design to a potential "customer".
• Students will have report-writing skills.
• Students will have the capacity for self-learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Engineering Design is taught through (i) a series of lectures on the wider business aspects of projects such as marketing & sales, finance, operations and design IPR (ii) a multi-disciplinary group design project which requires the application of advanced analytical knowledge and skills. An important part of the project will be devoted to finance, marketing and the manufacturing of a prototype.
• Students are required to plan and manage the project with the assistance of a design tutor team who act in a consultative capacity. The assessment of this module is based upon a written feasibility report, project progress and management presentation, and project report including marketing video, project management and teamwork as well as demonstration of a prototype (or partial product mock-ups).

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

None

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University