Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof J Clarkson and Dr N Crilly
Lab Leader
Dr N Crilly
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 16 lecture slots, including lectures, group discussion and time for coursework. Assessment: 100% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- illustrate the multi-disciplinary nature of engineering design
- illustrate the relationship between requirements, functions and solutions
- illustrate the importance of considering risk, error and safety
- illustrate the importance of understanding users and the contexts they operate in
- illustrate how to design for users' needs and preferences
- achieve the above through case studies of industrial systems and consumer products.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- demonstrate the skills and knowledge listed under each coursework element.
Content
The course will be based on two case studies. Each case study will occupy eight lectures slots with the last one or two in each case study being used for coursework.
Topics to be covered within individual case studies include: multi-disciplinary systems design; component selection; risk analysis; product testing; design for manufacture and assembly; user research; aesthetics; ergonomics; branding. Notes will be handed out summarising the main points covered in each case study.
Coursework
There will be a coursework exercise linked to each of the case studies with multi-part written assignments, using computer software where appropriate.
Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
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Industrial System The purpose of this case study is to expose students to the complete design process for an inhaler test machine. Learning objectives: After completing this coursework, students should be able to
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Two individual reports. Anonymously marked |
Approximately Weeks 2 and 4 (exact date TBD) [30/60] |
Consumer Product The purpose of this case study is to expose students to a research and development process for a design concept focussed on recreational use (sports, hobbies and pastimes). Learning objectives: After completing this coursework, students should be able to
|
One individual report. Anonymously marked |
Approximately Week 9 (exact date TBD) [30/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
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