| Unit name | Engineering Design Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CADE20007 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Morgan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
CENG10012 Engineering by Design (or equivalent), MENG10005 Engineering by Investigation, MENG10004 Engineering Science (or equivalent), CENG10016 Design Processes (or equivalent) |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
Engineering Design Practice A or Engineering Design Practice B |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
This unit allows students to develop a deeper understanding of engineering design methods, while integrating core design skills into authentic project-based work. The literature review is an important activity within the unit to help prepare students for research work expected in Year 3,4.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit builds from engineering fundamental knowledge of design methodology, skills and processes gained from first year, and adequately prepares students for Year in Industry or the third year of study.
Overview of Content
This unit develops the students understanding of different approaches to the conceptual design process, and associated design methods, tools and techniques; as well as the nature of design, design fixation, and design thinking, in a socio-cultural and global context. Students will work as part of a creative design team and better understand the nature of learning to design; from discovery and definition of design problems and requirements through appropriate research, to management of the conceptual design process and evaluation of outcomes, as well as communication of design work to a non-technical audience and engagement with and reflection upon the open, complex, networked, and dynamic problems of modern society.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Students will work in teams, expanding their knowledge of different design methodologies and the application of engineering design processes. Students develop this core knowledge and skills at an individual and collective level.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, studio activities supported by drop-in sessions, and self-directed research focussed exercises. The project work is mostly group based, with some individually assessed elements.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Students will receive formative feedback on their coursework, in particular through mini-studies and presentations conducted as part of the studio-based content of the unit.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Design Methods Research Literature Review-individual-(ILOs 2-3) (50%)
Design Methods Reflection– completed as a group – (ILOs 1-4) (50%)
When assessment does not go to plan
Reassessment will be available for the individual components during the reassessment period.
Reassessment of the group components will be offered as part of a supplementary year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CADE20007).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
