| Unit name | Engineering by Design |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG10012 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Mr. Jeff Barrie |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This broad, multi-disciplinary unit provides an introduction to knowledge, creativity, teamwork and personal effectiveness frameworks required for 21st century engineers by undertaking global challenges, using engineering language and individual creative output. This unit aims to give students design and creativity based competencies, as well as fundamental professional, technical and communication skills used in all engineering disciplines. This includes the study of: 2D engineering drawing and sketching; 3D Computer Aided Design; Creative problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making in the conceptual design process; Environmental, economic, social, professional and interdisciplinary contexts in Engineering; General engineering practice, with an introduction to technical equipment and tools.
At the end of this unit student will be able to:
1. Explain the common stages, processes and methods of engineering design
2. Articulate the wider context of modern engineering challenges (socio-cultural, environment, sustainability, ethics and the climate emergency)
3. Identify and bound a specific engineering need/problem/opportunity
4. Effectively communicate technical and non-technical information using visual, written and oral contexts
5. Reflect critically on learning outcomes and design processes and articulate skills gained
6. Participate and contribute effectively towards a collective goal whilst appreciating the benefits of different ways of thinking/working
7. Acquire basic practical knowledge of standards and skills in using engineering technical equipment and tools safely
Teaching will be delivered using a blended approach, with flipped lectures and asynchronous topics and pre-sessional activities consolidated with synchronous design and computer-based classes, practical lab and workshop activities as well as weekly drop-in sessions.
This pass/fail unit is assessed through:
Other Pass Requirements:
In addition to achieving the minimum pass mark in the coursework assessment students must complete a mandatory lab and workshop induction to be awarded credit points. Students will be given two opportunities to complete this during the running of the unit. (ILO 7)
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. CENG10012).
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 Faculty 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. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
