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Core Module Information
Module title: Design for Manufacturing (GA)
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV08416
Module leader: Mina Jowkar
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

"This module equips students with research skills and business improvement strategies to promote sustainability in the built environment, focusing on offsite manufacturing, modern construction methods, and design for manufacture and assembly. It prepares students to lead change and overcome resistance within organisations in their future careers in Architectural Technology.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Synthesise available research and technical literature on offsite manufacturing and construction.

LO2: Analyse a case study and its offsite construction specification according to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles.

LO3: Hypothesise applicability of an offsite timber system to mitigate the effect of an environmental, economic or social issue using research methods.

LO4: Draw conclusions regarding the applicability of offsite timber systems in a workplace scenario based on stakeholder priorities.

LO5: Engage in critical reflection on their own work, proposing new ideas and strategies for construction and retrofit practices promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mina Jowkar
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 10 Students will participate in a series of lectures designed to provide essential knowledge and insights that directly support their design projects. These lectures will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to: sustainability in construction and optimisation methods, offsite construction method, occupant comfort and considerations, research and literature surveying, and more
Face To Face External visits 8 External visits
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Students will participate in five dedicated sessions focused on conducting literature surveys on offsite construction and analysing relevant construction and retrofit case studies, with in-depth feedback provided by lecturers. Each session will be structured as an extended half-day workshop, during which students will collect and analyse data, discuss their findings with the lecturer, deepen their understanding of the topic, and begin preparing their final report.
Online Guided independent study 162 Students are expected to independently review the lectures and theoretical concepts covered in this module, either individually or in groups. This independent study is essential for enabling them to effectively apply theoretical knowledge to their case study analyses
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 1~2~3~4 Week 8 , WORDS= 1000 Students will select a case study and analyse its design according to manufacturing principles. The result of this analysis will be presented as a short report with the length of 1000 ± 10 words, excluding references and appendices.
Report 70 1~2~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 3000±300 words Students will produce a report based on their employer's business operations, discussing how the increased use of offsite manufacturing can contribute to economic, environmental, or social sustainability within that business context.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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