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Module title: Integrated Engineering Design
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE09114
Module leader: Naser Ojaroudi Parchin
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

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

The engineering design process is a specific set of steps engineers use to organise their ideas and refine potential solutions to engineering challenges. Embarking an engineering design project is much more than simply describing the project; engineers must gain an understanding of all the issues surrounding a particular design challenge. These issues might include the need for the project, relevant social and economic conditions of the target population, and project constraints and requirements. Working through these non-technical contextual factors helps engineers generate useful, appropriate and successful design solutions.The two packages that will be used for the practical part of the module are both industry standard tools. They will be used to reinforce the theoretical material by application to a real project. The learning process will use of extensive walkthroughs. Students are then able to use independent learning processes to quickly learn the packages and then apply them to their own particular project.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Categorise and rationalise the use engineering design techniques.

LO2: Analyse and discuss the stages of an engineering design project.

LO3: Debate and assess the Professional Skills necessary for engineering design.

LO4: Develop the solution to a practical design exercise using appropriate CAD tools.

LO5: Critically evaluate and assess the effectiveness of a design process.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Naser Ojaroudi Parchin
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Each week, a 2-hour lecture will be held, incorporating various interactive activities to stimulate critical thinking and foster a collaborative environment, aimed at enhancing understanding and retention of the module content.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 22 Practical activities will be used to apply concepts in real-world contexts, promote peer collaboration, and provide feedback, supporting experiential learning and skill development in a hands-on environment.
Online Guided independent study 156 Students are responsible for managing their own learning process, with guidance and support from academics through tutorials and module materials, to develop their individual projects.
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 1~2~3~4~5 Week 6 , WORDS= 2000 The assessment involves designing and investigating an electronic or electrical-based product with mechanical packaging or prototyping. The design should address a market gap by being unique and providing notable advantages in functionality, design, price, or other relevant aspects. While the product and its application are to be chosen freely, the design style should reflect the chosen application.
Report 70 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 The assessment involves designing a product with an application of choice, ensuring that the design style reflects the chosen application. Details for the systems have already been provided in Assessment A. A comprehensive folio should be prepared in the form of a technical report. This assessment aims to demonstrate the depth of technical knowledge and design skills, as well as the ability to critically evaluate the work.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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