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Core Module Information
Module title: Manufacturing Engineering
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10119
Module leader: Adelaide Marzano
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: Materials and manufacture equivalent to SCQF level 8. AND Pre-requisite: [Module MEC08100] Materials and Manufacture
Description of module content:

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), focusing on the integration of design, planning, production, and management through computer-based systems. It explores production planning and control, manufacturing management strategies, and advanced manufacturing technologies such as automation, robotics, and flexible manufacturing systems.In addition, the module introduces key manufacturing management concepts, including production strategy, operations planning, resource allocation, quality management, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies. It highlights the growing role of digital tools and technologies in modern manufacturing, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and data analytics platforms, which support real-time monitoring, decision-making, and process optimization. Emphasis is placed on how these digital systems enable improved productivity, flexibility, and integration across manufacturing operations.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse and design flexible manufacturing cells and systems.

LO2: Analyse and optimise layout and process design.

LO3: Design and analyse material handling for advanced manufacturing systems.

LO4: Develop production planning and control systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Adelaide Marzano
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 156 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study and practical lab implementation with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Face To Face Lecture 22 Contents: design, planning, production, and management through computer-based systems. It explores production planning and control, manufacturing management strategies, Lean manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, and flexible manufacturing systems.
Face To Face Tutorial 22 Tutorials are in the computing lab, practising on Siemens software on digital manufacturing
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 3000 Report on a case study of their choice to test and validate the use of digital tools for Manufacturing processes improvements. (M2,M3,M6,M12)
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Centrally Time Tabled Examination set of multiple choices questions and descriptive questions (M2,M3,M14)
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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