Core Module Information
Module title: Group Design Project

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MEC11506
Module leader: Neil Shearer
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

An engineering design project is a project type that applies engineering principles to create and develop a new product, system, or process. It typically unfolds in several stages: problem identification, conceptual design, detailed design, prototyping, testing and validation, and implementation.The problem identification stage is about recognizing a need or problem to be solved and setting the project's goals and objectives.The conceptual design stage involves brainstorming various solutions to the problem and assessing the feasibility and compromises of each.The detailed design stage includes producing comprehensive drawings, specifications, and instructions detailing how to construct, test, and operate the end product, system, or process.The prototyping stage is when a model or prototype is built to test and confirm it fulfills the project's goals and objectives.The testing and validation stage is dedicated to ensuring the prototype meets the design requirements and any applicable standards.The implementation stage is where the final product, system, or process is constructed and put into use.Engineering design projects span numerous fields, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering.Examples of such projects are the design of a novel wind turbine, the development of a new manufacturing process, or the design of an innovative bridge. These projects may also encompass research, development, and innovation, and be backed by various sponsors like companies, research institutions, and government bodies.In essence, an engineering design project is a multidisciplinary endeavor that applies engineering principles to conceive, develop, and execute a new product, system, or process to meet a particular need or challenge.During this module we will approach this process as a consultancy with your group(s) as the consultancy and the academics as client [and support] taking a chosen project through the stages to the point of potentially prototyping.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Relate critically students' experiences in groups to theories of group processes, and consider their own role in a group and reflect on their interaction with the group.

LO2: Analyse customer requirements and utilize scientific principles and methodologies to initially establish a product specification, and subsequently develop an integrated and assessed preliminary design for a complex engineering system.

LO3: Cultivate and utilize advanced problem-solving abilities, engineering expertise, and comprehension to devise thorough and inventive solutions, and to analyze and assess their performance and functionality, considering their environmental, economic, social effects and EDI considerations in relation to designs.

LO4: Demonstrate the capacity to communicate and collaborate flexibly within a team effort, ensuring the overall strategy is cohesive, while adjusting to the ever-evolving requirements throughout the project.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Neil Shearer
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 157 Guided independent study
Face To Face Seminar 2 Group presentation to report on the project
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 20 Scheduled sessions with academic support to discuss the project and objectives. this may include workshop activities if and when required
Face To Face GROUPIND_STUDY 21 Scheduled time for groups to work together unsupervised and plan objectives for future sessions and discussions
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 2~3 Exam Period , WORDS= 10000 words Group technical report aims to evaluate students' ability to analyse customer requirements, apply scientific principles [M1], and utilize advanced problem-solving skills to develop and assess a preliminary design for a complex engineering system [M2, 13]. Additionally, it will assess their ability to consider environmental, economic, social impacts, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) considerations in their design solutions. [M5, 11]
Essay 20 1~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 words An individual reflective report is a crucial component of a group design project. This will include group role, outcome and should demonstrate personal and professional growth, enhances self-awareness, and provides valuable feedback for continuous improvement in terms of group work in an engineering context. [M16]
Oral Presentation 20 2~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 20 minutes This group presentation aims to assess students' technical and interpersonal skills, highlighting the significance of collaboration, clear communication, and thorough analysis in engineering initiatives. [M16]The intended audience comprises semi-technical investors and academic professionals, and the presentation should encompass a summary of the project, the methodology, and the ultimate results of the design; highlighting social, economical and EDI considerations. [M5, 11, 17]
Component 1 subtotal: 80
Component 2 subtotal: 20
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Group Design Project