Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Module Offerings
5500ICBTEL-APR-PAR
5500ICBTEL-JAN-PAR
5500ICBTEL-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module provides students with a broad understanding of a design and build engineering project in engineering, and intends to solve real engineering problems by using appropriate theories, tools and process.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team to achieve a shared aim and objectives within a specified time period.
2.
Investigate a valid problem identification and a project proposal with a clear aim and minimum four of objectives.
3.
Propose three conceptual designs, select & implement the optimum design and produce a working prototype.
4.
Demonstrate effective verbal communication and presentation skills to a technical and non-technical audience.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Identification of objectives, requirements and nature of the project; Formulation of design alternative and analysis of feasibility, social, economic and financial aspects; Planning of design phase and preparation of work breakdown structure (WBS); Project organization and team building, Creative Thinking and Leadership & Management.
Introduction to Engineering Design, life cycles of engineering products and processes, design processes and design tools, concurrent engineering, creativity and reasoning, analysis and synthesis, simulation, evaluation and decision making.
Several simple but comprehensive design case studies selected from different disciplines of engineering addressing the topics.
Additional Information:Members per group – 3 to 5
Assessments
Presentation
Report