NG2S213 - Sustainable Engineering Design 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sustainable Engineering Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Olusanjo Fadiya | ||
| Module Team: | Howard Jones, James Neal, Liam Richards, Matthew Wilmington, Nathan Thomas, Paul Curnick, Alun Williams, Carl Elliott, Sarah Moses, Meinwen Taylor, David Dawkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAY 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2013 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
To build upon the student’s knowledge of the design process and to further their knowledge of the use of computer aided design in the design process.
Content Summary
Design Specifications
Concept Selection Methods
FMEA
Sustainablility
Standards, patents, CE Marking
Design of Machine Components
Design for Assembly/Manufacture
Human Factors
CAD
Sheet Metal
Welded Structures
Toolbox
Lofting
Surfaces
Assembly Modelling
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the design and selection of appropriate machine elements for a mechanical design problem |
| LO2 | Carry out engineering design using SolidWorks |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Group report and Group presentation | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Personal Report | 0 | 1600 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |