NG2S504 - Mechanisms & Pneumatics 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mechanisms & Pneumatics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Rae Gordon | ||
| Module Team: | Matthew Jones, Gary Dornan, Adrian Pitman, Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100160 - computer aided engineering | 100202 - manufacturing engineering | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 70 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to?expand on the?students?knowledge and understanding of the facilities available in computer aided design software?and to use this to develop simulations of manufacturing processes.
Content Summary
Computer Aided Design
- Advanced modelling techniques
- Sheet metal design
- Surface modelling
- Weldments
- Mechanism analysis
- Events based?modelling.
Pneumatics
- Circuit design
- Circuit?construction
- Circuit testing
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 24 |
| Demonstration | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 30 |
| Independent Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 30 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Create simulations of?manufacturing?processes. |
| LO2 | Design and develop?pneumatics?systems?for manufacturing?processes. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD012186 | Mechanics and Design | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Computer Files/?Animations/1500 Word Report | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |