3B015E - Design and Manufacture in Action 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 3B015E
Module Title: Design and Manufacture in Action
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Module Leader: David Dawkins
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2030 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 3
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100114 - aeronautical engineering 100115 - aerospace engineering 100182 - engineering design 100190 - mechanical engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 25 25 25 25

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Jul 2031

Module Aims

  • Introduce basic understanding of engineering materials, their properties, and the application in design and manufacture across disciplines 

  • Introduce skills and knowledge required to engage in the engineering design process, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and evaluation 

  • Develop communication, project management, and teamwork skills 

Content Summary

This module introduces the fundamental principles of engineering design and manufacture, providing students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to approach real-world engineering challenges. Through tutorials, seminars, and hands-on workshops, students will explore the full engineering design process, from identifying and researching problems to creating, testing, and evaluating prototype solutions. Along the way, they will consider key professional themes such as sustainability, ethics, and safe working practices. 

Students will gain experience in using design software, selecting appropriate materials, and applying practical manufacturing techniques. By combining theory with practice, this module builds confidence in problem solving, creativity, and technical communication. It contributes to the foundation year by preparing students for Level 4 study, developing essential skills in collaboration, applied design thinking, and the professional mindset required for success in any engineering discipline. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes & Workshops 56
Problem/Challenge Based Learning 170
Formative Assessment 14
Summative Assessment 60
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of engineering design and manufacture.
LO2 Communicate engineering ideas and experimental findings clearly using appropriate technical language.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 Each student will be responsible for a defined component of a broader engineering challenge, demonstrating their ability to apply theoretical understanding to practical problem-solving while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary context. 15 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 ✔ ✘

Reading List

Design and manufacture: an integrated approach. Rod Black. Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1996. 

Mechanical engineering design (10th ed), Joseph E. Shigley,, Richard G. Budynas, J. Keith Nisbett. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2015. 

Ken Wallace, John Clarkson, An introduction to the design process, University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering, 1999 

Xu, Xun, Integrating advanced computer-aided design, manufacturing, and numerical control : principles and implementations, 2009, ISBN 978-1-59904-716-4 (ebook) 

C. McCauley, Machinery's Handbook 27th Edition, 2004, Industrial Press, Inc., New York