Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN A | ||
Code | MECH113 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr SP Bode Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Spb@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to provide students with an interesting and engaging project that will help them to immediatly relate the material being taught, bo, both within and without this module, to a practicThis module aims to provide students with an interesting and engaging project that will help them to immediatly relate the material being taught, bo, both within and without this module, to a practical problem that is identifiable to their engineering discipline, thus reinforcing its relevance to the topic. In addition, the module: 1 Seeks to provide students with an early understanding of the preliminary design processes 2 Will introduce students to formal engineering drawing and visualisation 3 Will expose the students to group work and the dynamics of working in a team 4 Will expose students to the complexity of an engineering design task 5 Will enable students to develop data analysis and plotting skills 6 Will embody an approach to learning that will engage the students for the remainder of their lives |
Learning Outcomes |
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The student will be able to communcate their ideas using the principles of engineering drawing standards |
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The student will be able to successfully complete the preliminary design exercise of an engineering project by working in a small group |
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The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and a proficiency in technical writing and the presentation of data |
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The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering analysis software including the ability to produce x-y plots and create simple functions |
Syllabus |
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The key topics to be covered in this module are:
This module initiates the design process for a vehicle and culminates with a preliminary design of that vehicle. This design is brought to fruition in the followon second semester module, MECH114. The module will be taught in a variety of ways such as using traditional lectures, group design sessions and ensuring that the students are ''handson''as much as possible. All module resources will be available in VITAL and library resources will be signposted through the module reading list. Students will be expected to complete the module deliverables on time to a high standard and to complete much of the design exercise in self study periods. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Scheduled lectures on Skills for Engineering |
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Lecture - Scheduled lectures on Engineering Drawing |
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Group Project - Vehicle design project around which the taught material is focussed |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 Scheduled lectures on Skills for Engineering 9 Scheduled lectures on Engineering Drawing |
24 Vehicle design project around which the taught material is focussed |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 111 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 2000 Words | Week 4 | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | 2000 word essay to assess technical writing skills |
Coursework | 5 hours | Week 2 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Organisation of data and presenation for scientific reports |
Practical Assessment | 1 hour | Week 5 | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Drawing test |
Practical Assessment | 10 hours | Set in week 9 | 35 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Drawing Assessment |
Coursework | 5 hours | Week 12 | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Project Poster Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |