Engineering Design I module (ME31004)

This module explores the design and analysis of parts and systems, allowing you to unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills to design innovative solutions to real-world problems.

You will learn how to turn your ideas into tangible solutions, and gain skills that can be applied to engineering, technology, or even entrepreneurship.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn about the process of turning ideas into practical solutions, while considering user needs and constraints
• explore ways to think outside the box and come up with innovative designs that solve real-world problems
• understand how prototypes are built and tested to ensure they work as intended before final production
• explore the different materials and technologies used in engineering design from traditional to cutting-edge
• discover how parts and systems can fail and learn how to design to prevent failure
• use critical thinking and engineering mathematics to create cost-effective designs

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• create sketches and report on a design to meet a stated requirement
• calculate, where appropriate, sizes of components given the required duty
• identify a worst case and definition of failure
• propose method of economic manufacture
• work effectively in a group solving a design problem
• design and programme a microcontroller system
• design and create a printed circuit board using electronic schematics

identify and select appropriate sensors and instrumentation for measurement systems

This module explores the design and analysis of parts and systems, allowing you to unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills to design innovative solutions to real-world problems.

You will learn how to turn your ideas into tangible solutions, and gain skills that can be applied to engineering, technology, or even entrepreneurship.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn about the process of turning ideas into practical solutions, while considering user needs and constraints
• explore ways to think outside the box and come up with innovative designs that solve real-world problems
• understand how prototypes are built and tested to ensure they work as intended before final production
• explore the different materials and technologies used in engineering design from traditional to cutting-edge
• discover how parts and systems can fail and learn how to design to prevent failure
• use critical thinking and engineering mathematics to create cost-effective designs

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• create sketches and report on a design to meet a stated requirement
• calculate, where appropriate, sizes of components given the required duty
• identify a worst case and definition of failure
• propose method of economic manufacture
• work effectively in a group solving a design problem
• design and programme a microcontroller system
• design and create a printed circuit board using electronic schematics
• identify and select appropriate sensors and instrumentation for measurement systems

Assignments / assessment

• in-class test on lecture content (60%)
• microcontrollers project (40%)

This module does not have a final examination.

Teaching methods / timetable

• interactive classes
  • discussions and activities to explore the principles of design thinking and problem-solving
• hands-on projects
  • application of design principles to create prototypes or models
• team collaboration
  • solve design challenges in teams