Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The module provides a framework for students to develop practical and communication skills. It also provides students with the experience of working in teams and highlights the benefit of good project planning. The marks awarded are based on the students individual work and team project work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Solve a practical engineering problem using basic scientific knowledge. 2. Use IT skills and software to source information, write technical reports, and make presentations. 3. Read and construct engineering drawings to a high standard. 4. Plan and complete a project on time. 5. Work effectively within a team to achieve a desired objective. 6. Use a range of basic metal fabrication tools. 7. Use a range of PCB assembly tools and basic test instruments. 8. Use an Integrated Development Environment for code generation for the PIC micro-controller. 9. Use Electronic CAD software to draw schematic diagrams. 10. Apply basic mechanical design principles. 11. Apply safe laboratory work practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Team ProjectA team of 4 students must design and build an electromechanical device that can compete in a competition at the end of semester 2. Student's communication, design, and fabrication skills are developed throughout semester 1 and 2. The syllabus covers; presentation using power point, poster presentation, drawing and E-Cad, project planning, metal fabrication, electronic assembly, report writing, engineering ethics and care of the environment.Engineering DrawingLectures and studio sessions presenting and practicing engineering drawing. Reading engineering drawings; common drawing standards, line styles, sectioning, dimensioning, threads etc. Drawing components in first angle orthographic projection and sketching an object using pictorial representations (isometric, oblique and/or perspective) Using engineering drawing as a means of communication of engineering ideas and/or designs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 02-JUN-09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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