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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description This module aims to enable students to draw on the knowledge gained to date in their engineering studies to design an Engineering product/device. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Produce a product design specification for an engineering design problem 2. Break down a problem into its component parts and develop concepts for each of these parts 3. Choose optimum solutions from concepts using appropiate analysis tools 4. Integrate components into a final design 5. Draft full engineering drawings and material specifications for a final design 6. Work efficiently and effectively within a team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Documentation of project aims and objectivesIdentification of project goalsCoordination of project specific student activitiesFormal teaching of Product Design elementsDesign Report compositionDesign process and methodologyProject ManagementProduct Design Specification. Design Concept formulationFailure modes, effects and critical analysisDesign verification and validationDamping and suspension designPresentation of scope of project and individual responsibilities (oral)Design report composition and submission | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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