Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire

BEng Integrated Engineering Briefing

Monday 4th August 2014

Format09:00 – Welcome – Maxine Melling

09:05 – Introduction and Overview– Kevin Hapeshi

09:15 – Individual Module Briefs – Kevin Hapeshi

09:50 – BSc / BA (HONS) Product Design – Dr. Michelle Williams

09:55 – Library and Information Service – Darren Bolton

10:00 – Registration Process – Mike Simmonds

10:05 – Questions and Answers

10:15 – Industry Involvement

11:00 – Close

WelcomeMaxine Melling - Pro-Vice Chancellor (Operations)

Introduction and OverviewKevin Hapeshi – Academic Business Director

Course team

David LieweShujun Zhang (Mechanical,

Manufacturing)

Joanna Olzsewska

Akbar Sheikh Akbari

Kevin Hapeshi (Research

Methods and Projects)

MichelleWilliams (Product Design,

Research)Ambikesh Jayal (Embedded

programming)

ChunquinJi

(Mechanical & Systems Engineer)

BEng Integrated Engineering

The BEng Integrated Engineering is a Level 6 “top-up” Degree that for students who have completed a Higher Education qualification to Level 5 in a cognate engineering discipline such Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Many of the students will have recently completed a Level 5 award such as a Diploma in Higher education (Dip HE) or Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in one of these areas.

However, consideration will be given to mature candidates who have a HNC and/or many years of experience in a relevant engineering vocation and are able to demonstrate levels of achievement equivalent to Level 5 or higher.

Key information

Course duration – 2 years, part-time basis

University attendance – 1 day per week (Tuesday year 1, Thursday year 2)

Lecture time – 12:15 start, individual study time before of after session

Industry involvement within course delivery and course design

BEng Integrated Engineering Course Aims

 

1. To provide an opportunity for students to progress to the next stage of an engineering career through a broader understanding of advanced techniques for innovative engineering.

2. To produce graduates with creative multidisciplinary skills to solve problems utilising modern engineering techniques and technologies, 

3. To enable students with sound analytical skills, to solve problems in the integrated engineering context, 

4. To provide students with a solid and professional understanding of business needs and social issues in relation to planning and lifecycle management of engineering solutions and products, 

5. To produce graduates who appreciate the need for independent life-long learning, career planning and continuing professional development, 

6. To provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.

Learning OutcomesThe programme provides opportunities for the student to achieve and

demonstrate the following outcomes:

 

Knowledge and understanding to enable:

- an in-depth understanding of a multi-disciplinary engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes;

- the management the design process and evaluate outcomes taking into account environmental sustainability, economic viability and risk assessment and ethical issues

Intellectual/ thinking skills - able to:

- apply key engineering principles to analyse critical engineering processes and apply quantitative methods

- successfully apply a systems approach and relevant computer software in order to solve engineering problems.

Learning OutcomesThe programme provides opportunities for the student to achieve and

demonstrate the following outcomes:

 

Subject specific practical and professional skills - able to:

- demonstrate skills in digital design, engineering workshop and laboratory, testing and evaluation and utilise technical literature and other information sources

- demonstrate awareness of nature of intellectual property and contractual issues and appropriate professional codes of practice and industry standards

Transferable/key skills to:

- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic context of commercial, production and engineering processes;

- deploy management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within that context.

Teaching and LearningThe University Learning and Teaching Strategy has four key themes:     Independent and collaborative learning Learning for life and employment Learning for the future Research/practice-informed learning and teaching

These align well with the QAA and professional benchmarks for engineering and the key learning outcomes for this Degree:  

"Curriculum design must be informed by research, scholarship and an understanding of the potential destinations of graduates, and include the use of industrially-relevant applications of engineering. … The curriculum should include both design and research-led projects, which would be expected to develop in graduates both independence of thought and the ability to work effectively in a team. Teaching needs to be placed within the context of social, legal, environmental and economic factors relevant to engineering."QAA Subject Benchmark for Engineering (2010)

Course Structure   

Year 1 

 Year 1

  

 Semester 1

 Semester 2

 Tuesday(Session 1)

 CT6111 Applied Mechanics OR CT6112 Sensors and Data Acquisition

 CT6113 Modern Manufacturing Technology OR CT6114 Embedded Systems Design and Development

 Tuesday(Session 2) 

 Study skills for Higher Education 

 Planning and preparation for projects (CT6007 and CT6008)

    

Year 2 

 Year 2

  

 Semester 1

 Semester 2

 Thursday(Session 1)

 CT6101 Systems Engineering

 CT6102 Product Design and Development

 Thursday(Session 2 scheduled meetings/presentations)

 CT6007 Individual Research Project (Engineering)

 CT6007 Individual Research Project (Engineering)

 Thursday(Session 2 scheduled meetings/presentations)

 CT6008 Advanced Group Project

 CT6008 Advanced Group Project

 

Applied Mechanics

Brief Description

This module aims to provide fundamental knowledge of the physical concepts and mathematical methods applied in statics, kinematics, dynamics, material mechanics and the application of such to engineering problems.

Indicative Content

This module covers: Basic concepts of both statics, kinematics dynamics and material mechanics, kinematics of particles and systems of particles, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, £-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies, Newton's Laws, 2D and 3D force systems, distributed forces and equilibrium, friction and virtual work, stress and strain under axial loading, torsion, pure bending, shearing stress, transformations of stress and strain, principal stress and beam deflection.

Sensors and Data AcquisitionBrief Description

This module covers a selection of sensors, transducers and the signal conditioning necessary for including these in a data acquisition system. It investigates the analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion principles and their practical applications for data acquisition and control. Examples of a selection of output drivers and devices are also provided.

Indicative Content

Sensors and transducers, signal conditioning circuits, Parameters of Data Acquisition Systems such as dynamic range, calibration, bandwidth, processor throughput, sample rate and aliasing, Analogue to Digital Converters (ADC) and Digital to Analogue Converters (DAC), ADC specifications, resolution, accuracy, linearity, offset and quantization errors, time-based measurements and jitter, microprocessor interfacing, internal microcontroller ADCs, Codecs, line drivers and receivers, high power output drivers and devices.

Embedded Systems Design and Development

Brief Description

Basic concepts of microprocessors and the role that hardware and software play in the functional behaviour of microprocessor systems, various memories and input/output devices, interfacing memory and input/output devices, an introduction to micro-controllers.

Indicative Content

This module covers topics such as: fixed systems versus programmable systems, typical architectures of a simple microprocessor, definition of memory and input/output devices, relationship between hardware and software in a given system and the role each play in functionality of the system. external memories and their interfacing (data and program memory), interfacing devices such as switches & keypads, seven-segment displays, LEDs & LCDs, motors and actuators etc. …

Modern Manufacturing TechniquesBrief Description

This foundation module aims to provide students with a broad overview of modern manufacturing technologies to ensure the students understand their fundamental principles and processes. To enhance the students’ appreciation for modern manufacturing technologies up to date applications from manufacturing industries are presented.

Indicative Content

A modern overview of manufacturing technologies and their processes. To develop a theoretical and scientific understanding of the basic physical principles and mechanisms involved in modern manufacturing processes covering three main kinds of manufacturing methods: additive methods (joining / welding, bonding), subtractive methods (machining, drilling) and transformative methods (such as forming). Especially, the modern manufacturing technologies such as computer-integrated manufacturing (CIMs), CNC, high speed machining, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, 3D printing and robotics and automation will be covered. Some industrial components will be used as the case studies.

Systems EngineeringBrief Description

This foundation module aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and underlying principles of systems engineering, including systems thinking, as well as the design and management of a range of engineering systems, especially including mechanical and electronic systems. The systems will be studied from product lifecycle management perspective to cover the all stages from product market research, design, manufacturing to after-sales service and product recycles.

Indicative Content

A modern overview of manufacturing technologies and their processes. To develop a theoretical and scientific understanding of the basic physical principles and mechanisms involved in modern manufacturing processes covering three main kinds of manufacturing methods: additive methods (joining / welding, bonding), subtractive methods (machining, drilling) and transformative methods (such as forming). Especially, the modern manufacturing technologies such as computer-integrated manufacturing (CIMs), CNC, high speed machining, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, 3D printing and robotics and automation will be covered.

Product Design and DevelopmentBrief Description

An integrated approach to management of product design and development is also required to create better quality products with enhanced capabilities, at attractive prices with compressed time to market cycles due to the intensified competition, rapidly changing technologies, especially computer-based technology and shorter product life cycles.

Indicative Content

This module covers product design, development and management process over whole product life cycle. It includes topics such as:

methodologies, lean methods for new product introduction, the relationship of tangible product and brand, marketing and product specification, creativity and innovation in product design, product prototyping and manufacturing technologies, product performance test, cost models for product design, development and production, design protection and intellectual property rights and case studies.

Individual Research ProjectBrief Description

This module provides the opportunity for students to study in depth a topic of their own choice within the subject area of the field. Students self-manage an academic investigation of an appropriate topic with support from an adviser. The module also introduces research methods and the principles of data summary and presentation.

Indicative Content

The module content includes: the research process, research ethics, and methods of enquiry, data types, quantitative versus qualitative approaches to study and analysis, basic descriptive statistics, technical report writing, report evaluation. It will also provide scope for students to demonstrate their ability to research, analyse, synthesise and evaluate appropriate literature and research findings. It may include a practical element, provided that the submitted work retains an academic emphasis.

Advanced Group Project

Brief Description

Students will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team employed to design, produce, test and document a substantial software and/or hardware product.

Indicative Content

The module enables students to work to a client brief to apply and integrate software development engineering, or product design, methods. Students work in a multidisciplinary team to investigate client requirements, design, implement, test and document a software product suitable for their field. The final version is presented to the client and staff.

BSc / BA Product Design (HONS)

Dr Michelle Williams – Course Leader

BSc / BA Product Design (HONS)

BSc / BA Product Design (HONS)

Library & Information Services

Darren Bolton - Faculty Librarian - Media, Arts Technology

Library & Information Services

Library and Information Services is an integrated and embedded service supporting 3 University Faculties across 3 campuses

Library & Information Services

To work closely with the academic Schools and other areas within the

University to ensure students have

•the appropriate services and resources to support learning

•been trained to make effective use of the services and resources

available (430hrs of teaching delivered in 2013-14!)

•developed relevant information and digital literacy skills appropriate for

University and beyond…..

What is our role?

Library & Information ServicesStudy Facilities

All about the numbers?

• 3 campus libraries at Park, Francis Close Hall and Oxstalls.

• Term-time (2014/15)

Staffed: 15.5hrs per weekday until 12, 7hrs Sat & Sun

Unstaffed access: 24x7 to ICT resources

(35% increase in opening hours from 2013/14)

Library & Information Services Library Resources All about the numbers?

• 315 PCs/Macs, 80 laptops for borrowing

• 200,000 books in print, 20,000 online journals and magazines, over

4,500 eBooks

• 79% satisfaction in 2013-14 NSS survey for library resources

• Rated excellent in 2013-14 UoG Professional Services staff satisfaction

survey.

Library & Information ServicesCreating the right environment

Physical

A range of areas to reflect different study needs including group and quiet study:

Bookable group study rooms, collaborative learning areas.

Virtual

Library website containing access to resources on and off-campus, services, help

and support, social media (chat service)

Google-style searching through our Discovery service platform.

Library & Information ServicesStudent entitlements: the basics

• 12 items at any one time (books, laptops, DVDs..)

• 30 inter library loans

• Subject librarian assigned for training,

1-1 appts

• ID card (discounted bus travel……).

Library & Information Services

We aim to help students and staff maximise

their potential both here and beyond……..

Registration Process

Any questions?

Industry Involvement

1. What industry involvement and engagement would you like to see for the course?

2. Where should we look to visit and who should we look to invite for guest lectures? (companies or individuals)

3. What can you, your company or colleagues you know offer the programme?