Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
ME40228: Group business & design project - II |
 Credits:
| 18 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | ME40228 Reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take ME30068 |
| Description: | Aims: * To give each student the experience of a real design situation as part of a group. * This unit builds on the evaluation stage, leading to a detailed design that takes into account both engineering and business aspects. * To present these results in written and oral form and to practising engineers at an exhibition. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will have: * Demonstrated a detailed knowledge and understanding of the technical process that is engineering design. * Demonstrated a detailed knowledge and understanding of the commercial aspects of engineering. * Worked in a multi-disciplinary team. * Developed a business plan. Skills: Working in a team; problem solving; numeracy; written communication; oral communication; IT; leadership. Content: Detail Design/Detailed Commercial Study. Numerical analysis of machines. Design for manufacture. CAD. Business Plan. Exhibition presentation. |