Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
ME40228 Group business & design project - II |
| Credits: 18 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW100 |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take ME30068 |
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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. |