Capstone Project

 

expand this section  Expand All

close this section  Collapse All

 
Main Description show detail >>
 
 
 
Department: Manufacturing Engineering Module Code: PROJ81031
Level: Level 8 Contact Hours: 42
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 58
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  A project based module to design, manufacture and test a simple product.
The projects will consist of the analysis, modeling, and design of engineering systems and components, rapid prototyping and testing of designs. The student will apply CAE tools, e.g. simple geometry and solid modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) to their specific application. This module provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize and extend the skills and knowledge acquired during their engineering education toward design (or redesign) of a product. The projects may be done individually or by teams.
  


 
Contact Hours show detail >>
   
 
Contact Type Hours
Tutorial1 Every 2 Weeks
Practical/Workshop3 Per Week


 
Learning Outcomes show detail >>
   
 
On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Build on their prior education by applying specific design tools such as computer aided engineering (Creo) and finite element analysis, Minitab etc and integrating the knowledge gained from other modules.
2Define a project specification outlining specific tasks, milestones and deliverables required to carry out the engineering design.
3Build / fabricate a working scale model to demonstrate the validated models for its performance compliance with the desired specifications.
4Develop their ability to construct experimental plans using statistical design of experiments (Minitab).
5Develop their ability to effectively communicate the product design process - both verbally and in writing.
6Identify gaps in their knowledge and be responsible for integrating new knowledge to bridge those gaps.


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
The learner is expected to draw on previous learning and synthesis it to develop a well rounded project.
The learner is responsible for identifying gaps in their knowledge and be proactive in bridging those gaps.
The project supervisor will provide support to the student by means of a fortnightly meeting, where the student will present evidence of work completed to date and get sign off on their project diary.


 
Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>
   
 
Content Detail
Computer labComputer lab time (Creo, FEA, Minitab) and 3D rapid prototyping time allocated to projects.


 
Assessment Strategies show detail >>
   
Assessment Strategies
Repeat Strategy: This module is examined on a 100% CA basis and there is no repeat examination strategy within the same academic year.
Produce a technical report which summarises the work carried out in the semester in a professional manner and maintain a professional diary of project activities.


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentFieldworkStudent to maintain a diary which records the design history and methodology and present this to the supervisor every two weeks with supporting evidence of work done. 10
5Continuous AssessmentPresentationPresentation of work-poster and oral presentation at end of the semester.30
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentProject - IndividualProject report to include project plan, design history with all design related documents.60


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential1111111111Project Handbook available on Blackboard
Anne M Courtney, Gary Fort
ITT		20141st-
Essential1111111111Project Templates and formatting/referencing guidelines available on Blackboard
Anne M Courtney
ITT		20141st-
Recommended9780471431602Introduction to Engineering: Modeling and Problem Solving
Jay Brockman
Wiley Publishing		2009-
Recommended9780470519264Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design
Nigel Cross
Wiley-Blackwell		20094th-
Recommended1420089277Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly
G. Boothroyd, P. Dewhurst, W.A. Knight
CRC Press Taylor and Francis		20103rd-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
WebsiteCreo Online Tutorials available through PTC Creo and Youtube.
background image

Curricular information is subject to change