The course consists of four components:

■ an introduction to programming within an engineering context using a modern programming language (e.g., Python);

■ computer aided drawing/design (CAD), the course syllabus contains the principal components of CAD and CAD libraries, layers, tools and presentation, and the use of detailed engineering drawings for design;

■ a foundation component on Creativity, based on the "double-diamond approach", involving multidisciplinary interaction;

■ an introduction to the fundamentals of effective writing and publishing scientific manuscripts and reports.

Various lectures and classes timetabled throughout both semesters

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16% Written Assignment: CAD Assignment (16%)

32% Project Output (Other than dissertation): Programming Language coursework (16%) and CAD (16%)

16% Report: Individual Design Project Report

16% Practical Skills Assessment: Programming Language test

20% Attendance at student-organised meetings and poster presentation on a creative outcome

The aims of this course are to:

■ develop an understanding of the use of computing in addressing and solving engineering problems, and provide a deeper understanding of how engineering problems can be framed in a computing context;

■ develop a logical top-down problem solving approach to this process in order to be able to write well-structured programming solutions;

■ provide training in the use of CAD and industrially relevant CAD software, and use of CAD to provide manufacturing information for design;

■ provide an introductory course on a systematic approach to creativity in engineering;

■ provide the experience of working on projects in Biomedical Engineer and multidisciplinary group environments;

■ provide the opportunity for report preparation and the development of scientific writing skills;

■ encourage independent thought and the application of analytical skills to an unfamiliar area;

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ solve problems using a modern programming language (e.g., Python) and develop its use as a tool in solving familiar engineering problems;

■ analyse a problem, adopt a logical step-wise approach to its solution and be able to formalise this solution within the programming environment;

■ demonstrate an ability to work with CAD, using CAD libraries, tools and layers, and present detailed components, assemblies and projections using CAD;

■ demonstrate an understanding of the importance and systematic application of creativity in engineering;

■ work successfully with colleagues and show creativity during the design of a biomedical device (e.g. inhaler);

■ produce a well structured report;

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components of the course's summative assessment.

Students must attend the timetabled laboratory classes.