This course focuses on the group work aimed at designing and realising complex engineering problems, proposed by academic supervisors.

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One kick-off meeting followed by self-organised meetings within groups and academic supervisors.

There is no set syllabus for this module. Students may select a specific product/project from a list suggested at the commencement of the module or may propose a project in consultation with the Module Coordinator. Students should form groups of 2 to 4, and research individual aspects of the design topic under the guidance of a Topic Supervisor, bringing the results together for a joint report and seminar presentation at the conclusion of the Module.

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The assessment procedure for Design Special Topic 5 consists of three steps:

1. Presentations of a demonstrator or a prototype system in front of a broad audience (academic supervisors and, when available, external guests)

2. Written report submitted by the group as a whole.

3. One page of personal contribution from each student to be added to the report submission including a peer review section on the team dynamics.

The allocation of the available marks is as follows:

1. Written Report: 50%. The report is assessed, and the group mark is weighted by the peer and supervisor review for each individual.

2. Presentation & Demonstration 50%: Half of this (25%) will be based on the group demonstration/ presentation, the other half (25%) will be based on the contribution and performance of each group member and is assessed by the academics attending the presentation and demonstration (averaged).

Aims: To develop critical awareness of issues related to the engineering design and realisation of a complex electronic product.

Objectives (skills to develop):

■ Find a solution to an engineering problem

■ Develop project management and team working skills

■ Consider the sustainability aspect of their design

■ Assess the risks of their proposed activity

■ Present the result of the design and setup work to an audience.

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

1) Propose a solution to an engineering problem.

2) Design a prototype or formulate an approach to address the engineering problem.

3) Judge the project feasibility, plan the work activities, organise into a team and manage the teamwork.

4) Construct the working prototype or devise the approach.

5) Assess the results and present the work to the audience and stakeholders.

6) Evaluate the environmental impact of their solution.

7) Consider the overall Health and Safety implications.