This module is being set up to incorporate content from ME4002 Introduction to Engineering 2 and ME4003 (Computer Aided Design). It will be taken in 2nd year, and the students will undertake a design project in groups of approx. 5, conceiving and designing a product. They will use the CAD tools to create engineering schematics and showcase virtual prototypes of their designs. Each student will learn presentations skills when they present on an aspect of the design.

The syllabus incorporates two elements of technical communication for Engineers ­ technical presentations and Computer Aided Design (CAD). To develop oral presentation techniques and use of information technology; teamwork skills; problem solving techniques; project planning; sustainability; and through the medium of a sustainable design project: Structured Design Methodology; Problem / Market Research and Problem Definition; Specification Development; Concept Origination / Development; Concept Evaluation and Rationalisation; Decision Making Techniques; Detail Design Considerations and Practice; Concept Development and Presentation The CAD content of this module consists of short online lectures with exercises on the following CAD topics: Introduction to SolidWorks: Sketching and Editing ­ Creating Extruded Features, Revolves and Ribs ­ Creating Sweeps and Blends ­ Creating Holes, Shells, Rounds, lofted and Drafted Features ­ Assembling Design Models with Constraints and Motion ­ Creating Engineering Drawings from Component and Assembly Models - Model visualization; rendering and animation.

Given a project brief, the student will be able to undertake simple research, document this, analyse and evaluate the information then draw conclusions from the results, to arrive at a detailed design specification. Having generated a detailed design specification, the student will be able to develop design concepts, and evaluate these in an objective manner to arrive at a final design. Demonstrate teamwork skills when solving an engineering problem Make a competent and clear oral presentation skills utilising an appropriate range of Audiovisual aids Using industry standard SolidWorks CAD software, demonstrate aptitude in constructing real-life components/products from basic sketches and shapes. Present the work done in an exhibition to the public, using other available software packages.

Describe the major issues with respect to sustainable development

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A variety of pedagogical approaches will be employed in its delivery including interactive lectures and tutorials, guided reading and writing, group team design project, self-directed learning for the CAD component, and active learning for the other elements of communication will ensure the that graduates are responsible, articulate, proactive, creative and collaborative. The Design work and presentations will take place in the tutorials, with the Computer Aided Design taking place in the lab. It will be important for the students to be in the same tutorials/labs, to assist with the project work and creativity.