Form C4
Version 4.0 (2010/2011)
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor Template
1. Course
Code
B58DB
5. School
Engineering and Physical Sciences
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
Dubai
Malaysia
Orkney
IDL
Collaborative Partner 
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1..
Sem…1
Sem………..
Sem……..
Sem….
Name… Sem..….
Name …… ……Sem..
8. Pre-requisites
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
2. Course
Title
6. Course
Co-ordinator
8
4. Credits
15
As designated by the Head of Teaching
discipline
Pass at grade D or better in B57AS, Mechanical Engineering in Context 1, or equivalent.
Pass at grade D or better in B57AT, Mechanical Engineering in Context 2, or equivalent.
None
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
3. SCQF
Level
Design and Manufacture 2
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
B511-MEG; B511-MEG; B531-MEG;B542-MEE;B54M-MEE;B553MEE;B55M-MEE; B564-AUE;B571-MED;B581-MED
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
DESIGN
 To develop and appreciation of how real products are designed, analysed and planned for manufacture.
 To further develop CAD skills into the area of 3D solid modelling, through focussed product design exercises.
 To introduce tolerancing and the application of limits and fits.
 To expand their knowledge of fundamental manufacturing processes through lectures, assessments and workshop practice.
 To develop a basic understanding of the principles of design for manufacture through their group project work.
 To develop transferable skills through small group design and analysis.
MANUFACTURE
 To develop an appreciation of Mechanical Engineering Applications.
 To develop transferable skills through small group kit car construction, testing and report writing.
 To develop a basic understanding of process planning in the context of a designed product and associated manufacturing processes.
To develop the understanding of modern robotics applications.
16. Syllabus
DESIGN
 3D solid modelling.
 Lectures and workshop practice in fundamental material removal processes (marking-off, fitting, drilling, turning, milling) and associated manufacturing times.
 Introduction to the ‘Engineering a Product’ cycle.
 Tolerancing, limits and fits.
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 Engineering applications individual and group project design work (2 projects, one fabricated assembly and another small mechanical assembly).
MANUFACTURE
 Kit car construction, analysis and testing.
 Process Planning and the ‘Engineering a Product’ cycle.
GENERAL
IMechE EA Logbook preparation, organisation and submission.
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Personal Abilities
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Skills
 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of product design and manufacture through design projects.
 To appreciate tolerancing in the context of designed components and assemblies and apply these accordingly.
 Develop basic understanding of manufacturing fundamental manufacturing processes and the limitations they impose on designed parts and
assemblies in terms of features manufactured, cost and time.
 Develop advanced CAD 3D modelling skills to a level to be applied in project work.
 To carry out fundamental analysis as part of the design process.
 To appreciate the importance of keeping a professional record of engineering experience.
To develop further knowledge and understanding of robotics through structured laboratories.
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT

Development and application of the cognitive skills associated with the creative product design process and to be prepared to make important,
compromise decisions.
 Apply analytical skills to manufacturing processes.
 Ability to apply acquired skills to problem solving processes, e.g. DFM, DFA, process awareness.
 Development of generic sketching and CAD skills applicable to any creative engineering design task.
 Develop awareness of the process of engineering products through project-based and workshop-based learning.
 General awareness of engineering workshop practice.
 Develop practical engineering skills and method planning skills through process planning, kit car construction, analysis and testing.
 Develop transferable skills through work in groups, analysis and presentation of results in Lab reports.
 Develop design skills through design, building and testing of an engineered component.
 Develop understanding of modern robotics and its practical applications.
Awareness of CEng requirements regarding academic and industrial experience through logbook activities.
18. Assessment Methods
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Continuous assessment
Design
Manufacture
Logbook
20. Date and Version
Duration of Exam
Diet(s)
(if applicable)
100
(45)
(45)
(10)
Remedial Work
Examination
2 hours
(OPEN BOOK)
3
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Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
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