15.45Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Design Computing

BEng with Honours in Design Computing

BEng in Design Computing

Diploma of Higher Education in Design Computing

Certificate of Higher Education in Design Computing

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]

Admission

15.45.1In addition to the requirements of Regulation 2, students who are admitted directly to the second year of the course may be required to attend short courses in Programming and Mathematics before the start of the academic session in which they enter the course.

Status of the Courses

15.45.2All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students. Transfer to the MEng in Design Computing is possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.

Mode of Study

15.45.3The courses are available by full-time study only.

Curriculum

First Year

15.45.4All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

16 215Foundation Engineering Mechanics 1210

52 138Computer Systems110

52 141Programming Foundations120

56 101Introduction to Design110

56 102Design Graphics110

56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110

56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110

56 108Integrating Studies DC-1110

MA 115Core Engineering Mathematics 1120

Elective Class10

Second Year

15.45.5All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

52 222Programming Project210

52 231Programming Techniques210

56 201Design Engineering210

56 202Introduction to CAD210

56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210

56 206Management of the Design Process210

56 207Integrating Studies 2210

CS 201Databases210

CS 204Systems Analysis210

CS 205Systems Design210

CS 206Human Computer Interaction210

Elective Class10

Third Year

15.45.6All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

52 359Graphics 315

56 301Machine Element Design 310

56 302Design Analysis 310

56 312Product Development 310

56 313Industrial Design 310

56 314Integrating Design Project 310

56 320Computational Product Modelling
and Visualisation 310

56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation 410

CS 302Professional Issues315

CS 307Web Applications Engineering315

Optional Classes

No fewer than 5 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.8.

Fourth Year

15.45.7All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory Classes LevelCredits

52 429Software Evaluation 415

52 440Software Architecture 415

56 409Product Development Project 1 410

56 411Design Project 1 - BEng 440

56 418Design Methods 410

56 513CAED Systems 510

56 515Knowledge Engineering and Management510

Optional Classes

No fewer than 10 credits chosen from Regulation 15.45.8.

Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5

15.45.8

LevelCredits

56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310

56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310

56 315Managing People310

56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310

56 318Product Branding and Promotion310

56 319Design and Enterprise Project310

56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310

56 401Industrial Placement 1420

56 403Industrial Placement 2420

56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410

56 408Professional Practice410

56 415Innovation Management410

56 416Quality Management410

56 417E-Business Supply Chain Management410

56 506Logistics510

56 507Manufacturing in a Business Context510

56 508Business Systems 510

56 511People and Organisation510

56 512Manufacturing Systems510

56 514Design Management510

56 516Systems Integration510

56 517Modelling and Analysis510

56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510

In exceptional circumstances a student may also select other classes as are appropriate to that student’s curriculum provided the choice is at an acceptable level and the choice has the approval of the Course Director and the relevant Head of Department.

Progress

15.45.9In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.10In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.11In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

Final Honours Classification

15.45.12The final Honours classification will normally be based on:

(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes taken in the third and fourth years;

(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award

15.45.13BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which at least 90 must be at Level 4 or above and must include those for the class 56 411 Design Project 1 - BEng.

15.45.14BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.

15.45.15Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.

15.45.16Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Design Computing, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.17A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Design Computing ‘with Commendation’.

15.45.18

to 15.45.20(Numbers not used)

Engineering and Enterprise Management

BEng with Honours in Engineering and Enterprise Management

BEng in Engineering and Enterprise Management

Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management

Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]

Status of the Courses

15.45.21All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students. Transfer to the MEng degree in Engineering and Enterprise Management may be possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.

Mode of Study

15.45.22The courses are available by full-time study only.

Curriculum

First Year

15.45.23All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

16 132Engineering Mechanics 1120

16 155Engineering Materials110

56 101Introduction to Design110

56 102Design Graphics110

56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110

56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110

56 105Integrating Studies 1 130

MA 115Core Engineering Mathematics 1120

Second Year

15.45.24All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

19 260Electrical and Electronic Engineering210

56 201Design Engineering210

56 202Introduction to CAD210

56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210

56 204Manufacturing Technology 2210

56 205Facilities Design and Management210

56 206Management of the Design Process210

56 207Integrating Studies 2 210

MA 215 Engineering Mathematics210

ME 101Heat and Flow 1110

Elective Classes20

Third Year

15.45.25All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

19 222Electrical Machines and Control210

56 303Advanced manufacturing Processes310

56 304Engineering Economics310

56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310

56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310

56 309Modern Manufacturing Techniques310

56 310Sales, Purchasing and Marketing for Engineers310

56 311Mechatronic Design310

56 312Product Development310

56 315Managing People310

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.27.

Fourth Year

15.45.26All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

56 408Professional Practice410

56 409Product Development Project 1410

56 415Innovation Management Manufacturing 410

56 416Quality Management410

56 417E-Business and Supply Chain Management410

56 419Manufacturing Systems Design and

Management410

56 420Management Project 1 (BEng)440

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3, 4 or 5 chosen from Regulation 15.45.27

Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5 (EEM)

15.45.27

LevelCredits

56 301Machine Element Design310

56 302Design Analysis310

56 313Industrial Design310

56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310

56 318Product Branding and Promotion310

56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310

56 401Industrial Placement 1420

56 403Industrial Placement 2420

56 404Advanced Product Design Engineering410

56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410

56 406Engineering Experimentation410

56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation410

56 418Design Methods410

56 508Business Systems 510

56 511People and Organisation510

56 513CAED Systems510

56 514Design Management510

56 515Knowledge Intensive CAD510

56 516Systems Integration510

56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510

56 520Strategic Technology Management510

56 522Supply Chain Operations510

Exceptionally, such other classes at an appropriate level as may be approved by the Course Director.

Progress

15.45.28In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.29In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.30In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum including 90 at Level 3 or above. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

Final Honours Classification

15.45.31The final classification for the degree of BEng with Honours in Engineering and Enterprise Management will normally be based on:

(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and approved optional classes which are taken in the second, third and fourth years;

(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award

15.45.32BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Engineering and Enterprise Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 or above and must include 56 420 Management Project (BEng).

15.45.33BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Engineering and Enterprise Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.

15.45.34Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.

15.45.35Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.36A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng in Engineering and Enterprise Management or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management ‘with Commendation’.

15.45.37

to 15.45.40(Numbers not used)

Enterprise and Technology Management

Product Design and Innovation

BSc with Honours in Enterprise and Technology Management

BSc in Enterprise and Technology Management

Diploma of Higher Education in Enterprise and Technology Management

Certificate of Higher Education in Enterprise and Technology Management

BSc with Honours in Product Design and Innovation

BSc in Product Design and Innovation

Diploma of Higher Education in Product Design and Innovation

Certificate of Higher Education in Product Design and Innovation

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]

Status of the Courses

15.45.41All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students.

Mode of Study

15.45.42The courses are available by full-time study only.

Curriculum

First Year

15.45.43All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 122 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

56 101Introduction to Design110

56 102Design Graphics110

56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110

56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110

56 105Integrating Studies 1130

Z1 104Entrepreneurship: Introduction to Business
Start-up112

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:

Enterprise and Technology Management

48 102Introduction to Management Science120

52 132Applications and Implications of Computers110

Elective Class10

Product Design and Innovation

16 155Engineering Materials110

16 215Foundation Engineering Mechanics210

Elective Classes20

Second Year

15.45.44All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210

56 204Manufacturing Technology 2210

56 205Facilities Design and Management210

56 206Management of the Design Process210

56 207Integrating Studies 2210

Z1 206Human Capital and the Entrepreneur215

Elective Classes15

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:

Enterprise and Technology Management

48 206Information Systems in the Knowledge Economy215

56 210Fundamentals of E-Business 215

56 211Industry and the Engineer210

Product Design and Innovation

19 260Electrical and Electronic Engineering210

56 201Design Engineering210

56 202Introduction to CAD210

56 209Product Modelling210

Third Year

15.45.45All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

56 304Engineering Economics310

56 310Sales, Purchasing and Marketing for Engineers310

56 312Product Development310

56 315Managing People310

56 318Product Branding and Promotion310

56 319Design and Enterprise Project310

Z1 209 New Venture Creation215

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.47.

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:

Enterprise and Technology Management

56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310

Z1 304Venture Management, Strategy and Growth315

Product Design and Innovation

56 313Industrial Design310

Z1 305KSTB: Knowledge, Science and

Technology-Based Business315

Fourth Year

15.45.46All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

56 408Professional Practice410

56 409Product Development Project410

56 415Innovation Management410

56 416Quality Management410

56 428Individual Project (BSc)440

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3, 4 or 5 chosen from Regulation 15.45.47.

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:

Enterprise and Technology Management

MS 403Systems Dynamics410

MS 412Modelling Service Operations410

Product Design and Innovation

56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410

56 418Design Methods410

Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5

15.45.47

LevelCredits

56 301Machine Element Design310

56 302Design Analysis310

56 303Advanced Manufacturing Processes310

56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310

56 309Modern Manufacturing Techniques310

56 311Mechatronic Design310

56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310

56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310

56 401Industrial Placement 1420

56 403Industrial Placement 2420

56 404Advanced Product Design Engineering410

56 406Engineering Experimentation410

56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation410

56 419Manufacturing Systems Design Management410

56 508Business Systems 510

56 511People and Organisation510

56 513CAED Systems510

56 514Design Management510

56 515Knowledge Intensive CAD510

56 516Systems Integration510

56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510

56 520Strategic Technology Management510

56 522Supply Chain Operations510

Exceptionally, such other classes at an appropriate level as may be approved by the Course Director

Progress

15.45.48In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.49In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.50In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, students must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

Final Honours Classification

15.45.51The final Honours classification will normally be based on:

(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes which are taken in the second, third and fourth years;

(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award

15.45.52BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc with Honours in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 and above and must include those for the class 56 428 Individual Project BSc.

15.45.53BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BSc in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.

15.45.54Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or above.

15.45.55Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in the chosen course, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.56A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BSc or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in the chosen course ‘with Commendation’.

15.45.57

to 15.45.60(Numbers not used)

Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

BEng with Honours in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

BEng in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management

Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]

Status of the Courses

15.45.61All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students. Transfer to the MEng degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology is possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.

Mode of Study

15.45.62The courses are available by full-time study only.

Curriculum

First Year

15.45.63All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

16 132Engineering Mechanics 1120

16 155Engineering Materials110

56 101Introduction to Design110

56 102Design Graphics110

56 103Fundamentals of Engineering Management110

56 104Introduction to Manufacturing110

56 105Integrating Studies 1130

MA 115Core Engineering Mathematics 1120

Second Year

15.45.64All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

19 260Electrical and Electronic Engineering210

56 201Design Engineering210

56 202Introduction to CAD210

56 203Manufacturing Technology 1210

56 204Manufacturing Technology 2210

56 205Facilities Design and Management210

56 206Management of the Design Process210

56 207Integrating Studies 2210

MA 215Engineering Mathematics210

ME 101Heat and Flow 1110

Elective Classes20

Third Year

15.45.65All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

19 222Electrical Machines and Control210

56 301Machine Element Design310

56 302Design Analysis310

56 303Advanced Manufacturing Processes310

56 304Engineering Economics310

56 305Manufacturing Operations Management310

56 307Manufacturing Control and Automation310

56 309Modern Manufacturing Techniques310

56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310

Optional Classes

No fewer than 30 credits at Level 3 or 4 chosen from Regulation 15.45.67.

Fourth Year

15.45.66All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

56 405Design for Manufacture and Assembly410

56 406Engineering Experimentation410

56 408Professional Practice410

56 409Product Development Project 1410

56 410Manufacturing Project 1 (BEng)440

56 413Computer Modelling and Simulation410

56 419System Design and Management410

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits at Level 3, 4 or 5 chosen from Regulation 15.45.67

Optional Classes at Levels 3, 4 and 5

15.45.67

LevelCredits

56 310Sales, Purchasing and Marketing for Engineers310

56 311Mechatronic Design310

56 312Product Development310

56 313Industrial Design310

56 314Integrating Design Project310

56 315Managing People310

56 316Sports Fluid Mechanics310

56 318Product Branding and Promotion310

56 321Computer Aided Manufacture310

56 401Industrial Placement 1420

56 403Industrial Placement 2420

56 404Advanced Product Design Engineering410

56 415Innovation Management410

56 416Quality Management410

56 417E-Business Supply Chain Management410

56 418Design Methods410

56 508Business Systems 510

56 511People and Organisation510

56 513CAED Systems510

56 514Design Management510

56 515Knowledge Intensive CAD510

56 516Systems Integration510

56 519Product Modelling and Visualisation510

56 520Strategic Technology Management510

56 522Supply Chain Operations510

Exceptionally, such other classes at an appropriate level as may be approved by the Course Director.

Progress

15.45.68In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.69In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.70In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

Final Honours Classification

15.45.71The final Honours classification will normally be based on:

(i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes taken in the second, third and fourth years;

(ii)if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award

15.45.72BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which at least 90 must be at Level 4 or above and must include those for the class 56 410 Manufacturing Project 1 (BEng).

15.45.73BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.

15.45.74Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Design Manufacturing and Engineering Management a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 100 credits at Level 2 or above.

15.45.75Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.

15.45.76A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, ‘with Commendation’.

15.45.77

to 15.45.80(Numbers not used)

Product Design Engineering

BEng with Honours in Product Design Engineering

BEng in Product Design Engineering

Diploma of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management

Certificate of Higher Education in Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]

Status of the Courses