Engineering Project II module (EG12007)

Engineers design and create products, systems and develop processes. They work together in a team environment and need to be highly communicative to create prototypes, test products, analyse data and deliver solutions.

In this module you will develop your practical and verbal skills involved in engineering projects, through two practical elements whilst working together in small teams.
Project one will develop your computer aided (CAD) design knowledge and 3D printing skills. You will use CAD, 3D printing software, and a range of 3D printers to develop your own unique prototypes and present your design solutions.

Project two is based on developing your knowledge of programming and using various sensors (touch, light, colour, ultrasonic, gyro, infrared) to control a robot motors (rotation) using lego mindstorm kits. The group project is based on design, building, and testing of an autonomous robot using Lego Mindstorm.

Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

• demonstrate basic skills in computer aided design, creating design solutions
• understand how computer aided design is used throughout a design process
• understand how to control a 3D printer using slicing software and how adjusting the parameters such as print speed can affect the final print
• understand how to setup and use a 3D printer and problem solve common 3D printing errors
• understand how to create flow diagram coding and how that is used to develop programming
• select different sensors to be integrated into a robot and how they are used for feedback
• understand different engineering roles, responsibilities and how to work together to be an effective team member

This module allows you to be creative, develop your design thinking and develop unique engineering design solutions. These skills are essential if you want to become a successful engineer.