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In this module you will explore Engineering Design as a process where technical knowledge is applied for the purpose of responding to a societal need. The elements within this design process are explained through a contextualised approach, starting with an analysis of the societal context that defines 鈥渢he need鈥�, followed by an exploration of all variables, technical and non-technical, which influence the process throughout. As awareness and knowledge of these variables develops, so too does the understanding of the role and responsibilities of the engineer. Having defined the role of the engineer as a designer, each variable can be explored by means of specific projects and activities that highlight a particular aspect of study. Further activities emphasize sustainability, safety and wellbeing as paramount responsibilities in design, while also exploring both social and economic variables that define the context of design. Finally, the role of standards, regulations and compliance thereof, within a framework of building and urban design are explored.

Within a project-based learning framework, you will identify and quantify problem types while deploying appropriate strategies to design effective solutions. There will be opportunities to forensically examine engineering failures when working with limited data. You will encounter issues important to engineering designers and which will support the development of your own design skills, e.g. decision making, organizing a design team, idea generation, concept testing, prioritization, material selection, engineering judgement, critical thinking, etc. Communication skills are emphasized throughout. The design process is made鈥痚xplicit and鈥痷sed as a framework in which you can build your knowledge and create links to learning from other domains (e.g. professional practice, personal reflection, other taught modules etc.). The module will include lectures, workshops and a field trip to develop interest and enhance your learning. A final project will require the students to apply the skills acquired in this course to research and recognise the constraints, the design process, and reflect on the role of standards and regulations, to critically evaluate the success of real world projects.

Teaching delivery:

This module is taught in 20 weekly lectures over Terms 1 and 2, along with a field-trip organised in Term 2.

Learning Outcomes:

• An introduction to Engineering, Design, Projects, Society and the relationship between them.
• Interpret 鈥渄esign鈥� as a non-deterministic, iterative, convergent sub-process sitting within a greater project process.
• Awareness of different design strategies and be able to identify and relate personal tendencies or preferences to different strategic approaches.
• Effectively explore the 鈥榰pstream鈥� part of the project process (need, identification and brief preparation) and evaluate the implications this has on the 鈥榙ownstream part鈥� of the project process (construction, operation and decommissioning), if they are to be effective designers.
• Evaluate and explore the implications of decisions within the 鈥榰pstream鈥� part of the project process (need, identification and brief preparation) on the 鈥榙ownstream鈥� process (construction, operation and decommissioning), within their development as effective designers.
• Identify the role and importance of contextual factors in shaping the outcome of a design process.
• Employ a range of tools (thinking, computation, visualisation, communication, etc.) used by designers, and recognise their importance in developing design mastery.
• Interpret the role of regulations, design codes and best practice guidance in modern engineering design.
• Identify that design is carried out as part of a team, and interpret the different roles involved within design projects.
• Identifying and quantifying engineering problems and deploying a strategy to design an appropriate solution.
• Recognise the importance of precedent study and learning from the past.

Reading List:

• Civil Engineering Procedure (8th Edition), Institution of Civil Engineers
• Sustainable Energy without the Hot Air, Mackay, D., (Download for free from: