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2010/1 Module Catalogue
 Module Code: EEE3016 Module Title: PRODUCT ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Module Provider: Electronic Engineering Short Name: EE3.PEM
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: CALIC J Dr (Elec Eng)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability

Spring Semester

Assessment Pattern

Unit(s) of Assessment

 

Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)

 

Project report

 

Project presentation

 

100%

 

 

Module Overview

The course has been designed to provide the students with deeper understanding and hands-on knowledge of the processes involved in the electronic product design and management.

Prerequisites/Co-requisites

None

Module Aims
·         To provide an exposure to topics relating to electronic product design and management.
·         To show that learning at this level can be achieved by individual study.
·         To give practice in sharing your knowledge with others.
 
For logistical reasons, the course may be limited to 30 students.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module a student will be able to demonstrate:
·         Understanding of selected topics relating to engineering design and management
·         The ability to convey the design process and outcomes in both written and oral form
Competence in sharing knowledge with others
Module Content

Models of the design process

 

Creative thinking

 

Technical writing and referencing

 

Presentational skills

 

 

PCB design

 

Electromagnetic compatibility

 

Thermal design

 

Device interface design

 

User aspects and usability

 

Sketching

 

Information visualisation

 

Interaction design

 

User experience design

 

Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures, group work and student presentations
Selected Texts/Journals

Cross
Engineering Design Methods
0-471-94228-6
Wiley
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Last Updated

12 August 2010