| BEng 2.2 Manufacturing Engineering with Management, Brunel University, 1997-2001 | |
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Course Modules / Projects & Aims |
Learning Outcomes |
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Final Year Project To provide students with an opportunity to plan and execute a major professional project and develop their communications, time management, research and development skills learned at the earlier parts of their course to work independently in consultation with their academic supervisors to achieve project objectives set out at the onset of the project. |
Ability to plan and manage an individual project within given resource and time constraints evidence of which should be reported in a logbook. Acquiring in depth knowledge of often new disciplines or areas of engineering science. Use of academic and industrial resources such as learned journals, books, conference proceedings and other sources of information to compile feasibility studies and establishing "state of art" in any given project. Application of acquired knowledge to solution or in depth review of the topic of project. Effective communication of students findings to peers, academic supervisors and examiners in presentations and written reports. Justification of methodologies used, hypothesis presented and conclusions to supervisors and examiners. |
| 3rd Year Modules | |
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Manufacturing Strategy To provide an understanding of the importance of the manufacturing function to corporate strategy and success, the key contribution that manufacturing can make to sustained competitiveness of the company, and to identify what is required in the manufacturing function in order to translate these requirements into long term reality. |
Be able to formulate and implement manufacturing strategy via use of models and frameworks eg: group analysis, SWOT, PEST and importance/performance matrix. · Recognise the dimensions of cost, differentiation and focus against product/market situations. Appreciate the translation of competitive strategy into the manufacturing performance objectives of quality, cost, time, response and flexibility. · Translate objectives into tasks and activities that centre on product response, capacity management, resource and infrastructure alignment. |
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Strategic Marketing To develop a knowledge of strategic marketing management through study of the planning cycle, the preparation of marketing plans and examination of current developments in marketing practice. To apply this knowledge to practical problems in a creative and analytical manner. |
This module offers students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of marketing management by dealing with the strategic aspects of marketing. The focus is on strategic marketing decision processes that are relevant to establishing and maintaining sustainable competitive advantage. The module covers the planning cycle and the development of marketing plans, managing internal and external relationships, the use of IT for strategic marketing management, strategic choice, implementation and control, the future of marketing. |
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Manufacturing Systems To teach students about current types of discrete-parts manufacturing systems, including recent developments like flexible manufacturing systems and cellular manufacturing. In addition to system description, design and operation problems are addressed from a problem solving/decision making perspective, using modelling and analysis techniques. |
Understand the utility of models in manufacturing systems design and operation. · Use models, both analytical and experimental, in solving design and operational problems in manufacturing systems. · Understand principles of manufacturing systems simulation. · Use an advanced simulation package for modelling in manufacturing systems. |
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Project Engineering To introduce participants to a conceptual framework for the initiation, planning and control of projects within an industrial environment. |
Define what is meant by a "Project Engineering Approach". Provide the necessary grounding in the support concepts to allow participants to understand the fundamentals of the subject. Set the strategic context in which a project engineering approach would be used. Demonstrate and develop hands-on experience of a number of the associated tools and techniques of project engineering. Provide a number of case studies for analysis and discussion. Enhance the inter-personal skills necessary to the role of project engineer. |
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Computer Aided Design The broad aim of this course is to provide the student with an overall understanding of the components of Computer Aided Design with specific emphasis on 'Geometric Definition and Applications reinforced with hands on experience'. This will enable the student to use contemporary CAS systems optimally with ease. |
To understand the design process and the areas where CAD is used extensively. · To understand the components of CAD · To understand the Geometric Definition and Application sin CAD · To gain understanding of computer systems and peripherals used in CAD · To gain competence in the use of a Modelling software. |
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Business Strategy To give the students an introduction to business strategy and how it is used by companies to manage their business. |
Recognise that there are two fundamental approaches to strategic management. - appreciate the importance of missions, objectives and strategies. - recognise the major steps managers must take to develop business strategies. - recognise the major strategic choices. - appreciate the importance of organisational structure on strategy. - have learnt the major factors in the successful management of change. |
| 2nd Year Modules | |
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Introduction to Behaviour in Organisation This course introduces non-social scientists to the study of organisational behaviour. |
Students are introduced to the problem of organisational design and the nature of managerial and employee behaviour in organisations. Theories of Organisation . Organisation structures and operating environments. The individual and organisation . Organisation and technology. Analysing organisational change. |
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Design, Manufacture & Technical Communications To introduce students to the different types of communications in industry, to introduce the relationships between design, manufacture, testing and marketing and to meet the EA2 requirements as laid down by the Professional Institutions. |
Work as part of a team and appreciated the importance of management by objectives. Analyse a consumer product with respect to design, manufacture and materials. Appreciate the importance and principles of design for manufacture and assembly. Make and review video and verbal presentations. Appreciate the range of communications necessary in industry. Experience and understand the importance of product improvement and development |
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Manufacturing Processes To provide a description of the basic metal cutting and chip generation process. To show how manufacturing processes affect functional performance. To show why particular manufacturing processes are used in relation to design, function and cost. |
Assess the expected functional performance of a component in relation to the manufacturing process and appreciate process selection criteria from the perspective of design, function and cost. Describe the single point metal cutting process and optimise it in terms of maximum production rate or minimum cost. Discuss the influence of manufacturing processing on surface finish, texture, metallurgy, hardness and residual stresses |
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Elements of Industrial Automation To demonstrate the principles of automated systems through descriptions of machines, motion control, programming methods, data communications and sensor integration. |
1. Differentiate between dedicated (hard) and flexible automation technologies. 2. Classify robots by geometry, application and motion control methodologies. 3. Programme an industrial robot. 4. Discuss the problems of automated assembly systems and the importance of compliance in assembly operations. 5. Discuss the operating principles of data transmission systems and networks. 6. Perform simple analysis of data obtained from vision systems and show how it cam be applied to help with automated systems. |
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Total Design Provide an understanding on the essentials for the systematic product development with due consideration of total life cycle aspects. This will enable them to handle, upstream issues relating to marketing, customers, finance and company and downstream issues relating to manufacturing, operation, service and disposal, at the design stage. |
1. To understand the structure of design theory i.e. (a) conceptual design and innovation (b) design modules and (c) design methods. 2. To understand modern approach to design - Concurrent Engineering 3. To understand the use of various design methods 4. Learn to extract generic and specific knowledge from other designs (Case Studies) Content: The concept of systematic design approach common to products from different functional and subject domains is introduced. |
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Manufacturing Materials To understand the principles of strength of materials and primary metal forming processes. |
To be able to calculate stress, strain, stiffness, deflections and buckling loads for elastic members. To be able to calculate loads and limiting strains for primary metal working processes. |
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Mechatronics To investigate the use of electronic systems in an industrial context, and to gain the knowledge and experience of how to use electronic devices and systems to provide measurement and control of industrial plants. |
To appreciate how electronics and computing techniques may be used to control mechanical systems To understand why different controllers are used in industrial processes and artefacts. To understand the characteristics of different types of electric motors and how these characteristics apply to choosing an electric motor for a specific application. To know what different types of motor controller are used. To be able to program a Programmable Logic Controller using ladder logic. To understand the difference between different types of analogue/digital interface. To appreciate why sensors require signal conditioning. |
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Manufacturing and Operations Management Operations is concerned with transforming inputs into outputs - producing goods and services efficiently and effectively. This modules aims to provide students with a conceptual and theoretical basis for analysing operations both in manufacturing and service sectors. The course focuses on decisions that convert broad policy directives into specific actions within the organisation and that guide the monitoring and evaluating of the activity. A problem solving approach will be taken throughout the course, emphasising the context of the manufacturing business and the complexities to be addressed. |
Describe the role and functions of an Operations Manager including; Capacity Planning and Scheduling, Location and Layout of facilities, Facilities management including production technology, Management of inventories, Investment decisions. Appreciate the critical contribution of quality to customer satisfaction. Understand and describe how operations interact with other organisation functiona nd the environment. Relate the contribution that operations make to corporate strategy. |
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Manufacturing Information & Data Systems To acquire a good understanding of selected system design and analysis techniques, and to foster an understanding of the linked issues of people, organisations and information technology. To develop the skills needed to work on IT projects in the context of a manufacturing organisation, and to use and select manufacturing IT. |
To build upon the knowledge gained in computer programming and manufacturing and to understand the basic principles of application of information technology in manufacturing; To gain basic knowledge in the concept of databases and database design required for the application of databases in manufacturing; To develop skill in design and use of relational database; To gain a basic knowledge and skill in implementing and assessing effectiveness of various information technology components in an manufacturing enterprise. |
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Quality Engineering and Metrology To provide students with an in-depth knowledge of quality systems and modern dimensional metrology in manufacturing industry. |
1) to understand the basics of quality and dimensional measurement; 2) to appreciate and use general problem solving techniques; 3) to understand how to implement SPC, FMEA and QFD with an appreciation of Taguchi methods, ISO 9000 and TQM; 4) to understand the principles of basic inspection techniques, i.e. optical and non-optical techniques, dedicated fixture gauging, coordinate measuring machines and surface texture measurement; and 5) to critically evaluate a quality system and a measurement system. |
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| 1st Year Modules | |
| Introduction to Statics and Dynamics | |
| Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | |
| Electrical Machines and Power | |
| Manufacturing Operations and Management | |
| Communications in Engineering | |
| Statics and Dynamics | |
| Introduction to Thermodynamics | |
| Measurement and Instrumentation | |
| Design Process and Selection of Materials | |
| Engineering Applications | |
| Mathematical Methods I and II |