Module Details
| Module Code: |
ENGR E8019 |
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Full Title:
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Project Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Owner:: |
Paul Durcan
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| Module Description: |
Integrating Business and Engineering considerations, to include current engineering methods and business wide product development
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| Module Learning Outcome |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
| MLO1 |
Research, examine and consider the market extent, opportunity and obstacles associated with a particular idea. |
| MLO2 |
Identify the legal and financial implications and considerations associated with a particular opportunity. |
| MLO3 |
Evaluate the business impact of the standards, Health & safety and environmental requirements. |
| MLO4 |
Consider, compare, propose an appropriate structure to implement the opportunity. |
| MLO5 |
Execute a project using a industrial standard Stage Gate model |
| MLO6 |
Evaluate a new product in regard to necessary directives and standards inorder to CE mark the product |
| MLO7 |
Present and Report in a professional manner. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
| Module Indicative Content |
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Components
Parts, Devices, Systems
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Products
Existing and newly developed
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing Processes
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IT
Information Management, Mind mapping, Evernote
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Problem
Technical Problem:
Example Environmental
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Legal
Legal considerations, Business organisation and structure, contracts, intellectual property
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Standards
Implications of relevant technical standards, health & safety and environmental considerations
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Management
Management possibilities, evaluation, proposals
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Presentation
Presentation of idea - technical & business
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Report
Comprehensive Report - technical & business
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Market
Market research, extent, challenge, target market, competitor analysis, strateg planning.
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Workshops
A series of 2 hour workshops will be presented by the Regional Development Centre including : Sales Planning, Financial Planning, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills
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Product Design
Product Design Cycle, Design theory, Innovative design, Design tools
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CE Marking
Standards, EU Directives, Steps to CE marking products
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Manufacturing
Lead manufacturing, Toyota production system
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Stage Gate
Product design Gate Models, ABB Cate Model
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Module Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time
| Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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Reassessment Description
Student may be required to complete one or more or the assignments
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Practical |
Contact |
Research online, application of theory |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Research online, library |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Group based tutorial |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Brannick, Teresa and Roche, William k. (1997), Business Research Methods: strategies, techniques and sources, Oak Tree Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 1860760007].
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Proctor, Tony. (1997), of Marketing Research, Pitman, London, [ISBN: 0273625314].
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Malhotra, Naresh K. (1999), Marketing Research: an applied orientation, 3rd. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, [ISBN: 0130830445].
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Malhotra, Naresh K and Birks, David F. (2005), Marketing Research: an applied approach, 2nd. Financial times/Prentice Hall, Harlow, England, [ISBN: 0273695304].
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Domegan, Christine and Fleming, Declan. (2003), Marketing Research in Ireland: theory and practice, 2nd. Gill & McMillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 071713489X].
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Ghauri, Perez N, Gronhaug, Kjell, Kristianslund, Ivar. (1995), Research Methods in Business Studies: apractical guide, Prentice Hall, New York, [ISBN: 0130157104].
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Giegold, William C. (1992), Practical Management Skills for Engineers and Scientists, Krieber Pub. Co., Malabar, Florida, [ISBN: 0894646540].
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Bergen, S, A. (1990), R & D Management: managing projects and new products, New rev. ed.. Blackwell, Oxford, UK, Cambridge, Mass, USA, [ISBN: 0631174478].
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Howells, John. (2005), the Management of innovation and technology: the shaping of technology and institutions of the market economy, Sage, London, [ISBN: 076197024].
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Roche, John G. (1989), Product Liability: the European management and quality clallenge, IFS, Kempston, [ISBN: 1854230611].
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Farag, MahmoundM. Materials selection for Engineering Design, [ISBN: 0135751926].
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