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GEE101   Interdisciplinary Design I   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F4

Description

Effective interdisciplinary design lies at the heart of the engineering of complex products and systems. It is important that engineers can communicate and work effectively together and have a common language and processes to manage projects effectively. This module will introduce concepts in, and tools for, interdisciplinary engineering design important for effective project management. Students will start to develop critical thinking and an interdisciplinary approach to solving engineering problems. A strong focus of the module will be the use of a wide range of case studies to motivate ideas and allow students to demonstrate their learning.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 87.0
Lab 39.0
Lecture 24.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 20 %
Other 0.0 80 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.