• Sign the Placement Record of Hours sheet • Complete Employer Assessment Form FHEQ level: 4 WBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of Assessments Related Core Module(s) Design, analysis and costing of an engineering component based upon a specification from industry. Provide a production plan and material specification of an engineering component. Students are briefed on the component specification during a visit from an industrial representative in the past this has been Teagles, an agricultural equipment manufacturing company. Students visit a manufacturing company and are introduced to the manufacturing process for a component, industrial links with Curver UK. Students view two industrial processes 3,4 3,4 2,3 2,3 Formative tasks to produce CAD drawing. Coursework producing and analysing an engineering component. Presentation on product costing and investment appraisal. Coursework developing a production plan for an engineering component. Coursework on material selection and development to enhance component performance. Examination with questions on material properties. Engineering Applications in a Business Context (CORC 1202) Manufacture and Materials (FENG 137)
Tutorial 2 Learners shall have one-to-one tutorial time to support their decision of which engineering application to pursue. Guided Independent study 150 Learners will be expected to put in time outside of taught sessions and will have access to all facilities. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Formative Exercises Written Report 1 Written Report 2 0% 50% 40% Total = 100% CAD drafting and product costing methods Report of design and analysis LO1 and LO2 Report of business plan LO3, learners to work in groups on this task to maximise the amount of information gathered/analysed. Practical P1 Presentation 10% Total = 100% Presentation on development lifecyle LO4 SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: CORC1244 MODULE TITLE: Instrumentation, Control and Automation CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 4 JACS CODE: H661 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module develops an understanding of the development and integration of modern instrumentation, control and automation systems. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) 50% C1 (Coursework) % P1 (Practical) 50% E2 (Clinical Examination) % A1 (Generic Assessment) %
Practical Classes and Workshops 20 Learners shall apply learning within a practical environment. Directed Study 5 Learners to research and analyse an industrial control systems Guided Independent study 150 Students will be expected to put in time outside of taught sessions and will have access to labs and workshops. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Exam 100% Total = 100% To cover LO1 T_ % Total = 100% Practical P1 Lab Exercises 100% Total = 100% To cover LO2 and LO3 Updated by: Dave John Date: 01/04/15 Approved by: HE Operations (Amanda Crowle) Date: 4/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bolton, W. (2003) Mechatronics: electronic control systems in mechanical and electrical engineering. 3rd edn. Essex: Pearson. Bolton, W, (2006) Programmable Logic Controllers, 4th ed, Newnes Strmčnik, & S. Stefan, J (2013) Case Studies in Control: Putting Theory to Work (Advances in Industrial Control). Springer Turner, I C (1995) Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics Butterworth-Heinemann SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: FENG137 MODULE TITLE: Manufacture and Materials 1 CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 4 JACS CODE: H100 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module provides an introduction to manufacturing and materials. It includes primary and secondary forming processes and introduces the concept of process structure property relationships in engineering materials ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) 50% C1 (Coursework) 50% P1 (Practical) % or Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate)
SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Common construction methods, maintenance and repairs Materials used in construction; FRP, steel, aluminium, wood Material degradation and common areas of fatigue SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Formal Lecture 10 This module will be delivered through a blend of learning and research. Practical Research 30 Practical research undertaken within a marine environment Tutorial 10 Scheduled tutorial sessions Independent study 150 Directed study undertaken out of lecture environment Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Principles of small craft design Marine construction and material failure 50% 50% Total = 100% A formal presentation to demonstrate a knowledge of a range of small craft design and the types of materials available A formal written report to demonstrate a comprehension of suitable marine construction and material requirements for a range of given types of vessel Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Recommended Texts and Sources: Davies, P. (Editor.) and Rajapaske, Y.D.S. (Editor.) (2014) Durability of composites in a marine environment. Germany: Springer. FOSSATI, F. (Author.) (2009) Aero-hydrodynamics and the performance of sailing yachts: the science behind sailing yachts and their design. Adlard Coles Nautical.
SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Theory of constraints Queuing theory Optimised production technology Systems thinking Setting strategic direction Agile manufacturing Lean enterprise Six sigma techniques Production planning Sustainable manufacture SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 40 Presentation of manufacturing systems theory and application Practical Classes and Workshops 10 Industrial visits Self-directed study 150 Students are expected to put in time outside of taught sessions Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ T_ Coursework C1 Formative Activity Assignment 1 Assignment 2 0% 30% 70% Total = 100% Visit to manufacturing businesses Analysis of a given case study LO1 & 2 Report on improvements to a real manufacturing system LO3 & LO4 Practical P_ Updated by: Dave John Date: 19/01/16 Approved by: HE Operations (Amanda Crowle) Date: 04/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bass, I. (2006). Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill. Chang, N. (2011). Systems Analysis for Sustainable Engineering: Theory and Applications (Green Manufacturing & Systems Engineering. McGraw-Hill Professional Hobbs, D.P. (2004). Lean manufacturing implementation: a complete execution manual for any size manufacturer. J. Ross Publishing. Kalpakjian, S., Schmid, S.R. and Musa, H. (2010). Manufacturing engineering and technology (SI units). 6th edn. Singapore: Prentice Hall. Chartered Quality Institute. http://www.thecqi.org/ Lean Enterprise Research Centre.
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne - Engineering Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: To understand the need for feedback to improve system accuracy and dynamic performance, translate the properties of various sensors into interfacing requirements for signal processing, and develop an understanding of how modern automation is used. Examine the steady state and dynamic performance of control systems and the strategies used to implement open and closed loop control systems. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: Select and interpret a variety of data from different control systems and identify the required inputs and outputs Design and construct ladder logic programmes Investigate and critically analyse the operating characteristic of open and closed loop systems. Evaluate the use of microcontrollers and embedded control systems DATE OF APPROVAL: 22 April 2016 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 01 Sep 2016 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Cornwall College DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM/SEMESTER: All Year SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017 – 2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 115 MODULE LEADER: Peter Thorpe OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Basic control systems, strategies, system dynamics Transfer function concepts Test signal, ‘s’ plane, step and transient responses, model estimation Closed loop systems PLC programming Sensor interfacing Analysis of system frequency response and stability. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 40 Core Material Practical Classes and Workshops 10 Practical classes using industrial controllers Guided Independent Study 150 Students are expected to put in additional time outside of taught sessions. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc)