Undergraduate Course: Technology Systems Design (EDUA08086)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course develops and enhances the students&© practical skills and their knowledge and understanding of essential engineering theory, application and practice. It combines theoretical knowledge with laboratory practice and experiential learning.
This course develops $ùtechnological capability&© by way of enhancing skills, knowledge and understanding in the field of engineering. It allows students to experience and appreciate one of the broadest of professional and technological disciplines and the distinct connections between engineering applications and scientific theory and knowledge.
The broad principles explored include but are not limited to, the systems approach, electrical and electronic theory and applications, energy transfer, pneumatics systems, control technology, structural and materials technology and mechanical systems.
The course incorporates the design and manufacture of robotics and mechatronic systems projects. These are designed to bring the theories together in a complete system relate to initiatives such as National STEM Activities.
It explores some of the themes of Education 2 Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives on Curriculum Assessment, Pedagogy and Social Justice, specifically interdisciplinary learning and cross curriculum projects, the nature of knowledge, gender and democracy of technology and themes of sustainability.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 15 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles and practice of engineering and engineered systems.
2. Analyse a range of engineering problems using a systems approach.
3. Design, model and produce solutions to technological problems, with explanations of how they were arrived at $ú including justifications of data, assumptions and alternatives discounted.
4. Demonstrate the integration of knowledge and understanding from a range of engineering disciplines within designed systems or solutions
5. Apply knowledge, theory and develop contexts for effective and authentic learning and teaching of engineering concepts.
6. Discuss the role of engineering, technology, systems and design in 21st century education, identify and examine topical issues. |
Assessment Information
There will be three assessment tasks:
1. Examination of theoretical knowledge and understanding $ú open book sourced from student logbooks in lab work. (25%)
2. Design and construction of a mechatronic/control prototype or device which demonstrate the integration of theories. (50%)
3. Design folio detailing engineering theory, knowledge and application to a designed solution. To include discussion of issues and values underpinning design decisions, personal reflection on opportunities for teaching and learning contexts. (25%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Gordon J.E (1991) Structures: Or why things don&©t fall down. Penguin Science
Gordon J.E.(1991) The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don&©t Fall
Through the Floor. Penguin Science
Igoe, T. ( 2007) Making things Talk Make Books, 2007
Lincoln, D. ( 2005) Programming and Customizing the Picaxe Microcontroller.
McGraw-Hill / TAB Electronics
Norman, E. and Cubitt (1995) Advanced Design and Technology Harlow : Longman
Smaili. A. and Mrad F. (2007) Applied Mechatronics, Oxford University, 2007
Uicker, J. Pennokc,G. and Shigley.J. (2003) Theory of machines and mechanisms. Oxford University Press
Valvano J.W., (2000) Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing,
Brooks-Cole,
Various CDRoms, CAD and CAL , Websites
[CAL:. YENKA suite] |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
weeks 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 of Semester 2 (2 x 3 hour sessions) |
| Keywords |
Robotics Technology Control Mechatronics |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Susan Mclaren
Tel: (0131 6)50 2262
Email: Susan.McLaren@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Julie Urquhart
Tel: (0131 6)51 6606
Email: julie.urquhart@ed.ac.uk |
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