Module Details

Module Code: MECH8009
Title: IPD Laboratories 1
Long Title: Innovative Product Development
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This Laboratory-based module will cover the progressive development and application of multidisciplinary engineering product conception, assessment, systematic design, commercial investigation and engineering/business interdisciplinary teamwork management skills. An action learning laboratory and workshop approach is employed with product research and advancement centred on safety, sustainability and engineering ethical considerations demonstrated through the iterative development of project presentation skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Devise and progress a self-initiated product innovation and development group project.
LO2 Apply core mechanical, biomedical and product design engineering competencies to the progressive development and advancement of an innovative product.
LO3 Assess and employ safety, sustainability and engineering ethical considerations in product development and commercial exploitation.
LO4 Demonstrate collaboration and conflict management, team communication and team decision making skills.
LO5 Develop and apply progressive engineering and commercial investigation presentations.
LO6 Submit formal project report and exhibition standard promotional material on innovative project development and commercial assessment.
Dependencies
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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Mechanical Design (CAE),Mechanical Materials (2D) , Mechanics of Machines , Thermodynamics (Laws and Cycles), Fluid Mechanics
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Foundation and Safety Workshop
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Communications 1 – Teamwork Skills
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Communications 2 - Product Conception
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Selection and Assessment of Devised Project Options
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Mechanical/Business Interdisciplinary Teams Formation and Management
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Innovative Project Presentation Methodology and Case Studies
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Systematic Design / Commercial Assessment Workshop
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Project Management Industrial Seminar - Project and Relationship Management in a Multi-disciplinary Innovative Environment
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Applied Project Engineering Advancement Laboratories
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Sustainability and Engineering Ethics Laboratory
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Round-Table Workshops on Group Devised Innovative Projects – Project Selection and Planning / Teamwork Development
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Systematic Design and Project Management Progression
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Round-Table Workshops - Safety Report Preparation and Project Review
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Product Pitch to and Feedback from Entrepreneur and Start-Up Innovation Managers
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IP and MTU Patenting Processes - Commercialisation Specialist
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Innovative Project Development and Commercial Assessment Progressive Advancement
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Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Project Options
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Project Objectives / Systematic Design
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,6
Assessment Description
Round Table Forum - Safety Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Sustainability, Safety and Engineering Ethics
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Assessment Description
Project Development / Commercial Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,6
Assessment Description
Project Development / Commercial Assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University 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
Lab Contact Laboratory Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Laboratory Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Trott P.. (2016), Innovation Management and New Product Development, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 1292133422].
  • O'Kane B.. (2018), Starting a Business in Ireland, 7th. Oak Tree Press, [ISBN: 1 904 887 35X].
  • Kiyosaki R.T.. (2017), Rich Dad Poor Dad, 2nd. Plata Publishing, [ISBN: 1612680194].
  • Jolly A. (2013), From Idea to Profit: How to Market Innovative Products and Services, 3rd. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 0 7494 4219 0].
  • Clason G.S.. (2013), The Richest Man in Babylon, Megaladon, [ISBN: 0553110877].
  • Tracy B.. (2010), Goals, 2nd. Berrett-Koehler, [ISBN: 1605094113].
  • Drafke M.. (2008), The Human Side of Organizations, 10th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9332559422].
  • Jolly A.. (2012), Handbook of European Intellectual Property Management, Kogan Page, [ISBN: 0 7494 4151].
  • Peake S.. (2018), Renewable Energy - Power for a Sustainable Future, 4th. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0198759754].
  • Boyle G.. (2004), Renewable Energy - Power for a Sustainable Future, 2nd. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0199261784].
  • Sloane P.. (2006), The Leader’s Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills: Unlocking the Creativity and Innovation in You and Your Team, Kogan Page, [ISBN: 0 7494 4797 4].
  • Wilson C.C., Kennedy, M.E.., Trammell C.J.. (1995), Superior Product Development: Managing the Process for Innovative Products, Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 1 5578 6509 0].
  • Goodno B.J.; Gere J.M.. (2017), Mechanics of Materials, 9th. Nelson Engineering, [ISBN: 1337093343].
  • Ugural A.C., Fenster S.K.. (2019), Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0134859286].
  • Malone M.. (2002), Betting it All: The Entrepreneurs of Technology, Wiley, [ISBN: 0 471 20190 1].
  • Lynn G., Reilly R.. (2002), Blockbusters: The Five Keys to Developing Great New Products, Harper Collins, [ISBN: 0 06 008473 1].
  • Boyle G. et al.. (2012), Energy Systems and Sustainability - Power for a Sustainable Future, 2nd. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0199593744].
  • Twidell J.. (2005), Renewable Energy Sources, 2nd. Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 0419253300].
  • Dally J.W., Riley W.F.. (2005), Experimental Stress Analysis, College House Enterprises, [ISBN: 0 9762 4130 7].
  • Boresi A.P. et Al. (2010), Advanced Mechanics of Materials, 3rd. Wiley, [ISBN: 0 4717 0126 2].
  • Hearn E.J.. (1997), Mechanics of Materials Volume 2, 3rd. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0 7506 3266 6].
  • Cook R.D., Malkus D.S., Plesha M.E.. (2007), Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th. Wiley, [ISBN: 0 4718 4788 7].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_ESMPR_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Smart Product Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EPRDD_8 Certificate in Product Design and Development 1 Mandatory