Module Details

Module Code: MECH8010
Title: IPD Laboratories 2
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 development of Mechanical Engineering Innovative Prototype Planning, Production and Testing Skills, Energy Utilisation and Efficiency Technologies, Intellectual Property Right Protection, Marketing and Teamwork Management. The IPD Laboratory 2 module is designed as a semester 2 six week follow-on module to semester 1 IPD Laboratories 1 Module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Devise and implement an innovative prototype production plan including hazard assessment application.
LO2 Undertake innovative product prototype / model production.
LO3 Investigate and apply experimental measurement and proof of concept validation.
LO4 Analyse product development and management in the engineering business / work environment including intellectual property right protection and marketing.
LO5 Submit formal oral presentations, written project reports and exhibition standard promotional material on developed prototype product.
LO6 Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills.
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).
IPD Laboratories 1, 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
n/a
Prototype Production Project Hazard Analysis
n/a
Intellectual Property Protection
n/a
Round-Table Workshops - Prototype Production Plan
n/a
Supervised Self-Directed Workshop
n/a
Energy Utilisation Laboratory
n/a
Experimental Measurement and Research Facilities Laboratory
n/a
Business / Work Environment Laboratory
n/a
Round-Table Workshops Project / Commercial Assessment and Teamwork
n/a
Round-Table Workshops - Advanced Prototype Production and Project Review
n/a
Communications – Teamwork Skills
n/a
Communications - Prototype Development and Production
n/a
Mechanical/Business Interdisciplinary Teams Management
n/a
Prototype Promotion, Marketing and Demonstration
n/a
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,5,6
Assessment Description
Round-Table Workshops - Prototype Production Plan Review
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3,5,6
Assessment Description
Laboratory
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,6
Assessment Description
Round-Table Workshops - Advanced Prototype Production and Project Review
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4,5,6
Assessment Description
Laboratory
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Innovative Product Development
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Innovative Product Development
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,5,6
Assessment Description
Prototype Demonstration
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 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Workshop Every Week 2.00 2
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 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Laboratory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Workshop Every Week 2.00 2
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 3.00
 
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].
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  • Clason G.S.. (2013), The Richest Man in Babylon, Megaladon, [ISBN: 0553102877].
  • Tracy B.. (2010), Goals, 2nd. Berret-Koehler, [ISBN: 1605094113].
  • Jolly A.. (2012), Handbook of European Intellectual Property Management - Developing, Managing and Protecting Yor Company's Intellectual Property, 3rd. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 0 7494 4988 8].
  • Drafke M.. (2008), The Human Side of Organizations, 10th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9332559422].
  • Jolly A.. (2013), From Idea to Profit: How to Market Innovative Products and Services, 3rd. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 0 7494 4219 0].
  • 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].
  • Malone M.. (2002), Betting It All: The Entrepreneurs of Technology, Wiley, [ISBN: 0 471 10190 1].
  • Peake S.. (2018), Renewable Energy - Power for a Sustainable Future, 4th. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0198759754].
  • Boyle G. et al.. (2012), Energy Systems and Sustainability - Power for a Sustainable Future, 2nd. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0199593744].
  • Lynn G., Reilly R.. (2002), The Five Keys to Developing Great New Products, Harper Collins, [ISBN: 0 06 008473 1].
  • Ugural A.C., Fenster S.K.,. (2019), Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0134859286].
  • Goodno B.J., Gere J.M.. (2017), Mechanics of Materials, 9th. Nelson Engineering, [ISBN: 1337093343].
  • 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].
  • Cook R.D., Malkus D.S., Plesha M.E.. (2007), Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th. Wiley, [ISBN: 0 4718 4788 7].
  • Hearn E.J.. (1997), Mechanics of Materials Volume 2, 3rd. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0 7506 3266 6].
  • Boresi A.P.. (2010), Elasticity in Engineering Mechanics, 3rd. Wiley, [ISBN: 0 4717 0126 2].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_ESMPR_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Smart Product Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_EPRDD_8 Certificate in Product Design and Development 2 Mandatory