About
About
This module involves the technology of fixed automation; computer numerical control; materials handling; low-cost automation; computer integrated manufacturing; industrial robot technology; robot applications; automated inspection and advanced robotics.
Successful students will be able to:
- Describe in detail the operation of technology and theories used in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of materials science and technology
- Demonstrate understanding of mathematics, circuit theory, material cutting equations etc.
- Connect the various manufacturing technologies to create novel solutions to industrial problems.
Term dates
Course start date: 29 January 2025
This course requires on-campus attendance, at our Belfast campus, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, during Semester 2 in 2025.
The short course is timetabled for the following days:
Weeks 1 – 12.
Wednesday 29 January 2025, 11:15am – 2:15pm to Wednesday 16 April 2025, 11:15am – 2:15pm
Weeks 1 – 11.
Thursday 30 January 2025, 11:15am – 2:15pm to Thursday 10 April 2025, 11:15am – 2:15pm
Week 12.
Thursday 17 April 2025, 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Attendance
The course will be taught over semester two (12 weeks).
Attendance will be approximately 6 hours per week.
Location
This course is delivered on the Belfast campus.
Teaching and Assessment
A programme of lectures consisting of theory presentation, multimedia and practical demonstrations will be supported by a series of tutorial sessions. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of manufacturing technology for industrial problems.
This understanding will be furthered through practical assignments where teamwork is encouraged and guest speakers from industry.
Extensive integration of technology transfer programmes (KTP and Fusion) and manufacturing consultancy / research provides additional industry based lecturing, seminar and case study material.
Formal lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, computer practicals, seminars, case studies and laboratory demonstrations.
70% Exam – 30% Coursework
Written assignment (Coursework) [15%]
Coursework 1:
As part of a group you will be expected to present an integrated solution to an industrial automation problem, which addresses the issues of both flexible and hard automation.
This assignment will measure the student's achievement of module learning outcomes - 15%.
Written feedback will be provided to the student during the module.
At least 25% of each student's assessment result will be based on his or her individual contribution.
Written assignment (Coursework) [15%]
Coursework 2:
As part of a group you will be expected to present a comparison that critically evaluates the technologies used in production systems.
This assignment will measure the student's achievement of module learning outcomes - 15%
Written feedback will be provided to the student during the module.
At least 25% of each student's assessment result will be based on his or her individual contributio
Written examination (Written) [70%]
Examination:
The exam will consist of a 3-hour paper with a choice of five questions from eight. The paper will contain three sections in which the students must answer at least one from each section and then two from any section.
Career Options
Engineering related job roles across a wide variety of sectors including manufacturing, mechanical, biomedical, and design.
Academic Profile
Taught by Dr Morteza Tabatabaeipour and Prof Alistair McIlhagger
Further Information
Modules
This is a 20 credit module short course - see the about section for details of content.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
Pass HND with overall Merit in an Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering subject to include a Merit in either Level 4 or Level 5 Analytical Methods, Level 4 Engineering Maths or Level 5 Further Maths module. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required.
OR
Pass Foundation Degree in a relevant subject area with an overall mark of 50% and minimum 50% in all taught level 5 modules and 50% in the Level 4 Mathematics module within the Foundation Degree. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
