MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
School of Engineering and Information Sciences
Programme Leader: Dr Dehong Huo
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MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management Programme Handbook 2010-11
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CONTENTS
University and Programme Academic Calendar – 2010-11
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL
Welcome from the Dean
WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAMME
Programme Leader’s Welcome
Purpose and status of your student handbook
Bridging Materials
Programme staff list and contact details
Programme Structure Diagram: MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Module Information
Attendance requirements
Assessment schedule
Assessment Officer support
Placements
Careers Service
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Learner Development Unit
Dyslexia Support: 020 8411 6073; email:
Learning Resources
Assessment Feedback
Personal Development Planning
What to expect during your first year
Progressing on your programme
COMMUNICATION
Accessing your own records including your timetable and letter requests
24-7
Middlesex e-mail – your account for life
What is OASISplus?
OASISplus (how it is used in relation to the programme)
SUPPORT
Academic Support
Counselling
International Student Support
Disability Support Service
Health, Safety and Welfare
Middlesex University Students’ Union – The Student Voice of Middlesex
Financial Issues
QUALITY OF YOUR PROGRAMME AND EXPERIENCE
Quality assurance and enhancement of your programme
Feedback from you
Campus Forums
Student representatives
Other School committees
Programme evaluation forms
Suggestions and Complaints
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Accessing University IT systems
Appendix B: Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Appendix C. Module Narratives
MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management Programme Handbook 2010-11
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University and Programme Academic Calendar – 2010-11
October
4New student induction week commences
11Teaching starts for autumn term
November
25 (4.30pm)PDE Board of Study
December
17Last day of teaching in the autumn term
December/January
18-3University closed for Christmas vacation
20-7Christmas vacation
January 2011
3University re-opens after Christmas
10Teaching starts for winter term
21 (4pm)Winter coursework deadline – last coursework deadline to be set no later than this date
February
22 (4.30pm)PDE Board of Study
March
April
11-25Easter Vacation
21-25University premises closed during Easter vacation
May
2Bank holiday – University closed
3-24Spring term examinations
11 (4pm)Final coursework deadline - last coursework deadline to be set no later than this date
30Bank holiday – University closed
June
22Last date for Subject Assessment Boards
27 (12 noon) Publication of module results
29-30Programme Progression Committees
July
7 (5pm)Publication of progression decisions
18-22Graduation Ceremonies for 2009-10 graduates
August
29Bank holiday – University closed
30/8 - 9/11Deferred/reassessment examinations (all students)
September
5 (4pm)Final deferred/reassessment coursework deadline (all students)
20Last date for Subject Assessment Boards
23 (9am)Publication of module results
27Programme Progression Committees
29Publication of progression decisions
30School Assessment Boards (deferred / reassessment students)
October
14Deadline for dissertation submissions
November
28Last date for Subject Assessment Boards
December
2 (9am) Publication of module results
7School Assessment Board
13 (5pm)Final qualification results published
Student attendance dates
4 October – 17 December (New students)
11 October – 17 December (Returning students)
10 January 2011 – 8 April 2011
26 April 2011 – 14 October 2011
Learning Framework Term dates
4 October – 17 December 2010Autumn term – new students(11 weeks)
11 October – 17 December 2010Autumn term – continuing students(10 weeks)
10 January – 8 April 2011Winter term(13 weeks)
25 April – 22 July 2011Spring term(13 weeks)
25 July – 7 October 2011Summer term(11 weeks)
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the University and to the School of Engineering and Information Sciences.
The School of Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) formerly known as The School of Computing Science (CS) is one of the largest in the UK, having trebled in size since 1994, with over 4,000 students from a rich diversity of backgrounds, ages and countries. Teaching is mainly located on the Hendon campus in North London, whilst the Product Design and Engineering courses are currently located at our Trent Park campus near Enfield. Both campuses are within 30 minutes by Underground to Central London. The School offers a range of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business Information Systems, Computer Communications, Computing and Multimedia Technology and Product Design and Engineering.
The dynamic team of academic staff focuses jointly on innovative teaching and learning techniques and research. Research in the School is conducted in many areas but in particular in multimedia, networks, graphics, databases, systems analysis and human computer interaction, with a large number of doctoral and post doctoral researchers.
The School has strong working relationships with all areas of the University, since engineering and computing underpin many academic disciplines. The School has also been successful in collaborating with other institutions within the UK and abroad.
Computer equipment is extensive, ranging from specialist equipment, to workstations, PCs and Macs. Each campus has a library providing areas for private and group study.
Engineering and Information Sciences students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop an ability to argue critique and to think independently. Group projects help to provide invaluable experience for the workplace.
After graduation our students usually pursue engineering and computer related careers in the business, industry and financial sectors with many joining software houses, engineering firms, design companies, or IT departments in large organisations.
Further details of the School of Engineering and Information Sciences may be found at
WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAMME
Programme Leader’s Welcome
Welcome to MiddlesexUniversity!
Congratulations on gaining a place within the Product Design and Engineering (PDE) programme area at MiddlesexUniversity. When your studies begin you will quickly observe the high levels of commitment and professionalism that the staff and students in our subject display. I am sure that you will soon feel part of this team yourself and will be confident in contributing your best efforts to your chosen programme of study.
If you are committed to your studies then I know that your experience will be both interesting and enjoyable and that you will be successful in gaining the qualification that you are seeking.
This programme handbook aims to provide you with useful information concerning the structure, organisation and regulations of the programme area and its specialised programmes and modules. In addition there are on-line versions of the University Regulations ( , and Curriculum details (on MISIS – Programme and Module Information). Please read this programme handbook in conjunction with these University-wide documents. At appropriate times you will receive handbooks for certain modules such as the thesis modules, etc. Every attempt has been made to ensure that these documents are as accurate as possible at the time of printing. I must stress that while the basic objectives and structure of the modules and programmes will remain unchanged, certain features may need occasional modification. The University reserves the right to change, discontinue or suspend modules without notice.
Your programme will offer you the opportunity to excel and push the boundaries of your discipline; however, you will need to embrace this challenge with diligence and good studentship.
As Programme Leader, I am responsible for the leadership, development and satisfactory running of the programme. If you have any problems or wish to discuss any aspect of the programme then please contact either me or the Director of Programmes, Andy Bardill.
I look forward to working with you during your time at MiddlesexUniversity.
Best wishes and good luck for your studies,
Dehong Huo, PhD
Programme Leader: MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Purpose and status of your student handbook
This programme handbook contains an overview of your programme and the content of its modules, and gives key contacts and information you need to progress your studies and to get the most out of student life. Read it through and keep it safely so that you may refer to it throughout your time here at Middlesex.
You should also read the University Regulations , in particular ‘University Membership’, and if you have not already done so, explore the student portal which contains detailed advice and support to assist you further.
The material in this handbook is as accurate as possible at the date of production.
Your comments on any improvements to this handbook are welcome - please put them in writing (with name of handbook) to:
Dr Dehong Huo
Programme Leader – MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Room W3, Wisteria Building
Trent Park
Bramley Road
London
N14 4YZ
Telephone:020 8411 5324/5
Fax:020 8411 5328
We know it takes time to settle in to University life. If you still have questions to ask, your first port of call should be your Student Office. Staff there will be pleased to help and direct you.
Bridging Materials
Prior to entry you will have received access to the ‘My Middlesex/getting started’ and ‘My Programme’ materials on OASISPlus. The ‘My Middlesex/getting started’ materials will have given you an insight into studying at MiddlesexUniversity, what is expected of you as a student of Middlesex and also what to expect from the university. Information on the services and facilities to support your studies and transition to student life can also be found here.
The My Programme materials provide an introduction to many aspects of your programme including; your programme team, the first year modules you will be studying, assessments methods in year 1 and also hints and tips from previous students studying on that programme.
Programme staff list and contact details
Programme Leader: MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Dr Dehong Huo – Base Campus TP – Room W12 – ext 5324/5 – email:
Research expertise on the area of precision engineering, particularly on precision machine design, precision multi-axis motion control, micro/nano-manufacturing, and finite element analysis.
Head of Department
Professor Mehmet Karamanoglu– Base Campus TP – Room W3 – ext 6132 – email:
Expertise in engineering design, manufacturing systems, industrial control and automation, mechatronics, CAD/CAM, finite/boundary element analysis, process modelling and simulation.
Research interests include mass customisation, robotics and mechatronics, design education, manufacturing automation and the use of robotics in the creative industries.
Director of Programmes
Dr Andy Bardill - Base Campus TP - Room W1 - ext 5135 - email:
Research interests: Information Spaces for Creative Conversations in Design Education and Practice, Open Innovation, mass customisation, affective and user centric design, tangible user interfaces.
Teaching interests: interaction design, experience prototyping, product/service/system design.
Other interests: Director of Red Loop: the Middlesex Uni design and innovation Centre
Other PDE Postgraduate Programme Leaders:
MSc Design Engineering
Dr Stephen Prior - Base Campus TP - Room W6 - ext 5275 – email:
Research: Director of Unmanned Systems Lab: directing research team to develop mechatronic and robotic systems within the broad areas of Defence and Security e.g. Unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, robotic climbing systems. The developments are presented at events such as the MoD Grand Challenge2008, Digital Futures, Enfield Mayors Award, WorldSkills UK and Eurobot.
MSc Interaction Design
Dr Bob Fields – Base Campus Hendon - Room R111 - ext 2272 - email:
MSc Engineering Management and MSc Engineering Project Management
Dr Michael Censlive – Base Campus Hendon – Room TG03 - ext 5215 - email: mailto:
Expertise and research interest: system dynamics , modelling systems, electronics, integrated circuit and thick film hybrid systems, production engineering, electron microscopy.
Teaching areas: Project management, Engineering projects
Other PDE Specialist Tutors
Mike Bradley – Base Campus TP – Room W6 – ext 5694 – email:
Research interests: Human Factors and usability relating to older users in transport and digital technology. Currently, a co-investigator for the Digital Economy-funded BRIDGE project; started a PhD in Digital Inclusion.
Background: Previously head of human factors at Ford.
Programme Leader - BA/BSc Product Design, BA Digital Product Design
Wyn Griffiths - Base Campus TP – Room W14 – ext 6185 – email:
Research Interests: Information Spaces for Creative Conversations in Design Education and Practice, Project Leader of 'Jua Kali - Informal Manufacture Sector' Research Project,Social Design and Enterprise, Appropriate Technology, Open Innovation.
Teaching Interests:Product Design, Strategic Design. Creative Design Process, Ideas. Social/Responsible Design, Open Innovation. Service Design, Systems Design. Design Semiotics, Product Semantics. Design Management, Design for Manufacture/Assembly/Environment
Other interests: Associate Director of Red Loop, the Middlesex Uni design and innovation centre
Kate Herd – Base Campus TP – Room W13 – ext 6380 - Email:
Research interests: mass customisation, design probes and other user-centric design research methods, touch points, product-user relationships and the customer corridor
Teaching interests: creativity and ideas generation, creative design process, prototyping, design communication skills
Other interests: Associate Director of Red Loop, the Middlesex Unidesign and innovation centre
Debbie Jedwab - Base Campus TP - Room W14 – ext 4725 – email:
Expertise in visual communication using Adobe Creative Suite, hand sketching and layout, 3D design, ergonomics and aesthetics, Design trends.
Other interests: Runs a 3D design consultancy which benefits student experience; links with industry - both manufacturers and individual designers; freelance journalist for Xymara.com, an online design magazine
Sid Odedra (Research Student Tutor) – Base Campus TP – Room W17 – ext 4312 - email:
Research interests: Robotics
Dr Andrew Tizzard – Base Campus Hendon – Room H133 – ext 5193 – email:
Research Interests: Geometric modelling, CAD, Finite Element Modelling, Biomedical engineering, Engineering Design, Electrical Impedance Tomography, Bioimpedance.
External Activities: Chair of the Education and Training Committee and Councillor for the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), member of the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB)
Dr Aleksandar Zivanovic – Base Campus TP – Room W4 – ext 5324 – email:
Research Interests: Mechatronics in healthcare and medicine, human-robot interaction
Teaching expertise: Design and Engineering Practice, Design projects, Engineering Innovation
Technical Staff:
Wally Scott (Chief Technician TP) - Base Campus TP - ext 6558 – email:
Peter Burn - Base Campus TP – email:
Cecil Cardozo - Base Campus TP – email:
Mick Carroll - Base Campus TP – email:
John Sweeny - Base Campus TP – email:
Dr Philip Tetlow - Base Campus TP – email:
Administrative staff:
Michelle Rosenberg - Base Campus TP – Room W8 - tel/fax ext 5683email:
Office hours:9.15 – 17.15 Monday to Thursday
9.15 – 13.45 Friday
If you wish to meet with a tutor and they are not in their office, please email them. If you are unable to make contact, inform Michelle Rosenberg who will pass on a message.
Introduction to the Department of Product Design and Engineering
Product Design and Engineering (PDE) at Middlesex University is fundamentally concerned with designing, prototyping and manufacturing innovative products for a wide range of purposes. These are the common themes and binding features of a subject which spans the intellectual and practical space between Art and Science.
Product Design and Engineering encompasses the spectrum of activities concerned with progressing products from concept to market and, as such, provides a rare opportunity to students, as it enables them to work with a broad range of individual subject specialists who share this common aim. This innovative approach is typified by the degree programmes and pathways available within the group, all of which aim to produce individuals who can think creatively, work independently or as part of a team, who have the intellectual and practical capability to make informed design decisions and who are flexible and positive in their approaches to design problems.
The programme group offers a wide range of modules to achieve its aims. They maintain a balance between theory and practice, and cutting-edge technology and more traditional skills.
Success in Product Design and Engineering is characterised by the successful marriage of, and interplay between, design and engineering to bring into being the products and services of the future.
The programmes within PDE are designed to enable you to achieve your maximum potential and attain professional levels of practice in your work.
The subject currently offers two undergraduate and five postgraduate programmes. These are:
- BA (Honours) Product Design
- BSc (Honours) Product Design
- MSc Interaction Design
- MSc Design Engineering
- MSc Design Engineering and Manufacturing Management
- MSc Engineering Management - new
- MSc Engineering Project Management - new
Some of the programmes offered are accredited by the Institute of Engineering Designers and it is also the intention to accredit this programme by the relevant Professional Bodies. In the past few years our postgraduate students have won the IED Best Thesis prize and in 2007 and 2009 also won the UK Group Project prize.
The subject has a rapidly developing research culture and has recently made an entry into the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.The research activity in the subject is coordinated through the Product Design Research Centre (PDRC). PDRC was formed in 2003, and has a specific focus that develops new knowledge to provide emotionally and psychologically considered, people-focused product solutions where 'product' is interpreted broadly. Some of the developing research work involves industrial robotics and unmanned vehicles, both ground and air. The Centre has also been chosen by the Ministry of Defence to enter their national competition Grand Challenge. PDRC's work also applies to other disciplines, and it has formed strong alliances with other university researchers such as the Interaction Design Centre and Biomedical Sciences Group. The group also manages the University’s EPSRC Collaborative Training Account that funds its postgraduate programmes.