MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING SUSTAINABILITY - 2023/4
Module code: ENGM294
Module Overview
The human race is transiting from an era of material plenty where material supply and disposal has not been an issue. With the global population now exceeding 7.7 billion, with a rising global affluence and increased environmental awareness it is evident that this era is now coming to an end. Sustainable use of materials means living in this altered environment, where our society is reliant on water, energy and materials in order to maintain quality of life, without compromising that of future generations. This module will build on earlier modules to provide a deeper understanding of materials extraction and processing, product design, manufacturing and materials recovery in the context of sustainability. Alongside this it will equip participates with tools to quantifiably evaluate the materials choices made with respect to their environmental and sustainability impact.
Module provider
Mechanical Engineering Sciences
Module Leader
DOREY Robert (Mech Eng Sci)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Workshop Hours: 11
Independent Learning Hours: 106
Lecture Hours: 11
Captured Content: 22
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
none
Module content
Indicative content includes:
• Extraction and refinement of materials
• Manufacturing of materials
• Recovery of materials
• Design for recovery
• The circular economy
• Sustainability tools
• Corporate responsibility and ethics
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Online | ONLINE (OPEN BOOK) EXAM within 4 hour window | 100 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the learning outcomes of the module.
The summative assessment for this module consists of:an online examination [learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
The formative assessment for this module consist of an on-line test
Feedback will be provided via multiple routes:
• Verbal feedback will be provided in discussion workshops and within lectures
• Written and verbal feedback will be provided on the formative assessment
Module aims
- To build on previous modules to develop an understanding of the non-fiscal costs of producing advanced materials and engineering products
- To provide an introduction to designing for sustainability
- To equip the participants with a tool kit for evaluating sustainability practices
- To examine corporate, societal and individual responsibilities in the context of sustainability
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Summarise, compare and evaluate impacts of different manufacturing routes in terms of energy, water and material consumption and impacts. | KC | M1, M4, M7 |
| 002 | Use the sustainability tools to support how choices in inputs can impact the final outputs | KC | M2, M7, M8, M13 |
| 003 | Propose design best-practice for ensuring effective material recovery at end of life | KCP | M5, M13 |
| 004 | Evaluate and assess the cradle to grave sustainability of manufacturing processes with reference to materials and design choices | KCP | M5, M7 |
| 005 | Communicate recommendations for manufacturing and materials sustainability | PT | M17 |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to introduce and develop an understanding of sustainability as it relates to materials, design and manufacturing. This is achieved through lectures, tutorial classes and online resources, as well as formative assessment.
The learning and teaching methods include a mix of workshop discussions (1h/wk), lectures(1h/wk), pre-recorded pod casts (2h/wk), and self-paced tutorial worksheets (1/wk) each week for 11 weeks alomgsde a mid-semester class test and end of module revision lecture workshop.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, flipped learning, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: ENGM294
Other information
none
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering MEng | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
| Aerospace Engineering MEng | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
| Mechanical Engineering MEng | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.