MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY PARK CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

114.610 - MG6136 DESIGN

Semester 1 - 2020

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 MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY PARK CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

COURSE INFORMATION
114.610 - MG6136 DESIGN
Semester 1, 2020
PURPOSE
To enable students to determine and apply the processes required to analyse engineering
design problems and identify possible solutions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate and produce design alternatives from a supplied design concept

2. Develop design parameters considering functionality, safety, environmental, cultural and, ethical
issues.
3. Produce a practicable detailed design.
4. Prepare documentation for a design

LEARNING TIME
Contact hours Self-directed Total Hours
60 hours 90 hours 150 hours

TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE ARE:

Nil
ENTRY INFORMATION
COURSE PREREQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES
MG5005 Engineering Design and Drawing PREREQUISITE

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Lecturer Office Email Phone Ext.
Dr. M. Waseem Soomro P204 mwaseem@manukau.ac.nz
Curriculum Leader Office
Samson Mudapakati samson.mudapakati@manukau.ac.nz 976 0849
Student Support Office Email
Robert Ramsay Robert.ramsay@manukau.ac.nz

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 MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TRADES
Te wāhanga whakaako Pūkenga Hanga Pūkenga Tauhokohoko

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

COURSE DELIVERY OUTLINE

114.610 - MG6136 DESIGN
Semester 1, 2020
Readings/Text Assignments
WK Beginning Lecture Topics Tutorial
References Due
1 Course Outline, Course outline
24-Feb Introduction to design,
Design Cycle and
Creative thinking

2 Project Planning and EngNZ codes of

Gantt Chart. Ethical ethics, Health and
2-Mar and Environmental safety Act
issues
Assigning the projects

3 9-Mar
Engineering Research Assessment 1:
and Research Proposal (10%)
Methodology

4 16-Mar Selection processes

and criteria

5 23-Mar Engineering design

calculations

6 Cost and Price of Assessment 2:

30-Mar Products and Literature review
Engineering Economics and Design
concept (15%)

7 6-Apr Material selection

10- April -
Good Friday
NT 13-Apr
TERM BREAK
8 20-Apr Report writing

9 Report writing Assessment 3:

Drawings and
27-Apr
costing &
calculations
(25%)

10 4-May Presentation briefs and

skills

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 11 11-May Working on final report

12 18-May
Working on final report
and Presentation
Practice

13 Presentation practice Assessment 4:

25-May
Presentation
(10%)

14 1-Jun Presentation Day

15 8-Jun Revision

16
15-Jun
Exam
Assessment 5: Final Project Report (40%)
17
22-Jun
Exam

The order of lecturers may change because of availability of guest speakers/lecturers etc. Notice of changes
will be given in lectures and on Canvas.
NT = Non-Teaching

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TECHNOLOGY PARK CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

COURSE ASSESSMENTS
114.610 MG6136 DESIGN
Semester 1, 2020
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Submission
ITEM % Weight Date
Method

Assessment 1: Proposal 10 Week 3 Turnitin

Assessment 2: Literature review and 15 Week 6 Turnitin

Design concept
Assessment 3: Drawings and costing & 25 Week 8 Turnitin
calculations
Assessment 4: Presentation 10 Week 13 Online
submission
Assessment 5: Final Report 40 Week 15 Turnitin

TOTAL: 100%

TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE YOU NEED TO

 Attempt every assessment.
 Achieve a minimum of 40% in any final examination.
 Achieve an overall grade of C- [50%] or better.

LATE ASSESSMENT PENALTY

The School of Professional Engineering has the following policy regarding the late submission of assessments
WITHOUT an extension:
 Late assessments submitted without an extension will attract a penalty.
 The penalty will comprise a deduction of 10% per day, deducted from the total available marks for the
assessment task, for a maximum of 5 days (50%).
 Thereafter a late assessment will be recorded as having been received for the purposes of completion,
but attract a zero mark.
 Failure to submit assessments designated as mandatory will result in an NC (fail – not complete) for the
course.

TURNITIN
All reports must be submitted online to Turnitin which is a plagiarism detection tool. Turnitin returns a
percentage of how similar a student’s work is to the work of others.
 If percentage returned is over 30%, the lecturer will investigate the similarity.

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  After investigation if the lecturer deems there to be no issue, no penalty will apply.
 After investigation if copying is confirmed an issue, then the maximum mark will be reduced by 50%.
 If percentage returned is over 30% and an issue for a second assessment across one or more courses,
the student will attend a disciplinary meeting and penalties can be more severe.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Enrolled students with disabilities and impairments are encouraged to get help with advocacy support, note-
takers, sign language interpreters, learning resources and exam adjustments.
 Drop-in and see the Disability team in J110 or email them at disability@manukau.ac.nz

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TECHNOLOGY PARK CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

STUDENT ASSESSMENT RECORD

114.610 MG6136 DESIGN
Semester 1, 2020
STUDENT NAME: ______________________________________

ITEM WEEK DUE RESULT

Week 6
Week 12
Week 5
Week 8
Week 9
Exam week NO Week 11
Exam week
TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE YOU NEED TO
The student must achieve a minimum of 40% in both aggregated coursework marks and in any final
examination, with an overall grade of C- [50%] or better.

LATE ASSESSMENT PENALTY

The School of Professional Engineering has the following policy regarding the late submission of
assessments WITHOUT an extension:
Late assessments submitted without an extension will attract a penalty. The penalty will comprise a
deduction of 10% per day, deducted from the total available marks for the assessment task, for a
maximum of 5 days (50%). Thereafter a late assessment will be recorded as having been received for
the purposes of completion, but attract a zero mark. Failure to submit assessments designated as
mandatory will result in an NC (fail – not complete) for the course.

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WELCOME

This course outline is designed to provide information to students enrolled on

Course: 114.610 MG6136 Design

GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION

Please go to the following links to find about the following:
INFORMATION LINK
Accessing Marks & Personal Details https://ebs4portal-live.manukau.ac.nz/
The Learner Portal allows you to find your marks, update your
details eg address or phone number and complete feedback
forms about your experience at MIT. To access the Learner
Portal, you will need your MIT username and password
Acknowledging the Work and Ideas of others. http://studentweb.manukau.ac.nz/studentweb/academic-
life/plagerism?SQ_ACTION=login
Any work submitted for assessment purposes must be your
original work. If you use someone else’s words or ideas
http://studentweb.manukau.ac.nz/studentweb/resources/
without acknowledgement then you have stolen their avoiding_plagiarism.pdf
property. Someone else’s work includes published books,
journals, internet articles etc. This is called plagiarism. If this Tutorial of understanding plagiarism
happens in an assessment contributing to the result in a http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
course, it will be regarded as, and treated in the same manner
as, cheating in an examination. Assignments, projects and
reports may be required to be submitted to Turnitin (an
automated plagiarism detector).
Assessment Methods
Your lecturer will explain the different assessment methods
used to assess your learning in this course.
The Student Regulations http://www.manukau.ac.nz/students/student-statutes-
and-policies
Refer to The Student Regulations for:
• Student Assessment
• Explanation of passes and grades
• Feedback on Assessments
• Reconsideration of assessments
• Return of assessment material
• Examination and Test Accommodations
• Misconduct in Assessments
• Notification of Results
• Objections and Appeals
• Attendance Issues
• Cancellation, Withdrawal or Transfers for this course
• Student Misconduct

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Anti-Harassment - Procedures
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Anti-Harassment Policy (AM8)
to provide excellent service to our customers, if there’s
Complaints Resolution Policy (Excluding Harassment and
anything you’re unhappy about, or if there’s some way you Academic Appeals) (AM7)
feel we can improve our services, tell us about it.
Complaints should be raised in the following order, if
unresolved then they should progress to the next level:
 Lecturer
 Programme Leader
 Head of School
 Dean of the Faculty
 Chief Executive
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Messages are frequently posted on the bulletin board so it is
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We seek feedback from students for all our courses. Your
comments will help us to better meet your needs.
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If you have concerns about meeting assessment deadlines
please communicate with your lecturer. Your lecturer will be
able to advise you. Note that you may lose marks if you
submit assessments late.
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ning-support-centre
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with:
• Course work
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• Independent Learning
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• Study Skills
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ent-support/student-support2
A range of teaching methods are used in the delivery of this
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The library is a vibrant and central part to the institute,
supporting students’ learning and research. Highly trained
friendly staff are happy to provide assistance with study and
research needs.
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In courses that are awarding competency there may be
opportunities to re-sit an assessment. When these
opportunities are available your lecturer will advise you of
the process.
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bility-services
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buildings have easy access and mobility car parks. Student
applicants with an illness or disability that may affect their
ability to learn or successfully complete their studies are
asked to contact the Disabilities and Liaison Support Office
before they commence their programme of study.

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 Teaching Methods
Through group work, presentations, discussion forums, projects, problem solving, practical work and other activities
you will be encouraged to actively engage in the learning process to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to
meet the learning outcomes of your programme of study. Your learning experience will include both lecturer-directed
and self-directed learning time.

Lecturer-directed Learning
Scheduled classes, tutorials, lecturers, workshops and practical sessions which are facilitated by your lecturer will give
you the opportunity to actively participate in your learning. Some lecture-directed learning will include the use of
interactive technology supported resources which may be accessed in class, on campus or off campus.

Self-directed Learning
All programmes include self-directed learning time where you will engage in independent study. By accessing
supporting resources, this learning is completed in your own time.

Evaluating your Course/Programme/Lecturers

Manukau Institute of Technology is student centred. There are a number of evaluation opportunities for you to give
feedback on courses, programme and lecturers. Your feedback is an important part of continuous quality improvement
of the teaching and learning environment so that MIT can better meet your study needs.

CANVAS
The address for this course is:
http://canvas.manukau.ac.nz/

COURSE MARKS (AC4)

All course marks are available on MyMITE. Dates these results will be available are displayed
on the Faculty of Engineering and Trades student noticeboard. If you have any queries about
course work marks you must discuss these with the lecturer or course co-ordinator
concerned within ten days of results being posted.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
 Be respectful
 Be responsible
 Pursue the learning
INFORMATION ABOUT COURSE ATTENDANCE

We will make every effort to get in touch with you if you are absent from class. If for some
reason you are unable to continue with your course of study, please contact the Programme
Leader. If you drop out of the course without filling in a withdrawal form your grade will be
recorded as did not complete (NC).

The regulations for international students are different. Please contact the International
Office for information about this.

This is a summary only. For more information refer to the MIT Academic Regulations or
contact your Faculty/department office.

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