Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Design and Technology
設計及科技榮譽工學士

Award Title:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Design and Technology
設計及科技榮譽工學士

(Part-time, non-UGC funded)

Number of credit units required for the Award: 96  

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs):  

The curriculum of the programme is geared to generate the following outcomes for the graduates of this programme by virtue of the education provided through required courses:

  1. Develop the skills necessary for engineers to read authentic scientific articles, engage in technical conversation, and writing investigation reports and project work, including oral presentation of technical matters. 
  2. Able to apply a number of mathematical techniques towards solving mainly mechanical design related problems with some ability to solve other technical and management problems by critically analyzing such problems and applying quantitative methods. 
  3. Able to demonstrate and communicate engineering ideas and drawings using computer aided tools.
  4. Justify the selection of different classes of materials suitable for a number of consumer and engineering products.
  5. Select manufacturing processes that are most appropriate for conversion of raw materials or stock of plastics or metallic materials into required components for use in products.
  6.  Apply basic mechanical engineering principles in the analysis and design of mechanical equipment including discrete components.
  7. Explain the underlying principles about functioning of common electronic devices.
  8. Ability to conceptualize, analyze, select and apply mechanical entities (components, production equipment and tooling) in the design and manufacture of discrete products.
  9. Able to design and manufacture mechanical components with the use of computer aided techniques for better and efficient communication with other persons involved in product development.
  10. Identify, select and apply correct manufacturing techniques to realize components and products efficiently satisfying their functional needs.
  11. Apply ergonomic principles in the design of components and products for realizing better man-machine systems and interfaces.
  12. Apply techniques for faster and economical development of products while satisfying a variety of market needs with customer oriented perspective.
  13. Ability to conduct independent investigations towards improving the design, technology, or application of products and processes. 
    In addition, a choice of technology related electives provides scope to bring out a number of the following outcomes depending on the choices the graduates would have made: 
  14. Select relevant methodologies and devices for inspection of components and machines towards achieving targets of quality in manufacturing industries.
  15. Apply the concepts of ergonomics in the design of workplaces by analyzing the working environment.
  16. Ability to design engineering databases using computer software tools for global engineering environment.
  17. Identify and apply a variety of control and automation technologies in the development and use of manufacturing processes and products.
  18. Ability to develop necessary tools and molds towards realizing discrete components and plan the manufacturing processes with the use of computers.
  19. Create two- and three-dimensional geometric designs and graphics digitally through modelling using computers, and analyze engineering components for their performance and manufacturability through finite element techniques and computer aids.  

    Also, the technology management related electives in the programme are intended to accomplish the following outcomes, with specific outcomes depending on the choices graduates would have made:
     
  20. Ability to collect, interpret and utilize engineering economic information for planning, control and managerial decision making.
  21. Ability to plan and control production and engineering operations in the manufacturing of products through the logistics and materials management.
  22. Set up and implement quality and reliability management systems and tools for solving process and product related problems so as to deliver consistent quality products meeting company targets.
  23. Identify the informational needs of industrial and business enterprises and set up relevant information systems for them. 
  24. Identify the scope of engineers in marketing of industrial products and services for firms to enhance their competitiveness. 
  25. Identify the scope for increasing green manufacturing in industrial operations, and elaborate the management responsibility and proper practices for protecting the health and safety of employees and society.
  26. Ability to formulate, evaluate, plan, and manage engineering and manufacturing projects.
  27. Identify the scope for technological innovation in industries, and apply techniques to effectively manage development projects.

    Part II  Programme of Study
     University Requirements: (21 credits) 

    ·        Chinese Civilization Courses  6 Credits
     

Course Code

Course TitleLevelUnits WorthRemarks (eg Faculty Accreditation, or Exemption requirements, etc.)Wgt.*
CCIV0101Chinese Civilisation IB3Waived0
CCIV0102Chinese Civilisation IIB3Waived0
CCIV0303#Chinese Civilisation IIIB3Waived0

 # Application and approval from Chinese Civilization Centre is required.

·        Language Requirement 6 Credits    

Course Code

Course TitleLevelUnits WorthRemarks (eg Faculty Accreditation, or Exemption requirements, etc.)Wgt.*
EN2281English Language Skills for Technology Studies IB23 0
EN2282English Language Skills for Technology Studies IIB23 0

In case of difficulties in offering the listed courses (EN2281 & EN2282), other courses offered by English and Communication Department at a similar level may be prescribed. 

 ·        Out-of-Discipline Courses 9 Credits

Starting from the 2008 intake, students must take at least 3 crdit units from the Genral Education (GE) courses in fulfillment of the Out-of-Discipline (OOD) requirement and this would be applicable to senior year entrants from 1009/10. however, students taking a Minor to fulfil the OOD requirement would not be required to take an addition of 3 credit units from the GE courses. 

Course Code

Course TitleLevelUnits WorthRemarks (eg Faculty Accreditation, or Exemption requirements, etc.)Wgt.*
N.A.As per student choice of electivesB9Any course outside the programme at Level B2 or above for a total of 9 units.0


2.         Programme Core Courses: (51 credits)   

Course Code/ Dept. Name

Course TitleWgtLevelUnits WorthRemarks 
MA2176Basic Calculus and Linear Algebra2B23 
MA2177Engineering Mathematics and Statistics2B23 
MEEM2003Mechanics2B23 
MEEM2004Engineering Principles and Design2B23 
MEEM2016Computer Aided Engineering Drawing1B23 
MEEM2029Electrical & Electronic Principles I2B23 
MEEM2034Introduction to Engineering Materials & Manufacturing Processes2B23 
MEEM2036Engineering Modelling and Computation2B23 
MEEM3006Plastics Engineering2B33 
MEEM3007CAD/CAM2B33 
MEEM3010Mechanical Design2B33 
MEEM3023Ergonomics in Man-Machine Systems2B33 
MEEM3050Design for Manufacture2B33 
MEEM4033Product Development: Methodologies & Solutions2B43 
MEEM4068Project (Individual)
2

B4

9
Student must fulfill either MEEM4068 or MEEM4069
MEEM4069Group Project

3.         Programme Electives: (24 credits)

Course Code

Course TitleWgtLevelUnits WorthRemarks
CS3270Fundamentals of Computer Networks and the Internet2B33Group 1:(Design and Technology)Student must earn at least 9 credits from these courses.
MEEM3019Metrology and Applications2B33
MEEM3024Ergonomics in Workplace Design2B33
MEEM3040Engineering Database & Systems2B33
MEEM3046Automation Technology2B33
MEEM3049Control Principles2B33
MEEM4001Tool Design2B43
MEEM4002Computer Aided Process Planning2B43
MEEM4005Computer Aided Engineering2B43
MEEM4015Intelligent Automation2B43
MEEM4035Geometric Design & Graphics Applications2B43
MEEM4044Digital Design and Manufacturing2B43
MEEM4048Advanced Manufacturing Technologies2B43
MEEM3020Engineering Economic Analysis2B33Group 2:(Technology Management)  
MEEM3027Logistics and Materials Management2B33
MEEM3032Production and Operations Planning2B33
MEEM3057Industrial Marketing for Engineers2B33
MEEM3062Quality Engineering I2B33
MEEM4020Enterprise Information Systems2B43
MEEM4023Occupational Health and Safety Management2B43
MEEM4024Project Management2B43
MEEM4025Quality Systems & Management2B43
MEEM4031Management of Technological Innovation2B43
MEEM4034Product Development: Managerial Approach2B43
MEEM4046Green Manufacturing Systems2B43
MEEM4066Professional Engineering Practive2B43

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