SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND PRODUCT DEATH

This paper details the methods of teaching and assessment in a third-year engineering module, Sustainable Design and Product Death, which was developed in alignment with CDIO standards. The module elaborates on engineering design and design approach with a special focus on sustainability. Design for Total Control is at the helm of the module to ensure engineering students are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and skills to consider sustainability throughout the product lifecycle and have complete control of product development, from cradle to grave. The module also aims to equip students with the knowledge and practice of the Triple Bottom Line framework to account for the environment, as well as the socio economic impact of their product development practice. The students enrolled in the module come from Mechanical, Biomedical, Electronics and Sport Engineering backgrounds, hence catering to a diverse audience was given particular attention throughout the delivery of the module. The module delivery included a blend of conventional lectures with student driven seminars to encourage collaborative learning in a hybrid, on-site and online learning  environment. The excellent student outputs and their use of various engineering tools to improve product sustainability presented here are a testament to the success of the module structure and delivery. The positive student feedback ratings and high student attainment presented, further reinforce the effectiveness of the teaching methods adopted and the content covered in the module.