Dr David R. Gordon, Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Computing was nominated for the award of Effective teaching that: Helps make sense of the subject in the Glasgow Student Led Teaching Awards 2009/10.

He's one of the best teachers out there, not to neglect the rest and their efforts but when his classes come up; it’s a new and different experience. He translates the lecture materials into his own "language" I mean that he explains it in a way that every one understands it! By comparing everything to daily life experiences and machinery and items that we use, he has this magical way to relate everything in anything to his washing machine and his LCD.
Nominated by Mohaned Ali Bouabdallah

Dr. David R. Gordon is a Lecturer in Engineering Design & Analysis involving Mechanical Component/System Design, Stress and Structural Analysis, Dynamics and Vibration Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Creep and Plasticity in component behaviour, and Fracture & Fatigue including Failure Investigation. He teaches this subject matter across a number of modules at level 3, level 4 and Masters level.

Mechanical Engineering is a highly integrated discipline, which harnesses the influence of a
range of other specialisms such as electronics, in the design and development of today’s
products. The engineering industry needs multidisciplined engineers with the ability to respond to the rapid changes taking place within the mechatronics industry.
This BEng programme provides an excellent opportunity to become a multi-skilled engineer, able to understand and utilise appropriate methods from a range of engineering disliplines.

This innovative degree is designed to produce highly skilled Manufacturing System Engineers and provides awareness and understanding of the practical issues involved in the design, specification, maintenance, commissioning and manufacture of mechanical-electronic systems and associated systems. It is a broad-based programme comprising of two foundation years which are common to all of the BEng degree programmes, giving a solid ground in mathematics and a grounding in mechanical, manufacture, electronic and electrical engineering.
Consequently, on completion of Year 2, it is possible to transfer to Year 3 of the Electrical Power Engineering or Electronic Engineering programmes. Since Year 3 is common between both Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering, it is possible to transfer between these programmes at the end of Year 3.
The programme provides a combination of theoretical study with ‘hands on’ experience. It is designed to align particularly with the requirements of the Engineering Council in providing breadth in the study of engineering disciplines and also business and financial aspects, key to successful operation in industry. You will also study the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) using industry standard software such as Pro Engineer, ensuring your learning keeps pace with industry.
Throughout your studies, you will enjoy the use of state-ofthe-art IT and specialist engineering laboratories. This degree has been designed to meet the needs of industry and is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), leading to CEng professional status.

Year 1: Engineering Computing 1, Electronic and Electrical Principles, Technology Management 1, Mechanical Principles A, Engineering Materials, Mathematics 1, Mechanical Principles B, Engineering Applications.
Year 2: Electronic Engineering 2, Engineering Design and Analysis, Mathematics 2, Engineering Computing 2, Control Engineering 2, Manufacture and Materials 2, Electrical Systems.
Year 3: Control Engineering 3, Integrated Studies 3, Quality Assurance, Technology Management 3, Manufacturing and Materials 3, Engineering Analysis 3, Mechanical Engineering Design.
Year 4: Project, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis 4, Control Engineering 4.

Optional one-year placement which can be undertaken after completion of Year 3.

Assessment methods used to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes include examinations, coursework, class tests, presentations, computer-based exercises and written reports.

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMech.E) and the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and contribute to the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Career opportunities are both wide and varied within this ever-expanding field, due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the programmes. Employment opportunities exist in the fields of mechanical design, manufacturing and mechatronics engineering. Graduates from this
programme have found success in a variety of local, national and international industries and consultancies, such as mechanical, aerospace, electronic, offshore, local authority, manufacturing and building services. Glasgow Caledonian University has many links with blue chip companies in the UK and Europe including Vauxhall Motors, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and many others.