This module will provide students with an understanding of what Engineering is and the diverse range of applications for and careers within Engineering. It will have two parts.



The first part will focus on your Personal and Professional Development. More specifically you will cover topics such as Harvard referencing and Plagiarism, Self-awareness, Resilience, Personal Profile, Employability, Presentation Skills, CVs, Goal setting - Objectives (Personal, Academic & Professional), Reflective Practice, Critical Thinking and problem-solving, Team Building, Networking and Time management. The first part of the module will also develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. Thus, preparing you for life in modern and diverse Britain.



In the second part you will apply techniques and knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including laboratory-based use of industry standard software to carry out practical experimental/simulation work.

A 2000 words portfolio (Assignment 1) focused on the Personal and Professional Development part, weighted at 50%, and assessing learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: C11, C17, C18



A 2000 words individual report (Assignment 2) weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: C1, C3, C17. (Wordcount may be offset by design elements)



Formative guidance and feedback will be provided in the practical sessions and workshops within the class.



Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated.

To enable you to gain deep knowledge and understanding of the topics and to equip you with the ability to analyse and apply concepts related to your subject discipline following learning strategies are used:

Problem Based Lectures

Tutorials/Laboratories (The laboratory-based activities and professional development workshops are designed to assist in the learning process, that is, to develop knowledge and understanding by consolidating the principles delivered in class, and to develop written and oral communication skills essential for engineering assignments.)

Independent study: (including reading, information gathering, discussion and debate, exploring digital resources, and coursework preparation)

1) Develop an awareness and application of industry standard software packages for simulation. (AHEP 4: C1, C3)

Learning

Analysis

Knowledge and understanding

2) Choose an appropriate solution procedure related to an engineering real problem and make use of the underlying concepts and principles incorporating coherent arguments (AHEP 4: C1, C3, C17)

Application

Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication


3) Demonstrate development of key personal skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. (AHEP 4: C17, C18)

Application

Analysis


4) Identify potential career paths and the general and specific skills required for career entry in your professional area. (AHEP 4: C17, C18)

Reflection

Enquiry


5) Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of fundamental British values in the context of engineering. (AHEP 4: C11)

Knowledge and understanding

Reflection

Anderson L.E. and Bolt S.B., (2016) Professionalism: skills for workplace. 3rd Edition. Pearson. ISBN: 0321959442

Maier, Pat.; Barney, Anna.; Price, Geraldine (2009) Study skills for science, engineering and technology students. Harlow : Pearson Longman ISBN : 9780273726920

Silyn Roberts, H. (2013) Writing for Science and Engineering : Papers, presentations and Reports. 2nd Edn., Elsevier (e-book) ISBN: 0080982859

Smale, B. and Fowlie, J., (2015) How to succeed at university: an essential guide to academic skills, personal development and employability. Second Edition, SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN: 1446295478

UK-SPEC from the Engineering Council UK (Latest edition): https://www.engc.org.uk/standards-guidance/standards/uk-spec/

Blackboard, Software tools to simulate and analyse, appropriate to subject specialism.

Laboratories with PC running industry standard engineering software.

Library. Internet access

It’s never too early to start preparing for a professional career in engineering. Placements and graduate opportunities require you to demonstrate your potential. This module will support you in reflecting and developing your communicating skills and to be aware of goal setting and networking. You will also apply techniques and knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities using industry standard software to communicate your abilities.