This module will provide you with a range of practical (engineering-based) taster projects. These will focus around different areas to enable you to gain a flavour of the wide range of specialisms within Engineering. As part of this module you will get to use and develop your skills in specific areas of technology as well as gaining knowledge and experiences with projects that are based on real world engineering problems. You will learn to write reports at a University level and evaluate, analyse and reflect on your own self-development to help set you on the right path as an engineering professional.

The module also focuses on changes in environmental legislation that have triggered an interest in the development and understanding of new and old engineering materials. The challenge across all engineering disciplines is to develop materials knowledge, and testing methods that quantify physical properties appropriate to today’s engineering designs.

This module will give you an opportunity to gain introductory knowledge and understanding of engineering materials, their applications and physical properties which will enable you to have:
• an understanding of the atomic structures, classifications and properties of materials used in engineering applications;
• an ability to describe the effects of manufacturing processes on the behaviour of given materials;
• an understanding of the physical and mechanical properties of materials groups and their associated cost and availability to specify materials for given applications;
• the knowledge of the materials database sources and software packages utilised in engineering industries

You will investigate
1. The system of SI units
2. Atomic and electronic structure of materials
3. Bonding in materials
4. Material Group Classification
5. Material Group Physical properties - electrical, thermal, mechanical

Introduction to relationship between structure, processing and properties

Throughout you should appreciate the correct and trustworthiness of appropriate software you are using and any Health and Safety and Data / Cyber Security issues in your use and design within this module.

Ashby, M. et al. (2018/reprint), Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing, and Design, 3rd Edn., Elsevier, London, ISBN: 978-0080977737

Barnard, R. H. & Philpott, D. R. (2018/reprint) Aircraft Flight, 4th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd, Harlow.
ISBN: 978-0273730989

Bird, J. & Ross, C. (2018/reprint), Mechanical Engineering Principles, 3rd Edn., Routledge, Abingdon.
ISBN: 978-1138781573

Floyd, T. L. & Buchla, D. (2018/reprint), Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices & Applications. Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, ISBN: 978-0135072950

Heisler, H. (2018/reprint), Vehicle and Engine Technology, 2nd Edn., Elsevier Limited, London, ISBN: 978-0340691861

Hillier, V. A. W. (2018/reprint), Hillier’s Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1, Nelson Thornes. ISBN: 978-1408515181

Hughes, E. et al. (2018/reprint), Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology, 12th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, ISBN: 978-1292093048

McMillan, K., and Weyers, J. (2018/reprint), Smarter Student: Study Skills & Strategies for Success at University. Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0273773313

McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2018/reprint), How to Succeed in Exams & Assessments, Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, ISBN: 978-0273743798

McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2018/reprint), How to Cite, Reference & Avoid Plagiarism at University, Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, ISBN: 978-0273773337

Robson, D. (2018/reprint), Aerodynamics, Engines and Systems for the Professional Pilot, Crowood Press. ISBN: 978-0071793865

Van Emden, J. & Becker, L. (2018/reprint), Writing for Engineers, 4th Edn., Palgrave, ISBN: 978-1403946003

Dissemination of IT for the Promotion of Materials Science (DoITPoMS) online teaching materials, University of Cambridge. URL: https://www.doitpoms.ac.uk/

Online MATWEB’s Database of Material Properties 2018. URL: http://www.matweb.com/

ASM International Online Databases and Journals 2018. URL: https://www.asminternational.org/online-databases-journals

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This module is designed to help you to acquire the skills you will need to develop and succeed both academically and as a professional practitioner in learning key physics concepts. The focus is on your technical development in order you can apply learned knowledge to Level 4 modules.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic engineering mechanics and fluid mechanics concepts and principles, perform scalar and vector analyses, and apply them to an engineering environment.
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis
Problem solving
Application

2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic electrical and electronic engineering concepts and principles and perform dc and ac circuit analysis and apply them to circuit design.
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis
Problem solving
Application

3. Develop general engineering practical and laboratory skills using relevant training equipment, instrumentations, and processes under supervised technical instructions and comply with the Health and Safety working practices in a laboratory environment.
Learning
Application

4. Communicate and reflect on the results of your study/work accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent arguments.
Reflection
Communication

You will be required to complete two elements of summative assessment as follows:

1. A portfolio of 2 1-hour equally weighted online multiple-choice question tests (60%) covering learning outcomes 1 and 2;

2. A portfolio of 4 equally weighted laboratory reports (40%) covering learning outcomes 3 and 4 including the following sections: electrical and electronics (20%), statics and dynamics (10%), and fluid mechanics (10%).

You will be provided with formative assessment and feedback on your work during drop-in sessions, as well as feedback provided verbally during tutorial sessions within the class.

The Engineering Science module will provide you with a range of basic principles of electrical and electronic engineering, applied mechanics, and fluid mechanics. These will enable you to gain a flavour of the wide range of specialisms within Engineering. You will also learn to write reports at a University level and evaluate, analyse and reflect on your own self-development to help set you on the right path as an engineering professional.

Engineering Mechanics:
Newton's laws of motion, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum,
Free body diagrams, modelling of beams to obtain reaction forces and shear force/bending moment relationships.
Fundamental engineering units, SI systems of units. Stresses and strains, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure.
Constant acceleration equations and the concepts of impulse, force, work, energy and power.
Systems modelling using resolution of vectors, case studies.

Fluid Mechanics
Basic fluid properties.
Archimedes ¿ principle and hydrostatics.
Continuity of volume and mass flow for an incompressible fluid.

Electrical and Electronics:
Electrical and electronic engineering units; introduction to electric circuits; resistance variation; series and parallel networks; DC circuit theory.
Alternating voltages and currents; Electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction; AC circuit theory; inductors and inductance; capacitors and capacitance;
Semiconductor diodes
Introduction to digital electronics.
Electrical measuring instruments and measurements.

This module will be delivered over two semesters.

A total of 144 hours of contact will be used, enabling you to learn concepts and techniques through practical experiments in the laboratories, where a blended mixture of lectures and practical ¿s including simulations and demonstrations allowing you to understand basic theories and concepts of electrical and electronic circuits, engineering mechanics, and fluid mechanics in applied practical terms.
The allocation of a large amount of contact time will allow you to engage intensively with the module with an emphasis on focussed experiential learning.

You will be expected to engage in 156 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to prepare for your taught sessions and for your assessment (online tests and laboratory reports). This will also allow you to reflect on your own current learning and practices, to acquire a deeper knowledge of key engineering theories and concepts, and to start developing some of the ideas generated during the taught sessions

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic engineering mechanics and fluid mechanics concepts and principles, perform scalar and vector analyses, and apply them to an engineering environment.
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis
Problem solving
Application

2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic electrical and electronic engineering concepts and principles and perform dc and ac circuit analysis and apply them to circuit design.
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis
Problem solving
Application

3. Develop general engineering practical and laboratory skills using relevant training equipment, instrumentations, and processes under supervised technical instructions and comply with the Health and Safety working practices in a laboratory environment.
Learning
Application

4. Communicate and reflect on the results of your study/work accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent arguments.
Reflection
Communication

You will be required to complete two elements of summative assessment as follows:

1. A portfolio of 2 1-hour equally weighted online multiple-choice question tests (60%) covering learning outcomes 1 and 2;

2. A portfolio of 4 equally weighted laboratory reports (40%) covering learning outcomes 3 and 4 including the following sections: electrical and electronics (20%), statics and dynamics (10%), and fluid mechanics (10%).

You will be provided with formative assessment and feedback on your work during drop-in sessions, as well as feedback provided verbally during tutorial sessions within the class.

The Engineering Science module will provide you with a range of basic principles of electrical and electronic engineering, applied mechanics, and fluid mechanics. These will enable you to gain a flavour of the wide range of specialisms within Engineering. You will also learn to write reports at a University level and evaluate, analyse and reflect on your own self-development to help set you on the right path as an engineering professional.

Engineering Mechanics:
Newton's laws of motion, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum,
Free body diagrams, modelling of beams to obtain reaction forces and shear force/bending moment relationships.
Fundamental engineering units, SI systems of units. Stresses and strains, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure.
Constant acceleration equations and the concepts of impulse, force, work, energy and power.
Systems modelling using resolution of vectors, case studies.

Fluid Mechanics
Basic fluid properties.
Archimedes ¿ principle and hydrostatics.
Continuity of volume and mass flow for an incompressible fluid.

Electrical and Electronics:
Electrical and electronic engineering units; introduction to electric circuits; resistance variation; series and parallel networks; DC circuit theory.
Alternating voltages and currents; Electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction; AC circuit theory; inductors and inductance; capacitors and capacitance;
Semiconductor diodes
Introduction to digital electronics.
Electrical measuring instruments and measurements

This module will be delivered over two semesters.

A total of 144 hours of contact will be used, enabling you to learn concepts and techniques through practical experiments in the laboratories, where a blended mixture of lectures and practical ¿s including simulations and demonstrations allowing you to understand basic theories and concepts of electrical and electronic circuits, engineering mechanics, and fluid mechanics in applied practical terms.
The allocation of a large amount of contact time will allow you to engage intensively with the module with an emphasis on focussed experiential learning.

You will be expected to engage in 156 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to prepare for your taught sessions and for your assessment (online tests and laboratory reports). This will also allow you to reflect on your own current learning and practices, to acquire a deeper knowledge of key engineering theories and concepts, and to start developing some of the ideas generated during the taught sessions.