This module will provide you with a range of 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.

Four 800 words individual reports, each weighted at 25%, assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: F1, F2, F3, F6, F12

Formative assessment and feedback will be provided during the tutorial sessions within the class.

A total of 48 hours of contact time will and guided independent learning will develop and challenge personal learner skills which include but not limited to communication and teamwork.

1. Develop a set of basic technical skills to perform simple practical engineering projects. (AHEP 4: F1, F12)

Analysis
Application

2. ¿ Demonstrate ability to solve given/defined engineering problems and think creatively. (AHEP 4: F2, F6)

Problem solving
Enquiry

3. Employ the application of a basic engineering toolkit and professional approach when presented with a range of real-world engineering problems from the professional environment (AHEP 4: F3)

Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding

4. Develop 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. (AHEP 4: F12)

Learning
Application

5. Undertake various projects, document these and reflect on the nature of the work carried out. (AHEP 4: F6)

Enquiry
Learning
Reflection

Practical Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
PC Laboratories and Engineering Software

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Bird, J. (2021). Bird's Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology. Routledge.

Bird, J. & Ross, C. (2014) Mechanical Engineering Principles, 3rd Edn., Routledge, Abingdon.

Floyd, T. L. & Buchla, D. (2013) Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices & Applications. Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.

Hambley, A. R. (2018). Electrical engineering: Principles and applications. Pearson.

Hughes, E. et al. (2016) Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology, 12th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.

McMillan, K., and Weyers, J., (2007) Smarter Student: Study Skills & Strategies for Success at University. Prentice Hall.

McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2011) How to Succeed in Exams & Assessments, Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.

McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2012) How to Cite, Reference & Avoid Plagiarism at University, Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow.

Robson, D. (2001) Aerodynamics, Engines and Systems for the Professional Pilot, Crowood Press.

Van Emden, J. & Becker, L. (2017) Writing for Engineers, 4th Edn., Palgrave

Hillier, V. (2012) Hillier’s Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1 Nelson Thornes.

VanGelder, K., VanGelder, K. (2022) Fundamentals of Automotive Technology. United States: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

The Applied Engineering Studies module will provide you with a range of taster projects based on real-world problems, these will focus around different areas to enable you to gain a flavour of the wide range of specialisms within Engineering.