1. A 1,500 word report weighted at 50%, covering Mechanical and Fluids based Experimental work and the health and safety required, and assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: F1, F12

2. A 1,500 word report weighted at 50%, covering Electrical & Electronic experimental and simulation-based analysis, and assessing learning outcomes 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: F1, F12

Formative Assessment will take place through the module to help to assess student learning and support development.

The Foundation 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,
Fundamental engineering units, SI systems of units. Stresses and strains, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, linear and angular motion,
Constant acceleration equations and the concepts of impulse, force, work, energy and power.
Vector Analysis, Equations of motion and applications
Health and Safety during laboratory work.

Fluid Mechanics:

Basic fluid properties.
Archimedes’ principle and hydrostatics.
Continuity of volume and mass flow for an incompressible fluid.
Health and Safety during laboratory work.

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.
Health and Safety during laboratory work.

1. Explain fundamental principles of engineering mechanics and fluid mechanics, including forces, motion, energy, stress, and basic fluid behaviour, using appropriate SI units and terminology. (AHEP 4: F1)

Programme Learning Outcome: Knowledge & Understanding

2. Apply basic mechanical and fluid analysis techniques, including scalar and vector methods, to solve well-defined engineering problems and interpret experimental results while adhering to health and safety requirements. (AHEP 4: F1, F12)

Programme Learning Outcome: Application & Problem-Solving

3. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental electrical and electronic principles, including DC and AC circuits, basic electronic components, and digital concepts, using standard engineering units and notation. (AHEP 4: F1)

Programme Learning Outcome: Knowledge & Understanding

4. Design and analyse basic electrical and electronic circuits using experimental and simulation techniques, and communicate findings in a structured technical report. (AHEP: F1, F12)

Programme Learning Outcome: Application and Problem Solving, Communication

This module will enable you to develop understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems, and create solutions through a variety of learning activities, including:

Taught Lectures: To provide a structured introduction to key concepts and underpinning theory.

Tutorials: Interactive sessions designed to reinforce learning, explore concepts in greater depth, and provide opportunities for guided problem-solving and discussion.

Practical Activities: Hands-on sessions using appropriate tools, techniques, or methodologies to support the application of theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

Formative opportunities for informal assessment and feedback will take place throughout the module to support learning, monitor progress, and guide development.

Blackboard VLE
Library facilities
Practical Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
PC Laboratories and Engineering Software

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

Bird, J. Ross, C. (2019). Mechanical Engineering Principles. Routledge. 4th Edition

Bolton, W. (2020). Engineering Science. Routledge. 7th Ed

Cengel, Y. and Cimbala, J. M. (2024). Fluid Mechanics – Fundamentals and Applications. 5th Ed.

Floyd, T.L. (2015) Digital Fundamentals, 11th Ed., Pearson Education Ltd.

The books listed above for Engineering Science are recognised standard works in the field, providing rigorous coverage of core and foundational concepts. Although they are not the most recently published texts, they remain widely used and continue to provide essential theoretical grounding, supported by more recent industry publications included in the reading list.

Fundamentals concepts and Principles are indispensable in the field of engineering, serving as essential instruments for tackling practical challenges. Engineers are required to possess problem-solving abilities to design and develop systems and ensure their efficiency, precision, and accuracy. Throughout this module, you will explore a diverse range of Fundamental Engineering Principles, such as Vectors Analysis, Equations of Motion, Statics and Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Circuit Analysis, and Digital Electronics.

These tools are designed to enhance your fundamental understanding and analytical capabilities and increase your problem-solving skills, equipping you with the necessary expertise for engineering tasks.