Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY
MECH40462
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Machine Shop
Woodwork shop
Practical labs.
Woodwork shop
Practical labs.
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours lectures
48 hours practical labs
48 hours practical labs
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment to include:-
A set of lab reports 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3
A manufactured artefact 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 4
A set of lab reports 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3
A manufactured artefact 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 4
Module Indicative Content
During Semester one students will cover
1. Basic Dimensional Measurements. Use of SI units
2. Basic Electrical Power Measurements. Analogue and digital measurement
3.Temperature Measurements.
4. Pressure & Flow Measurements
5. Force and Power Measurements
6. Velocity / Speed / acceleration and Frequency Measurements
7. Data Loggers manipulation of data
8. Sound Measurements
9. Calibration and Errors
10. Academic Skills, e.g. Studying, report writing, presentations, researching, referencing, interpreting data, individual and group work.
During Semester two
1. Gain an understanding of Health and safety within a workshop environment
2. Use machines and other workshop processes to gain experience and skills through focussed practical tasks leading to the manufacture of an artefact with attention to quality, accuracy and detail
3. Identifying and controlling hazards, management of health and safety. Compliance with general legislation and communication. Inspection of the work place.
1. Basic Dimensional Measurements. Use of SI units
2. Basic Electrical Power Measurements. Analogue and digital measurement
3.Temperature Measurements.
4. Pressure & Flow Measurements
5. Force and Power Measurements
6. Velocity / Speed / acceleration and Frequency Measurements
7. Data Loggers manipulation of data
8. Sound Measurements
9. Calibration and Errors
10. Academic Skills, e.g. Studying, report writing, presentations, researching, referencing, interpreting data, individual and group work.
During Semester two
1. Gain an understanding of Health and safety within a workshop environment
2. Use machines and other workshop processes to gain experience and skills through focussed practical tasks leading to the manufacture of an artefact with attention to quality, accuracy and detail
3. Identifying and controlling hazards, management of health and safety. Compliance with general legislation and communication. Inspection of the work place.
Module Texts
Cottrell, S. (2003) The study skills handbook. 2nd Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides. ISBN: 1-4039-1135-5
Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides, ISBN-10: 1403996857
Creme, P. & Lea, M.R. (2003) Writing at university. Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335213251
Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides, ISBN-10: 1403996857
Creme, P. & Lea, M.R. (2003) Writing at university. Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335213251