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Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module ENGI3122: ENGINEERING 3C

Department: Engineering

ENGI3122: ENGINEERING 3C

Type Level Credits Availability Module Cap Location
Tied 3 40 Available in 2005/2006 None. Durham

Tied To

Pre-requisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • Engineering Applications 3A (ENGI3022), Engineering 3D or 3E (ENGI 3122 or 3142).

Excluded Combinations

  • Engineering 3A, 3B (ENGI3102, ENGI3112), Engineering 3F, 3G (ENGI3152, ENGI3182), Engineering Applications 3B (ENGI3032), BEng Engineering 3A (ENGI3232), BEng Engineering 3B (ENGI3212), BEng Engineering 3C (ENGI3222), Engineering Project 3 (ENGI3082).

Aims

  • This module is for M.Eng. students intending to follow an electrical, mechanical engineering option in Level 3.

Content

  • Real time computing, control, signal processing, electrical machines and drives, energy and the environment.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to real time computing, control, signal processing, electrical machines and drives, energy and the environment.
Subject-specific Skills
  • To analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
  • To write computer programs.
  • To apply engineering principles to the solution of a particular problem.
Key Skills
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
  • General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context.
  • Capacity for self-learning in familar and unfamiliar situations

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The courses in Electrical Machines, Control and Signal Processing and Energy in the Environment are covered in lectures, and are reinforced by weekly problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
  • Hands-on computer laboratories are used to develop the RTC applications skills. Assessment for this applied topic is by assignments and a timed assignment.
  • Teaching is supported by a formative laboratory programme which supports the acquisition of subject-specific and key skills.
  • This module is complemented by other tied modules which provide a substantial project-based content which is more appropriately evaluated through continuous assessment.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotal HoursAttendance Monitored
Lectures 90 5 per week in term 1, 4 per week in term 2, 5 in term 3 1 hour 90
Practicals 9 1 per week in term 1 2 hours 18
Office Hours 20 2 per week Students sign for appropriate time 10
Preparation and Reading 282
Total 400

Summative Assessment

ComponentComponent WeightingElementLength/DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Examinations 80% two-hour written examination 1 50%
two-hour examination 2 50%
Continous Assessment 20% coursework 100%

Formative Assessment


Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.