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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)

Module ENGI1091: ENGINEERING 1A

Department: ENGINEERING

ENGI1091: ENGINEERING 1A

Type Tied Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2006/07 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • M Eng: ABB or AAC at A level from 3 subjects, including Maths but excluding General Studies, or equiv. B Eng BBC from 3 subjects, including Maths but excluding General Studies, or equiv.

Corequisites

  • Engineering 1B (ENGI 1101),1C (ENGI 1111),1D (ENGI 1121), Maths for Eng and Sci (MATH 1551), Elective.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To provide a sound grounding in the areas covered by the module
  • To be able to apply the knowledge gained to solve a range of predictable problems
  • To show how the material covered in this module fits in to the wider engineering context

Content

  • Mechanics
  • stress analysis
  • structures
  • drawing
  • CAD.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • A grounding in basic mechanics, 2-D stress and strain, and structural analysis
  • Engineering drawing standards
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Solution of problems using equilibrium, deformation, beam theory, 2-D frame analysis and struts
  • Use of modern CAD packages
  • Understanding and production of engineering drawings
  • Production of Solid Models using a CAD system
Key Skills:
  • General problem solving skills
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
  • Competent use of IT relevant to an engineer

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

  • Lectures and associated tutorials, as lectures are the most efficient way to impart the required knowledge in this context
  • Laboratory sessions, with formative assessment, as these reinforce and provide application of the student's knowledge
  • Application of course material to weekly problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving
  • Practical Drawing and CAD sessions with summative assignments, which provide training in the production and interpretation of engineering drawings
  • Formative assessment of formal laboratory reports, as this trains the student in collating, analysing and presenting detailed technical information
  • Written examinations, as these can directly assess knowledge, understanding and problem solving ability.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 44 2 per week 1 hour 44
Tutorials 10 1 per week Students sign for appropriate time 5
CAD 4 1 per week 1 hour 8
Drawing 4 1 per week 2 hours 8
Laboratories 3 1 per week 3 hours 9
Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities 126
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
two-hour written examination 100%
Component: Coursework Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
drawing and CAD coursework 100%

Formative Assessment:

Problems Sheets Laboratory Reports Collection Exams

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University