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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)

Module ENGI2011: ENGINEERING 2A

Department: ENGINEERING

ENGI2011: ENGINEERING 2A

Type Tied Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2006/07 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • MEng: Engineering 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F (ENGI2051, ENGI2141, ENGI2151, ENGI2161, ENGI2171). BEng: Engineering 2B, 2C, 2D, BEng Engineering 2A (ENGI2051, ENGI2141, ENGI2151, ENGI2111) and either BEng Engineering 2B (ENGI2121) or BEng Engineering 2C (ENGI2131).

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • This module is part of a unified study of the main disciplines of engineering for year 2 students on either the M Eng or B Eng.
  • It covers systems (dynamic systems modelling, approximation of functions, linear algebra and errors), and computer programming.
  • To provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes appropriate to the subject matter covered by this module.

Content

  • Systems: dynamic systems modelling, approximation of functions, linear algebra, errors.
  • Computing project: how to write structured programs for engineering systems.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • On completion of this module students will gain: Knowledge and understanding of the theory and application of engineering systems. .
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Planning, implementation and reporting of a computing exercise.
  • Testing and verification of software.
  • Preparation of technical report.
  • Technical presentation,
Key Skills:
  • Numerical skills.
  • Teamworking.
  • Time and resource management.

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

  • The course in Systems is taught through lectures and is reinforced by seminars and 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.
  • Computing is taught through an introductory lecture together with with surgeries and seminars. The computing exercise gives experience of writing programs to solve an engineering problem. Its assessment is through the submission of a written report.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 42 2 per week 1 Hour 42
Tutorials 1 1 Hour 1
Seminars 4 1 per term + 3 1 Hour 4
Practicals 4 First term 3 Hours 12
Preparation and Reading 141
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 70%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
two-hour written examination 100%
Component: Assessment Component Weighting: 30%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
design assessment 100%

Formative Assessment:

None.

■ 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