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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)

Module ENGI1101: ENGINEERING 1B

Department: Engineering

ENGI1101: ENGINEERING 1B

Type Tied Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2007/08 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 1A (ENGI 1091),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

  • DC and AC circuit analysis
  • Fundamentals of electric and magnetic fields, their interaction and applications.
  • Computer Programming in C, part A

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • An understanding of the operation of DC and AC circuits, and their analysis methods
  • Behaviour of electric and magnetic fields, and their analysis methods
  • An understanding of the operation of transformers and DC machines
  • An understanding of basic computer operation, and their programming in the C language
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Solution of problems involving DC and AC circuits, electric and magnetic fields
  • The design, implementation and testing of computer programs written in the C language
Key Skills:
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
  • Competent use of IT relevant to an engineer
  • General problem solving skills

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
  • Formative assessment of formal laboratory reports, as this trains the student in collating, analysing and presenting detailed technical information
  • Summative assessment of a Computing assignment, as this tests the ability of the student to Design, Implement and Test computer programs to solve Engineering problems
  • 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 50 2.5 per week 1 hour 50
Tutorials 10 1 per week Students sign for appropriate time 5
Computing 4 1 per week 3 hours 12
Laboratories 3 1 per week 3 hours 9
Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities 124
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
two-hour written examination 100%
Component: Assessment Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
computing assessment 100%

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets Laboratory Reports Collection Exams Initial Computing Assignments


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