Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module ENGI2011: ENGINEERING 2A
Department: Engineering
ENGI2011: ENGINEERING 2A
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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| 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% | ||
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| 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