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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module ENGI1101: ENGINEERING 1B
Department: Engineering
ENGI1101: ENGINEERING 1B
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 1 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- 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 Combinations
- 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, 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
Subject-specific Skills
- Solution of problems involving DC and AC circuits, electric and magnetic fields
- The design, implementation and testing of computer programs
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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Problem Classes | 4 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 4 | Yes |
| PEAC Course | 40 | 1 per year | 5x8hour days | 40 | |
| Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities | 80 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 80% | two-hour written examination | 100% | ||
| Assessment | 20% | computing assessment | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Problem Sheets Laboratory Reports Collection Exams Initial Computing Assignments
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.