Module ENGI2011: Systems Modelling and Computing

Department: Engineering

ENGI2011: Systems Modelling and Computing

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

• On completion of this module students will gain: Knowledge and understanding of the theory and application of engineering systems. .

• Planning, implementation and reporting of a computing exercise.
• Testing and verification of software.
• Preparation of technical report.
• Technical presentation.
• Observation and recording of experimental data.
• The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.

• 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

Summative Assessment

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