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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module ENGI2151: Manufacturing and Electromechanics
Department: Engineering
ENGI2151: Manufacturing and Electromechanics
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- M Eng: Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C, 2E, 2F. B Eng: Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C, B Eng Engineering 2A and either B Eng Engineering 2B or B Eng Engineering 2C.
Excluded Combinations
- 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 Introduction to Management: General management issues and skills for the engineer, Production Operations Management: Project and production facility management, and Electromechanics: Power systems, synchronous machines, induction machines.
- 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
- Introduction to Management: General management issues and skills for the engineer.
- Production Operations Management: Project and production facility management.
- Electromechanics: Power systems, synchronous machines, induction machines.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- At the end of the year the student should be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theory and application of Electromechanics.
- To understand the factors determining business strategy and performance.
- To appreciate the nature and scope of key production management issues.
Subject-specific Skills
- Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques.
- Observation and recording of experimental data.
- Preparation of technical report.
- Technical presentation.
- The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
- Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.
Key Skills
- Numerical skills.
- Time and resource management.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The courses in Introduction to Management, Production Operations Management, and Electromechanics are covered in lectures, and are reinforced in seminars and with problem sheets.
- Assessment of all course elements is by written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
- A laboratory programme provides formative, hands-on experience in electromagnetism.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 62 | 3 per week | 1 Hour | 62 | |
| Tutorials | 4 | 1 Hour | 4 | ||
| Seminars | 9 | 1 Hour | 9 | ||
| Practicals | 3 | 1st and 2nd term | 3 Hours | 9 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 116 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examinations | 100% | written examination | 2 hours | 70% | |
| written examination | 1 hour 10 minutes | 30% |
Formative Assessment
Laboratories.
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.