Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)
Module ENGI2011: Systems Modelling and Computing
Department: Engineering
ENGI2011: Systems Modelling and Computing
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2011/12 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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| Tied to | H103 |
Prerequisites
- As specified in programme regulations.
Corequisites
- As specified in programme regulations.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- As specified in programme regulations.
Aims
- This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Science MEng and BEng degree programmes.
- It provides a working knowledge of Dynamic Systems Modelling, Numerical Methods and Computing.
Content
- Systems: dynamic systems modelling, approximation of functions, 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.
- Observation and recording of experimental data.
- The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
- Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.
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 and Numerical Methods 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 surgeries. The computing exercise gives experience of writing programs to solve an engineering problem. Its assessment is through the submission of a written report.
- Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Dynamic Systems Modelling lectures | 21 | 1 per week | 1 Hour | 21 | |
| Numerical Methods lectures | 21 | 1 per week | 1 Hour | 21 | |
| Numerical Methods seminars | 21 | 1 per week | 1 Hour | 21 | |
| Computing lecture | 1 | 1 Hour | 1 | ||
| Tutorial Hours | as required | weekly signup sessions | up to 1 hour | 8 | |
| Surgery | 4 | 2 hours | 8 | ||
| Dynamic Systems Modelling laboratories | 2 | 1st and 2nd term | 3 Hours | 6 | ■ |
| Problem classes | 3 | 1 Hour | 3 | ■ | |
| Preparation and Reading | 114 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 70% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Systems 2 [Dynamic Systems Modelling, Numerical Methods] | 2 hours | 100% | yes |
| Component: Assessment | Component Weighting: 30% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Computing project assessment | 100% | yes | |
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