Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School School of Engineering
Department Engineering
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Eng. Engineering Full-time
Programme Code 147C
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme The aim of this programme is to provide a general foundation in engineering principles which will enable students to progress on one of the following:
• B/MEng Civil Engineering
• B/MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience
• B/MEng Civil Engineering with International Study
• B/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• B/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year
• B/MEng Mechanical Engineering
• B/MEng Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
• MEng Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year
• MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad
NB all of the above have a shared (i.e. common) first year.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
A broad knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Engineering
A knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Engineering
A knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, principles, theories and current practice of Engineering, and their limitations
Knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and design methodologies
An understanding of important concepts from Engineering disciplines and subjects outside engineering
A knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occurring engineering materials.
Knowledge and understanding of management and business practices
An awareness of ethical and social issues related to engineering, and of professional responsibilities
Lectures [1-8]
Tutorials, problem classes and group work [1-8]
Web-based and conventional guided learning [1-8]
Laboratories [1,6]
Computer-based workshops [2,4]
Group design work [4,7,8]
Independent work [4,7,8]
Enquiry Based Learning [1-8]
Unseen and open book examinations [1-8]
Problem solving exercises [1-8]
Oral presentations [4]
Computer-based exercises [2,4]
Written reports [1-8]
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Select and apply scientific principles, routine mathematical methods and computer based engineering tools in solving routine Engineering problems
Model and analyse routine engineering systems, processes and products
Search for information for solving a problem, and present it for discussion
Consider given information and extract that which is pertinent to a routine problem
Develop a conceptual design to a meet a client’s brief and be able to modify an existing design
Apply engineering techniques to design and problem solving taking account of typical technical risks, with some grasp of commercial risk
Take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner
Making effective presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways
Managing time and resources effectively
Working as part of a team
Independent learning
Developing a personal plan of work to meet a deadline and identify the main external constraints
Sorting, manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms
Lectures [9-15]
Tutorials, problem classes and group work [9-15]
Web-based and conventional guided learning [9-15]
Computer-based workshops [9-11]

Lectures [26]
Problem classes [26]
Computer-based workshops [21,26]
Group design work [21-26]
Independent design work [21-26]
Laboratories [26]
Unseen and open book examinations [9-15]
Problem solving exercises [9-12,14]
Oral presentations [11]
Computer-based exercises [9-14]
Group design reports [9-15]
Independent design reports [9-15]

Group design reports [21-26]
Independent design reports [21-26]
Oral presentations [21]
Laboratory reports [26]
Peer assessment [21-25]