Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 26/05/2020
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School EPS - College Hub
Department EPS - College Hub
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Sc. EPS Futures Foundation Year Full-time
Programme Code 413E
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme The overarching aim of the Foundation Year is to provide entry to our degree programmes for students who do not have the traditional requirements for direct entry to first year. Successful completion of the foundation year allows direct transfer to an appropriate EPS degree programme.

EPS Futures is an ambitious program whose aim is to increase the number of students from widening participation backgrounds studying degree courses in the college of EPS. It will provide specialised financial and academic support to these students and accept students with a lower entry qualification profile to take account of their challenging educational backgrounds.
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:
1) mathematical and simple computational methods and their use in support of engineering and scientific problem solving
2) the structure, properties and applications of materials
3) the fundamental principles underpinning the study of mechanical science and engineering
4) the ways that scientists and engineers can communicate their ideas and concepts effectively
5) the ways that scientists and engineers can communicate their ideas and concepts effectively
6) the ability to keep accurate and insightful records of their own learning. Writing an extended assignment in an academic style.
7) the ethical, environmental, social and cultural responsibilities of an engineer or physical scientist.
1) - 4) Lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning
5) - 6) Guided observation in a work place context, keeping reflective diary, seminar based discussion.
7) Set texts and reading, seminar based discussion.
1) - 4) Coursework; Class Tests and Examinations
5) - 7) Reflective assignment submitted at the end of the module. Presentation to peers
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:
1) Conducting prescribed laboratory experiments, estimate errors of measurements, and draw appropriate conclusions
2) Making acceptable written and oral presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways
3) Awareness of the importance of team work and the different roles necessary in a team
4) Sorting, manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms
5) Learning independently and developing appropriate time management skills to enable successful completing of the degree.
6) Research skills
7) Communication skills
1) Laboratory classes and student-centred learning
2) Presentations, reports and student-centred learning
3) Team-based exercises and student-centred learning
4) Lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning
5) Student-centred learning
6) Guided research
7) Written journal keeping, assignment writing, verbal presentations, contributing to seminar discussions.
1) - 3) Coursework
4) - 5) Coursework; Class Tests and Examinations
6) - 7) Assignment and presentation