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Qualification and Programme Title
B.Eng. Engineering Foundation Year Full-time
Programme Code
530B
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.
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:
mathematical and simple computational methods and their use in support of engineering and scientific problem solving
the structure, properties and applications of materials
the fundamental principles underpinning the study of mechanical science and engineering
the ways that scientists and engineers can communicate their ideas and concepts effectively
Lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning
Coursework; Class Tests and Examinations
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:
Conducting prescribed laboratory experiments, estimate errors of measurements, and draw appropriate conclusions
Making acceptable written and oral presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways
Awareness of the importance of team work and the different roles necessary in a team
Sorting, manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms
Learning independently and developing appropriate time management skills to enable successful completing of the degree.
Laboratory classes, presentations, reports, tutorials, team-based exercises and student-centred learning