CertHE International Year One (Engineering)

In this module you will develop your English language communication skills to a level that will allow you to succeed in your degree programme.

To provide a foundation in engineering mathematics for its application to the solution of engineering problems This module provides a foundation in pre-calculus for level four students in mechanical and electrical engineering, to enable them to apply this to the solution of engineering problems. For each topic area of the syllabus, relevant commands will be given for application of a symbolic algebra package, e.g. Mathcad to harder problems. Coursework assessment will be through online questions delivered using MapleTA online assessment software

To provide a foundation in engineering mathematics for its application to the solution of engineering problems This module provides a foundation in engineering mathematics for level four students in mechanical and electrical engineering, to enable them to apply this to the solution of engineering problems. For each topic area of the syllabus, relevant commands will be given for application of a symbolic algebra package, e.g. Mathcad to harder problems. Coursework assessment will be through online questions delivered using MapleTA online assessment software.

This module is intended to provide students with a good appreciation of - the physical properties and behaviours that influence electrical systems, - how parameters are measured - communications systems This module will introduce students to fundamental mechanical parameters, their measurement, and their impact on electrical circuits, and the principles behind the communication of data.

Provide an overview of the operation of modern microprocessors/microcontrollers and the mechanisms used to represent and process information. Design and implement applications written in both low level and high level languages. This module introduces the fundamentals of Computer architecture and the development of High level software.

To enhance knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic circuits by completing a set of practical experiments. To gain experience in practical design of electronic circuits including prototyping and PCB design and manufacture. To develop professional practical skills to undertake experimental laboratory work, to test design ideas in laboratories or through simulation, to analyse and critically evaluate technical issues, and to present and document ideas and results. To develop the ability in data manipulation and sorting. To develop a personal development plan and understand the impact engineering has on the environment. The personal development portion of the module is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Students must complete the assessment exercises to a satisfactory standard in order to achieve a pass grade in this module.

To introduce the essential principles of applied mechanics The module will provide students with an introduction to essential applied mechanics (static force systems, strength of materials, kinematics, dynamics, impulse and momentum).

To introduce the essential principles of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics This module introduces some of the most important fundamental ideas behind the development of core engineering disciplines of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The content sets the framework for further study during levels 5, 6 & 7. The module is supported by tutorial work which will help develop the necessary understanding and skill required of an engineering student.

To introduce the essential principles of material science, applications and processing methods of different material groups.-

This module aims to introduce students to a range of general engineering practices and standards. Students must attempt all assessment components and obtain an overall module average of 40 % or above in order to achieve a pass grade in this module.