Course Content

Students will explore a variety of topics related to multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. They will use a combination of computer simulation, practical testing and theory to design and test engineering systems including electronic circuits, gear mechanisms and pneumatic circuits.

The course introduces multiple engineering disciplines, using a balance of mathematical and written theory, and computer simulation and testing to give students a taste of what to expect in a career in engineering.

The course is made up of 3 mandatory units:

Engineering Contexts and Challenges:

• Analysing and designing engineering systems

• Understanding of the impact of engineering on society and the environment

• Exploring different engineering disciplines

Electronics and Control:

• Skills in developing analogue electronic control systems

• Skills in developing digital electronic control systems

• Design, construction and testing of electronic systems

Mechanisms and Structures:

• Understanding of mechanisms and structures

• Skills in developing mechanical and structural solutions

• Design, construction and testing of mechanical systems

Assessment:

• Assignment 50%

• Question paper 50