This module provides the student with a range of basic concepts of computing technology, hardware and software.

This module introduces the students to personal development planning, student centered learning and reflective practice. The students will deliberately reflect on their learning to date and on their aspirations and forthcoming demands, in order to determine a plan for their future in both the short and the long term. The module will also include practice in some core skills that underpin effective learning in higher education and in the workplace.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a foundation in the knowledge of mechanical engineering science and principles, and apply them to the design and analysis of engineering components

This module consists of an introductory project. This is followed by exposing students to fundamental practical workshop skills in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering along with practical programming skills as appropriate. These skills are used for the main design and build project.

The aim of this module is to develop in the student an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of electronic and electrical engineering and apply these principles to solve engineering problems required for initial design activities. It provides the student with the basic knowledge of ac and dc circuit analysis, electric and magnetic field theory and an introduction to analogue and digital electronics.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a foundation in the knowledge of mechanical engineering science and principles, and apply them to the design and analysis of hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and thermodynamic systems.

The module provides a grounding in a range of mathematical topics including algebraic manipulation, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, elementary differential equations, as well as an introduction to basic statistical techniques. Applications of the mathematics are considered whenever appropriate.

This module provides the student with the fundamental principles underlying the mechanical and electrical properties of materials.

The aim of this module is to provide a set of competencies which enable the student to utilise a variety of application-specific, industry standard CAD and CAM packages, and provide an introductory knowledge in structure graphics programming

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the formal design process and expand the knowledge of engineering principles introduced in the first year.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with a foundation in the principles of discrete and continuous control systems. First an understanding of control systems will be developed, followed by a study of the performance characteristics of control systems.

The development of more advanced concepts of the design process and the application of these concepts to the design of system components, sub-assemblies and assemblies. Advanced study of the design of machine elements such as gears, bearings, clutches, belt drives, brakes and springs. Introduction to BS 5950 for the design of bolt and weld connection systems. The design of structural compression members to BS5950. Detail design studies through design assignments and the extension of the application of CAD techniques for the design of machine elements and also products.

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the selection and heat treatment of alloy steels, cast irons and non-ferrous metals and alloys; surface hardening of steels; corrosion prevention methods;

This module allows students to develop a personal development plan and interpersonal skills. Using reflective practice and problem based learning, they will be encouraged to examine past learning experiences and reflect on future requirements for success in the workplace and other environments.

This personal development planning module is designed to build on previous personal and academic experience, and learning, to enable the student to plan for their future. It seeks to support learners in developing into effective reflective practitioners. The module encourages examination of the students’ wider environment and includes practice in the application of personal skills.

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of machine tools, jig and fixture design and the principles of engineering metrology; the structure and behaviour of ceramics, polymers and composites and how to design and manufacture components with these materials;
failure mechanisms of materials under static and dynamic loading conditions.

Computer Aided Engineering-1

The aim of this module is to provide a set of competencies which enable the student to utilise a variety of application-specific, industry standard CAD and CAM packages.

The aim of this module is the provision of a detailed foundation in classical control systems from negligible background. The use of mathematical techniques is kept to a minimum whilst aiming at an understanding of control systems that extends beyond merely qualitative ideas.

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of:

• The assessment of mechanical integrity within component design
• The problems of mechanical vibrations in distributed systems, the transmission to/from the surrounding environment, and with increasing degree of freedom problems tuners and absorbers
• Aspects of heat transfer and fluid pump/pipeline systems as related to the design of engineering components and systems.

The aim of this module is to develop the tools of project methodology by means of team activities of an international nature.

The aim of this module is to develop the understanding of the strategies, policies and competencies necessary to design, evaluate and improve quality management systems.

This module develops and integrates the technical and managerial skills gained from other units. The project consists of elements of planning, resource management, design, analysis, specification, implementation, validation (testing) and communication.

This module extends the work of the equivalent year-3 module to introduce the student to more advanced analysis techniques and experimental methods for design evaluation of those problems which cannot be readily solved by means of simple formulae.

The aim of this module is to provide an application of computer aided design to the realistic solution of Engineering problems. Solution to the above involves the use of solid modelling, mechanism and analysis tools. Areas covered include mechanism/linkage analysis, thermal analysis for convection and conduction problems. Sensitivity and optimisation techniques/studies for a range of Engineering Systems. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

The aim of this module is to understand the design, planning, operation and control of operating systems and appropriate measures of economic performance; to develop an understanding of maintenance and reliability.

The aim of this half module is to develop in the student the ability to evaluate, in a given situation the most appropriate condition monitoring strategy to assess the condition of electrical and mechanical machinery.

The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to Finite Element Methods and Analysis as applied to small displacement linear elastic problems.