COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
HANDBOOK
LEVEL 0
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
DEGREE PROGRAMME
PART TWO OF TWO
(MODULE AND COURSE STRUCTURE)
2013/14
DISCLAIMER
The College has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the
information contained within this publication is accurate and up-todate when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors
or omissions.
The College reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue
degree programmes or modules and to amend regulations and
procedures at any time, but every effort will be made to notify
interested parties.
It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook
may be available every year, and changes may be made to the
details of the modules.
You are advised to contact the College directly if you require
further information.
The 2013/2014 academic year begins on 23 September 2013
DATES OF 2013/14 TERMS
23 September 2013– 13 December 2013
6 January 2014 – 11 April 2014
5 May 2014 – 13 June 2014
SEMESTER 1
30 September 2013 – 24 January 2014
SEMESTER 2
27 January 2014 – 13 June 2014
The 2014/2015 academic year begins on 22 September 2014
WELCOME
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all students for the 2013/14
academic year and in particular, to those joining the College for the first time.
The University offers an enviable range of facilities and resources to enable you to
pursue your chosen course of study whilst enjoying university life. In particular, the
College of Engineering offers you an environment where you can develop and
extend your knowledge, skills and abilities. The College has excellent facilities,
offering extensive laboratory, workshop and IT equipment and support. The staff in
the College, many of whom are world experts in their areas of interest, are involved
in many exciting projects, often in collaboration with industry. The College has
excellent links with industry, with many companies kindly contributing to the
College’s activities through guest lectures and student projects. We have close links
with professional engineering bodies and this ensures that our courses are in tune
with current thinking and meet the requirements of graduate employers. All the staff
are keen to provide a supportive environment for our students and we hope that you
will take full advantage of your opportunities and time at Swansea.
We hope that you will enjoy the next academic session and wish you every success.
Professor Javier Bonet
Professor Steve Brown
Head, College of Engineering
Deputy Head, and Head of Learning and Teaching
INTRODUCTION
The College has a new Student Reception Office which is located in the Faraday
Building Foyer. The office is open each day from 08.45 until 04.30. We aim to
offer a friendly, welcoming and professional service to all students. The office is able
to provide information about student handbooks and timetables, advise on a range of
matters and act as a ‘gateway’ to other staff within the College who you may wish to
get in contact with. The office team can also assist with updating student cards for
access to our 24 hour IT rooms and providing forms for students who have been ill or
have extenuating circumstances.
Contact Details [Foundation]
All email addresses are followed by @swansea.ac.uk unless otherwise stated.
Portfolio Director
Course
Coordinator
Admin. Officer
Lecturer
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Dr. J.C. Arnold
Dr. K. Ennser
Room 952 (Talbot Building)
Room 111b (Digital Technium)
j.c.arnold
k.ennser
Mrs. D.J. Howell
Dr. A. Das
Dr. K. Ennser
Dr. L. Li
Dr. A.M. Higgins
Dr. A. McCowen
Dr. S. Taccheo
Dr. C. Wang
Dr. A.J. Williams
Dr. G. Williams
Dr. P.A. Xavier
Room 115 (Faraday Building)
Room 958 (Talbot Building)
Room 111b (Digital Technium)
Room 288a (Talbot Building)
Room 237 (Talbot Building)
Room 288 (Talbot Building)
Room 106 (Digital Technium)
Room 179 (Talbot Building)
Room 156 (Faraday Building)
Room 965b (Talbot Building)
Room 155h (Faraday Building)
d.j.howell
a.das
k.ennser
l.li
a.m.higgins
a.mccowen
s.taccheo
c.wang
alison.j.williams
geraint.williams
p.a.xavier
College of Engineering
Progression Requirements from Engineering Foundation Year to
Level 1 Undergraduate Courses
(2013/14)
The following progression requirements ensure that the Foundation Year meets the
requirements of the Professional Institutions which accredit our degrees.
The normal University Progression rules require you to pass all modules with at least 40%
in each module. You can have up to 20 credits with marks between 30% and 40% and still
progress. These are known as “tolerated failures”. However, certain modules are classed
as ‘Core’ and a minimum mark of 40% must be attained in each of these modules. The
table below shows which modules are ‘Core’ for progression to which Level 1 schemes.
DEGREE SCHEMES
Aerospace Engineering
H401
FEGAS
Chemical & Bioprocess
Engineering
H833
FEGBS
Civil Engineering
H203
FCIVS
Electronic & Electrical
Engineering
H604
FEEES
Electronic Engineering with
Nanoelectronics
H615
FEGNES
Environmental Engineering
H835
FEGES
Materials Engineering
J501
FMTSS
Mechanical Engineering
H301
FMECS
Medical Engineering
HBC8
FEGLS
Product Design Engineering
H151
FEGDS
EG-060
EG-081
EG-082
EG-083
EG-084
CORE
CORE
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Level 0 2013/14
Foundation Year
BEng Engineering
Coordinator: Dr. KM Ennser
Semester 1 Modules
EG-062
Development of Key Skills for Engineers
10 Credits
Dr. L Li
Semester 2 Modules
EG-040
Electricity and Magnetism
10 Credits
Dr. A McCowen
EG-080
Fundamentals of Materials
10 Credits
Dr. A Das
EG-060
Mechanics
20 Credits
Dr. AM Higgins/Dr. C Wang
EG-081
Basic Engineering Analysis 1a
10 Credits
Dr. S Taccheo
EG-061
Thermofluid Mechanics
10 Credits
Dr. C Wang
EG-082
Basic Engineering Analysis 1b
10 Credits
Dr. KM Ennser
EG-083
Basic Engineering Analysis 2a
10 Credits
Dr. AJ Williams
EG-085
Foundation Chemistry
10 Credits
Dr. G Williams
EG-084
Basic Engineering Analysis 2b
10 Credits
Dr. KM Ennser
EG-086
Engineering Science
10 Credits
Dr. PA Xavier
Total 120 Credits
EG-040 Electricity and Magnetism
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)
Module Aims: .
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 20 hours
Example classes: 5 hours
Directed private study: 75 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. A McCowen
Assessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Assignment 1 (20%)
Assessment Description: This module is assessed by:
- a 2- hour written examination worth 80% of the total module mark.
( The format of the exam is a choice of 3 questions from 4 )
- an assignment worth 20% of the total module mark.
(The assignment is based on problem solving and is usually set and submitted in March).
Failure Redemption: The supplementary examination in August is based on a written examination only, which is
worth 100% of the total module mark.
Assessment Feedback: Feedback will take several forms:
The assignment will be marked and handed back to the student before the end of the module. In addition, an Examples
Class will be used to work through the marked assignment to sort out any difficulties prior to the written examination.
Feedback on the written examination will be in a standard format on the College of Engineering Intranet.
Information provided includes average mark, maximum and minimum marks, for the examination as a whole and for
individual questions.
Module Content: Introduction to sources of EMF, basic units.
Ohm's law, resistivity, resistors in series and in parallel, solving resistor networks.
Kirchhoff's laws and their use.
Thevenin's and Norton's theorems.
Theory of superposition.
Capacitors and static electricity. Capacitors and inductors in series and in parallel.
AC, RMS values, Phase angle, Phasor Diagrams.
Capacitive Reactance and Resistance in circuits.
Introduction to Magnetism.
Magnetic Induction, electromagnets and solenoids, forces on current carrying conductors.
Magnetic Circuits.
Basic transformer.
Basic motor.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing the module, the student should be able to:
- analyse a resistive dc network
- derive a Thevenin and a Norton equivalent circuit
- combine series and parallel capacitors and inductors
- determine the rms current and power disipated in a resistive ac circuit
- determine the phase relationship between voltage and current in the RC components of an ac circuit
- understand the relationsip between magnetic field, flux and flux density.
- derive the magnetic field distributions around a straight wire, a circular loop and a solenoid
- understand the main features and operation of a transformer
- understand the analogy between electric and magnetic circuits
- determine the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field
- understand the main features and operation of a basic electric motor
Reading List: Allan R. Hambley, (R) Electrical Engineering Principles & Applications, -.ISBN: 0-13-127764-2
G Grob, (F) Basic Electronics, -.ISBN: 0-07-115296-2
Additional Notes: AVAILABLE TO Visiting and Exchange students.
Penalty for the late submission of work: ZERO TOLERANCE
EG-060 Mechanics
Credits: 20 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)
Module Aims: Introductory Newtonian mechanics at Foundation level.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 30 hours
Example classes: 20 hours
Directed private study: 150 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. AM Higgins, Dr. C Wang
Assessment: Examination 1 (100%)
Assessment Description: End of semester exam.
Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.
Assessment Feedback: Feedback sheets will be provided following the examination.
Module Content: Introduction: Basic concepts, units and dimensions. Vectors, addition, subtraction and resolution.
[2]
Force Systems: Turning effect, couples and moments, force systems, equilibrium and friction. [3]
Velocity and Acceleration: Linear motion with constant acceleration. Displacement/time and velocity/time graphs,
gravity. [3]
Newton's Laws: Effect of a constant force acting in a body, motion of connected particles. [3]
Projectiles: General equations for path and motion of a projectile. [3]
Work, Power and Energy: Work done, resistance to motion, motion up and down slopes, kinetic and potential energy,
Hooke's law, elastic energy, conservation of energy. [5]
Momentum: direct impact, conservation of momentum, laws of restitution, elastic and non-elastic impact. [3]
Turning Effect: Non-concurrent forces, moments, equilibrium of non-concurrent forces. [3]
Rotational Dynamics: Rotational motion, equations of motion for constant angular acceleration, torque, moment of
inertia, energy and power. [3]
Centres of Gravity: Particles in a plane, uniform laminas, composite bodies. [2]
Motion in a Circle: Circular motion with constant speed, centripetal, force, conical pendulum, banked tracks, practical
applications. [3]
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of the behaviour of mechanical systems at an introductory level appropriate for
practising engineers in all branches of the profession.
An ability to identify the relevant parameters in physical systems and make analyses to estimate forces, displacements,
acceleration etc, in both linear and rotational motion (thinking skills).
An ability to tackle practical engineering problems by applying fundamental principles to establish solutions (practical
skills).
An ability to demonstrate the motivation and discipline necessary to work independently in directed private study and
to contribute to class discussion (key skills).
Reading List: L Bostock and F S Chandler, (R) Mechanics for A-level, Nelson Thornes Ltd .
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework and
continuous assessment
EG-061 Thermofluid Mechanics
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)
Module Aims: This is a course in the fundamentals of Elementary Fluid Mechanics at Foundation year level.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 22 hours
Example classes: 11 hours
Directed private study: 67 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. C Wang
Assessment: Examination 1 (75%)
Class Test 1 - Held under exam conditions (25%)
Assessment Description: End of semester exam.
One 50 minute class test.
Failure Redemption: Supplementary exam in August.
Assessment Feedback: Feedback will be provided in lectures and office hours after the class test and examination.
Module Content: Basic Concepts and Units [1] Matter and material behaviour, phases and phase change, basic
definitions.
Basic Principles of Fluid Statics [2] Concepts of pressure, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy and Archimedes Principle.
Pressure Measurement Devices [3] Piezometer, inclined piezometers, manometers, differential manometers.
Centroids [2] Basic concepts, simple symmetric and non-symmetric shapes, quoted results for more complex shapes.
Centre of Pressure [2] Concept of centre of pressure and how it relates to centroid. Methods of calculating position of
centre of pressure.
Continuity [3] Basic concepts, definitions of steady flow, mass and volumetric flow rates, worked examples.
Energy and Bernoulli's Equation [4] Calculation of pressure, potential and kinetic energy in a fluid. Conversion and
interchange of types of energy. Bernoulli's equation.
Temperature and Heat Transfer [3] Heat energy, heat capacity, temperature, response of a range of materials, thermal
equilibrium and phase change.
Gas Laws [2] Atmospheric pressure, Boyles Law, Charles Law, ideal gas rule, absolute zero.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing the module, the students should be able to demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of fluid mechanics/dynamics, heat transfer and ideal gas laws
and temperature.
An ability to apply fundamental equations to solve problems involving heat, fluid flow and pressure.
Reading List: Hannah and Hillier, (R) Applied Mechanics, Longman.
Hannah and Hillier, (R) Mechanical Engineering Science, Longman.
B.S. Massey, (F) Mechanics of Fluids, -.
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION
EG-062 Development of Key Skills for Engineers
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)
Module Aims: This is a module for key skill development at Foundation year level.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 10 hours
Example classes: 4 hours
Computer Labs: 6 hours
Directed private study: 76 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. L Li
Assessment: Assignment 1 (15%)
Assignment 2 (15%)
Assignment 3 (20%)
Assignment 4 (20%)
Assignment 5 (30%)
Assessment Description:
Assignment 1: CV
Assignment 2: Oral presentation
Assignment 3: Project
Assignment 4: Graphical presentation
Assignment 5: Matlab
Failure Redemption: Supplementary coursework will be available for students.
Assessment Feedback: Feedback for all assignments.
Module Content: Introduction - identification and assessment of key skills, the need for communication in
Engineering, modes of communication.
Oral Communications - planning, preparation and presentation, resources, use of POWERPOINT.
Written Communications - report writing, information gathering, structure and content, referencing, preparing a CV.
ICT Skills - Introduction to Computing using MATLAB.
Graphical Communications - orthographic projection, isometric projection, sketching.
Project Work - structure of the project, planning and organisation, brainstorming, review of progress, project.
Practical work: drawing, MATLAB programming, project.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module the student should be able to demonstrate: A
knowledge and understanding of the key skills required of a competent Engineer.
An ability to:
Apply their knowledge, experience and skills in order to develop a practical project from an initial project brief.
(thinking skills)
Write a few basic computer programs in MATLAB (ICT skills)
Create an engineering drawing/sketch to the correct standard and including all the necessary detail. (practical skills)
Communicate effectively, including the use of IT. Plan and carry out project work as a member of a group and
individually. (key skills)
Reading List:
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION
EG-080 Fundamentals of Materials
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)
Module Aims: This module is designed for foundation year engineering students and is intended to provide the
fundamental principles underlying the use of materials in engineering in the following areas: construction materials;
steel and other metals; cement; polymers; composites; timbers; fuels and oils; lubricants; adhesives.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures 22 hours
Example classes 5 hours
Directed private study 43 hours
Preparation for assessments 30 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. A Das
Assessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Coursework 1 (20%)
Assessment Description: TBC
Failure Redemption: Through supplementary examination in August that will contribute 100% of the marks;
coursework marks will not be considered for supplementary examination.
Assessment Feedback: Students will receive continuously assessed coursework back with marks and feedback
comments. General comments on the good practice and common mistakes noted in the assessed work will be
discussed in examples classes. Examination feedback will be provided in College of Engineering feedback forms
through intranet.
Module Content: Properties of atoms. Electronic configuration of important elements, bonding types including
covalent, ionic and metallic. Drude model of metallic bonding and its relationship to properties of metals. Electronic
and thermal properties of metals; mechanical properties, alloying. [3]
Oxidation and reduction of metals. Electrochemical series and stability. Production of iron and steel; the chemical
reactions involved in blast furnaces, and steelmaking processes. [3]
Corrosion of iron and steel; the chemical reactions involved and methods of prevention. [2]
Production and corrosion of other metals. [2]
Cements and concrete. The production and chemistry of cement; the use of concrete and reinforced concrete;
properties and applications. [2]
Fuels and oils. Hydrocarbons; types and definitions. Crude oil; composition, fractional distillation and cracking,
production of ethene. Petrols; structure of compounds, octane rating, thermochemistry of fuels. Oils, greases and
lubrication behaviour. [3]
Polymers. Definitions and types; polyethylene, PVC, polystyrene, polypropylene, acrylic polymers, ABS and
copolymers, rubbers. Production and engineering applications of polymers. [3]
Adhesives and bonding. Types of adhesives. Wetting and adhesion mechanisms. [2]
Timbers. Chemical compositions and structure of woods. Properties and engineering use. Polymer matrix composites
[2]
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the principles underlying the use of materials in engineering applications.
2. Describe the production and properties of construction materials, steel and other metals, cements, polymers,
composites, timbers, fuels and oils, lubricants and adhesives.
3. Have an awareness of environmental issues of materials use.
4. Analyse and interpret mechanical property data relating to materials usage.
5. Understand the methods of controlling materials structure to change properties.
Reading List: L Jones and P Atkins, (R) Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change, Freeman Publishing.
M F Ashby and D R H Jones, (F) Engineering Materials, Elsevier.
Additional Notes: Available to Visiting and Exchange Students.
PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION
EG-081 Basic Engineering Analysis 1a
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)
Module Aims: To provide a basic grounding in engineering analysis methods for students without the background of
A level mathematics.
The module will cover the most important analytical functions used in engineering and will relate these to common
engineering systems.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules: EG-082; EG-083; EG-084
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures 20 hours
Example classes 10 hours
Directed private study 70 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. S Taccheo
Assessment: Coursework 1 (10%)
Coursework 2 (10%)
Examination 1 (80%)
Assessment Description: 2 Home Coursework during semester. Online submission. 2 weeks time to solve each of
them. Each coursework will cover a set of lecturers.
A final 2h exam.
Failure Redemption: re-sit in August
Assessment Feedback: The students receive feedback on coursework by comparing their solutions with step-by-step
solutions available on blackboard. This is intended to allow students to understand where it went wrong.
Coursework feedback will be provided within the semester time.
Formal contacts will also provide one-to-one feedback as well as a written online exam general feedback.
Module Content: Numbers: integers, fractions, decimals, rationals, binary numbers;
Basic algebra: indices, algebraic expressions, equation manipulation, use of brackets;
Functions and their graphs, lines, quadratics and polynomials;
Trigonometry: angles, trigonometrical functions, polar coordinates;
Exponentials and logarithms;
Inverse trigonometrical functions;
Simultaneous equations;
Introduction to matrices.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of:
the basics of numbers and algebra;
the methods of solution of certain types of equations;
the basics of trigonometry;
the graphical interpretation of common analytical functions;
the language of matrices.
An ability to:
understand and manipulate basic algebraic items;
manipulate trigonometrical functions;
manipulate exponential and logarithmic functions;
solve certain types of equations. (thinking skills)
Reading List: A Croft and R Davison, (R) Foundation Maths, Prentice Hall, 2006.ISBN: 978-0-13-197921-5
Croft, Davison & Hargreaves, (F) Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Addison-Wesley, 2003.
KA Stroud and Dexter J Booth, Foundation Mathematics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.ISBN: 0-230-57907-8
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
This module will be suppported with blackboard.
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment: zero tolerance.
EG-082 Basic Engineering Analysis 1b
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)
Module Aims: To provide additional grounding in basic engineering analysis, through the application of methods
covered in 'basic engineering analysis 1a' to common engineering-related mathematical problems. The module will
cover numerous examples of engineering analysis, with methods of solution explored in detail via examples class
work.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules: EG-081
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures:10 hours; Example classes: 20 hours; Preparation for assignment: 20 hours; Reading/ private
study: 50 hours.
Lecturer(s): Dr. KM Ennser
Assessment: Coursework 1 (10%)
Class Test 1 - Coursework (40%)
Coursework 2 (10%)
Class Test 2 - Coursework (40%)
Assessment Description: Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%) - written homeworks and class tests.
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment: zero mark.
Failure Redemption: Through supplementary coursework in August which will form 100% of the module mark.
Assessment Feedback: The feedback is provided during the lecture whenever possible or during office opening hour
upon request.
Module Content: a) Numbers: integers, fractions, decimals, rationals, binary numbers.
b) Basic algebra: indices, agebraic expressions, equation manipulation, use of brackets.
c) Functions and their graphs, lines, quadratics and polynomials.
d) Trigonometry: angles, trigonometrical functions, polar coordinates.
e) Exponentials and logarithms.
f) Inverse trigonometrical functions.
g) Simultaneous equations.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing the module you should be able to demonstrate:
a) A knowledge and understanding of the basics of Mathematics
b) An ability to solve algebraic problems and plot graphs (thinking skills)
Reading List: A Croft and R Davison, Foundation Maths, Prentice Hall, 2008.ISBN: 978-0273721901
Jenny Olive, Maths: A Student's Survival Guide, CUP, 2003.ISBN: 978-0521017077
Croft, Davison & Hargreaves, Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Addison-Wesley, 1995.ISBN: 9780201624427
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework and
continuous assessment. Notes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found on Blackboard.
EG-083 Basic Engineering Analysis 2a
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)
Module Aims: The module gives a grounding in mathematical skills for engineering and science students.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules: EG-081; EG-082; EG-084
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures 20 hours
Example classes 10 hours
Directed private study 70 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. AJ Williams
Assessment: Examination 1 (75%)
Coursework 1 (10%)
Coursework 2 (15%)
Assessment Description: Examination:
A 2 hour closed book exam will take place in May/June (worth 75 % of the final mark).
Coursework:
Electronic online tests with randomised coefficients will be set during the semester. There will be an opportunity to
practise similar exercises before attempting each test. These tests make up the coursework element of the course
(worth 25% of the final mark). Each test is an individual piece of coursework.
Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.
Assessment Feedback: A feedback form for the examination will be available electronically.
Feedback will be provided electronically for each of the assessed tests.
Module Content: Sequences and series: arithmetic and geometric series, summations of series
Functions: limits of functions, continuous and discontinuous functions;
Differentiation: geometrical basis, definition and examples. Tangents and normals to curves;
Differentiation of elementary functions, sums, products and quotients
Maxima and minima;
Integration: geometrical basis and basics of integral calculus. Areas, lengths of curves, volumes of revolution, centre
of mass and moment of inertia;
Simple techniques of integration.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of
a) Sequences and series
b) Functions
c) Differentiation, including the ability to differentiate common analytical functions and find maximum and minimum
points.
d) Integration, including the ability to integrate common analytical functions.
You should also be able to appreciate the graphical significance of differentiation and integration.
Reading List: A Croft and R Davison, (R) Foundation Maths, Prentice Hall, 2003.
Jenny Olive, (F) Maths: A Student's Survival Guide, CUP, 2003.
Croft, Davison & Hargreaves, (F) Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Addison-Wesley, 2003.
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework and
continuous assessment.
EG-084 Basic Engineering Analysis 2b
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)
Module Aims: To provide additional grounding in basic engineering analysis, through the application of methods
covered in 'basic engineering analysis 2a' to common engineering problems.The module will cover numerous
examples of engineering analysis, with methods of solution explored in detail via examples class work.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules: EG-081; EG-082; EG-083
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 10 hours;
Example classes: 20 hours;
Preparation for assignment: 20 hours;
Reading/ private study: 50 hours.
Lecturer(s): Dr. KM Ennser
Assessment: Coursework 1 (10%)
Class Test 1 - Coursework (40%)
Coursework 2 (10%)
Class Test 2 - Coursework (40%)
Assessment Description: Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%) - written homeworks and class tests.
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment: zero mark.
Failure Redemption: Through supplementary coursework in August which will form 100% of the module mark.
Assessment Feedback: The feedback is provided during the lecture whenever possible or during office opening hour
upon request.
Module Content: a) Composite functions, inverse functions and graphical interpretation;
b) Operation with complex numbers and binomial expansions;
c) Analytical and Numerical differentiation;
d) Newton-Raphson method for solving equations;
e) Analytical and Numerical integration;
f) Calculation of areas, volumes and centres of mass.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing the module you should be able to demonstrate:
a) A knowledge and understanding of foundation maths
b) An ability to solve algebraic problems and plot graphs (thinking skills)
Reading List: A Croft and R Davison, Foundation Maths, Prentice Hall, 2008.ISBN: 978-0273721901
Jenny Olive, Maths: A Student's Survival Guide: A Self-Help Workbook for Science and Engineering Students , CUP,
2003.ISBN: 978-0521017077
K.A. Stroud, Foundation Mathematics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.ISBN: 978-0-230-57907-1
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework and
continuous assessment. Notes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found on Blackboard.
EG-085 Foundation Chemistry
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)
Module Aims: This course is designed as an introduction to the chemical properties of materials used throughout
engineering. To complement the taught theory, this course has a strong practical component during which students
will develop the skills to carry out a number of basic laboratory manipulations in an accurate and safe manner.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures 20 hours. Examples classes 4 hours. Practicals 10 hours
Directed private study 66 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. G Williams
Assessment: Examination 1 (75%)
Laboratory work (15%)
Assignment 1 (10%)
Assessment Description: The examination paper consists of a compulsory section (A) covering the entirety of the
module syllabus. All answers are short format and are completed on the exam paper. 60 marks out of a possible 100
are available in the compulsory section.
Section B requires that two longer format questions from a possible three should be answered in a separate booklet
provided.
Laboratory work consists of 3 practical classes totalling 10h, where experiments dealing with Inorganic, Organic and
Physical chemistry based experiments are carried out. Lab reports are completed within the alloted time and are
handed in for marking at the end of each class.
The assignment consists of 3 separate homework sheets, each to be completed and handed in before specified
deadlines within the teaching block.
Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark
Assessment Feedback: As set out by College of Engineering guidelines.
Module Content: Atoms: the proton, neutron and electron. Atomic number. Mass number. Elements and isotopes.
Atomic trends: Relative atomic mass. Energy levels. Electronic configurations. The Periodic Table.
Chemical Reactions: Writing Formulae. Chemical equations and their balancing. Scaling up from atoms and
molecules to moles.
Bonding and forces: Principles of ionic and metallic bonding. Covalent bonds. Intermolecular forces.
Reaction types: Redox, precipiatation, complexation and acid-base.
Organic Compounds: Functional groups and reactions. Hybridisation and aromaticity. Isomerism
Energetics: Bond energies. Enthalpy changes and Heat capacities.
Equilibria: Le Chatelier's principle.
Electrochemical cells: Electricity from chemical reactions. Electrode potentials.
Rates of reaction: Rate equations. Orders of reaction. Effect of temperature on reaction rates. Activation energies.
Effect of catalysts.
Practical work: To compliment the taught theory, this course has a strong practical component during which students
will develop the skills to carry out a number of basic laboratory manipulations in an accurate and safe manner (~3 x3
hours).
Intended Learning Outcomes: KNOWLEDGE BASED: After completing this module you should be able to:
Describe the fundamental structure of an atom and predict the properties associated with a given species.
State the formula of common chemical species and construct balanced chemical equations. Carry out simple mole
calculations.
Describe and identify the presence of bonding types within compounds. Distinguish between types of intermolecular
forces and use them to predict the physical properties of compounds.
Identify reaction types and write relevant balanced equations.
Recognise basic organic functional groups and identify/predict their reactions.
Describe the different energy changes associated with matter. Use energy data to solve simple thermodynamic
equations.
Define Le Chatelier's principle and apply it to predict the effect of induced changes to a reaction.
Describe a typical electrochemical cell. Use relevant data to calculate cell potentials.
Construct rate equations and identify the order of a reaction. Discuss those factors that affect the rates of a reaction.
SKILLS BASED: After completing this module you should be able to:
Carry out laboratory manipulations in an accurate and safe manner.
Work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment. Study independently and use library resources, effectively
take notes and manage working time.
Reading List: Jones and Atkins, Chemistry, Molecules, Matter and Change, Freeman, 1999.
Additional Notes: Compulsory for Foundation Year engineering and assumes no previous chemistry background.
Assessment in January will consist of one 2 hour paper.
Assessed by a combination of end-of-module examination (75%), continuously assessed practical exercises (15%) and
three sets of problem examples (10%).
PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION
EG-086 Engineering Science
Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)
Module Aims: This module introduces students to basic phisics including mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical
properties of matter.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
20 hours lectures.
10 hours examples.
Lecturer(s): Dr. PA Xavier
Assessment: Assignment 1 (10%)
Assignment 2 (15%)
Examination 1 (75%)
Assessment Description: 2 hour exam.
Failure Redemption: Re-sit exam later in the year.
Assessment Feedback: Receive copy of marked assessment and written feedback on examination
Module Content: Mechanical properties of matter, conservation laws in physics (2)
States of matter, kinetic theory, phases and phase diagram (2)
Thermal properties of matter; heat capacity, latent heat, relationship between heat work and internal energy,
thermodynamic system and processes, heat conduction/convection/radiation (4)
Electrical properties of matter; including electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric field, electric potential and potential
energy, charge conduction, resistance conductivity and resistivity (2)
Analysis of direct current circuits including Ohm's law, resistors in series and parallel, and Kirchoff's Laws, emf,
energy and power (4)
Introduction to waves, electromagnetic waves, particle nature of electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum
(2)
Optical behaviour of matter; reflection, refraction, and refractive index (1)
The behaviour of mirrors, prisms and lenses (2)
Physical quantities, units, dimensions, uncertainties in measurement (1)
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module, students should be able to :1. Have a good understanding of the science of matter as it applies to a wide range of Engineering Applications
2. Appreciate the physical basis for mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical behaviour of matter.
3. Be able to construct and analyse a range of electrical circuits.
4. Understand the nature of waves and appreciate how these can be manipulated.
Reading List: R.Muncaster and S Thornes, A Level Physics, 4th edition, Pitman Publikshing, 1993.ISBN: 0-748715843
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION.