? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : EEL-1-CE0021

An introduction to the engineering profession, including aspects of Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. This course will demonstrate, through lectures and case studies, how Engineers with different specialist background can each contribute to the solution of complex engineering problems.

? Pre-requisites : SCE H-grade Mathematics or equivalent. SCE H-grade Physics or equivalent.

Home subject area

School (School of Engineering and Electronics), (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 56 hour(s) per week for

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 20/09/2006 10:00 10:50 Lecture Theatre A, David Hume Tower Central 1/2 introduction, 1/2 mechanical

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 10:00 10:50 Central Lecture Tuesday 10:00 10:50 Central Laboratory Tuesday 14:00 17:00 KB Lecture Wednesday 10:00 10:50 Central Lecture Thursday 10:00 10:50 Central Laboratory Thursday 14:00 17:00 KB Lecture Friday 10:00 10:50 Central

To illustrate the distinctive approach, and contribution to solution-finding, of each of the four major branches of Engineering.
To provide and introduction to, and an overview of University degree programmes in Engineering.
To guide and inform the student's choice of an Engineering degree and career.

30% of total coursework mark + 70% of total Degree Examination mark

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Fiona Oswald
Email : fiona.oswald@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Robert Henderson
Tel : (0131 6)50 5645
Email : Robert.Henderson@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/