Undergraduate Course: Engineering 1 (SCEE08001)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | School (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | SCE H-grade Mathematics or equivalent. |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Mathematics to a standard equivalent to SCE H-grade. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 355 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Lecture subjects are timetabled at 10am: Monday - Mechanical
Engineering, Tuesday - Sustainability seminar series (mandatory),
Wednesday - Chemical Engineering, Thursday - Civil Engineering, Friday -
Electronics. Choose at least 2 disciplines. |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 9,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
151 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
69 %,
Coursework
8 %,
Practical Exam
23 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Engineering 1 | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course aims to illustrate the distinctive approach, and contribution to solution-finding, of each of the four major branches of Engineering; to provide an introduction to, and an overview of University degree programmes in Engineering; and to guide and inform the student's choice of an Engineering degree and career.
By the end of the course a student will be able to:
1. Explain technical material from two of the four Engineering Disciplines listed above.
2.Solve problems using deductive reasoning and numerical manipulation in two of the four Engineering Disciplines listed above.
3.Be able to discuss, and reason about, sustainability issues pertaining to Engineering.
4.Research information using Library and Internet resources.
5.Work in a team to communicate information that has been researched.
6.Write a detailed report to communicate the issues surrounding a sustainability theme. |
Assessment Information
| 30% of total coursework mark + 70% of total Degree Examination mark |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Lecture Content
Chemical Engineering
This course gives an introduction to Chemical Engineering. Its basic principles are described through the story of its origins, and the versatility of application of these principles is discussed. The theme of energy conversion is used to illustrate the role of chemical engineering in the modern world by addressing the technical, economic and environmental issues arising from the use of fuels for transport. In parallel, the basic tools of chemical engineering: (mass balances; units and conversions; estimation; the use of experimental data; and technical communication) are introduced to give students a skill set on which to base later years' study.
Civil Engineering
This part of the course provides a brief overview of civil and environmental engineering, followed by an introduction to the field of structural engineering. In structural engineering, the philosophy of design against extreme events and the requirements of structural design are outlined. Much of the course is concerned with failure and collapse of structures, using the concepts of both strength and energy absorption. The results are applied to design calculations for real world structures.
Electrical Engineering
This lecture series aims to put the electrical and electronic engineering course into the context of our everyday lives. The lectures will consist of 3 themes: Renewable Energy; Bioelectronics, sensors & actuators; and sound and audio processing, all of which are chosen because they are hot topics in engineering. In each theme the lecturer will introduce you to the bigger picture and show how each theme plays a significant role in our everyday lives. You will also be shown how to apply fundamental theory relevant to each theme.
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering component of the course is intended to equip students with the basics for solving fundamental, yet practically useful, problems in engineering mechanics. Newton¿s Laws are examined so that the concepts of force and acceleration are clear and applicable to a variety of different problem scenarios. Frictional effects are then introduced so that straight-line motion problems involving vehicles can be solved. The 'resolution of forces' procedure is also taught so that aeroplane, projectile motion and inclined plane problems can be solved. The mechanics of circular motion is dealt with and provides the necessary understanding for solving vehicle problems. In addition to the force based work the course also introduces important ideas on energy and momentum methods for the analysis of many problems. Finally the course concludes with material on elementary fluid mechanics, concentrating primarily on developing an understanding of the basics of incompressible fluid behaviour. All principal topics are supported by a comprehensive tutorial programme.
Tutorials
Tutorials run in three week blocks: weeks 3-5, weeks 6-8, and weeks 9-11. Each student will sign up in advance on Learn for tutorials for two disciplines only. Each student will atend a total of six tutorials over the course.
It is worth pointing out that the value you get out of a tutorial corresponds to the effort that you put into it. As question sheets are issued in advance, do attempt at least some of the questions before the tutorial so that you can identify any difficulties that you may have.
Workshops
There are three workshops that will run in three week blocks (same as tutorials) and attendance is compulsory. Each student will sign up for three workshops on Learn. Students are required to submit individual material in advance of workshops 1 and 2, as specified on Learn. A group submission is required for workshop 3. |
| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | |
Course secretary | Miss Lucy Davie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: |
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