ENG06072 2019 Introduction to Engineering
Full Title
Introduction to Engineering
Transcript Title
Introduction to Engineering
Code
ENG06072
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENG - Engineering
Department
MECT - Mechatronics
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Gabriel Smith, Kathryn Ryan, Robert Craig, Louise O'Gorman, Paul Ferry, David McMoreland, Fionnuala Farrell, Jamie Roche
Programme Membership
SG_EELCO_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Electronic and Computing
SG_ECVIL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECIVL_H08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
SG_EMECL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
SG_EPREC_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Precision Engineering and Design
SG_EMECL_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
SG_EMTRN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EGENE_X07 201700 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in General
SG_EMTRN_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EGENE_X06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in General Engineering
SG_ECVIL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECIVI_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_EELCO_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic and Computing
SG_EMECH_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
SG_EELEC_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Self Driving Technologies
SG_EROBO_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
SG_ECVIL_B07 202000 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_EGENE_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in General Engineering
SG_EELEC_H08 202500 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
SG_EELCO_B07 202200 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computing
SG_EMECH_B07 202500 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EROBO_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
SG_EROBO_H08 202500 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
SG_GPERS_S06 202500 Certificate in Personal and Vocational Development
SG_GLIFF_S06 202500 Certificate in Life Skills and Vocational Development
SG_GPERS_S06 202500 Certificate in Personal and Vocational Development
SG_GLIFF_S06 202500 Certificate in Life Skills and Vocational Development
SG_GPERS_S06 202600 Certificate in Personal and Vocational Development
SG_GLIFF_S06 202600 Certificate in Life Skills and Vocational Development
Description
The overall aim of this module is to:
(a) Excite and motivate new engineering students about their chosen field of study.
(b) Clarify the student's understanding of the nature of engineering and the tasks and responsibilities of an engineer.
(c) Cultivate and develop key skills such as creativity, problem solving, communication, leadership, knowledge discovery and system building skills.
(d) Utilise 'design and build' projects to promote early success in engineering practice, to introduce discipline-specific material and to outline the integration of subjects on engineering programmes of study.
(e) Demonstrate that problem solving can be fun, educational and enriching.
(f) Instil an eagerness for independent and reflective learning.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate that problem solving is fun, educational and enriching.
2.
Contribute as a positive, cooperative and complementary team member in the planning and implementation of projects and problem solving exercises.
3.
Utilize basic system building skills to determine solutions to basic "design & build" projects, appropriate to engineering disciplines.
4.
Utilise appropriate technology and techniques for acquiring, processing, interpreting and presenting information.
5.
Outline general engineering practice and the particular operational practices of their chosen discipline.
6.
Develop a Personal Development Plan.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
In addition to the normal practical classes, engineers working in industry will be invited as guest lecturers and site visits to companies will be arranged, where possible.
Module Assessment Strategies
Assessment will involve:
Assessment of formal presentations of project activities and project solutions.
Assessments of project reports.
Competition performance, production of posters, peer/self assessment, online surveys.
Word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software will be used throughout.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Attend
Indicative Syllabus
1. Identification and allocation of a range of mini projects (ice-breaker, multidisciplinary, discipline specific). Project brief, objectives, clarifications, deliverables.
2. Team skills and roles, stages in team building, running effective teams, consensus building and conflict resolution.
3. Problem identification and formulation, analytical reasoning, application of core engineering fundamental knowledge, problem solving.
4. Creative processes, evolution, synthesis, revolution, changing direction.
5. The design process, discipline specific approaches, design for sustainability, safety, aesthetics, operability, and other objectives, design documentation.
6. Project management and implementation, discipline specific hardware and software considerations, manufacture and building of parts, structures and processes.
7. Verbal communication skills; planning an oral presentation, structuring information, presenting non verbal communication, overheads, PowerPoint, dealing with Q/A sessions, functions of non verbal communication.
8. Written communication, writing executive summaries and abstracts, report formats, document preparation, letter writing.
9. Computing skills, searching and browsing the internet, correct use of and reliability of information, word processing, spread sheet, presentation and image editing software.
10. Role and responsibility engineers, impact of engineering on society and the environment, ethics, integrity and social responsibility.
11. Personal development planning, time management, goal setting, reflection, working in groups, reflection.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common practical 1 | Practical | Group Project | 25 % | Week 4 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Common practical 2 | Practical | Group Project | 25 % | Week 8 | 3,4,6 |
| 3 | Common Practical 3 | Practical | Group Project | 25 % | Week 12 | 2,3,4 |
| 4 | Discipline specific project | Project | Assignment | 25 % | OnGoing | 5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | Problem Based Learning Room | Common projects | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Supervision | Not Specified | Discipline Specific project | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 6.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | Flat Classroom | Common Projects | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Supervision | Not Specified | Discipline Specific Project | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 6.00 Hours
Onsite Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | Problem Based Learning Room | Common projects | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Supervision | Not Specified | Discipline Specific project | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Onsite Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 6.00 Hours
Module Resources
Other Resources
For the common group projects a dedicated room will be be required.