ENGINEERING

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

H in Mathematics

Overview

The course is in two parts, one of which concentrates on giving the fundamental skills of the differential and integral calculus. Applications to Engineering problems involving rates of change and averaging processes are emphasised and the work culminates in the study of simple order differential equations. The other part of the course describes material on matrices, complex numbers and discrete mathematics. Here the applications discussed include linear modelling, expert systems and the fast Fourier transform.
5 one-hour lectures per week. 1 one-hour tutorial per week, and 1 one-hour tutorial every two weeks.
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr H W T Barron

Pre-requisites

H in Mathematics or MA1004 concurrently, S or GCSE in Physics.

Overview

The course provides an essential foundation for continuing study in engineering and involves mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermal engineering.
The study of mechanics will include static equilibrium of forces and moments, static friction, solution of vector equations, components and resultants of force and moment systems. Newton's laws, dynamics of a particle in one and two dimensions, work and energy and impulse/momentum theorems are also studied.
The topics studied in electricity and magnetism include electric field and potential, current, magnetic flux density, magnetic forces, and magnetic field production. Ampère's Law is discussed. Effects in magnetic materials and magnetic field strength are studied. Electromagnetic induction, including Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law, is covered.
Basic concepts of mechanical and thermal energy are reviewed, including specific heat capacity and latent heat. Heat transfer by conduction and radiation is studied. The Laws of Thermodynamics are introduced and their impact on energy conversion cycles is studied.
4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr I K McEwan

Pre-requisites

EG 1007 and either EG 1006 or MA 1002 (MA 1504 as a co-requisite is acceptable in place of EG 1006 or MA 1002).

Overview

The planar kinematics of particles will be studied and further developed to the study of planar mechanism. Newton's Second and Third Laws will be applied to the analysis of connected systems. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies moving in a single plane, including rectilinear and rotational motion, will be studied. The motion of bodies of constant and variable mass acted upon by variable forces, including impulsive ones, will be examined.
Stress, strain and elasticity will be introduced and applied, together with the principles of static equilibrium and compatibility, to a range of problems, including the analysis of forces and deflections in statically determinate trusses, and of shear force and bending moment distribution in beams. Some fluid properties will be reviewed and employed in hydrostatics problems, including manometry and the generation of force on submerged surfaces.
The structure, processing and mechanical characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials are introduced. Materials involved include soils and rocks, steels, polymers, concrete, glasses and composites.
4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr J Watson

Pre-requisites

H in Mathematics or MA 1002 or MA 1004, S or GCSE in Physics.

Overview

The course develops from a discussion of electronic materials and fundamental dc and ac circuits through a study of electronic and optoelectronic devices and electronic systems. Materials topics include basic atomic structure, semiconductor materials and pn junctions. Devices studied include pn junction and Zener diodes, bipolar and field effect transitions, and optoelectronic devices including lasers, light emitting diodes and photodiodes. Fundamental circuit theorems and application of phasors to ac circuits are covered and applied to R-L-C circuits, diode circuits, and transistor switches and amplifiers. Operational amplifiers and feedback concepts are introduced and applied to amplifiers and active filters.
4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr R J Henderson

Pre-requisites

EG 1076 and either EG 1006 or MA 1002 (MA 1504 is acceptable as a co-requisite in place of EG 1006 or MA 1002).

Overview

This course includes a series of design oriented exercises which include electrical layout diagrams and component detailing. The basic principles of computer aided design are introduced and hands on experience is gained using AUTOCAD. An introduction to solid modelling using ProEngineer is also presented. An introduction to the computer solution of engineering problems using MATLAB is presented. Elements of computer program development and organisation are discussed. Each student prepares and delivers a report and poster presentation on an engineering topic, and participates in a team design and management exercise. Experiments are carried out in electronics, instrumentation, statics, dynamics and materials.
18 one-hour lectures, 18 three-hour practical classes, 8 three-hour laboratory classes and 3 one-hour mentoring meeting in total.
Computing exercises (25%), drawing office exercises and design (50%), laboratory reports and in-course assessment of the experiments (25%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr M S Imbabi

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Overview

Engineering drawing techniques including orthographic projection, sectioning, dimensioning, assemblies and three dimensional representations will be introduced. The techniques are developed through a number of design based exercises which combine technical skills with communication and management skills.
An introduction to using the Internet and business software applications (such as word processing and spreadsheets) is presented. An introduction to Matlab is provided.
A selection of experiments is undertaken giving practical experience of experimental methods and the treatment of errors. Topics covered include mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, electronics and fluid flow. Two lectures preceding the laboratory sessions cover experimental methods and techniques, the recording and analysis of results and the preparation of reports.
20 one-hour lectures, 16 three-hour practical classes, 8 three-hour laboratory classes, and 3 one-hour mentoring meetings in total.
Computing exercises (25%), drawing office exercises and design (50%), laboratory reports and in-course assessment of the experiments (25%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 1006

Overview

A study is made of the generalisation of differentiation from functions of one variable to functions of several variables, through the concept of partial differentiation.
A study of systems describable by linear differential equations is begun by looking at some simple examples of engineering interest. The solution of ordinary differential equations using the methods of complementary function and particular integral, and using Laplace transforms is considered. The concept of transfer function is explored and used to study the stability of systems having feedback.
An introduction is given to Fourier Series and their applications.
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J M Hutchinson

Pre-requisites

EG 1527

Overview

This course examines the relationship between structure and properties of materials. Throughout, the properties of materials are considered in terms of their applications and in the context of design. The concepts of equilibrium, stress and strain are used to examine the safety and serviceability of elastic structures and components, including beams, trusses, columns and shafts. Two-dimensional stress analysis is considered briefly.
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 1566 or EG 1567

Overview

The course provides an introduction to the fundamental ideas of digital logic and Boolean algebra, and explains the operation and design of simple combinational and sequential digital systems. Binary number systems and the digital conversion and encoding of data are described. The elements of computer operation and the writing of well-structured software are introduced, with specific reference to writing programs using MATLAB. The fundamental concepts of computer hardware are explained with specific reference to a simple microcontroller, and the operation and programming of such systems is explained.
2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J M Hutchinson

Pre-requisites

Co-requisites

EG 2029 and EG 2069.

Notes

The practical aspects of this course may pose difficulties to students with disabilities. For such students, alternative arrangements will be made available. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the Departmental Disability Co-ordinator.

Overview

The course includes a blend of design projects, laboratories exercises and communication skills. These activities are set in their wider context within engineering in a series of Professional Design Lectures given by visiting speakers from industry. Workshop practice gives students hands-on experience of some of metal turning, shaping, milling, welding, heat-treatment and casting, surveying, construction engineering and metrology.
1 one-hour lecture, 2 three-hour practicals and 1 three-hour workshop practice per week. Activities will not operate every week.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 2010

Overview

The first part of the course is concerned with the study of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of square matrices. The theoretical results are used to solve systems of linear ordinary differential equations and various other problems arising in engineering.
The second part of the course provides an introduction to probability. Both discrete and continuous random variables are covered. Tree diagrams are used to analyse problems involving conditional probability.
In the third part of the course various topics of numerical analysis are discussed. In particular the numerical solution of (systems of) ordinary differential equations, interpolation and curve fitting techniques are studied.
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J C Jones

Pre-requisites

EG 1527 and EG 2010

Overview

The course begins with the material properties of fluids. This is followed by a study of the principles of fluid motion including the development of the basic equations. Bernoulli's equation is used to explain the relationship between pressure and velocity. Various kinds of energy losses in a pipeline are studied.
The nature of reversible and irreversible processes is explained. The First Law of Thermodynamics is presented. The function of state enthalpy is introduced. The steady flow equation is presented and applied to compressors. The Second Law is applied to operations on an ideal gas and to entropy changes in heating. The Third Law is introduced. The work function is developed and its importance as an index of the efficiency of engines explained. The use of stream tables is discussed and selected thermodynamic cycles are analysed.
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P F A MacConnell

Pre-requisites

EG 1567

Overview

This course begins by giving an overview of electromechanical systems. This is followed by the transient and AC analysis of passive electrical circuits. The use of power factor correction to improve efficiency is developed from the analysis of the AC circuits. An explanation of magnetic circuits and electromagnetism is given. This leads to the development of transformers, their equivalent circuit representation and the practicalities which affect their operation. Open and short-circuit tests which can characterise transformer parameters are developed.
An introduction is made to the steady state characteristics of DC machines. The matching of loads to motors by using geared drives will be approached both analytically and graphically with emphasis being given to the practicalities of gearbox design. Open and closed loop speed controls will be developed for a DC machine which highlight the practical issues to be considered when running such machines.
In the final part of the course, the concept of mechanical vibration will be developed through the free and forced vibration of systems, (both undamped and damped). The similarity between the behaviour of these mechanical systems and the electrical systems in the first part of the course will be emphasised by reference to the mathematical models by which each are described.
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr I K McEwan

Pre-requisites

EG 2079

Co-requisites

EG 2539 and EG 2559

Overview

The practical aspects of this course may pose difficulties to students with disabilities. For such students, alternative arrangements will be made available. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the Departmental Disability Co-ordinator.
This course focuses on practical and design aspects of engineering. It features a programme of laboratory experiments complementing work in other courses. A series of projects illustrating different features of engineering design are introduced in briefing lectures interspersed with systematic design lectures. Environmental issues are addressed and students engage in a management exercise. A broader perspective of engineering is given in the series of professional engineering practice lectures by outside speakers. Workshop practice gives students hands-on experience of those of the following that the student has not already met in the prerequisite course: metal turning, shaping, milling, welding, heat-treatment and casting, surveying, construction engineering and metrology.
1 one-hour lecture, 2 three-hour practicals and 1 three-hour workshop practice per week. Activities will not operate every week.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 2510 together with EG 1579, ES 1571 or ES 1971.

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course is set in an environment of engineering applications. The course starts with an introduction to graph theory which is applied to a range problems in engineering. Engineering applications of MATLAB and SIMULINK are then discussed. An introduction is given to the symbolic features provided by packages such as the MATLAB Symbolic Toolbox. The numerical solution of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) is discussed in the context of MATLAB. A study is made of partial differential equations (PDEs) important to engineering including Laplace's equation and the wave and diffusion equations; boundary conditions are stessed. The facilities provided by the MATLAB Partial Differential Equations Toolbox are discussed. Practical work involving the MATLAB applications mentioned above is undertaken. The remainder of the course is deboted to the study of vector calculus including surface and line integrals, scalar and vector fields and Gauss's divergence theorem.
2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial or practical per week. Detailed times are provided separately. There are no classes in week 20.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).
The continuous assessment will be based on a logbook record made of practical work based on MATLAB. The assessment will be based on the technical merit of the work done and the effectiveness of the records kept.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr T O'Donoghue

Pre-requisites

EG 2539 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course begins with the concept of dynamic similarity and the application of dimensional analysis to experimental fluid mechanics and model-testing. This is followed by a study of steady and unsteady flow in pressure conduits, with emphasis on unsteady aspects including water hammer theory and surge protection. A section on fluid machines deals mainly with the performance of rotodynamic machines. It considers the theoretical performance of impulse and radial flow machines but stresses that actual performance is obtained from testing. Machine specific speed, cavitation problems and pump-pipeline matching are all considered. A section on open channel flow introduces basic concepts for the analysis of flow with a free surface. It deals with steady uniform flow and the importance of bed roughness and applies energy methods and momentum methods to cases of rapidly varied flow. The final section of the course introduces the students to differential analysis of fluid flow. It looks at the fundamental kinematics of fluid elements and leads to the derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations for the flow of incompressible, Newtonian fluids.
The laboratory exercises are designed to help understand and reinforce concepts covered in lectures. They involve separate experiments to study the performance characteristics of hydraulic machines and the essential features of flow in an open channel.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials, and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A R Akisanya

Pre-requisites

EG 2029 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to candidates following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

This course focuses on the fundamental relationship between the stresses and strains within engineering components and the load and displacements imposed at their boundaries. Analytical, experimental and numerical (finite element) methods are used predominantly for two-dimensional geometries and both elastic and plastic responses are considered. The design implications of material deformation are discussed.
Students carry out experimental work to determine the stress distribution in an internally pressured cylinder. The finite element results of the stress distribution are compared with the thin-walled and thick-walled pressure vessel analyses.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr O O R Famiyesin

Pre-requisites

Two years of an Engineering degree programme or equivalent.

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course provides an introduction to engineering geology, covering such topics as the formation and classification of weathering processes, plate teotonics, aggregates, groundwaterfluviatile and coastal processes, and site investigation. The main part of the course is devoted to a study of the engineering behaviour of soils. This commences with an introduction to field classification and a description of the phase composition of soils. Following a study of the shear strength of soils, aspects of foundation engineering are covered such as stress distribution, bearing capacity and settlement of foundations.
Practical exercises provide an introduction to both classification and strength testing of soils and rocks to BS5930 and BS1377.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr W F Deans

Pre-requisites

EG 2028 (CAS 9) or EG 2029 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course builds on the knowledge of engineering materials gained at Level 2 by focussing, initially, on the major engineering alloy systems - steels, aluminium alloys and titanium alloys. Strengthening mechanisms in these systems and the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties are highlighted. The main failure and degredation processes of materials in service fracture, fatigue, creep and corrosion, are considered in some detail. Finally, as materials may have to be joined during manufacture of components and structures, the major welding and adhesive bonding processes are introduced. Finally, the main failure and degradation processes of materials in service are considered in some detail.
Practical work is undertaken to investigate the microstructure of steel, the macrostructure of welded joints and the effect of microstructure on the mechanical properties of a range of steels.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials, and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%), and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 2559 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course introduces basic concepts of feedback control systems using an illustrative example. This is also used to develop mathematical modelling methods - the block diagram and transfer function. Basic response characteristics (stability, transient response, steady state response) and analysis and design procedures are introduced using first order systems. Development to more general situations considers second order systems and the application of compensation, including PID control. Absolute and relative stability, the Routh-Hurwitz criterion and the root locus diagram are developed as general analysis and design tools. The frequency domain approach is developed through use of the Bode diagram and application of lead and lag compensators.
The laboratory exercise develops the use of MATLAB/SIMULINK as computer-based tools. Effects of modelling approximations and the response characteristics are investigated.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials, and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%), and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 2069 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

This course is suitable for engineering students regardless of which engineering discipline they are primarily interested in. It concentrates on the design of microcontroller based systems and considers both hardware and software aspects of design. The course starts with a review of the evolution of microprocessors and microcontrollers. An overview of the architecture, range of applications and market share of various types of microcontrollers is then given. To develop skills and understanding in the design of microcontroller systems a detailed study is made of one microcontroller in the context of a specific area of industrial control. This includes programming languages, simulation, emulation, system communications and interfacing. The particular problems of real time systems are considered. The course concludes with a comparison of microcontroller families, consideration being given to their suitability for various applications. Students are also given experience of using software development tools for microcontrollers.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials, and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor C T Spracklen

Pre-requisites

EG 2060

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

C programming is presented with an introduction to methods for the design of well-structured computer programs. Microcontrollers and their applications are studied with consideration given to both hardware and software design. To develop skills and understanding in the design of microcontroller systems a detailed study is made of one microcontroller and its application to industrial control. C and assembly language are used for programming. Practical experience in the use of software development tools is provided.

27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials and 3 three-hour practicals in total.

1 two-and-a-half-hour written examination (70%) and continuous assessment (30%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P Gray

Pre-requisites

EG 2010 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course commences with a review of techniques used to analyse and represent signals and systems, such as impulse response, Laplace transformation and state equations. Analogue and digital systems are analysed in the s and z domains respectively, as well as in the time domain, introducing concepts such as transfer functions and frequency response functions. Fourier techniques are used to examine the amplitude and phase spectra of signals. Practical work consists of a connected set of three laboratory exercises exploring the application of phase-locked loops to a sample signal processing task.
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Dr O O R Famiyesin

Pre-requisites

EG 2570 or EG 2579.

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 3 of an MEng programme.

Overview

The major component of this course is an engineering design exercise under the supervision of a member of staff. That design will draw on elements of theory from courses currently being studied by the student. This is accompanied by lectures from practising engineers on professional aspects of engineering. Students are encouraged to attend local meetings of professional engineering societies and institutions.
7 three-hour practicals/design work undertaken in one week of concentrated study, together with some lectures throughout the half-session. Some preliminary work will be expected prior to the one week of concentrated study.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Dr O O R Famiyesin

Pre-requisites

EG 2570 or EG 2579

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 3 of a BEng programme.

Overview

The major component of this course is an engineering design exercise under the supervision of a member of staff. That design will draw on elements of theory from courses currently being studied by the student. This is accompanied by lectures from practising engineers on professional aspects of engineering. Students are encouraged to attend local meetings of professional engineering societies and institutions.
7 three-hour practicals/design work undertaken within one week of concentrated study, together with some lectures throughout the half-session.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor H W Chandler

Pre-requisites

EG 2029 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The major topic of this course is an introduction to modern methods of elastic structural analysis. In this topic, direct, energy and matrix methods are jointly used to solve, initially, problems of the deformation of elastic trusses and simple beams. They are then used to investigate the mechanical properties of structural composites.
The individual properties of skeletal structural elements are then studied in detail with a treatment of the buckling of struts and bending of non-symmetrical and sandwich beams.
The rigid-plastic analysis of frames is then introduced along with the bounding theorems and their importance to engineering design.
The practical work involves a sequence of four experiments, which illustrate unexpected or non-linear behaviour of structures. Two involve torsion, one an elastomeric framework, and another the buckling of a beam with open section. A design element takes the form of a failure investigation and an improved connection design.
Students of Civil Engineering undertake an alternative to this practical work, which takes the form of a substantial design exercise. A forest park outdoor activity centre is to be designed, consisting of a reinforced, concrete, two-storey building. The design will also incorporate a reinforced concrete earth-retaining wall.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr I K McEwan

Pre-requisites

Two years of an Engineering degree programme or equivalent.

Co-requisites

EG 3722

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

This course seeks to assist students in developing an understanding of the role of civil engineering in the modern world. The course stresses the need for engineers to develop the full range of skills required for them to adapt and influence the changing demands of society in terms of the environment, health and safety, and management of resources. The course will explore the ethical dimensions of a number of these issues, seeking to assist students in taking a holistic view of their professional development. Students carry out a design exercise involving the design of a forest park outdoor activity centre.
1 one-hour lecture, 1 one-hour seminar, and 2 three-hour practicals.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P C Davidson

Pre-requisites

Co-requisites

EG 3516

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course begins with concrete mix design and testing, and describes the material properties of hardened and fresh concrete. This is followed by an introduction to the principles of Limit State design. These principles are applied to the design of reinforced concrete beams in flexure and shear, as well as to axially and eccentrically loaded columns.
The remainder of the course considers design in structural steelwork, beginning with the material itself, and the types of products it can be found in. The design of steel elements and of the connections between them is a major theme of this part of the course. It concludes with the design of composite beams and slabs for use in steel buildings.
There is a substantial practical design exercise associated with this course. A Forest park outdoor activity centre is to be designed, consisting of a reinforced, concrete, two-storey building. The design will also incorporate a reinforced concrete earth-retaining wall.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr R D Neilson

Pre-requisites

EG 2559 (CAS 9) or PX 2007

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

This course commences with an overview of the dynamics of a particle and of general planar kinematics and dynamics before proceeding to a review of the free and forced vibration response of a linear single degree of freedom system. An introduction to the vibration of systems with two or more degrees of freedom follows, including natural frequencies and mode shapes, principal co-ordinates and calculation of the forced response using the impedance method. Lagrange's procedure is presented as an alternative to Newton's for generating the equations of motion for a system. A brief treatment of the stability of single degree of freedom systems is included.
The design of a passive vibration absorber and testing in the laboratory concludes the course.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M Weircigroch

Pre-requisites

EG 2539 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

Steam and gas turbine power are examined followed by refrigeration and heat pump cycles. The performance of their components, particularly positive displacement and roto-dynamic machines are studied. Basic topics receiving detailed attention are I-D gas dynamics, psychrometry and combustion processes. A practical design exercise involving laboratory work concludes the course.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr N J Ryan

Pre-requisites

EG 2559 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course discusses the basic requirements for the generation, transmission and use of electrical energy. The per unit notation system is introduced and its advantages in power systems highlighted. Traditional power conversion methods using the transformer are discussed highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of these systems. Three-phase induction and synchronous machines are introduced, in each case a simple equivalent circuit for the machine is derived and used to explore the operating limitations of each type of machine. Modern power conversion methods are discussed for conversion between AC and DC. This discussion includes, power electronic components used in conversion circuits and the basic topology of rectifiers, DC-DC converters, inverters and AC controllers. The concept of high frequency electromagnetic emissions due to switching elements of power converters is briefly covered. The advantages of switching conversion techniques over traditional circuits are highlighted.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 2069 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course commences with a discussion of design principles applicable to digital systems, including specification, structured hardware design and the use of computer-aided design. Combinational logic, including minimisation, and hazards, is studied. The design of synchronous and asynchronous sequential systems is examined. An introduction to VHOL is included. Coverage is sufficient to enable students to design simple combinational and sequential circuits and to use a synthesis tool. The testing of digital systems is considered. Students also carry out a design exercise using CAD facilities.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Fairhurst

Pre-requisites

EG 2069 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The practical working of a communications network is studied together with the fundamental features required to provide a communications service. The basic concepts and terminology used in data communications are explained with reference to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model. For the Physical Layer the use of synchronous digital transmission is described. For the Link Layer the Ethernet local area network is studied, including a practical exercise to design a company network. For the Network Layer the Internet is used as an example of a wide area network. For the Transport Layer TCP and UDP protocols and the role of the transport service are discussed.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor M A Player

Pre-requisites

EG 2069 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

This course concentrates on methodology for design of software systems. It covers the software life cycle (waterfall model) from requirements analysis through to testing and maintenance, explaining what is meant by well engineered software and how the necessary disciplines differ from those required for small-scale programming. Specification is emphasised, with coverage of natural language specification, data-flow diagrams, and an introduction to formal methods. Object-oriented and functional approaches to design are introduced and illustrated through case studies. Styles and design guides for user interfaces are introduced, as are points on programming style, and use of abstract and concrete data structures (sets, sequences, functions, etc). Practical work is provided to illustrate some of the formal course content and is in the form of a guided design exercise, in which the student takes an outline user requirement through specification, design, implementation and testing, using the C language.
24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M S Imbabi

Pre-requisites

EG 2510

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course introduces the student to the more important aspects of economics which affect engineering activity. Measurement and assessment of company performance and costing is considered. The course includes the critical path method, topics in quality management, leadership and motivation.
It also introduces the student to a range of basic concepts in safety engineering and safety management, and to qualitative methods for safety and reliability assessment. Included is an overview of current UK and European safety legislation and the influence of human and economic factors on safety. Various case histories of engineering failures are presented.
The course is supported by a series of lectures from practising engineers on professional aspects of engineering students are also encouraged to attend local meetings of professional engineering societies and institutions. Preparation for entering the job market is provided.
3 one-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial seminar per week. There is a 3 hour session of interview participation.
1 three-hour written examination (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P C Davidson

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

Available only to students following the Offshore Engineering Degree Programme for the degree of MEng. Not available in session 2003/2004.

Overview

During the course students will learn the basic principles of geology, and using these, develop an understanding of petroleum geology in particular. The aim of the course is to give the students an appreciation of what a petroleum geologist does, how his or her work helps find and produce oil and gas, and what uncertainties there are in the subject. Over the duration of the course students will gradually piece together the various parts of the petroleum geology story which will explain why the southern England is rich in oil and gas.
The course is based around a week-long field trip to southern England. The trip will consist of fieldwork each day, with short lectures in the morning. Students will be expected to carry out self-directed learning and private study to complete the assessments and prepare for the exam.
1 three-hour written examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Dr M A Rice

Pre-requisites

EG 3027

Co-requisites

None

Notes

(i) Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.
(ii) The field work aspects of this course may pose difficulties to some students with disabilities. If this arises alternative arrangements will be made available. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the Departmental Disability Co-ordinator.

Overview

The course provides students with practical information enabling them to use a wide variety of surveying instruments. Measurements obtained from the instruments are used to produce a plan of the surveyed area. In addition to surveying of the surface topography, students undertake exercises which enable them to interpret surface and subsurface geological features. These include problem maps, borehole logs and discussion of geological maps.
7 days residential course to include lectures, practical work and site visits.
Continuous assessment 100%.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr J M Hutchinson

Pre-requisites

EG 3079

Notes

(i) Available only to students in programme year 4 of a BEng programme.
(ii) Students are expected to do some preliminary work, under the direction of a nominated supervisor at Aberdeen, during the first half-session to prepare themselves for undertaking a project abroad. In particular, this involves establishing contact with a supervisor in the host institution (who will have been nominated by the co-ordinator in the host institution) and defining a project specification in consultation with the host supervisor. All of the credit points for this course are associated with the second half-session.

Overview

Every student is allocated an individual engineering project which is supervised by a member of the academic staff from both institutions. The project will normally be in the student’s area of professional interest. Projects are of wide variety: theoretical, computational, design, experimental, review and field work. In all cases aspects of project planning, written communication and oral presentation are included.
No formal teaching.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

45

Course Coordinator

Dr P F A McConnell

Pre-requisites

EG 3079

Notes

(i) Available only to students in programme year 4 of a BEng programme.
(ii) This course is spread over both half-sessions. The student effort expected is that of 15 credit points in the first half session and 30credit points in the second half-session.

Overview

Every student is allocated an individual engineering project which is supervised by a member of the academic staff. The project will normally be in the student’s area of professional interest. Projects are of a wide variety: theoretical, computational, design, experimental, review and field work. In all cases aspects of project planning, written communication, and oral presentation are included.
Equivalent to 10 weeks full time.
Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor M J Baker

Pre-requisites

EG 2510

Notes

Available only to students following MEng programme Engineering with Safety and Reliability Engineering.

Overview

The course provides the theoretical basis and practical methods for the statistical analysis of engineering data, together with a strong grounding in the probability theory and an introduction to stochastic processes. The course builds on the topics covered in the pre-requisite course and provides the statistics and probability theory required for the reliability analysis of engineering systems.
3 one-hour sessions per week.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr O O R Famiyesin

Pre-requisites

EG 3026 or EG 3027

Overview

The course applies the principles of soil and rock mechanics gained in the pre-requisite course to the design of piles and piled foundations, earth pressure and retaining walls, stability of slopes and the design of open excavations. The course examines in particular groundwater and its influence on geotechnical problems. States of stress and strain in soils are also examined in detail including the concepts of stress paths and invariants and the three dimensional critical state model.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr T O’Donoghue

Pre-requisites

EG 3013

Notes

May not be included with EG 40DB in a minimum curriculum.

Overview

The course begins with consideration of boundary layer development over a flat plate and curved surfaces, leading to boundary layer separation and forces on immersed bodies. This is followed by study of water wave theory with particular application to coastal and offshore engineering. The second part of the course is broadly concerned with the behaviour and management of rivers. The mechanics of open channel flow are first addressed with emphasis on gradually varied flow and the determination of stage-discharge relationships for man-made and natural channels. This is followed by consideration of fundamental aspects of sediment transport, including threshold criteria and the calculation of bed load and suspended load transport.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr P C Davidson

Pre-requisites

EG 3529

Overview

The course divides into three main topics. The first topic will introduce, in some detail, the principles involved in the analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete members. The second topic will cover the design of industrial buildings and multi-storey commercial buildings using structural steelwork. The third topic introduces the main features associated with the design of masonry and timber structures.

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tuturials.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M S Imbabi

Pre-requisites

EG 3516 and EG 3529

Overview

This course extends the basic stiffness method of analysis developed in the prerequisite courses. The fundamental principles of the stiffness method of analysis, with automatic assembly of the stiffness matrix for rigid jointed plane frames and space structures, are presented in some detail. Elastic instability of frames, and the design of continuous steel beams and portal frames using plastic methods will be undertaken. The analysis of flat plates and slabs using yield line theory, and an introduction to shells will also be covered. The course concludes with a brief outline of the finite element method of analysis, with computer-based applications forming an important practical component.
3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D Pokrajak

Pre-requisites

EG 3013

Overview

The first part of the course is concerned with water pollution and main aspects of public health engineering. The following topics are covered: water quality characteristics, water supply and treatment, sources of water pollution and modelling of their impacts on aqueous environment, wastewater treatment.
In the second part of the course, sustainable land management is introduced, including management of: groundwater, green and brown field sites, solid waste, and hazardous waste.
The third part of the course provides an introduction to air pollution and control. It includes sources and effects of micro and macro air pollution and air pollution control techniques.
The wider context of each technical topic will also be studied through an examination of the social political and legislative drivers for environmental sustainability.
3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr R D Neilson

Pre-requisites

EG 3535

Overview

The course is aimed principally at students interested in mechanical engineering or in structural dynamics.
The course will commence by examining the dynamic forces and moments associated with rotating and reciprocating machinery. Subsequently, the dynamic behaviour of structures subjected to these forms of forces and moments will be examined. The course will include consideration of both linear and non-linear structural dynamic response.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper.

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr I K McEwan

Pre-requisites

EG 3013

Overview

The course begins with consideration of boundary layer development over a flat plate and curved surfaces, leading to boundary layer separation and forces on immersed bodies. This is followed by the study of water wave theory with particular application to coastal and offshore engineering. The course then moves on to look at compressible flow. Using the fundamental conservation equations, the characteristics of converging-diverging nozzles and accelerating supersonic flows are examined. Plane and oblique shock waves and Prandtl-Meyer flow are then introduced. The course concludes with a discussion of the behaviour of transonic aerofoils, and the design of supersonic engine inlets.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J M Hutchinson

Pre-requisites

EG 2028 or EG 2029 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 4 or above.

Overview

The course describes and analyses the forming processes applied to a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics and ceramics. The concepts of heat transfer and flow processes, either in the solid or liquid, provide an unifying thread which runs throughout the course. The processes of casting, forming and machining of metals, of extrusion, injection moulding and blow moulding of thermoplastics, and of powder production, slurry casting, sintering and HIP applied to ceramics are all described and analysed theoretically, with a view to relating processing method to product design and performance.
3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper.

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr J C Jones

Pre-requisites

EG 3536

Overview

Conduction: Fourier's Law applied to steady and non-steady conditions.
Convection: Forced and natural.
Radiation heat transfer: The Stefan-Boltzmann Law, view factors, the summation and reciprocity rules.
Heat exchangers: Mode of operation and design calculations.
2 one-hour lectures: (Monday at 9am, Tuesday, Thursday at 11am) and one-hour tutorial (Wednesday at 11am) per week.
1 three-hour examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 3043

Overview

The course presents advanced and artificial-intelligence-based control techniques with applications and is suitable for intending mechanical engineers as well as electrical or electronic engineers.
Advanced control: State vector system representation and response are considered. Controllability, observability and observer feed and state feedback controller design methods are discussed. The advantages and implementation problems of digital control are examined. System response, stability analysis, z-plane design methods and generalised PID controllers are presented.
Artificial-intelligence-based-control: Various fuzzy controllers and their applications are discussed. Artificial neural net-works, architectures, training and learning techniques, are presented. Neuro-identification, neuro-control and fuzzy-neuro control are examined and applications presented.

36 one-hour lectures and 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 3557

Overview

The course examines the performance and control of electrical machines and drives. Transient performance of various electrical machines is discussed using two-axis machine theory and the transient and steady-state behaviour of induction, synchronous and dc machines are considered, using simulation techniques as appropriate. Modern, micro-processor based control strategies for both ac and dc drives are presented.
18 one-hour lectures, 12 one-hour tutorial/laboratory classes.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr A F Stronach

Pre-requisites

EG 3557

Overview

This course examines the performance and control of electrical machines and drives. Transient performance of various electrical machines (induction, synchronous and DC) is discussed using two-axis-machine theory. Steady state performance is also considered. Simulation techniques are used as appropriate in studying both transient and steady state performance of the electrical machines and drives.

Medium and high-performance AC drives are considered, including V/f and vector control drives. Self-commissioning of electrical machine drives is also considered. DC machine drives (thyristor-controlled and transistor-controlled drives) are discussed and analysed.

24 one-hour lectures and 6 one-hour tutorials.

1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Professor C T Spracklen

Pre-requisites

EG 3568

Overview

Software Engineering - the course studies the application of formal techniques to the development of software - including requirements specifications, functional specifications, design documents and the acceptance test procedures. The concepts of quality of service, quality assuranc, validation and verification and correct by construction techniques, as applied to the specification, design and development of software, are introduced.
Computer Engineering - the course studies the impact that the application domain, operating systems, technology, high-level languages, compilers and economic perspectives have on computer architecture.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr P Gray

Pre-requisites

EG 3052

Overview

This course introduces basic digital signal processing theory, with a special emphasis on digital filters. Topics covered include discrete time system analysis, Z transforms, DTFT’s, FFT’s convolution and correlation. The course looks at new trends in DSP architecture including DSP processors. A special study is made of discrete-time linear phase filters. The application of phase-locked loops to the solution of signal processing problems is discussed, and, in particular, the use of PLLs in domestic TV circuits is examined. The recovery of chrominance sub-carrier signals and the tracking of trains of pulses used to trigger the line timebase of TV receivers is studied.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials. 1 three-hour written examination paper.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr J Watson

Pre-requisites

(EG 2028 or EG 2029 or PX 2505) and EG 2069 all at CAS 9 or PX 3009.

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 4 or above.

Overview

This course covers a systems approach to the study of lasers and optoelectronics and their application to engineering problems. Although aimed primarily at electrical and electronic engineers, the course should also appeal to mechanical, civil engineers, physicists and chemists with some experience of electronic properties of materials, analogue and digital electronics and optics. Course covers introductory concepts of optical engineering; nature and origins of light; amplification of light and laser action; solid state, gas and semiconductor lasers; laser design; light detection; imaging detectors; radiometry and light coupling; industrial applications such as optical communications, optical fibre sensing, holography and materials processing.
2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor C T Spracklen

Pre-requisites

EG 3561 or EG 3567

Overview

The course provides an overview of communications, with an analysis of signals and systems emphasising the role of Fourier transformation and linear filtering in communications. Pulse code modulation and related techniques for analogue to digital conversion are covered. Modulation techniques for both analogue and digital signals are discussed as well as the problems caused by intersymbol interference in data communication. A review of probability theory, is followed by a study of random processes with emphasis on the characterisation of wide band stationary processes and narrow band Gaussian processes. The effects of noise on amplitude and angle modulated signals are covered. There is a discussion of optimum receivers for data transmission, developing an understanding of the matched filter.
3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 3560

Overview

The subject of this course is in general the design of digital VLSI circuits, in particular CMOS digital circuits and the use the VHDL language for the synthesis of such circuits.
The CMOS circuitry element of the course introduces students to the circuits available on modern VLSI devices, and outlines the fabrication process. Static logic gates and the design style known as “Standard Cell” are then studied. The emphasis is on those aspects necessary for an understanding of logic synthesis systems.
The major part of the course addresses the VHDL hardware description language and its use for the simulation and synthesis of designs. In the course of this work a number of advanced digital concepts are studied. The later stages of the course discuss IP ware.
3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor M J Baker

Pre-requisites

EG 3584

Overview

The course includes three main topic areas. The first is the general theory of reliability, covering problem formulation and the use of methods such as FORM and Monte Carlo simulation. Applications include failure of structural and mechanical components, tolerance problems, failure by fatigue and the evaluation of safety factors for routine design.
The second topic is fire safety, including ignition, combustion and extinguishment of cellulosic and hydrocarbon fires, and the use of active and passive methods of fire protection. Applications include fires in buildings and in offshore oil and gas production.

3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P C Davidson

Pre-requisites

EG 3592

Notes

Available only to students in programme years 4 or 5 of an MEng programme. Not available in Session 2003/2004.

Overview

This course will give the students the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the upstream Oil and Gas Industry. Consequently they will be given instructions on how to complete process models, from the initial assessment of hydrocarbon potential through exploration, appraisal and production to decommissioning. Detailed analysis of each process will then allow the construction of an economic model incorporating investments, returns, risks and timing. This can be used to identify and practice critical processes and also as a tool for making business decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty.
5 days of teaching to include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr P F A MacConnell

Pre-requisites

EG 3078

Co-requisites

None.

Notes

(i) Available only to students in programme year 4 of an MEng programme.
(ii) A full-time student undertakes this course in the second half-session. The timing for a part-time student is determined on an individual case basis.

Overview

Every student is allocated an individual engineering research project which is supervised by a member of the academic staff. The project will normally be in the student's area of professional interest. Projects are of a wide variety and may include theoretical, computational, design, experimental, review and field work. In all cases aspects of project planning, written communication and oral presentation are included.
Thesis (75%) and oral presentation (25%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr J M Hutchinson

Pre-requisites

EG 3078

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 4 of an MEng programme.

Overview

Students will be allocated a project to be undertaken in the host institution or organisation, one of a number with which we have bilateral agreements within the SOCRATES scheme or where approved arrangements exist. The project is defined by the host institution in consultation with the Course Co-ordinator and will be supervised by a member of staff in the host institution as well as by a member of staff at the University of Aberdeen. The project will be in the area of the student's professional discipline, and may cover, for example, theoretical, computational, experimental or design aspects of project planning, writing communication and oral presentation are included.
No formal teaching.
Continuous assessment: Thesis (60%); institution report from the host institution concerning the conduct of the project (20%) oral presentation (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr R J Henderson

Pre-requisites

EG 3079

Notes

(i) Available only to students in programme year 4 of a BEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.
(ii) May not be included with EG 4577 in a minimum curriculum.

Overview

The course provides the opportunity to carry out a concentrated design and reporting exercise with a bias towards computer aided engineering. The exercise requires the exertion of project management and team liaison skills in addition to technical design ability. Written and oral presentations form part of the course. The work will be based around a number of commercial software packages and may include computer aided solid modelling, finite element stress analysis, computational fluid dynamics mechanism simulation and drafting.
No formal teaching. The course occupies 3 weeks.
Continuous assessment: 100%.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr R J Henderson

Pre-requisites

EG 3079

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 4 of a BEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.

Overview

The course is a concentrated design and reporting exercise which requires application of project management and team liaison skills in addition to technical design ability. Specific exercises will include interdisciplinary aspects and will relate to design requirements arising from the professional activities of the Engineering Department or its industrial contacts. Written and oral presentations form part of the course.
3 weeks full-time.
Continuous assessment: Project management and teamwork (20%); technical performance (40%); formal report (40%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr R J Henderson

Pre-requisites

EG 3584

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 4 of a BEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.

Overview

The course provides an understanding of the management principles underlying the organinsation and operation of engineering companies. It also explains the essential concepts of both project and manufacturing management and identifies the important factors leading to success. The project management central aspects of the course focuses on elements of a typical project life-cycle, namely: project definition and objectives, feasibility studies, project planning, project control, leadership and teamwork. The manufacturing systems element of the course builds on the common features between project management and manufacturing management. Techniques such as just-in-time (JIT), materials resource planning (MRP) and group technology, benchmarking, and manufacturing strategies are discussed.
3 one-hour lectures (some lectures will be replaced by self-study using CAL packages) and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor M J Baker

Pre-requisites

EG 4094

Notes

Available only to candidates following the MEng programme Engineering with Safety and Reliability Engineering.

Overview

The course begins with the definition of a consistent set of terms relating to safety, reliability and risk concepts across all engineering disciplines. Measures available for assessing safety performance and comparisons between different industries are presented. The duties placed on employers and employees in relation to health and safety at work are studied through the primary UK legislation and through specific regulations affecting particular industries.
In addition, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to classical reliability theory, covering the modelling of the failure rates of components and systems, the use of fault trees and event trees, the analysis of the availability of maintained and non-maintained systems, and related topics.
3 one-hour sessions per week.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr I K McEwan

Pre-requisites

EG 4511 or EG 4513

Co-requisites

None

Notes

(i) Available only to students in programme year 5 of an MEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.
(ii) A full-time student undertakes this course in the first half-session. The timing for a part-time student is determined on an individual case basis.

Overview

The course comprises two exercises which involve in depth technical self-study on a topic related to the MEng specialism of individual students. The exercise may take the form of, for example, an intelligent synthesis of published material on a topic, critical analysis of literature, comparison of methods of analysis or back analysis of case studies. The first exercise is examined by continuous. The second exercise is examined by continous asssessment and by conference presentation.
1 hour tutorial per week.
1 paper (30%), 1 paper (50%) and 1 conference presentation (20%).
The two papers should describe the student’s findings on two distinct technical exercises. Students are encouraged to pursue and demonstrate technical depth in the conduct of the exercises. The assessment of the papers will emphasise those aspects of the exercise assosiated with technical depth.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor M J Baker

Pre-requisites

EG 4094

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 5 of the MEng in Engineering with Safety and Reliability Engineering Programme.

Overview

The course comprises an exercise which involves in depth technical self-study on a topic related to Safety and Reliability Engineering. The exercise may take the form of, for example, an intelligent synthesis of published material on a topic, critical analysis of literature, comparison of methods of analysis or back analysis of case studies. Students are required to produce a paper and make a conference presentation on the specialist topic.
1 hour lecture, 1 three-hour seminar and 4 hour tutorials per week.
1 essay/paper (60%) and 1 conference presentation (40%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P C Davidson

Pre-requisites

EG 3592

Notes

Available only to students following the Offshore Engineering Degree Programme for the degree of MEng. Not available in session 2003/2004.

Overview

This course will build on the understanding of terminology developed in the Petroleum Geology and Geophysics course. It will develop knowledge and understanding of reservoir engineering and will include: rock and fluidal properties; fluid flow; displacement mechanisms; reservoir development, monitoring and management and enhanced oil recovery.
5 days of teaching to include lectures, seminar, tutorials.
1 three-hour written examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor M A Player

Pre-requisites

EG 3004 or EG 3005

Notes

Available only to candidates following an MEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.

Overview

A range of advanced engineering analysis techniques, applicable over a range of engineering disciplines, is studied. Fundamental equations of solid and fluid mechanics are re-examined and a unified treatment of elasticity and flow of Newtonian fluids is given. Techniques of mathematical optimisation are discussed, as the basis for much engineering synthesis and the solution of inverse problems. Students carry our practical exercises using MATLAB and other software packages.
12 weeks – 2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour practical/tutorial per week.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P C Davidson

Pre-requisites

EG 3584

Notes

Available only to students following combined MEng and Diploma in Management programmes. Available from academic year 2003/2004.

Overview

The course starts with the key elements of the estimating process and the integration of estimating, contracting, planning, budgeting, cost control and financial information systems. The language and concepts of finance and accountancy and the relationship between accounting measurement and other methods of project appraisal and measurement are introduced. The distinction between profit and cash will be discussed. An understanding of the sub-contracting and procurement processes and an awareness of their role and impact on the project are developed. The relationship between uncertainty and risk is discussed and their importance to the bid process emphasised. Bid and budget modelling tools will be explored.
This course will be taught entirely over the www, using email and computer conferencing. It is not possible to break down the delivery as per the traditional structure. The students will be allowed to access the material in units. New units will be made available in 4x3 week blocks, delivering the equivalent of the 35 hours teaching that face-to-face students receive. It is assumed that the students will need an equal amount of time to assimilate the lectures and this is noted as self-study time. The student will determine best how to use his available time.
Coursework (50%) and 1 three-hour examination (50%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr W F Deans

Pre-requisites

EG 4511 or EG 4513

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 5 of an MEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.

Overview

Students are allocated to design teams which are supervised by members of the academic staff. The design project will be multi-disciplinary and students will work in there area of professional interest. As well as the technical aspects of the design, the design projects will require a wide variety of other issues to be addressed: safety, environmental, legal and commercial. In all cases project management, written communication, and oral presentation are included.
1 Group design report (50%), 2 oral presentations (40%) and peer assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M Wiercigroch

Pre-requisites

EG 5088

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 5 of an MEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.

Overview

A selection of advanced engineering analysis techniques, applicable over a range of engineering disciplines, is studied building on the work done in the pre-requisite course. The course starts with techniques of modern non-linear dynamics, including chaotic and stochastic signals. Linear wave theory is studied, emphasising phenomena and techniques which can be applied across different engineering disciplines. Maxwell’s equations form the basis for studying electromagnetic systems and waves. Waves in elastic media are considered. The course concludes with a discussion of non-linear waves and solutions. Students carry out practical work using MATLAB and a symbolic mathematics package.
12 week course – 2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour practical/tutorial per week.
1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr R J Henderson

Pre-requisites

EG 3583 or EG 3584

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 5 of an MEng programme or with the permission of the Head of the Department of Engineering.

Overview

The course provides an understanding of the management principles underlying the organisation and operation of engineering companies. It also explains the essential concepts of both project and manufacturing management and identifies the important factors leading to success. The project management element of the course focuses on central aspects of a typical project life-cycle, namely: project definition and objectives, feasibility studies, project planning, project control, leadership and teamwork. The manufacturing systems element of the course builds on the common features between project management and manufacturing manangement. Techniques such as just-in-time (JIT), materials resource planning (MRP) and group technology, benchmarking and manufacturing strategies are discussed. The course also introduces students to some essential managerial issues including decision making processes, motivation and individual and team development.
18 hours of lectures, three 2 hour seminars, 16 hours of study using CAL packages. The course also includes a 1 week residential leadership course at Loch Eli Outward Bound Centre, held during week 11.
1 three-hour written examination (100%).