ENGINEERING

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr A Akisanya

Pre-requisites

H in Mathematics

Overview

The course is in two parts. Part I concentrates on the differential and integral calculus. Applications to Engineering problems involving rages of change and averaging processes are emphasised. Part II contains material on matrices and complex numbers, approximation and Taylor series, and differential equations. Both parts I and II are taught throughout the half session with approximately 3 lectures a week on the former and two on the latter.

Structure

5 one-hour lectures per week. 1 one-hour tutorial per week, and 1 one-hour tutorial every two weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Professor H W Chandler

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 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.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr M S Imbabi

Pre-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.

Structure

20 one-hour lectures, 16 three-hour practical classes, 8 three-hour laboratory classes, and 3 one-hour mentoring meetings in total.

Assessment

Computing exercises (25%), drawing office exercises and design (50%), laboratory reports and in-course assessment of the experiments (25%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Mr N Brazier

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

Available only to students of Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering.

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.

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.

Structure

20 one-hour lectures, 16 three-hour practical classes, 8 three-hour laboratory classes, and 3 one-hour mentoring meeting in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 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 P C Davidson

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 principles of static equilibrium are reviewed then applied to truss structures and beams. 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. The development of bendy moment and shear force diagrams is introduced.

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.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Professor 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.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Mr N Brazier

Pre-requisites

EG1076 and either EG1006 or MA1002 (MA1504 acceptable as a corequisite in place of EG1006 or MA1002).

Co-requisites

None.

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 solid works. An introduction to the computer solution of engineering problems using MATLAB and Excel is presented. Elements of computer program development and organisation are discussed. Each student prepares and delivers a report and poster presentation on a Famous engineer/engineering topic. Time is also spent in teaching students how to plan their personal development. Experiments are carried out in electronics and a material selection program in design office is introduced and explained.

Structure

16 one hour lectures, 16 three hour practical classes, 5 three hour laboratory classes in total. Detailed times are provided seperately.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Computing exercises (25%), drawing office exercises and design (50%), laboratory reports and in-course assessment of the experiments (25%).

Resit: 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 Akisanya

Pre-requisites

Either EG 1006 or (MA 1002-MA 1502) or (MA 1004 -MA 1504).

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr B Wang

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor C T Spracklen

Pre-requisites

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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Mr N Brazier

Pre-requisites

None

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.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture, 2 three-hour practicals and 1 three-hour workshop practice per week. Activities will not operate every week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A Akisanya

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week..

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr S He

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M Aleyaasin

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Mr N Brazier

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 School 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.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture, 2 three-hour practicals and 1 three-hour workshop practice per week. Activities will not operate every week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr N C Renton

Pre-requisites

None.

Overview

Introduction to the discipline of chemical engineering begins with early development in the industrial revolution and the production of sulphuric acid and soda ash on an industrial scale. Units and dimensional analysis are considered in detail including the identification of dimensionless groups for the analysis of complex systems. The principle elements of chemical processes, unit operations, are introduced including the main heat, mass, and momentum transfer operations. Each of the transport phenomena are then studied in more detail. Heat Transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation are covered together with basics of heat exchanger design; Mass Transfer by diffusion; Momentum Transfer includes a study of Bernoulli's equation, Eularian and Lagrangian co-ordinate systems; Pump and pipe design and introduced.

Structure

36 hours of lectures; 12 hours of tutorial.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Two hour examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr A Akisanya

Pre-requisites

EG 2510 together with EG 1570, 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 stressed. 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.

Structure

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.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).
The in-course 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

Professor 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.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and in-course 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.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr N C Renton

Pre-requisites

EG 2580

Overview

Introduction to common processes; Unit Operations; Review of 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics; Equilibrium; The Phase Rule; Volumetric properties of pure fluids; PVT Behaviour; Virial Equation; The ideal gas; Equations of State; Van der Waals, Redlich-Kwong, SRK equations; Introduction to UniSim; Basic Modelling techniques; Thermodynamics Properties of Fluids; Thermodynamics of Flow Processes; Ideal behaviour of systems with variable composition; Phase Equilibria; Phase behaviour of vapour/liquid systems. Introduction to process control; The control loop; properties of controllers; repsonse functions.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week, 1 one-hour tutorial per week, 10 weeks of laboratory class at 2.5 hours per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr N C Renton

Pre-requisites

EG 2580

Overview

Review of equations of continuity; motion; mechanical energy; Equations of change to set up steady flow problems; Boundary Layers; Velocity distributions in turbulent flow; friction factors for packed columns; Oil and Gas fluids; Sediment Transport; Multi-phase flow; multi-phase pumping; Macroscopic balances for Unsteady Flow problems; Hydro-cyclones; Equations of energy; Curvilinear co-ordinate systems; equations of motion for forced and free convection in non-isothermal flow; Setting up steady state heat transfer problems; Unsteady heat conduction; role of boundary layer in heat transfer; Temperature distributions in turbulent flow; Inter-phase transport in non-isothermal systems; Use of Macroscopic balances for solving unsteady-state problems; Concentration distributions in solids and laminar flow; Equations of continuity; Multi-component equations of change in terns of fluxes. Concentration distributions in turbulent flow; Inter-phase transport in multi-component systems; Macroscopic balances for multi-component systems; Scubber design.

Modelling practical work using UniSim; Practical heat, mass and momentum transfer experiments to support theory.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week, 1 one-hour tutorial per week, 8 weeks of laboratory class at 2.5 hours per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr A Ivanovic

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.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor W F Deans

Pre-requisites

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.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%), and in-course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr Thevar

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.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%), and in-course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J Harrigan

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. Concepts such as Autocorrelation and Cross correlation of signals as well as noise removal techniques are introduced. Practical work consists of a connected set of three laboratory exercises using Matlab exploring sampling, manipulation and correlation of signals.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Dr J Harrigan

Pre-requisites

EG 2570.

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.

Structure

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.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Dr J Harrigan

Pre-requisites

EG 2570

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.

Structure

7 three-hour practicals/design work undertaken within one week of concentrated study, together with some lectures throughout the half-session.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 2559

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

Circuit modelling techniques; Operational amplifiers: their characteristics, parameters and key circuits; Instrumentation amplifiers and their use; Circuit models for such amplifiers; Use of the SPICE simulator; transient analysis; frequency response; Small signal analysis; small signal models for bipolar transistors; bipolar amplifers; current sources; FET devices and their models;

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week, also a total of 9 hours of design work.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (80%) and continuous assessment (20%).

Resit: 1 three-hour examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr Nakkeeran

Pre-requisites

EG 2060 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

C programming is presented with an introduction to methods for design of well-structured and maintainable computer programs. The course begins by introducing the syntax and semantics of the C programming language. This includes the use of structures and of pointers with a view to a later introduction to the C++ language. Techniques for producing easily maintained and modifiable code are emphasised. An introduction to elementary data structures (lists, stacks and queues) is included. Practical activity includes the use of basic software development tools (context sensitive editors, debugging techniques, version control). The course concludes with an introduction to the C++ programming language.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).

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. The theory of virtual work is introduced in the context of beams and frameworks.

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.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr Y Guo

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.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture, 1 one-hour seminar, and 2 three-hour practicals.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course 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. The design of a temporary steel frame office building has to be checked and recommendations made about remedial action. A brief final report is to be produced which will identify the remedial actions, outline remediation methods and appraise the risks associated with them.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J C Jones

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.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Pavlovskaia

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. Then the dynamic forces and moments associated with rotating and reciprocating machinery are examined.

The testing of a passive vibration absorber in the laboratory concludes the course.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P W Benzie

Pre-requisites

EG 2559 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course analyses 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. Basic approaches in the three phase and single phase AC systems analysis are introduced. Three-phase induction and synchronous machines are studied, 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 electronics components used in conversion circuits and the basic topology of rectifiers, DC-DC converters and inverters. The advantages of switching conversion techniques over traditional circuits are highlighted.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 2060 (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 VHDL 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.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Fairhurst

Pre-requisites

EG 2060 (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.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Mr C Lennon

Pre-requisites

EG 2510

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

The course introduces the student to some of the fundamental and most important aspects of economics that affect business activity. Key financial/accountancy related issues are presented, followed by a series of lectures covering issues relative to Investment Appraisal. The course then goes on to present an introductory 'foundation' to some of the issues covered in more depth in EG 5593 'Integrative Management Techniques' - such as communication; teams and leadership. This course also examines aspects of Quality management; Risk assessment and Safety management. UK and European safety legislation and the influence of human and economic factors on safety are discussed. Students are also encouraged to attend local meetings of professional engineering societies and institutions.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial seminar per week. There is a 3 hour session of interview participation.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor J Watson

Pre-requisites

EG 2510, EG 1567

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

Proposed content: The photonics system; Introduction to wave optics; Introduction to geometric optics; Laser theory; Laser engineering (optical cavities, pumping, population inversion, output power etc); Laser types (diode, solid state, gas, excimer, fibre, tuneable etc); Laser properties (monochromaticity, coherence, beam divergence and profiles, irradiance, focusing ability etc); Laser refinements (Q-switching, frequency-doubling, diode pumping etc); Laser safety; CASE STUDY: design of a solid state laser; Modern photonics components (SLMs, LCDs, HOEs etc); Photodetectors (junction diodes, thermal, photomultipliers, CCD, CMOS etc).

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week and also 18 hours of design work in total.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%); continuous assessment (20%).

Resit: 1 three-hour examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

To be confirmed

Pre-requisites

EG 3079

Co-requisites

EG 3584

Notes

This course is only available for students in programme year 3 of the BEng Mechanical Engineering with Oil & Gas Studies.

Overview

Students are allocated to design teams which are supervised by members of the academic staff. 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. The course will investigate a problem associated with the oil and gas industry. Since the course is being run at third year rather than fourth year the projects will be case studies of existing designs with clear guidance rather than conceptual designs with little guidance.

Structure

One briefing lecture (1 hour).

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 written report (50%); peer review (10%); 2 presentations (40%).

Resit: resit not possible due to group nature of course.

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Mrs N Nikora

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 School Disability Co-ordinator.

Overview

The course provides students with practical opportunities to use a wide variety of surveying and hydrological instruments. Measurements obtained from the instruments are used to produce surveying drawings and to compute various hydrological and hydraulic characteristics.

Structure

7 days residential course to include lectures, practical work and site visits.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Professor J Watson, Professor T O'Donoghue and Dr A Akisanya

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.

Structure

No formal teaching.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Resit: None.

Credit Points

45

Course Coordinator

Professor J Watson, Professor T O'Donoghue and Dr A Akisanya

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.

Structure

Equivalent to 10 weeks full time.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Resit: None.

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr E Compatangelo

Pre-requisites

EG 3092

Notes

Available only to students following an honours degree programme.

Overview

Introduction
Systems within organisations. Different kinds of systems serving different purposes. The need for systems analysis and design. The systems development life cycle. Use of Prototyping.
Project management issues
Project planning, team organisation, software measurement and metrics, cost estimation, feasibility studies, risk analysis.
Systems analysis and design - requirements elicitation, interviewing, syste modelling, functional vs. non-functional requirements, developing a system specification, object libraries, design patterns.
Unified Modelling Language (UML) and comparison with structured methods (eg SSADM).
Computer-aided software engineering
Software testing - testing strategies and methods, quality assurance and management, verification and validation.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 two-hour practical session each week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (75%) and continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 3081 Analogue Electronics A

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

Measurements: accuracy, repeatability, precision; Errors and their analysis. Transducers and their specifications; Circuit models and transfer functions for transducers; Transducer technologies; capacitive sensors; capacitance measurement circuits, resistive, piezo including strain gauges; Pressure, temperature and flow measurements; Gas sensing; MWD/LWD measurements; LVDT transducers; System level modelling;

Signal conditioning, A/D conversions; Bridge circuits; Noise in electronic circuits; Instrumentation networks: network topologies, digital fieldbuses;

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Professor J Watson

Pre-requisites

EG 3585 Photonics IA

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

Proposed content: The photonics system and photonics design concepts; Holography (CASE STUDY: design of a subsea holographic camera); 3D TV (CASE STUDY: design of a real-time, electronic, holographic display); Laser material processing (welding and drilling, LIBS etc) (CASE STUDY: design of a LIBS instrument); Fibre optics, sensing and communications (CASE STUDY: design of a fibre communications data link); Other photonics systems (laser fusion, optical tweezers, optical levitation etc).

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr A Ivanovic

Pre-requisites

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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Professor 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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attemp: 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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tuturials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr Y Guo

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr R D Neilson

Pre-requisites

EG 3535

Overview

The course will commence by examining the dynamic forces and moments associated with rotating and reciprocating machinery. Subsequently, the axial and torsional vibration of rods and lateral vibration of strings and beams will be examined with techniques presented for the calculation of the free vibration, normal modes and natural frequencies and forced response. The final part of the course will be an introduction to the vibration of non-linear systems with a qualitative description of non-linear effects, and quantitative evaluation of the influence of small non-linearities on a single degree of freedom vibrating systems using perturbation procedures and simulation.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper.

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Professor T O'Donoghue

Pre-requisites

EG 3013

Overview

The course begins with study of water wave theory with particular application to coastal and offshore engineering. This is followed by consideration of boundary layer development over a flat plate and curved surfaces, leading to boundary layer separation and forces on immersed bodies. These topics are also part of the EG40CB Civil Engineering Hydraulics course. The second part of the course concentrates on 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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M Kashtalyan

Pre-requisites

EG 2029

Overview

1. Basic concepts and characteristics of composite materials. Advantages and limitations of composites. Types and classifications of composites. Applications of composites. Constituent materials and their properties. Fibres and their properties. Fibre architecture. Particles and whiskers. Matrices and their properties. Reinforcement-matrix interface. (4 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

2. Manufacturing of fibrous composites. Polymer matrix composites. Metal matrix composites. Ceramic matrix composites. (2 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

3. Determination of stiffness properties of unidirectional fibre-reinforced composite material using mechanics of materials. Failure of unidirectional fibre-reinforced composite material under different types of loading. Damage mechanisms, damage accumulation, damage tolerance. Design philosophies for composite materials. (6 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

4. Stress-strain relations for unidirectional fibre-reinforced composite material. Relationships between stiffness, compliances and engineering constants. Stress-strain relations for thin lamina. Off-axis loading of unidirectional lamina. Transformation of stress and strain. Transformation of elastic and engineering constants for thin lamina. (6 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

5. Strenght of unidirectional lamina. Macromechanical strength parameters and failure theories. (2 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

6. Lamination theory of multidirectional composite laminates. Basic assumptions. Stress and strain variation in a laminate. Resultant forces and moments. General load-deformation relations. Inversion of load-deformation relations. Special classes of laminates: symmetric, antisymmetric, quasi-isotropic. Laminate engineering properties. (6 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

7. Failure analysis of multidirectional laminates. Types of failure. Stress analysis and safety factors for first-ply failure. Design of methodology for structural composite materials. (4 lectures - Dr M Kashtalyan).

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P Benzie

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.

Structure

36 one-hour lectures and 9 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Course assessment (10%), 1 three-hour written examination (90%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr D Jovcic

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.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (90%); course assessment (10%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Professor C T Spracklen

Pre-requisites

None.

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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr J Harrigan

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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials. 1 three-hour written examination paper.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Prof J Watson

Pre-requisites

(EG 2029 or PX 2505) and EG 2060 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.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 6 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor C T Spracklen

Pre-requisites

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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Course assessment (20%), 1 three-hour written examination (80%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J C Jones

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.

The third main topic is an introduction to Safety Management and Human Reliability including Safety Management Systems.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 9 one-hour tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr D C Hendry

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.

Structure

No formal teaching.

Assessment

1st Attempt: in-course assessment: Thesis (60%); institution report from the host institution concerning the conduct of the project (20%) oral presentation (20%).

Resit: None.

Credit Points

45

Course Coordinator

N Renton

Pre-requisites

None.

Overview

Every student is allocated an individual engineering research project which is supervised by a member of the academic staff. The projects will be in the area of oil and gas studies. Projects are of a wide variety and may include theoretical, computational, design, experimental, review and fieldwork. In all cases, aspects of project planning, written communication and oral presentations are included.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures will be given on (1) Use of the library (2) Presentation skills (3) Plagiarism and thesis preparation (4) Poster and oral presentation.

Assessment

Thesis (75%) and oral presentation (25%).

Credit Points

45

Course Coordinator

Professor J Watson, Professor T O'Donoghue, Dr A Akisanya.

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.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Thesis (80%), oral presentation (20%).

Resit: None.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr I Guz

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 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.

Structure

No formal teaching. The course occupies 3 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Pavlovskaia

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 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 with School of Engineering or its industrial contacts. Written and oral presentations form part of the course.

Structure

3 weeks full-time.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment: Project management and teamwork (20%); technical performance (40%); formal report (40%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor J Penman

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 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.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures (some lectures will be replaced by self-study using CAL packages) and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr Y Guo

Pre-requisites

EG 4515 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 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.

Structure

1 hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 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

Dr A Starkey

Pre-requisites

EG 3006

Overview

1. General techniques of mathematical optimisation and minimisation: Methods for one variable: Newton's method; Fibonacci search: Golden-section search; Curve fitting approaches using Quadratic interpolation, Cubic interpolation; Brent's method. Methods for many variables: Direct search methods using Hooke and Jeeves' method, Downhill simplex (Nelder and Mead's) method: Gradient methods using the method of steepest descent, Quadratic functions, Newton-Raphson method, Conjugate directions, Fletcher-Reeves method, Davidson-Fletcher-Powell method. Constrained Optimisation: Equality constraints, Inequality constraints, Convexity and Concavity.

2. Discipline specific applications: Modelling data using Non-linear least squares, Levenberg-Marquardt algorthm. Local and global optimisation using Simulated annealing, Genetic algorithms; Inverse problems; Regularisation: Applications of Local and global optimisation: simulated annealing and genetic algorithms in engineering problem solving procedures. Other Applications specific to engineering disciplines.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial and 1 one-hour computer application session per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr DC Hendry

Pre-requisites

EG 3560 or EG40GA

Notes

Only available to candidates following an MEng programme or with the permission of Head of Engineering.

Overview

The course consists of essentially three blocks of lectures dealing with: semiconductor physics including the MOSFET and fabrication; CMOS circuits and design flows for their design; and digital architectures particularly for signal processing.

The course starts with elements of the physics of semiconductors including charge transport, and a detailed study of the PN junction in both reverse and forward bias. Bipolar devices are briefly discussed. The MOSFET is discussed in detail including both first order and second order effects. This leads to a review of the SPICE circuit simulator and its use. This is followed by a description of the fabrication process for CMOS devices.

CMOS circuit design is then described. Static logic gates and the design style known as "Standard Cell" are studied. The emphasis is on those aspects necessary for an understanding of a synthesis based CAD flow. The need for test of VLSI devices is discussed, and test methodologies considered.

The final section of the course discusses synchronous digital architectures, an in particular those elements that are useful for digital signal processing. Architectures for multipliers are used as an example of how continued developments have improved the performance, and exploited the underlying technologies.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%); in-course assessment (20%).

Resit: Not normally applicable.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor I Guz

Pre-requisites

EG 3006, EG 40CB or EG 40D.

Notes

A range of techniques for analysing the mechanical behaviour of continuous and heterogeneous materials and structures 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. The solution of Navier's equation of elasticity and Navier-Stokes equation for Newtonian fluidsusing the extremum method is discussed. The examples of non-linear and non-elastic constitutive equations are examined. The manufacturing of heterogeneous materials, their classification and use in construction are reviewed, with the particular focus on the emerging class of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies. The stree-strain relations for different types of heterogeneous materials and their applications to the assessment of fracture and damage tolerance of heterogeneous engineering structures are presented. The compressive behaviour of direction-specific materials and the phenomenon of internal instability are discussed. The standard approaches to design of composite structures are introduced to the students. The joining technologies for fibre reinforced plastics and metal matrix composites are compared. The concept of multi-scale modelling of materials and structures is outlined.

Overview

Continuum Mechanics

1. Mathematical foundations.
Intorduction to Cartesian tensors: Summation conventions and alternating tensor; transformation of coordinates and tensor transformation laws; tensor algebra and tensor calculus; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; invariants of second order tensors. Tensor fields: divergence theorem of Gauss and its applications. (6 lectures)

2. Stress: symmetrical and non-symmetrical stress tensors. Kinematics: Material (Lagrangian) and spatial (Eulerian) description; material derivative; deformation and strain tensors; deformation gradient. (3 lectures)

3. Conservation laws
Continuity equation; equation of motion; conservation of angular momentum; conservation of energy; the principle of virtual work. (3 lectures)

4. Constitutive equations.
Navier's equations for elasticity; Navier-Stokes equations for flow of Newtonian fluids. Examples of non-linear and non-elastic constitutive equations. (3 lectures)

5. Computational methods.
Introduction to extremum principles; solving Navier's equations for elasticity using extremum principle; variational approach as a basis for the finite element method. (3 lectures)

Heterogenous Materials Modelling

6. Overview of heterogeneous materials.
Heterogeneous materials: traditional and new. Different types of heterogeneous materials. Overview of composites and their classification. Concrete and its use in construction. Granular materials. Ceramics. Functionally graded materials. Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies; manufacturing of nanomaterials. (4 lectures)

7. Constitutive relationships for heterogeneous materials.
Generalised Hooke's Law. General anisotropic materials. Orthotropic materials. Transversely isotropic materials. Restrictions on engineering constants. Transformation laws for the material constants. (3 lectures)

8. Macro- and micro-mechanics of heterogeneous materials.
Experimental and theoretical determination of effective properties of heterogeneous matreials. Strenght criteria. Failure theories. Specifics of compressive behaviour of direction-specific materials. Internal instability. (3 lectures)

9. Applications of heterogeneous materials.
Introduction to design of composite structures. Joining technologies for fibre reinforced plastics and metal matrix composites. Scaling effects. Multi-scale modelling of materials and structures. (2 lectures)

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week, 3 on alternate weeks and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).

Resit: None.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

To be confirmed

Pre-requisites

EG 4515 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 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.

Assessment

1 Group design report (50%), 2 oral presentations (40%) and peer assessment (10%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D Pokrajac

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

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

Overview

Waves occur in almost all physical systems including continuum mechanics and electromagnetic theory. In this course examples are drawn from fluid and solid mechanics, and electromagnetic theory. In the first part of the course free oscillations of single or coupled simple systems are studied. Sound waves in a gas and elastic waves in a solid are covered next, followed by a study of electromagnetic waves based on Maxwell's equations.

The second part of the course covers a series of numerical techniques suitable for solving wave equations. Fundamental laws studied in the first part are generalised and expressed in conservative form. Characteristic form of hyperbolic equations is developed and related to the propogation of disturbances in physical systems. The final part of the course covers several numerical methods suitable for solving hyperbolic equations.

Students carry out practical exercises using MATLAB. In the first part of the course it involves visulisation of oscillations and waves while in the second part MATLAB is used for coding numerical solutions of wave equations.

Structure

12 week course – 2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour practical/tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Mr C Lennon

Pre-requisites

EG 3584 - Economics, Resource and Safety Management
EG 4584 - Engineering project and manufacturing management

Overview

SYLLABUS

1. Innovation, Invention, and Creativity
2. Learning Vs. Experience
3. Knowledge Management
4. Strategic Management
5. Change Management
6. Corporate Social Responsibility
7. Business Ethics
8. Leadership and team working
9. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution.

Structure

4 day residential course (9 hours per day).
6 three-hour workshops.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination.

Resit: 1 three-hour examination