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Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2010/11


UDAS-HFF04: Foundation Degree in Engineering Systems

Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

Mode of attendance: Full-time at Swindon College


Year 1

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  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR


Academic Year

Compulsory Units
AS10243 Quality improvement techniques 10 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS10239 Engineering science 1 5 Credits
AS10241 Mathematics for engineers 1 5 Credits
AS10244 Materials technology 5 Credits
AS10246 CAD/CAM 5 Credits
AS10293 Introduction to HE study skills 5 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS10240 Engineering science 2 5 Credits
AS10242 Mathematics for engineers 2 5 Credits
AS10245 Manufacturing principles 5 Credits
AS10292 Application of HE study to the workplace 5 Credits

Year 2

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  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR

NB. AS20085 is a programme-long unit which will be assessed in the final year.

Academic Year

Compulsory Units
AS20085 Work-based learning 10 Credits
AS20247 Hydraulics and pneumatics 10 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS20248 21st century manufacturing 5 Credits
AS20249 Automation, control and PLCs 5 Credits
AS20250 Engineering business management 5 Credits
AS20251 Mechanical principles 5 Credits
AS20340 Developing professional skills 5 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS20252 Health & safety, risk assessment 5 Credits
AS20253 Impact of engineering on the environment 5 Credits
AS20254 Robotics 5 Credits
AS20341 Introduction to research methods 5 Credits