Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2010/11 |
UDAS-HPF04: Foundation Degree in Engineering Systems |
Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS |
Mode of attendance: Part-time at Swindon College |
| Year 1 |
 NFAAR assessment regulations:
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Semester 1 |
| Compulsory Units |
| AS10239 | Engineering science 1 | 5 Credits |
| AS10241 | Mathematics for engineers 1 | 5 Credits |
| AS10244 | Materials technology | 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 |
| AS10292 | Application of HE study to the workplace | 5 Credits |
| Year 2 |
NFAAR assessment regulations:
|
Academic Year |
| Compulsory Units |
| AS10243 | Quality improvement techniques | 10 Credits |
| AS20247 | Hydraulics and pneumatics | 10 Credits |
Semester 1 |
| Compulsory Units |
| AS10246 | CAD/CAM | 5 Credits |
| AS20251 | Mechanical principles | 5 Credits |
Semester 2 |
| Compulsory Units |
| AS10245 | Manufacturing principles | 5 Credits |
| AS20250 | Engineering business management | 5 Credits |
| Year 3 |
NFAAR assessment regulations:
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| 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 |
Semester 1 |
| Compulsory Units |
| AS20248 | 21st century manufacturing | 5 Credits |
| AS20249 | Automation, control and PLCs | 5 Credits |
| AS20252 | Health & safety, risk assessment | 5 Credits |
| AS20340 | Developing professional skills | 5 Credits |
Semester 2 |
| Compulsory Units |
| AS20253 | Impact of engineering on the environment | 5 Credits |
| AS20254 | Robotics | 5 Credits |
| AS20341 | Introduction to research methods | 5 Credits |