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Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2011/12


UDAS-HPF04: FdSc Engineering Systems

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

Mode of attendance: Part-time at Swindon College

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Year 1

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


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

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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
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

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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

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

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.