- Course Code
- EG 1076
- 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%).