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EG504Q: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING FOR LIFE SCIENTISTS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

This course will introduce the key principles in engineering science. Topics cover fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, chemical reaction, mechanics in materials and electricity.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Wenbo Zhan

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Master Of Science In Biomedical Engineering
  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course is offered to students with non-engineering background. It will focus on the essential principles in engineering science. Students will gain fundamental knowledge in different areas of engineering science, and will develop skills to analyse practical problems. Lectures and tutorials are on the topics of fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, chemical reaction, mechanics in materials and electricity.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

First Attempt
1x Lab Report (30%)
1x 3 hour face-to-face invigilated exam (70%)
 
Resit Arrangements
Resit of only the failed assessment component(s)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyFormulate and tackle mathematical and conceptual problems, applying key principles from engineering science
ProceduralAnalysePerform quantitative analyses of practical problems in engineering, showing working knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques and SI units
ReflectionEvaluateAcknowledge special and limiting cases and the assumptions involved in quantitative analyses for engineering practices
ReflectionCreateDiscuss the opportunities and limitations for solving practical problems in terms of engineering principles
ProceduralApplyCommunicate scientific or engineering information with good standards of academic integrity through original, clear and accurate means
ProceduralAnalyseIdentify and manage hazards in a workplace environment through risk assessment leading to best practice

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