NG0S704 - Essential Engineering Skills 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG0S704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Essential Engineering Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Joseph Crago | ||
| Module Team: | Shane Galvin, Rebecca Richards, Stuart Bunston, Hannah Seale, Adam Jones, Robert Warren, Daniel Hedges, Andrew Tomkinson, Bowen Yan | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JUL 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100184 - general or integrated engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To enable students to gain an appreciation of how their skills may be applied to the engineering discipline. Students will be given opportunity to meet Industry-leading experts.
Content Summary
In this module you will:
Develop knowledge surrounding the transition to university including accessing online resources such as Blackboard and the library services as well as an introduction to referencing and plagiarism
Gain an appreciation of the engineering disciplines with an insight into engineers of the world
Develop and understanding of engineering skills from the perspective of both the engineer and the employer including problem solving and teamwork
Be introduced to the USW graduate attributes and how these can be applied to the engineering discipline
Have the opportunity to meet and engage with industry-leading experts
Reflect upon existing skills and identify areas for improvement
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Independent Study | 112 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 12 |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the application of essential engineering skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication, and understand their importance within the engineering discipline. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate commercial awareness in relation to their chosen career path. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | Poster presentation | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |