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Computer and Network Technology  BSc (Hons)


Module EN0151 - Communication Skills and Experimental Study

(20.00 Credits)

SYNOPSIS OF MODULE To develop communication, experimental and team working skills together with personal development planning.


INDICATIVE READING LIST OR OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES 1. Matthew, C. (2000) A guide to presenting technical information: effective graphic communication. Professional Engineering Publishing. 2. Mort, S. (1992) Professional report writing. Aldershot: Gower. 3. Pears, R. (2005) Cite them right: the essential guide to referencing and plagiarism. Pear Tree Books.


OUTLINE SYLLABUS Communication skills. Team working skills, use of information retrieval and time management. Report writing for technical reports. Correct use of units and symbols for engineering reports. Techniques for data analysis, mean and standard deviation, simple regressive techniques, least squares, use of log-log and log-linear relationships. Error analysis. Simple instrumentation for example, the measurement of velocity, voltage, current, use of the terms accuracy, resolution and repeatability. Calibration of simple measuring equipment.


AIMS OF MODULE The module aims to: 1) enable students to develop and acquire a range of transferable skills. 2) enable students to apply transferable skills in the learning environment and in life long learning. 3) enable the student to undertake Personal Development Planning.


LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will be able to: 1. Describe and illustrate the understanding of engineering principles using a range of verbal, written and graphical techniques when analysing engineering problems. (US1) 2. Analyse and interpret experimental data obtained from instrumentation with knowledge of the characteristics of the particular equipment. (P1) 3. Demonstrate team work, develop innovation and creativity tools, understand project planning and an awareness of laboratory/ workshop health and safety issues. (D4) 4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and methodology through engagement with experimental work and to apply them to analyse engineering process. (E1) 5. Acquire engineering laboratory skills. (P2) 6. Apply a range of transferable skills i.e. oral communicative and technical report writing skills. (USx, Ex, Dx etc denotes specific learning outcomes stated in IMechE Education Base and Criteria for Degree Accreditation)


PREREQUISITES None


COREQUISITE(S) None


DISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY None


LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY The module will be delivered through a combination of communication lectures and laboratory experiments, including the assembly and dismantling process of the laboratory car kit.


ASSESSMENT STRATEGY The students will be assessed through a combination of written reports, verbal presentation, poster presentation, team participation. The final module mark will be determined as follows: (a) Report: 50% (addresses learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4) (b) Communication Study Assessment: 50% (addresses learning outcomes 3 and 5)


IMPLICATIONS FOR CHOICE None


NOTIONAL STUDENT WORKLOAD Mode of delivery(e.g. part time, full time, distance learning) FT Lectures * hours Seminars * hours Tutorials * hours Laboratory work * 52 hours Directed learning * 50 hours Independent learning * 58 hours Placement/work experience learning * hours Summative assessment hours 40 hours Total workload 200 hours



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