SFY0008 : IT and Communications
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ben Wetenhall
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The aims of the module are:
A1: to introduce team working, problem solving, record keeping and presentation of results.
A2: to introduce Microsoft WORD and EXCEL for Engineering applications.
Outline Of Syllabus
The contents of the course will include: Maintaining a log book to record module activities; Problem solving; Time and meeting management; Research skills, identifying, reviewing and using references; presentations of set and self chosen topics; Group design project; Use of WORD to create a document containing words, graphics, tables, engineering drawings. Use of EXCEL to solve several mathematical and engineering problems; demonstration of a commerical finite element software.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Sem 1 Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Sem 2 Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Sem 2 Practicals |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 52:00 | 52:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Formal lectures are designed to deliver the theories and their relation to the current practice and to explain the use of major techniques (IKO1 – IKO7).
Practical sessions and private study and research to complete assigned tasks demonstrating learning outcomes.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 5 | 1 | M | 8 | N/A |
| Oral Presentation | 5 | 1 | M | 12 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective log | 1 | M | 15 | Log Book |
| Report | 1 | M | 15 | Team Report |
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 50 | 5 x written assignments each worth 10% |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework assessment requirements map the learning outcomes. The log book, record keeping, oral and written presentations from the Communication elements test the student learning outcomes.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SFY0008's Timetable