This module will help you to develop basic mathematical skills relevant to Engineering and Computing.  You will study trigonometry, algebra, functions and calculus. No one is expected to have a higher level of mathematical background than GCSE Grade C or equivalent. You will learn using practical examples to solve a range of engineering and computing problems.

This highly practical double module aims to introduce to you the most important concepts of both mechanical and electrical theory and practice.  The mechanical content introduces topics such as conversion of units, linear motion, forces, stress and strain, Newton’s second law, work, energy and power, fluids, pressure and thermodynamics.  The electrical content includes resistor tolerances, Ohm’s law, current and voltage division, Kirchoff’s law, AC current, the oscilloscope and signal generator, batteries and capacitors.

In this module, you will work on practical computing applications. It is assumed that you will have little or no prior experience of computer programming. You will gain an understanding of how data is used and acquire problem solving skills and computer logic, plus you will gain hands-on experience of developing and executing simple software programmes.  All these skills are used in undergraduate computing degrees.