Foundation Year: Engineering, Computing & Science 

This route leads to degrees in fields such as Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Games & Multimedia, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Medical Genetics, Pharmaceutical Science, Product Design, and Software Engineering. A route is formed of core modules and route modules.

Core modules

The programme's core modules will improve your English skills and strengthen your mathematics skills. It will also introduce students to study skills such as time management, essay writing, presentation, lab and equipment operation as well as information sourcing. Another important core module is project study, which introduce students to project planning and development - this is a key skill since most degrees now are likely to include some kind of a project.

Core modules list:
Foundation English Skills1, Foundation English Skills 2, Study Skills in the British Environment, Project Study - including Word Processing Skills, Core Mathematics

Route modules

The route modules will enable students to develop a deep understanding of the subject area that they would like to study their degree in. For example if you want to do a degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, you will need to have a deep understanding of physics.

Route modules explained:-You choose one of the subjects out of the choice offered for each of the five route-specific modules:

1.
(a) Applied Mathematics 1: Vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power.
OR
(b) Chemistry 1: Formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.

2.
(a) Applied Mathematics 2: Advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and particle dynamics.
OR
(b) Chemistry 2: Equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.

3.
(a) Physics 1 (Properties of Matter and Waves): Sound, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases, and the structure of the atom.
OR
(b) Biology 1 (Cell Biology): Biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.

4.
(a) Physics 2 (Electricity and Magnetism): Electrical current and charge, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields,gravitational fields, magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields.
OR
(b) Biology 2 (Physiology): The cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmoregulation, control and co-ordination, and reproduction.

5.
(a) Pure Mathematics 2: Further algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors.
OR
(b) Further Studies in Biology and Chemistry: Genetics, ecology and plant biology plus inorganic chemistry, oxidation/reduction reactions and transition element chemistry.
OR
(c) Computing: HTML, website design, the use of Javascript to promote website interactivity and an introduction to the programming language Java 1.5.

Foundation course key facts
Tuition price	See fees page
Course length	3 terms
Entry points	September 2010 and January 2011
Term Dates	September 2010 start: Term 1 – 20 September to 10 December 2010 Term 2 – 10 January to 25 March 2011 Term 3 – 11 April to 17 June 2011 January 2011 start: Term 1 – 10 January to 25 March 2011 Term 2 – 11 April to 17 June 2011 Term 3 – 20 June to 19 August 2011
Entry requirements	See admissions section for academic and English Language entrance requirements. Please note that on application, you might be required to submit a portfolio.
Course structure	The programme is modular and comprises five core subjects and up to five route modules. You take three modules in term 1, three in term 2, and up to four in term 3.
Assessment	End of module/term: a combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays. Continuous: a mixture of lecture classes, small-group seminar work and directed self-study.
Progression	On successful completion, you progress to the first year of a University of Huddersfield undergraduate degree in selected subject areas.
Applying	Applications are currently being taken for September 2010 entry.  APPLY HERE