Engineering, Computing and Mathematics International Foundation
Below are all modules studied on the Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Foundation programme:
Core subjects
Foundation English Skills 1 (FES 1)
The focus of the English modules is on language development within an academic context, reading complex texts, producing extended pieces of writing, listening effectively and participating in classroom discourse.
Foundation English Skills 2 (FES 2)
You build on the skills developed in FES 1, working on more advanced tasks and working with greater speed, accuracy and cohesion. Emphasis will be placed on organisation and presentation of work produced.
Foundation English Skills 3 (FES 3)
You build on the skills developed in FES 2, working on more advanced tasks and working with greater speed, accuracy and cohesion.
Project Study
With the support of your tutor you will select a contemporary topic relevant to the academic subject you wish to study at degree level and produce a fully referenced project with an appropriate bibliography.
Specific route modules
Pure Mathematics 1
You learn and demonstrate an understanding of algebra, including quadratic equations, binomial theorem and indices and logarithms, set theory and probability, differential calculus and experimental laws.
Applied Mathematics 1
You are introduced to the relationship between forces, linear motion and energy and the conditions for the static equilibrium of a body through the study of vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, friction and work and energy and power.
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Introduction to Business Studies 1
You learn about the challenges facing businesses in the modern world and, in particular, look at management styles, marketing objectives and strategies and human resource policies and procedures.
Physics 1 (Properties of matter & waves)
You consider topics dealing with the properties of waves – sound and oscillation, refraction and interference – and of materials, such as the strength and structure of solids, elasticity, heat and gases and the structure of the atom.
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Computing 1 (Problem solving and critical thinking in database design)
In this module you look at the purposes and design of databases, modes of processing in Information Systems, testing, security issues, and methods of responding to errors and unexpected circumstances. Visual Basic is used as a programming language.
Physics 2 (Electricity, electronics and fields)
On this module you study topics from Electricity and Electronics, such as current and charge, Ohm’s Law, capacitors in DC circuits and transistors, and the nature, strength, and potential energy in Fields.
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Computing 2 (Web based programming)
Using XHTML you consider basic structure, insertion of images, linking web pages and validation. You use applications such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks and support programmes and also begin a study of Java 1.5 as a programming language.
Applied Mathematics 2
This module takes the study of Mechanics further with topics including vectors, forces, centres of gravity/centre of mass and particle dynamics.
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Computing 3 (Introduction to Java 1.5)
This module looks at basic programming concepts such applications, interface components, construction, testing and debugging. You also consider accessibility and the principles of good design and complete a related case study.
Pure Mathematics 2
You study more advanced algebra, including further work on the binomial theorem, partial fractions and functions, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods, vectors and complex numbers.
