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Welcome to

the Engineering Programme

Briefing (DN150)

4th September, 2019

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Engineering Programme Briefing

by

Associate Professor David TimoneySchool of Mechanical & Materials Engineering

9.40 am B005 Health Science Centre

04 September 2019

Dr Neal Murphy (Programme Coordinator)

neal.murphy@ucd.ie

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Other Important Programme Contacts:

• Dean of Engineering – Prof Aoife Ahern

• Programme Manager – Debra Heeney

• College Office Director – Sue Philpot

• Student Advisor – Aisling Murray

(All contact details Online)

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Incoming First Years (Stage One) Website

• http://www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/currentstudents/in

formationforincomingfirstyears/

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Stage 1 Semester 1 Engineering DN150

2019-20 Academic Year

NO ELECTIVE IN TRIMESTER 1

• Practicals / Tutorials: You need to

register to the associated

practical/tutorial sessions to suit

your timetable.

DO NOT REGISTER TO

AN ELECTIVE FOR THE

AUTUMN TRIMESTER

Autumn Trimester

1. Physics for Engineers I

2. Chemistry for Engineers

3. Intro Calculus for Engineers

4. Creativity in Design

5. Electronic and Electrical Engineering I

6. Introduction to Engineering Computing

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ENGINEERING at UCD (2019-20)Stage One , Autumn Trimester

(6 core modules)

•Lectures (~13 per week x 12 weeks in 6 Modules)

•Practicals (~9 contact hours per week)

(Physics, Chemistry, Design, Electronic Engineering,

Computing)

•Tutorials (~2 contact hours per week)

(Mathematics, Physics, Design)

(Average Semester One contact time

= 25.6 hours per week for 12 weeks)

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ENGINEERING at UCD (2019/20) CONTACT HOURS

Stage One, Autumn Trimester

Core

Semester 1

Module

Code Module Title Credits Level

Lecture

Hours

Lab /

Practical

Hours

Tutorial

Hours

Sem 1

MATH

10250

Introductory Calculus for

Engineers 5 Credits

level: 1

(Introductory) 36 12

Sem 1

PHYC

10150 Physics for Engineers I 5 Credits

level: 1

(Introductory) 24 12 6

Sem 1

CHEM

10030 Chemistry for Engineers 5 Credits

level: 1

(Introductory) 24 12

Sem 1

CHEN

10040

Introduction to Engineering Computing 5 Credits

level: 1

(Introductory) 24 18

Sem 1

CVEN

10040 Creativity in Design 5 Credits

level: 1

(Introductory) 20 60

Sem 1

EEEN

10010 Electronic & Electrical I 5 Credits

level: 1

(Introductory) 36 6

Totals for

Semester

Total Contact

Hours / Semester 176 108 23 307

Average Contact

Hours per week 14.67 9.00 1.92 25.58

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STRONG RECOMMENDATION:

DO NOT REGISTER FOR AN ELECTIVE/OPTION

IN THE AUTUMN TRIMESTER!

(7 Modules in one Trimester is too many)

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Example – Stage 1 Spring Trimester Engineering

DN150 2019-20 academic year

Spring Trimester

Core Modules

1. Physics for Engineers II

2. Energy Engineering

3. Linear Algebra for Engineers

4. Mechanics for Engineers

One Option from list of 4;

Understanding Human Disease

Chemical Engineering Process Principles

Computer Science for Engineers I

The Engineering & Architecture of Structures

One free Elective (taken from within or outside

Engineering).

Remember!

Practicals / Tutorials: You need to register to the associated practical/tutorial sessions to suit your timetable.

Refer to http://www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/currentstudents/informationforinco

mingfirstyears/ for more information.

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Selecting Option Modules (Spring)Option Module What will be covered? Who should take

this?

BMOL 10030

Understanding Human

Disease

Introduction to Biomedical Science and the

molecular basis of neuronal, cardiovascular,

infectious, hormonal and immune diseases.

Strongly recommended for

student heading towards

Biomedical Engineering.

CHEN 10010 Chemical

Engineering Process

Principle

Introduction to the principles and

techniques that are used in the analysis of

chemical and biochemical engineering

processes.

Strongly recommended for

students heading towards

Chemical & Bioprocess

Engineering.

COMP 10060

Computer Science for

Engineers I

Introduction to computer programming

using the C programming language, which

underpins the Windows, Linux and MacOS

operating systems in addition to a wide

range of embedded systems in everyday

products.

Strongly recommended for

students heading towards

Mechanical, Electrical, &

Electronic Engineering–

useful for all Engineering

students.

CVEN 10060 The

Engineering &

Architecture of

Structures

Provides students with a core

understanding of what makes buildings,

and other structures, stand up. Engineering

and Architecture students will work in

together in groups to explore these issues.

Strongly recommended for

student sheading towards Civil

Engineering or Structural

Engineering with

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Select an Elective or Additional Option (Spring)

PLEASE SELECT 1 ELECTIVE OR ADDITIONAL OPTION MODULE:

Spring

TrimesterBMOL 10030 Understanding Human Disease 5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterBSEN 10010 Biosys Eng Design Challenge 5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterCHEN 10010 Chem Eng Proc Principles 5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterCVEN 10050

Introduction to Civil and Environmental

Engineering5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterCOMP 10060 Computer Sci for Engineers I 5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterEEEN 10020 Robotics Design Project 5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterCVEN 10060

The Engineering & Architecture of

Structures5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterDSCY 10060 Energy, Climate & Policy 5 Credits

Spring

TrimesterDSCY 10070 Materials in Society 5 Credits

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COURSE SEARCH

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MODULE LEVELS

LEVEL SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

0 Foundation/Access

1 Introductory (e.g MEEN10050)

2 Intermediate

3 Degree

4 Masters

5 Doctoral

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CREDITS & WORKLOAD

The CREDIT is a unit of currency, part of the European

Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which is designed to

allow movement of students between European

Universities.

Each 5-credit module corresponds to about 100-125 hours

of student effort (including attendance at lectures,

tutorials, practical work, and time spent on assignments,

study, examinations, etc.)

Taking six 5-credit modules over a 15 week semester

implies an average of 40 to 50 hours per week – of overall

student effort .

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Remember …

You MUST PASS every module

There is no escape …

If you fail, there is usually a Resit Exam during the May Exams at the end of the

Spring Trimester or at the following Christmas.

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Good Tip…

Final 2 hr Exam usually worth 60%

Coursework typically worth 40%

Well worth the effort to do as well as

possible in your Coursework (Lab reports, homework assignments,

class tests)

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Essential Advice

• Attend Lectures!

• Take all the help you can get (Attend Tutorials).

• Aim for an ‘A’ in Lab Reports & Assignments.

• Be Organized – have a plan & stick to it.

• Download Last Year’s Exam Papers & use these as a study guide.

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• Module registration closes 20th September 2019. Any semester

one modules dropped after that date will be subject to fees and will

appear on your academic record.

• Monday 9th September 2019 - Lectures start at 9.00 am

Important Dates - Reminder

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ASSESSMENT

Continuous Assessment:

• Takes place in all modules over the Semester,

eg. MCQ’s; in-class tests/quizzes; lab practicals

Exams at end of Autumn Trimester:

• Most modules use 2-hour examinations

• Revision week: 30th November to 8th December 2019

• Exams take place 9th December to 20th December 2019

• Exams at end of Spring Trimester:

• Fieldwork/Study period: 9th March to 22nd March 2020

• Revision week: 25th April to Sunday 3rd May 2020

• Exams take place 5th May to 16th May 2020

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Grade

Descriptors

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Grade

Descriptors

http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/Undergraduate%20Grade%20Descriptors.pdf

http://www.ucd.ie/students/assessment/documents/module_grade_descriptors.pdf

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Module Grades / Grade Points

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Typical Grade Distribution for

MEEN10030 Mechanics for Engineers

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A B C D E F & NG

Student Numbers at Each

Grade

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GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

At the end of a Stage, all the grade points are averaged to

get a Grade Point Average.

"Honours" Grades for a Degree

Degree "Honours" classification is based on weighted

calculation:

Weighted by a factor of 7 for the final Stage and weighted by

a factor of 3 for the penultimate Stage.

However, your performance in all Stages is important for

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GPA AWARD

> 3.68 First Class honours

3.08 to 3.67 Second Class Honours, Grade 1

2.48 to 3.07 Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.00 to 2.47 Pass

"Honours" Grades for a Degree

https://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/grades.pdf

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1. Complete a Bachelor’s degree programme which is accredited by Engineers Ireland*,

and

2. Complete further learning equivalent to the outcome of a master’s degree in engineering.

Becoming a Chartered Engineer

Phase 1:

* Graduates of accredited programmes are recognised in 29 European countries and are accepted as equivalent by

professional bodies in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and USA.

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• Simpler way – Phase 1:

Complete a 5-year accredited Master’s degree (or equivalent).

• Phase 2: Minimum of 3 years professional experience.

Becoming a Chartered Engineer

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http://www.engineersireland.ie/EngineersIreland/media/SiteMedia/membership/professiona

l-titles/EI-Regulations-For-Chartered-Engineer-March-2015.pdf

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Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Degree Options Available

(for 2019 entrants)

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronic Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

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Master of Engineering (ME) Degrees

Available (for 2019 entrants)

• Biomedical Engineering

• Biosystems & Food

Engineering

• Chemical & Bioprocess

• Civil, Structural &

Environmental

Engineering

• Electrical Energy

Engineering

• Electronic and Computer

Engineering

• Energy Systems

Engineering

• Engineering with

Business

• Materials Science Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Structural Engineering with

Architecture

• Optical Engineering

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Which Discipline Should I Choose?

We will Run Lunchtime Information SessionsLater in the Autumn Trimester

Introduction to the Disciplines and Course overviews

Speakers (UCD Engineering Graduates) will Describe their Careers

More sessions in the Spring Trimester:

More details about the courses & you will Meet a Selection of

Students to tell you the Real Story!

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Introduction to UCD Library:

An Leabharlann UCDUCD Library

…OR…how the Library can

help you with your studies!

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Students

Information Desk

Level 1, James Joyce Library

Advice & assistance with Library

services, resources and information

James Joyce Tours daily. Last for half

an hour

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Creativity in Design Module

For Tuesday Lecture Week 1

• Individual Requirements (pack, excluding object for film

production €9.50 in UCD Students Union Shop, Engineering,

excluding object for sketch study)

• Drawing Pad – A3 Cartridge (pages approx 115 g/m2 but not less

than 100g/m2)

• A5 Sketch Book (pages approx. 100 g/m2)

• Pencils – B, 2B

• Pencil sharpener

• Set square – 30o/60o 300mm side with mm gradation

measurement

• Eraser

• Non-permanent marker (med. black)

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Creativity in Design Module

For Week 3

• Group Requirements (pack €40 in UCD Students Union

Shop)

• Coloured markers – pack of 5 Faber Castell, Staedtler or Sharpie

fine nib

• Plasticine – One 500g pack variety of colours

• Coloured A4 Card – 250g/m2 variety of colours (5 colours, 10

sheets of each colour)

• Post-it blocks – pack 5 colours, small square (76mmx76m)

• Post-it blocks – pack 5 colours, rectangular (76mmx127mm)

• Scissors - 1 stainless steel

• Masking tape – 1 roll

• Stapler (1) and staples

• Rainbow craft sticks – small sticks pack of 100, large sticks pack

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Communications

UCD Connect email is the primary channel for official UCD

communications.

You will have received information regarding your computer

and email account when offered your place in UCD.

It is the responsibility of each student to regularly

check their UCD Connect email account.

Please Set Up Your Mail Accounts so that You

Automatically Pick Up Your UCDconnect Mail.

Please CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD TO SOMETHING

MORE SECURE.

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Thank You for Your Attention

Contact Details:

Dr Neal Murphy (Programme Coordinator)

Office: Room 313 Eng & Materials Science Centre

Email: Neal.Murphy@ucd.ie

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Trust me I’m an Engineer!

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