HNCMechanicalEngineering-UniversityofWolverhampton.docVIP

HNC Mechanical Engineering and HNC Electronic and Electrical Pathway Guide 2007/2008 In collaboration with the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Wolverhampton Contents Introduction and Welcome to the HNC page 2 Pathway Directory page 3 Dates 2007/2008 page 5 Curriculum Map page 6 Module descriptions page 10 Assessment Guidelines page 14 Assessment Policy page 15 Progression page 17 Student Code of Conduct page 18 Introduction and Welcome to the Engineering HNCs We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the School and in particular to the HNC in Mechanical Engineering and the HNC in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Both courses are semester based and modular in structure, and linked the programmes within the University of Wolverhampton. This pathway guide is intended to be your guide to the course and we hope that you will find it helpful and informative. The award is governed, unless otherwise stated, by the rules within the City of Wolverhampton College, within the rules operated by EDEXCEL in respect to HNC programmes and within Academic Regulations for students 2004/5 operated by the University of Wolverhampton. The course is designed to provide a scientific and managerial approach to engineering at higher technician level for students who propose to embark on careers in the professional fields of engineering and its allied industries. The HNC award aims to provide those skills required for students to meet the needs of technician level employees operating in a diverse range of disciplines. Certificate holders will attain the necessary core skills to prepare them for a career in technical and managerial positions in a construction-related field. The overriding focus of the awards will be on providing the student with practical knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of the industry. We hope that your stay with us will be successful and enjoyable