Motorsport Technology Top-up

• Built on the strengths of the University’s impressive engineering and
  computing pedigree

• For students who wish to top up a relevant foundation degree

• Pursue a career in motorsport electronics, data and control systems and technologies.

• Our graduates now work for companies such as Bentley, Ford, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Nissan and JCB
• Institution Engineering and Technologyaccredited degree course (full IEng)

The motorsport industry requires high level analysts, designers and engineers to be at the forefront of competitive racing. This course, developed in conjunction with major players, enhances and expands on earlier study in motorsport.

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This will enhance your existing knowledge gained on the foundation degree, with the various software and analysis tools gained during this top up. The project should be a specific Motorsport project and guidance will be given when you reach this point in time. The course consists of three semesters, the first immediately after Christmas. The next two start in September, giving you a break over the summer to rest and recoup, or possibly to gain more work experience. It is thought that your target employment should go up from technician level to an analyst or designer with the new skills learnt on this award.

January-May 

CE00587-2 Materials for Technologists

In this module you will become familiar with the range of materials available to the product designer, their key properties and limitations. Exciting emerging materials will be considered.

Material properties and formal techniques for selection of materials for technological applications.
Failure mechanisms in materials.
Engineering materials and their applications.
Processing techniques for materials
Advances in materials esp 'smart' materials for design

CE00681-1 Design Technologies Surface Modelling

The use of design technologies is an integral part of the modern design process. A large number of CAD systems exist and can be categorised by the complexity of the model they produce. Surface modellers define only the exterior surfaces of products and are ideally suited to reproducing complex shapes such as vehicle bodies. Efficient designers will know how to operate both types of modeller and will know when each is appropriate. This module introduces the student to surface modelling showing how 3D models of complex products can be generated and how they can be used to create high quality images for design presentation.

CE00564-2 Engine Design 1

This module introduces principles of engine operation and understanding of the requirements of primary engine components.

Four stroke and two stroke engine operating cycles.
Operation and requirements of primary engine components.
Theories of thermodynamics (ideal air standard cycles) and the comparison of ideal cycles with mechanical cycles.

Option

Level 2 Options

• CE00095-2 Cam and Rapid prototyping
• CE62025-2 Spreadsheets and modelling
• CE74015-2 Design analysis

 
September -May

CE00647-3 The Professional Technologist

By the completion of this module, the student will have full awareness of the range of implications of a proposed L3 project and of the context and background of a planned programme of work and experimentation
Project management, scheduling & resourcing Literature searching techniques and sources.
Health and safety management : Health and safety legislation, risk assessment and loss prevention, emergency procedures, occupational health,
Environmental management : environmental law including IPPC requirements, conducting an environmental review, requirements and implementation of ISO14001 / EMAS, waste minimisation, environmental engineering - process design, waste treatment.
Ethics- its scope and issues in the engineering sector.
Personal development as a professional engineer seeking future registration as IEng.
Product liability: civil and criminal liability and related law, purchasing and selling, guarantees, after-sales service, product recall.

CE00568-3 Vehicle Dynamics

CE00565-3 Engine Design 2 
CE00704-3 Energy Efficient Motor Sport

CE00648-3 Applied Technologies Project 
CE00974-3  Vehicle Aerodynamics 2

Option

Level 3 Options

• CE74031-3Technology and the Environment
• CE74030-3 Design for presentation and display

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