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Introduction to Mechatronic Systems
Published in Bogdan M. Wilamowski, J. David Irwin, Control and Mechatronics, 2018
The distinction between electrical and electronic engineering is usually confused. Generally, electrical engineering is considered to deal with the equipments associated with large-scale electrical systems, such as for power generation, power transmission, and motor control, whereas electronic engineering deals with the production of small-scale electronic systems including communications, consumer electronics, computers, and integrated circuits (ICs). Alternatively, electrical engineers are usually concerned with using electricity to convert energy, as in heaters, motors, and transformers, while electronic engineers are concerned with using electricity to transmit information, as through microchips and sensors.
Exploring staff attitudes to distance learning – what are the opportunities, challenges and impacts on engineering academics and instructional designers
Published in European Journal of Engineering Education, 2020
Fiona C. Saunders, James Brooks, Mark Dawson
This study was carried out during 2017 within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester – a large research intensive UK Higher Education Institution. It examines, in real-time, staff attitudes towards transitioning two successful campus-based taught MSc programmes to a fully location-independent distance learning delivery model. The two programmes selected for the study were the MSc in Project Management programme in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering and the MSc in Electrical Power Systems Engineering in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. These programmes sit in two different engineering departments within the Faculty. The programmes were selected for this study as they were beginning their move to a Distance Learning model as of early 2017, and the academic teaching staff and instructional designers were all in post. The project was funded internally, jointly by both departments, and ethical approval for the project was received from the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering.
Planning an industrial design engineering curriculum according to the labour market based on dual training
Published in Journal of Engineering Design, 2020
María Alonso-García, Elidia Beatriz Blázquez-Parra, Óscar D. de-Cózar-Macías
With all this data, the need to link the University with the Company to achieve the correct training of professionals adapted to the labour field is clear, and considering the discontent that both companies and professionals have, this study focuses on the development of a proposal of Dual University Training for the IDEPDD, taking place under the study of the academic plans of the Universities teaching the degree in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, and the consultation of professionals, companies and universities throughout Spain. This proposal could be adapted to any autonomous community and its corresponding legislation. In addition, its structure can be taken as a basis for the enforcement of Dual University Training to the Degrees of Engineering in Industrial Technologies, Mechanical Engineering (MED), Electrical Engineering (EED), Electronic Engineering (ELED), Chemical Engineering (CED) and Textile Engineering (TED) under the compliance of CIN 351/2009 (Government of Spain 2009). Also, according to current regulations and consultation with professional networks seeking specialised employment, it can be applied to any other University Degree, which may in turn serve as a basis for its enforcement in other countries.
The contribution of gender segregated secondary education on the progression to engineering
Published in Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 2020
Paul D. Docherty, Wendy H. Fox-Turnbull, Katharina Naswall, Annie Homewood, Hollie Bradley, Pinelopi Zaka, J. Geoffrey Chase
A bachelor of engineering with honours degree (BE(hons)) is a four-year programme at the University of Canterbury. Typical years contain eight courses divided across two semesters. However, some double-weighted courses replace two classes. Students must also complete work experience, workshop training and first aid requirements before graduating. During the analysis period, there were nine programmes that provided BE(hons) degrees at UC: Chemical and Process Engineering,Civil Engineering,Computer Engineering,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Forestry Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Mechatronic Engineering,Natural Resource Engineering,Software Engineering.