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This module establishes a framework for the MSc course allowing students to recognise the diversity and complexity of underground excavations and associated works. The subject is first placed within a historical context and then discusses current issues and future direction of the industry.
The module provides a detailed consideration of the techniques that may be employed in the excavation of underground space and the circumstances in which they may be successfully utilised. Support of underground openings is dependent upon the ground conditions, excavation size and shape and excavation method employed, this module therefore provides guidance for support selection. Excavations require services such as ventilation, electricity, transportation of materials and personnel etc. Students will therefore consider how a project should be organised to provide the necessary services.
This module also aims to provide the theoretical background to the practical task of ensuring the underground excavation is accurately positioned. This involves controls for setting out and monitoring excavation progression. Consideration is also given to the prediction and monitoring of surface displacement above underground openings which forms an important restriction on urban sub-surface works.
The course is in general on the introduction and application of a specific numerical analysis method, namely finite element method (FEM), soil behaviour and practical simulation of tunnel and other geo-structures simulations using FEM.
This course is to introduce students to the principles of modern energy storage and fuel cells and their applications, including grid-scale storage, vehicle propulsion and portable electronics. The module will provide students with a firm grounding in the thermodynamic principles of electrochemical, electrical and and mechnical energy conversion with a focus on fuel cells and energy storage methods, e.g., batteries, supercapacitors and pumped hydro.
By the end of the module the student should be able to:
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge the components of advanced battery and fuel cell systems, and autonomously apply the principles governing their operation to solve complex problems.
Independently perform systematic and detailed calculations to evaluate figures of merit, such as efficiency and power.
Show sound understanding of the components, operation, and limitations of advanced, state-of-the-art energy storage systems such as flow batteries, supercapacitors, and flywheels.
Evaluate the current, and hypothesize the future requirements of energy storage and fuel cell applications.
Evaluate specifications and demonstrate an autonomous ability to select and size appropriate energy storage technologies.
Demonstrate sound understanding of mechanical and thermal energy storage methods, and critique their effectiveness in various applications and illustrating technology limitations.
Critique the material requirements for current and future fuel cell and energy storage technologies, and show a sound understanding of the main degradation mechanisms.
Course description here ...
Principal aims
To develop a firm understanding of the principles of modern design, maintenance and assessment of healthcare technologies, including: medical devices, novel treatment and therapeutic technologies, technologies for a healthy life-course, systems and environments for care delivery. This module will provide the student with a firm grounding in methods and tools for design, management and assessment of health technologies for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Principal learning outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be able to • Understand the physical and physiological principles that underpin complex medical devices for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Compare and contrast the main aims, principles and components of these four categories of medical devices • Characterize, describe, explain, identify, locate and recognize the main components of the principal healthcare technologies for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation using functional diagrams and block diagrams. • Apply methods to systematically evaluate, design and manage advanced healthcare technologies • Critically assess the appropriateness of innovative health care technologies by reading a health technology assessment report. • Participate in multidisciplinary studies aiming to critically evaluate the technological feasibility and cost-effectiveness of a new medical device. Identify, classify, prioritize medical or epidemiological needs and participate in studies aiming to identify the most suitable technological solutions to satisfy those needs • Participate in multidisciplinary working group for the systematic design and development of innovative medical devices
Timetabled teaching activities
20 lectures (4 using eLearning platform), 6x1hr seminars, 1x2hr site visit, 2x1hr examples classes (total 30 hrs), 1 hr project supervision per group
Departmental link
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/eso/modules/year4/
Other essential notes
Advice and feedback hours are available for answering questions on the lecture material (theory and examples).
Module assessment
| Assessment group | Assessment name | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 15 CATS (Module code: ES97F-15) | ||
| A1 (Assessed work only) | Individual Essay | 28% |
| Oral Presentation on Individual Essay | 12% | |
| Interim Group Project Report | 10% | |
| Peer Review of Interim Group Project Report | 0% | |
| Final Group Project Report | 32% | |
| Peer Review of Final Group Project Report | 0% | |
| Group Project Oral Presentation | 18% | |
| Peer Review Group Project Oral Presentation | 0% | |
The Course aim is to prepare students for working effectively individually and in teams to complete the MSc course and in preparation for their careers in industry. |
Learning Outcomes are as follows:
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The module aims to equip students with the research skills necessary to support masters’ level learning in engineering and facilitate engagement with the individual project through equipping students with a broad research skill set. It will additionally provide students with the professional and team skills to support the course and their career in engineering.
Due to the influence of Covid-19, the majority of the teaching will be conducted online (as detailed below) except “Communications and Teamwork” which is currently time tabled to take place face to face during weeks 5 to 7. But sessions can be run in MS teams for the international students who have not arrived on campus by then.
A module for the English, Media and Intercultural course.