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Learning Partnerships, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

UDAS-WFF05: FdSc Motorsport Engineering

Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING

Mode of attendance: Full-time at Wiltshire College
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Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR


Academic Year

Compulsory Units
AS10255 Competition vehicle preparation 1 5 Credits
AS20261 Computer aided design and solid modelling 5 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS10241 Mathematics for engineers 1 5 Credits
AS10244 Materials technology 5 Credits
AS10260 Motorsport data acquisition and telemetry 5 Credits
AS10293 Introduction to HE study skills 5 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS10239 Engineering science 1 5 Credits
AS10258 Motorsport electrical and electronic systems 5 Credits
AS10259 Manufacturing skills and techniques 5 Credits
AS10292 Application of HE study to the workplace 5 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AS20262 Powertrain technology - engines 5 Credits
AS20263 Vehicle aerodynamics 5 Credits

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR

NB. AS20085 is a programme-long unit which will be assessed in the final year.

Academic Year

Compulsory Units
AS20085 Work-based learning 10 Credits
AS20264 Competition vehicle preparation 2 10 Credits

Semester 1

Compulsory Units
AS10242 Mathematics for engineers 2 5 Credits
AS10256 Business management and logistics in motorsport 5 Credits
AS20265 Dynamics of competition and performance vehicles 10 Credits
AS20340 Developing professional skills 5 Credits

Semester 2

Compulsory Units
AS10240 Engineering science 2 5 Credits
AS20266 Manufacturing skills and techniques for motorsport 5 Credits
AS20341 Introduction to research methods 5 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AS20267 Motorsport and performance tyre technology 5 Credits
AS20268 Powertrain technology - transmissions 5 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.