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Manchester Broad Based Engineering
Students experience a real taste of life as an undergraduate at the University of Manchester. This course involves lectures, laboratory based project sessions and problem solving activities.
Engineering disciplines covered will include Chemical, Civil and Structural, Electrical and Electronics and Mechanical. Recent projects have included -
- Chemical Engineering model pipe system
- Using CAD to examine distillation pilot plant functions
- Design of a water irrigation system for developing countries
- Design and construction of dam/suspension bridge models
- Using and programming microprocessor boards
- Construction of a modulated radio receiver
- Visualisation of fluid flow dynamics using smoke tunnels and hydrogen bubble tanks
- Examining the static and dynamic properties of engineering materials
Opportunities to meet lecturers, undergraduates and other staff will be provided to ensure you experience living and working at university to the full during your stay at the University of Manchester.
Headstart at Manchester includes the 'Dragonfly' module, an opportunity for younger girls from the Manchester area to attend an extra day on the programme.
Dragonfly at Manchester is supported by The Royal Air Force and we are pleased to welcome their participation as Lead Sponsor for the Dragonfly programme. |
