Introduction to Engineering - International Foundation

Module description

The module provides you with the key skills and ways of thinking that are excellent preparation for an undergraduate degree in Engineering and King's. Alongside covering relevant academic subject knowledge in physics, the module has a strong emphasis on problem-based learning and engineering design. As part of this, the module covers practical engineering skills, including programming, computer-aided design, and electronics, providing a solid introduction to Engineering. The course blends lecture and lab-based tuition, ensuring you are well-versed in theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

This Engineering Foundation module offers a grounding in economics that supports progression onto a range of degrees at King’s within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. These include General Engineering BEng, Electronic Engineering BEng, and Biomedical Engineering BEng.

Assessment details

You’ll be assessed for this Engineering Foundation module through a combination of coursework (60%) and final exam (40%).

Educational aims & objectives

This Engineering Foundation module will:

• develop your knowledge of topics relevant to Engineering
• build your skills in applied scientific thinking and problem-solving
• increase your practical skills through the completion of relevant practical work.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Engineering Foundation module, you’ll be able to:

• describe the fundamental principles of electrical and mechanical engineering, e.g. forces, electric current, potential, power, resistance, dynamics and friction.
• apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge to analyse simple electrical and mechanical systems.
• design, implement and evaluate solutions to engineering problems (including computational and physical solutions).
• analyse and communicate the results of experimental work, relating these to theoretical principles.
• demonstrate both the ability to work autonomously and in a team, as well as to reflect on work and identify areas for development.

Module description disclaimer

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Please note that the module descriptions above are related to the current academic year and are subject to change.