Part IA coursework starts with an intensive, hands-on activity using Lego Mindstorms. You work in groups of three on an open-ended and fun activity to design and build a simple electro-mechanical device. There are ten timetabled hours in the lab & coursework schedule, but you may wish to allow extra time during the evenings and weekend. The lab handout is available on Moodle. You will also need to sign on to Moodle on Wednesday 6 October to discover your team allocation.

In the first week of term you will also start the exposition course and some of you will have the Machine Tools lab. Other laboratory activities start in the second week.

Exposition

The communication of technical information is developed through the exposition course which aims to improve students' presentation, discussion and writing skills. You will work with your group leader and the other students on a range of exercises, including writing a lab report and giving a technical talk. The exposition classes are organised by college cohort and will generally take place either online or in a college teaching space.

The list of exposition leaders and session locations is available on the Moodle Exposition site.