Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M16: Nuclear Power Engineering (shared with IIA), 2020-21
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr G T Parks and Mr R L Skelton
Timing and Structure
Lent Term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + 2 in-lecture demonstrations. Assessment: 100% exam
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of neutron-nucleus interactions
- classify ionising radiation by physical nature and health hazard
- conduct safely a simple experiment involving radiation
- understand the principles of radiation detection and shielding
- understand the principles of operation of UK nuclear reactors
- apply elementary models of neutron behaviour in reactors
- compute simple power distributions in reactors
- compute simple temperature distributions in reactors and appreciate their consequences
- appreciate the significance of delayed neutrons and xenon-135 to the control and operation of reactors
- appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of on-load and off-load refuelling
- perform simple calculations to predict the refuelling requirements of reactors
- explain the operation of enrichment plant
- appreciate the problems of radioactive waste management
- appreciate the range of activities of the UK nuclear industry
Content
This module aims to give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry, particularly the technology used in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations, the preparation and subsequent treatment of the fuel and its by-products, and the detection of ionising radiation and the protection of workers within the nuclear industry and the general public from it.
Basic Principles and Health Physics (2L, Dr G T Parks)
- Principles of nuclear reactions;
- Radioactivity and the effects of ionising radiation;
- Introduction to health physics and shielding.
Reactor Physics (3L, Dr G T Parks)
- The fission chain process;
- Interactions of neutrons with matter;
- Models for neutron distributions in space and energy.
Reactor Design & Operation (4L, Dr G T Parks)
- Simple reactor design;
- Heat transfer and temperature distributions in commercial reactors;
- Time dependent aspects of reactor operations; delayed neutrons and xenon poisoning;
- In-core and out-of-core fuel cycles.
Fuel Processing (3L, Mr R L Skelton)
- Enrichment and reprocessing;
- The containment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
Demonstrations (2L, Dr G T Parks)
Demonstration of the use of Geiger-Muller and scintillation counters for detecting ionising radiation (1 hour in-lecture time).
Demonstration of the detection and shielding of fast and thermal neutrons using a 37 GBq Americium-Beryllium source (1 hour in-lecture time).
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for references to this module. This can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S4
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 11/09/2020 17:17
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M16: Nuclear Power Engineering (shared with IIA), 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr G T Parks and Mr R L Skelton
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + 2 laboratory demonstrations. Assessment: 100% exam
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of neutron-nucleus interactions
- classify ionising radiation by physical nature and health hazard
- conduct safely a simple experiment involving radiation
- understand the principles of radiation detection and shielding
- understand the principles of operation of UK nuclear reactors
- apply elementary models of neutron behaviour in reactors
- compute simple power distributions in reactors
- compute simple temperature distributions in reactors and appreciate their consequences
- appreciate the significance of delayed neutrons and xenon-135 to the control and operation of reactors
- appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of on-load and off-load refuelling
- perform simple calculations to predict the refuelling requirements of reactors
- explain the operation of enrichment plant
- appreciate the problems of radioactive waste management
- appreciate the range of activities of the UK nuclear industry
Content
This module aims to give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry, particularly the technology used in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations, the preparation and subsequent treatment of the fuel and its by-products, and the detection of ionising radiation and the protection of workers within the nuclear industry and the general public from it.
Basic Principles and Health Physics (2L, Dr E Shwageraus)
- Principles of nuclear reactions;
- Radioactivity and the effects of ionising radiation;
- Introduction to health physics and shielding.
Reactor Physics (3L, Dr G T Parks)
- The fission chain process;
- Interactions of neutrons with matter;
- Models for neutron distributions in space and energy.
Reactor Design & Operation (4L, Dr G T Parks)
- Simple reactor design;
- Heat transfer and temperature distributions in commercial reactors;
- Time dependent aspects of reactor operations; delayed neutrons and xenon poisoning;
- In-core and out-of-core fuel cycles.
Fuel Processing (3L, Mr R L Skelton)
- Enrichment and reprocessing;
- The containment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
LABORATORY DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstration of the use of Geiger-Muller and scintillation counters for detecting ionising radiation (1 hour in-lecture time).
Demonstration of the detection and shielding of fast and thermal neutrons using a 37 GBq Americium-Beryllium source (1 hour in-lecture time).
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group M Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S4
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 31/05/2017 09:12
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M16: Nuclear Power Engineering (shared with IIA), 2019-20
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr G T Parks, Dr E Shwageraus and Mr R L Skelton
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + 2 laboratory demonstrations. Assessment: 100% exam
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of neutron-nucleus interactions
- classify ionising radiation by physical nature and health hazard
- conduct safely a simple experiment involving radiation
- understand the principles of radiation detection and shielding
- understand the principles of operation of UK nuclear reactors
- apply elementary models of neutron behaviour in reactors
- compute simple power distributions in reactors
- compute simple temperature distributions in reactors and appreciate their consequences
- appreciate the significance of delayed neutrons and xenon-135 to the control and operation of reactors
- appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of on-load and off-load refuelling
- perform simple calculations to predict the refuelling requirements of reactors
- explain the operation of enrichment plant
- appreciate the problems of radioactive waste management
- appreciate the range of activities of the UK nuclear industry
Content
This module aims to give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry, particularly the technology used in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations, the preparation and subsequent treatment of the fuel and its by-products, and the detection of ionising radiation and the protection of workers within the nuclear industry and the general public from it.
Basic Principles and Health Physics (2L, Dr E Shwageraus)
- Principles of nuclear reactions;
- Radioactivity and the effects of ionising radiation;
- Introduction to health physics and shielding.
Reactor Physics (3L, Dr G T Parks)
- The fission chain process;
- Interactions of neutrons with matter;
- Models for neutron distributions in space and energy.
Reactor Design & Operation (4L, Dr G T Parks)
- Simple reactor design;
- Heat transfer and temperature distributions in commercial reactors;
- Time dependent aspects of reactor operations; delayed neutrons and xenon poisoning;
- In-core and out-of-core fuel cycles.
Fuel Processing (3L, Mr R L Skelton)
- Enrichment and reprocessing;
- The containment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
LABORATORY DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstration of the use of Geiger-Muller and scintillation counters for detecting ionising radiation (1 hour in-lecture time).
Demonstration of the detection and shielding of fast and thermal neutrons using a 37 GBq Americium-Beryllium source (1 hour in-lecture time).
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group M Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S4
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 29/07/2019 12:28
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M16: Nuclear Power Engineering (shared with IIA), 2022-23
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof. Geoff Parks, Prof. Eugene Shwageraus and Mr Bob Skelton
Timing and Structure
Lent Term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + 2 in-lecture demonstrations. Assessment: 100% exam. Lectures will be recorded.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of neutron-nucleus interactions
- classify ionising radiation by physical nature and health hazard
- conduct safely a simple experiment involving radiation
- understand the principles of radiation detection and shielding
- understand the principles of operation of UK nuclear reactors
- apply elementary models of neutron behaviour in reactors
- compute simple power distributions in reactors
- compute simple temperature distributions in reactors and appreciate their consequences
- appreciate the significance of delayed neutrons and xenon-135 to the control and operation of reactors
- appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of on-load and off-load refuelling
- perform simple calculations to predict the refuelling requirements of reactors
- explain the operation of enrichment plant
- appreciate the problems of radioactive waste management
- appreciate the range of activities of the UK nuclear industry
Content
This module aims to give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry, particularly the technology used in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations, the preparation and subsequent treatment of the fuel and its by-products, and the detection of ionising radiation and the protection of workers within the nuclear industry and the general public from it.
Basic Principles and Health Physics (2L, Prof. E. Shwageraus)
- Principles of nuclear reactions;
- Radioactivity and the effects of ionising radiation;
- Introduction to health physics and shielding.
Reactor Physics (3L, Prof. G.T. Parks)
- The fission chain process;
- Interactions of neutrons with matter;
- Models for neutron distributions in space and energy.
Reactor Design & Operation (4L, Prof. G.T. Parks)
- Simple reactor design;
- Heat transfer and temperature distributions in commercial reactors;
- Time-dependent aspects of reactor operations; delayed neutrons and xenon poisoning;
- In-core and out-of-core fuel cycles.
Fuel Processing (3L, Mr R.L. Skelton)
- Enrichment and reprocessing;
- The treatment, containment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
Demonstrations (2L, Prof. G.T. Parks)
Demonstration of the use of Geiger-Muller and scintillation counters for detecting ionising radiation (1 hour in-lecture time).
Demonstration of the detection and shielding of fast and thermal neutrons using a 37 GBq Americium-Beryllium source (1 hour in-lecture time).
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for references to this module. This can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S4
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 21/07/2022 12:17
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M16: Nuclear Power Engineering (shared with IIA), 2021-22
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr G T Parks, Dr E Shwageraus and Mr R L Skelton
Timing and Structure
Lent Term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + 2 in-lecture demonstrations. Assessment: 100% exam
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of neutron-nucleus interactions
- classify ionising radiation by physical nature and health hazard
- conduct safely a simple experiment involving radiation
- understand the principles of radiation detection and shielding
- understand the principles of operation of UK nuclear reactors
- apply elementary models of neutron behaviour in reactors
- compute simple power distributions in reactors
- compute simple temperature distributions in reactors and appreciate their consequences
- appreciate the significance of delayed neutrons and xenon-135 to the control and operation of reactors
- appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of on-load and off-load refuelling
- perform simple calculations to predict the refuelling requirements of reactors
- explain the operation of enrichment plant
- appreciate the problems of radioactive waste management
- appreciate the range of activities of the UK nuclear industry
Content
This module aims to give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry, particularly the technology used in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations, the preparation and subsequent treatment of the fuel and its by-products, and the detection of ionising radiation and the protection of workers within the nuclear industry and the general public from it.
Basic Principles and Health Physics (2L, Dr E Shwageraus)
- Principles of nuclear reactions;
- Radioactivity and the effects of ionising radiation;
- Introduction to health physics and shielding.
Reactor Physics (3L, Dr G T Parks)
- The fission chain process;
- Interactions of neutrons with matter;
- Models for neutron distributions in space and energy.
Reactor Design & Operation (4L, Dr G T Parks)
- Simple reactor design;
- Heat transfer and temperature distributions in commercial reactors;
- Time-dependent aspects of reactor operations; delayed neutrons and xenon poisoning;
- In-core and out-of-core fuel cycles.
Fuel Processing (3L, Mr R L Skelton)
- Enrichment and reprocessing;
- The treatment, containment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
Demonstrations (2L, Dr G T Parks)
Demonstration of the use of Geiger-Muller and scintillation counters for detecting ionising radiation (1 hour in-lecture time).
Demonstration of the detection and shielding of fast and thermal neutrons using a 37 GBq Americium-Beryllium source (1 hour in-lecture time).
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for references to this module. This can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S4
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 23/08/2021 16:57
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M16: Nuclear Power Engineering (shared with IIA), 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr G T Parks, Dr E Shwageraus and Mr R L Skelton
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + 2 laboratory demonstrations. Assessment: 100% exam
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- appreciate the nature of neutron-nucleus interactions
- classify ionising radiation by physical nature and health hazard
- conduct safely a simple experiment involving radiation
- understand the principles of radiation detection and shielding
- understand the principles of operation of UK nuclear reactors
- apply elementary models of neutron behaviour in reactors
- compute simple power distributions in reactors
- compute simple temperature distributions in reactors and appreciate their consequences
- appreciate the significance of delayed neutrons and xenon-135 to the control and operation of reactors
- appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of on-load and off-load refuelling
- perform simple calculations to predict the refuelling requirements of reactors
- explain the operation of enrichment plant
- appreciate the problems of radioactive waste management
- appreciate the range of activities of the UK nuclear industry
Content
This module aims to give the student an introduction to and appreciation of nuclear power engineering and the UK nuclear industry, particularly the technology used in the production of electricity in nuclear power stations, the preparation and subsequent treatment of the fuel and its by-products, and the detection of ionising radiation and the protection of workers within the nuclear industry and the general public from it.
Basic Principles and Health Physics (2L, Dr E Shwageraus)
- Principles of nuclear reactions;
- Radioactivity and the effects of ionising radiation;
- Introduction to health physics and shielding.
Reactor Physics (3L, Dr G T Parks)
- The fission chain process;
- Interactions of neutrons with matter;
- Models for neutron distributions in space and energy.
Reactor Design & Operation (4L, Dr G T Parks)
- Simple reactor design;
- Heat transfer and temperature distributions in commercial reactors;
- Time dependent aspects of reactor operations; delayed neutrons and xenon poisoning;
- In-core and out-of-core fuel cycles.
Fuel Processing (3L, Mr R L Skelton)
- Enrichment and reprocessing;
- The containment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
LABORATORY DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstration of the use of Geiger-Muller and scintillation counters for detecting ionising radiation (1 hour in-lecture time).
Demonstration of the detection and shielding of fast and thermal neutrons using a 37 GBq Americium-Beryllium source (1 hour in-lecture time).
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group M Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S4
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 30/05/2018 11:46
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4M9: Surveying Field Course, 2017-18
Module Leader
Timing and Structure
Long Vacation between Part IIA and Part IIB. 2 - 15 July 2017 for 2017/18. and 1 - 14 July for 2018/19 -Assessment: 100% coursework
Prerequisites
Surveying experience, e.g. from IIA Engineering Area Activity or Fieldwork project.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- give students experience in surveying to a high accuracy, on a larger scale (and at greater altitude) than is possible near Cambridge.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- plan the work for a complex setting-out exercise.
- know how to use high-accuracy and long-range surveying equipment.
- understand the role of GNSS in modern survey.
- know the calculation methods needed for the reduction of three-dimensional survey data.
- have experience in leading a survey team, and the planning of logistics.
- understand the effects of small errors in measurement, and how to minimise their effects.
- understand the need for long-term record keeping, and the information to be recorded.
Content
This module gives students experience in surveying to a high accuracy, on a larger scale than is possible near Cambridge. The exercise includes three-dimensional position-fixing and setting-out in a hilly location, and involves the use of first-order surveying instruments and precise computation.
Throughout the course, short lectures will be given as necessary to explain the theory needed for the practical work in hand. Topics covered include: geoids, ellipsoids, projections and grids; the theory and practice of GNSS, including the verification of Geoid models; reduction of angles and distances; least-squares adjustment.
The course has a capacity of 16. If over-subscribed, a ballot will be held in May, but with preference given to Civil Engineering students.
Coursework
The Course runs continuously over a two week period, and includes the following:
- Exercise planning and siting of control stations;
- Fixing of control stations using GNSS;
- High-accuracy traversing and resectioning;
- Fixing of heights by precise digital levelling and trigonometric heighting;
- Long-range distance measurement;
- Three-dimensional setting out;
- Adjustment, computation and record keeping.
The output of this course will be a set of numerical calculations leading to the setting-out of one or more points in the field. Since incorrect answers will be systematically eliminated from this result, assessment will be based on the course demonstrators' estimation of each student's ability to:
- Take accurate readings efficiently with the equipment provided;
- Make a neat and decipherable record of other students' readings;
- Produce accurate and well laid-out calculations;
- Check the calculations of others;
- Plan and manage the activities of the team;
- Generally contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the team.
Booklists
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US2
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 24/08/2017 15:52
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4G6: Cellular & Molecular Biomechanics, 2019-20
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof V Deshpande and Prof N Fleck
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 14 lectures + 2 examples classes. Assessment: 100% exam
Prerequisites
3C7 useful.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- deal with the relation between microstructure of and properties such as strength, stiffness and actuation capability of natural materials such as cells and tissues and their properties, including stiffness.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand the relation between micro-structure of soft biological materials and their mechanical properties.
- have a working understanding of the various components within plant and animal cells with a more detailed knowledge of the cytoskeletal components.
- understand the origins of the mechanical forces generated due to the polymerization of cytoskeletal proteins and derive the key equations.
- develop an understanding of muscles as actuators at the tissue, cell and protein length scales.
Content
Overview Lecture (Prof N. A. Fleck 1L)
The microstructure of the cell – animal cells, plant cells and the sub-cell building materials.
Mechanical Properties of Soft Solids (4L) (Prof. N A Fleck)
- The mechanical properties of natural materials – property maps
- Bending versus stretching micro-structures and entropic networks
- The notion of persistence length
- Models of stiffness and strength
- Mechanics of skin: stress v. strain responses, toughness and skin injection
The cytoskeleton (4L) (Prof.V. Deshpande)
- Review of basic thermodynamics and kinetics
- Introduction to cytoskeletal components and basics mechanics of the filaments
- Re-organization of the cytoskeletal filaments: polymerization, force generation and an introduction to motility
Muscle Mechanics (5L) (Prof.V. Deshpande)
- Twitch and tetanus and the Hill model
- Structure of the muscle: fibers, fibrils and contractile proteins
- Sources of energy in the muscle- Lohmann reaction
- Huxley Sliding filament model
- Models of myosin
Further notes
Further details and online resources:-
http://www-g.eng.cam.ac.uk/lifesciences/courses.html
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group G Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 28/05/2019 15:29
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4G6: Cellular & Molecular Biomechanics, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof V Deshpande and Prof N Fleck
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 14 lectures + 2 examples classes. Assessment: 100% exam
Prerequisites
3C7 useful.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- deal with the relation between microstructure of and properties such as strength, stiffness and actuation capability of natural materials such as cells and tissues and their properties, including stiffness.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand the relation between micro-structure of soft biological materials and their mechanical properties.
- have a working understanding of the various components within plant and animal cells with a more detailed knowledge of the cytoskeletal components.
- understand the origins of the mechanical forces generated due to the polymerization of cytoskeletal proteins and derive the key equations.
- develop an understanding of muscles as actuators at the tissue, cell and protein length scales.
Content
Overview Lecture (Prof N. A. Fleck 1L)
The microstructure of the cell – animal cells, plant cells and the sub-cell building materials.
Mechanical Properties of Soft Solids (4L) (Prof. N A Fleck)
- The mechanical properties of natural materials – property maps
- Bending versus stretching micro-structures and entropic networks
- The notion of persistence length
- Models of stiffness and strength
- Mechanics of skin: stress v. strain responses, toughness and skin injection
The cytoskeleton (4L) (Prof.V. Deshpande)
- Review of basic thermodynamics and kinetics
- Introduction to cytoskeletal components and basics mechanics of the filaments
- Re-organization of the cytoskeletal filaments: polymerization, force generation and an introduction to motility
Muscle Mechanics (5L) (Prof.V. Deshpande)
- Twitch and tetanus and the Hill model
- Structure of the muscle: fibers, fibrils and contractile proteins
- Sources of energy in the muscle- Lohmann reaction
- Huxley Sliding filament model
- Models of myosin
Further notes
Further details and online resources:-
http://www-g.eng.cam.ac.uk/lifesciences/courses.html
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group G Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 02/10/2018 13:47
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4G4: Biomimetics, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr M Oyen, Dr F Iida, and Dr W Federle
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 12 lectures + Group project work. Assessment: 100% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Develop an understanding the ways engineers adopt and adapt ideas from nature and make new engineering entities.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand how scientists are borrowing from nature across many different fields of engineering, with in-depth understanding on one topic (project)
- Identify new possibilities for biomimesis in design.
- Learn how to read the current biomimetics literature.
Content
Introduction and Project assignment ( M. Oyen, CUED) (2L)
Bioinspired Robotics (F. Iida, CUED) (2L)
- Legged robot locomotion and underactuated motion control
- Soft robotics and bio-inspired actuation
Biomimetic adhesion and adhesives (W. Federle, Zoology) (4L)
- Attachment devices and mechanisms in nature
- Approaches to develop biomimetic adhesives
Biomimetic materials (M. Oyen, CUED) (4L)
- Protein-based structural materials
- Protein folding, weak bonding, hydration
- Biomineralisation
- Biosilification, calcium carbonates, calcium phosphates
- Composite mechanics applied to natural materials
- Polymer amphiphiles
- Self-healing materials
Project Presentations (2L)
Coursework
Students will work in groups of 2-3 on a biomimetics design portfolio for one specific case from any of the following: biomimetic materials (e.g. bone, shell); natural structures (e.g. photonic crystals, lotus paint, adhesives); robots that swim, fly, or crawl like creatures; or any other biomimetics topic identified as acceptable via discussion with the module leader.
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Group Presentation] Comparison of natural vs engineering solutions to a specific problem Learning objective:
|
Group Presentation non-anonymously marked |
Week 8 Lent [12/60] |
|
[Preliminary Report] Comparison of natural vs engineering solutions to a specific problem Learning objective:
|
Individual Report non-anonymously marked |
Friday week 10 Lent [18/60] |
|
[Final Report] Biomimetic design dossier, written report plus additional drawings, calculations, computer simulations, and prototypes Learning objective:
|
Individual Report non-anonymously marked |
Tuesday week 1 of Easter Term [30/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group G Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 04/10/2017 13:59
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