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Bristol Broad Based Engineering
The Headstart course at Bristol will give you the opportunity to explore the different engineering disciplines within the Faculty of Engineering. You’ll experience a range of lectures and hands-on challenges that will provide a flavour of the academic side of undergraduate life. You will live as students in the hall of residence and the academic programme will be complemented by a mix of independent and organised social activities.
Typical engineering sessions may include:
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Aerospace Engineering – A brief introduction to the basic concepts of wind turbine design, followed by a team exercise to design and build a model turbine using simple materials.
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Civil Engineering – A short talk on structural design concepts with a design and build activity for a model sports stadium or earthquake resistant building.
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Computer Science - A hands-on session learning about state-of-the-art developments in human-computer interaction, using for example multi-touch tables.
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering – A team exercise to design an efficient model electric car, involving theoretical analysis and practical testing.
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Engineering Mathematics – A lecture on the mathematical modelling of oscillations in real world systems.
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Mechanical Engineering – A lecture and demonstrations on the role of material behaviour in the failure of structures and machines.
There will also be opportunities for discussion and advice on Engineering as a degree or career option. |
