Prelims course handbookCONTENTS
WELCOME 8
1. HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK 8
2. IMPORTANT SOURCES OF INFORMATION 10
3. KEY CONTACTS IN THE DEPARTMENT 10
4. DATES TO NOTE 11
5. FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND 11
5.1 Location of the Department of Engineering Science
5.2 The Thom Building
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Floor...
,CONTENTS
WELCOME 8
1. HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK 8
2. IMPORTANT SOURCES OF INFORMATION 10
3. KEY CONTACTS IN THE DEPARTMENT 10
4. DATES TO NOTE 11
5. FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND 11
5.1 Location of the Department of Engineering Science 11
5.2 The Thom Building 13
Floor plan 13
Opening hours 13
8th Floor Study Area 14
5.3 Radcliffe Science Library 14
6. GENERAL INFORMATION 15
6.1 Communications 15
6.2 Student opportunities 16
6.3 Room bookings 16
6.4 Computing facilities in the Department 16
6.5 We want your feedback! 17
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6.7 Student societies 18
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6.8 Other useful websites 18
7. THE COURSE 19
7.1 Overview 19
7.2 Accreditation by the Engineering Institutions 19
7.3 Course aims 20
7.4 Learning outcomes 20
7.5 Course structure 22
7.6 Course syllabus 22
7.7 Looking ahead to the second year 22
8. TEACHING AND LEARNING 23
8.1 Overview 23
8.2 Timetable 23
8.3 The first year & Preliminary Examinations – teaching methods 24
8.4 Access to worked solutions 25
9. ASSESSMENT 25
9.1 Overview 25
9.2 Preparing for exams 25
9.3 Examination Regulations 26
9.4 Sitting your Examination 26
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, 9.5 Examination Conventions 26
9.6 Calculators in Engineering Examinations 27
9.7 Plagiarism 27
9.8 Referencing Guide 28
9.9 Prizes 28
10. PRACTICAL COURSEWORK 29
10.1 Introduction 29
10.2 Safety 29
10.3 Log-books 30
10.4 Timetabling and attendance 31
10.5 Record forms and instruction sheets 31
10.6 Assessment of practical coursework 31
10.6.1 General Protocols for Assessment in Engineering Laboratories 32
10.7 Reports on Laboratory Exercises 33
10.8 Project work 34
11. SKILLS AND LEARNING DEVELOPMENT 35
11.1 Academic progress 35
11.2 Learning development and skills 35
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11.3 Induction 35
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11.4 Opportunities for skills training and development 35
11.5 Careers information and advice 35
12. STUDENT LIFE AND SUPPORT 36
12.1 Help and advice 36
12.2 Complaints and appeals 37
12.3 Policies and Regulations 38
13. APPENDIX A Health and Safety 39
APPENDIX B Department of Engineering Science – Access and Lone Working 41
APPENDIX C Access to Departmental Buildings 42
APPENDIX D Guidance in the event of an attack by an armed person or persons 43
APPENDIX E Expanded Syllabus for Prelims 2020 44
APPENDIX F Jargon Buster 49
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, FOREWORD
Statement of Coverage
This handbook applies to students starting the MEng in Engineering Science in Michaelmas Term 2020. The
information in this handbook may be different for students starting in other years.
DISCLAIMER
The Examination Regulations relating to the MEng course in Engineering Science are available at
www.admin.ox.ac.uk/examregs/. If there is a conflict between information in this handbook and the
Examination Regulations, then you should follow the Examination Regulations. If you have any concerns, please
contact the Student Administration Office at student.administration@eng.ox.ac.uk.
The information in this handbook is accurate as of 5th October 2020 however it may be necessary for changes to be
made in certain circumstances, as explained at www.ox.ac.uk/coursechanges. If such changes are made the
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department will publish a new version of this handbook together with a list of the changes and students will be
informed. The up-to-date version may always be found on Canvas.
Please note that the opening information and availability listed in this handbook assume normal
operating circumstances. Opening times during periods of lockdown or semi-lockdown may vary.
Please check opening times before you make plans to visit.
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