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Studying Engineering in the United Kingdom. Dr Anthony J H Simons Senior Lecturer in Computer Science. About Me. Dr Anthony J H Simons Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Faculty of Engineering The University of Sheffield. What is Engineering?. Introducing the Faculty. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Studying Engineeringin the United KingdomDr Anthony J H SimonsSenior Lecturer in Computer Science
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About Me• Dr Anthony J H
Simons• Senior Lecturer in
Computer Science• Faculty of Engineering• The University of
Sheffield
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Introducing the Faculty
What is Engineering?
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Engineering is Everywhere
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What is Engineering?• The art of applying scientific
knowledge to solve practical problems
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Engineering Disciplines• Mechanical• Civil & Structural• Chemical &
Biological• Materials• Electronic &
Electrical• Automatic Control
& Systems
• Software Engineering
• Aerospace• Bioengineering
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What do Engineers Do?
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Group Design Projects• Vintage bus restored, driven
across Eastern Europe• Human powered submarines
raced in Florida• Steam powered racing car
set world speed record• Solar powered car raced in
Australia
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Virtual Reality
• Build models in 3D• Test new algorithms• Visualise data• 3D computer games
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Group Design Projects• Naval simulation of the
Battle of Trafalgar• Autonomous micro
UAVs – aerial drones• Solar/electric hybrid
clean propulsion• Software systems for
external clients
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Competition Success!• Appathon 2011
(1st / 650)• IBM Mainframe
Challenge 2010(2nd / 1200)
• 2005 MicrosoftImagine Cup(2nd / 1350)
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Genesys Solutions
• The only UK software company run entirely by students
• Attracts big name clients who pay serious money
• Masters students responsible for managing all aspects
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Choosing a University
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Reputation• Ranked by University
• Oxford and Cambridge• Russell Group (Top 20)• Other Old Universities• New Universities
• Ranked by Engineering Faculty• Imperial, Oxford and Sheffield (UK Top 3)
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What to Look For• Facilities• Industry links• Research
• specialism in your chosen discipline?
• Staff/student ratio• League tables
• teaching, research quality• employment statistics
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• Times Higher Education• University of Sheffield
voted "University of the Year, 2011"
• Sunday Times• "Sheffield has the
best students' union"
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What Next?
Preparation for studying EngineeringChoosing an Engineering Discipline
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Getting on my 1st Choice Course• A Levels / International Baccalaureate
• Mathematics (computing) and Physics (other engineering), sometimes other sciences
• Other subjects? Show off well-rounded skills in writing, language and argument, teamwork
• Get good (predicted) grades, typically AAB• Make a strong personal statement
• Show enthusiasm for your chosen subject
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Computer Science• Build software systems
for real customers• Recognise human speech
and written language• Simulate complex systems:
cells, insects, economics• Manipulate 3D graphics
in virtual worlds• Identify patterns and build
artificial intelligence
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Chemical & Biological Engineering• Change raw chemicals
into useful products• Develop alternative
product lifecycle technologies
• Combat the effects of• acid rain• lead pollution • greenhouse effect
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Civil & Structural Engineering• Bridges• Dams • Towers • Roads• Tunnels• Water supply
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering• Power generation• Renewable energy• Machines & actuators• Surveillance electronics
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Automatic Control & Systems Engineering
Brings together Computing Electronics Mechanics Aeronautics Biomechanics
Ensures that all components in a systeminteract together in an effective way
Control engineering studies how to manage these systems
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Engineering Materials• Materials are the key to
all modern technology• Lightweight alloys for aircraft• Semiconductors for PCs• Superconductors for whole
body scanners• Implants for human body
repairs
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Mechanical EngineeringDesign, produce and market• Scientific instruments• Sports equipment • Power stations• Heart valves• Space craft• Car plant
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Bioengineering• An interdisciplinary blend
of mechanical and materials engineering
• Solves problems in biology and medicine
• Use materials that mimic the original natural behaviour
• 40,000 hip replacements per year
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Aerospace EngineeringAn interdisciplinary
blend of• Mechanical
Engineering• Engineering Materials• Computer Science• Electronic & Electrical
Engineering• Automatic Control &
Systems Engineering
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Careers in Engineering
What happens when I finish my degree?Will I get a good job?
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Electronic & Electrical Careers, 2009
Type of business Employer Type of workDefence software systems
developer Thales Graduate engineerGovernment department GCHQ TechnologistElectronic equipment
manufacturer Primayer Test engineerAerospace and power systems
engineering Rolls-Royce Graduate engineerElectronic engineers U-Tel Electronic engineerDefence and aerospace systems BAE Systems Electronic engineerEngineering consultancy Atkins Project engineer
Makes wind turbinesSiemens Wind
Power R+D engineer
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Mechanical Engineering Careers, 2009Type of business Employer Type of work
Vehicle manufacturerJaguar
LandroverDevelopment and design
engineer
Engineering consultancy AtkinsGraduate mechanical
engineerEngineers solutions for the power industry Siemens Energy Field service engineer
Engineering consultancy Ove ArupGraduate mechanical
engineerManufacturing oil products, chemicals and lubricants
Shell UK Oil Products Rotating equipment engineer
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Computer Science Careers, 2011• Good career prospects
• 6 months after graduation
• 90% in work or study• 95% in graduate jobs
• Good starting salary• £23.5K median (all
grad.)• £26K median (IT grad.)• Some over £40K
source: http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/
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A Success Story• Nicola Cooper
• undergraduate, 2001• 4-year Masters in Computing
• MComp Graduate• Genesys team leader• class 2/i hons, 2005
• IBM Systems Analyst• starting salary £27K
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Nicola inCooper 2012
• IBM Project Manager
• manages the Shell portfolio
• Young IT Professional of the Year
• IBM “face of recruitment”
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