Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (Jan Start)

Module Aim:  

This module develops awareness of different types of written and spoken academic English language and genres.  

The module introduces frameworks for comparing text types and includes the development of source selection, reading, a variety of types of writing, reflection, and autonomous learning. The goal is to activate, extend and consolidate language knowledge and use. 

The module will include an experiential element of learning (eg. laboratory report, business pitch, debate) that will allow 

students to compare different academic genres in practice.  

Indicative content 

• reading material of different genres from their future field of study, source from the reading list 

• present their readings 

• recognise different styles of academic writing 

• write reflections on readings 

• recognise some of the most commonly used genres in their future field of study 

• understand the purpose of critical writing  

This module is designed for those students who have already attained the necessary level of English for entry on to their destination course here at SHU.  The aim is here then that students will improve and develop the skills they already possess and, developing their academic English skills, with a focus on critical reading and writing.  

By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to: 

• Demonstrate critical reading skills and ability to present that information in a seminar situation. 

• Demonstrate ability to write critically. 

INDICATIVE CONTENT 

• reading material of different styles from their destination field. (from reading list) 

• present their readings 

• recognising different styles of academic writing 

• writing reflections on readings 

Students will be supported in their learning, to achieve the above outcomes, in the following ways: 

• Tutor-led sessions  

• Whole class discussion 

• Workshop activities 

• Group and peer support via Blackboard.  

• Tutor information, support and formative feedback via email and Blackboard. 

Module Aim:  

To develop a level of understanding of topics in mathematics sufficient for successful entry onto the undergraduate degrees in the Department of Engineering and Mathematics at Sheffield Hallam University. 

Indicative content:  
 

Differentiation: Differentiation of polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponentials, logarithms. Product, quotient and chain rules.  Application to gradients. Second derivatives. Maximum and minimum problems. Velocity and acceleration problems. 

Integration: Integration of polynomials, 1/x, trigonometric and exponential functions. Integration by parts, Integration by substitution. Definite and indefinite integrals. Finding areas by integration. 

Basic operations with matrices: Adding, subtracting, multiplying and finding 2x2 inverses. Solving 2 simultaneous equations using matrices. 

Trigonometry: the graphs of sin(x), cos(x), tan(x) and solving trigonometric equations. Sine rule and cosine rule and their application and trigonometric identities. 

Logarithmic and exponential functions: the graphs of ln x and ex. The rules of logarithms. Algebraically solving equations containing ln x or ex terms. Problems leading to these types of equations including population growth and decline. 

Module Aim:  

This module will enable you to develop your English language proficiency level so that you can meet your  destination degree entry requirements. 

The module will focus on students’ spoken and written interaction through language workshops. 

Delivery:

• tutor-led sessions  

• whole class discussion 

• flipped learning 

• pair tasks and small group workshop activities 

• weekly guided reading and group work 

• Shuspace student portal for access to the Library Learning Centre and Study support 

• tutor and peer support via Blackboard 

• tutor information, support and formative feedback via email and Blackboard 

Indicative content:  

This module supports students to  

• listen for gist and for key ideas/ points 

• take notes while listening to extended talks and lectures 

• pick out key details / gist from a reading text 

• participate in seminars in both leadership and participant roles 

• understand the conventions of academic discussions  

• paraphrase and summarise from sources  

• recognise different styles of academic writing 

• plan and writing an essay under time constraints of an exam 

• use a semi-formal academic style when writing essays  

• present and support arguments, ideas, and opinions  

• correctly cite sources 

Module Aim:  

To develop a level of understanding of topics in science and engineering sufficient for successful entry onto the undergraduate degrees in the Department of Engineering and Mathematics at Sheffield Hallam University. 

Learning and teaching will take place through teaching sessions which will consist of periods of lecture mixed in with tutorial work and demonstrations as appropriate. There will also be some practical and/or experimental work to demonstrate key theories covered in the module. 

Indicative content:  

SI units, motion in a straight line (rectilinear) and in a circle; friction, forces and equilibrium; work, energy, power and efficiency; simple harmonic motion; specific and latent heat; changes of state. 

Fundamental principles of electrical work such as Ohm's Law; AC theory; electronic sensors such as thermistors and strain gauges; analogue and digital electronic processing circuits.