- •(Введение) научно - методическое обоснование
- •Содержание и структура курса
- •(Методические рекомендации)
- •Engineering in our life Part I
- •2. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
- •3. Read the following headlines (a, b, c and d). What do you think each paragraph will be about?
- •4. Read the following text and match the headings (a, b, c and d) from ex.3 to its parts (1, 2, 3 and 4):
- •5. Read the text again and decide if the sentences (1, 2, 3 and 4) are true (t) or false (f):
- •6. Read the text again and match the highlighted words with the meanings (1, 2, 3 … 8)
- •7. Read the text again and find the English equivalents to the following expressions:
- •8. Match the following words:
- •9. Match the words with their definitions.
- •10. Find the 5 steps of the process of solving problems. The words may be written horizontally, vertically, diagonally:
- •11. Order the steps of solving problems:
- •12. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Translate the idea, not a word for word:
- •13. Read the following text and fill in the gaps with suitable words:
- •Check the knowledge of active vocabulary from this module with the help of
- •Part II
- •History of engineering.
- •What is engineering?
- •Now answer the following questions about the text:
- •Problem-solving process
- •Part III (… адрес интернет-странички с видеороликами…)
- •1. Being an engineer
- •2. What is engineering?
- •3. What is engineering ? (a real video lecture)
- •2. Types of engineering Part I
- •1. What do engineers do? Use verbs to answer.
- •2. Read the four parts of one text (a, b, c and d) and put them into the correct order (1, 2, 3 and 4). Do not pay attention to the gaps:
- •5. Read the whole text again and put the main ideas of each passage to the correct order of passages:
- •6. Choose the best title to the whole text above:
- •7. Read the text again and find the equivalents to the following expressions:
- •8. Now answer the questions about the text above:
- •9. Match the following words:
- •10. Give synonyms to the following words:
- •11. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Translate the idea, not a word for word:
- •Check the knowledge of active vocabulary from this module with the help of
- •Part II
- •Main branches of engineering Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the following words:
- •Civil engineering Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the following words:
- •3. Mechanical engineering Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the following words:
- •4. Electrical engineering Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the following words:
- •5. Engineering and other scientific disciplines Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the following words:
- •6. Scientists and engineers Read the following text and answer the questions below:
- •Part III (… адрес интернет-странички с видеороликами…)
- •1. Civil engineering
- •2. Electrical engineering
- •3. Mechanical engineering
- •3. Making the right choice Part I
- •1. Look at the picture and answer the following questions:
- •2. Answer the following questions about yourselves. Compare your answers with a partner.
- •3. Read the following text and choose the correct answers to questions (1-3) below:
- •4. Read the text again and find the equivalents to the following expressions:
- •5. Red the text again and decide if the sentences (1-6) below are true (t) or false (f):
- •6. Complete the following definitions (1-6) below with the highlighted words in the text.
- •8. Give synonyms to the following words using the words from the module:
- •9. Guess the words from their definitions.
- •10. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Translate the idea, not a word for word:
- •11. Answer the questions (1-6) about your course and write a small text about it.
- •1. Read the following questions. Study the meaning of words that you don’t know. Think and try to answer them.
- •2. Read the following text and choose the correct answers to questions (1-3) below:
- •3. Read the text again and match the people (a – e) below with a suitable course (1- 4). One person isn’t suitable for any of the courses.
- •4. Complete the definitions (1 – 6) below with the highlighted words in the text.
- •5. Find the mistakes in spelling of the following words and correct them. Only one word is correct.
- •6. Guess the words from their definitions.
- •7. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Translate the idea, not a word for word:
- •8. Fill in the gaps in the following text with suitable words from section b of this module.
- •Check the knowledge of active vocabulary from this module with the help of
- •Part II
- •1. Why study engineering? (adapted from http://www.Science-engineering.Net)
- •International Engineering Students in the uk
- •3. Choosing a course in the uk (adapted from http://www.Science-engineering.Net) Read the following text and fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box:
- •Part III (… адрес интернет-странички с видеороликами…)
- •1. Choosing a career
- •2. Choosing _______________ ________________ as a career
- •4. Materials and their properties Part I
- •1. Do you know the following materials? Match the materials to their definitions below:
- •2. Which is the best material for the following objects and why?
- •3. Read the information in the table below and put each heading into the correct column (a, b, or c). What is the order of materials in column “a”?
- •4. Read the information in the table from ex.3 again and find out which material (1-10) is best for:
- •5. Study the table in exercise 3 again and complete the following table.
- •6. Match the properties from the table (1-6) with their opposites below. Use your glossary or dictionary to help you.
- •7. Find as many materials in the following line as you can (11 words).
- •8. Answer the following questions.
- •9. Look at the following materials and complete the table.
- •10. What is the best material for the following things and why?
- •11. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences (1 – 12) with suitable words from the module.
- •12. Translate the following sentences into the English language. Give the idea of a sentence but not a word for word translation.
- •Check the knowledge of active vocabulary from this module with the help of
- •Part II
- •1. Materials
- •2. Materials science
- •3. Properties of materials
- •Part III (… адрес интернет-странички с видеороликами…)
- •Materials science centre - what does it do?
- •Materials science and engineering at clemson graduate school
- •Materials science and engineering at penn state (08:40)
- •5. Smart materials Part I
- •1. Read the following sentences below (1-3). What does the word ‘smart’ mean in each one (clever, fashionable, formal)?
- •2. A) Look at the title of the text. Do you think the materials are clever, fashionable, or formal?
- •3. Find in the text:
- •4. Read the text again and choose the correct answers for questions (1–4) below.
- •5. Complete the definitions (1-8) below with the highlighted words in the text.
- •6. Answer the following questions to the text:
- •7. Match the following words:
- •8. Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with a suitable word:
- •Check the knowledge of active vocabulary from this part with the help of “active vocabulary” section. Part II
- •Smart materials (1) Read the following text and fill in the gaps. Use the words given in boxes:
- •Smart materials (2)
- •Shape memory alloys (sma)
- •Part III (… адрес интернет-странички с видеороликами…)
- •Shape memory effect
- •Smart __________
- •Fashion metamorphosis (02:30) – video, inscriptions
- •Materials engineering
- •(Глоссарий)
- •G r a m m a r r e f e r e n c e (грамматический справочник) Части речи (Parts of Speech)
- •Члены предложения (Parts of Sentence)
- •Порядок слов в предложении (Word order)
- •Существительное (Noun)
- •Исчисляемые и неисчисляемые существительные (Countable and Uncountable Nouns)
- •Притяжательный падеж существительных (Possessive Case)
- •Местоимения (Pronoun)
- •Местоимения ‘some’, ‘any’, ‘no’.
- •Прилагательное (Adjective)
- •Глагол (Verb)
- •Смысловые и вспомогательные глаголы (Main verbs and auxiliary verbs)
- •Модальные глаголы (Modal verbs)
- •Глагол “to be”
- •Обороты “There is … / are / was / were / will be”
- •Времена (Tenses)
- •Present Simple (Настоящее простое)
- •Present Continuous (Настоящее продолженное)
- •Past Simple (Прошедшее простое)
- •Past Continuous (Прошедшее продолженное)
- •Present Perfect (Настоящее совершенное)
- •Past Perfect (Прошедшее совершенное)
- •3) Выражение будущности после ‘If… / before … / after … / as soon as …’
- •Система времен английского языка в активном залоге
- •Пассив (Passive)
- •Повелительное наклонение (The Imperative Mood)
- •Косвенная речь (Indirect Speech)
- •(Тексты для дополнительного чтения)
- •Engineering and art
- •Engineering and medicine / biology
- •Engineering in a social context
- •Scientists and engineers
- •Why Study Engineering? (adapted from http://www.Science-engineering.Net)
- •Careers in civil engineering
- •Professional Qualifications
- •An Incorporated Engineering (iEng) has:
- •What do Civil Engineers do? Civil engineers turn complex ideas into reality. They help make some of the most innovative structures in the uk and abroad.
- •Civil engineering offers a flexible, well-rewarded and diverse career with the chance to work and travel all over the world.
- •International opportunities
- •Job satisfaction
- •Careers in electronic engineering
- •Quality Courses
- •Careers in mechanical engineering
- •What is Mechanical Engineering?
- •Qualifications
- •Which Course / University?
- •Earnings Potential
- •Finding a job in engineering
- •Career Benefits
- •Here to help you
- •How university can benefit young people
- •Is higher education for you?
- •Ask questions! Before you choose a university! Ask yourself - and anyone else whose opinion you value - the following questions:
- •Student Life
- •Student Action Plan
- •If you are on the brink of choosing a degree course, this Action Plan will help you to make the most of your university years, even if you are not yet sure of your career.
- •1. Increase your self-awareness
- •2. Make an informed decision about what, how and where to study.
- •3. Gain relevant work experience
- •4. Develop skills for the workplace
- •5. Set aside opportunities to reflect on your learning
- •6. Use your contacts: develop the art of networking
- •7. Explore options
- •Properties of materials 1
- •Properties of materials 2
- •Computer usage in engineering
- •Types of artificial waterways
- •Modern uses
- •Cities on water
- •Choice of tunnels vs. Bridges
- •History of daMs
- •History of tunnels
- •A robotic spacecraft
- •History
- •- Telecommunication subsystem (includes radio antennas, transmitters and receivers which are used to communicate with ground stations on Earth, or with other spacecraft);
- •- Temperature control and protection from the environment subsystem (includes mirrors and sunshades for additional protection from solar heating).
- •Efficiency of bridge construction
- •History of bridges
- •The millenium bridge (kazan)
- •The usage of bridges
- •The examples of ancient architectural structures (the list of ancient architectural records)
- •1) Bridges
- •2) Columns
- •3) Dams
- •4) Domes
- •5) Fortifications (Roman military engineering)
- •6) Monoliths
- •7) Roads
- •8) Roofs
- •9) Tunnels
- •10) Vaulting
- •(Видеосюжеты для дополнительного просмотра)
- •(Ссылки на образовательные интернет-сайты)
- •S o u r c e s (список использованной литературы)
- •(Содержание)
Earnings Potential
Graduates should expect to earn in the region of £18,000 +. This can rise to £40,000 and above with experience.
Finding a job in engineering
Many jobs are still obtained through the traditional method of advertising - in papers, on the Internet, in careers publications etc. Professional Engineering, the publication produced by Professional Engineering Publishing, offers on average 40 pages of engineering advertisements per fortnightly issue, the details are also found on their website: www.professionalcareers.net. The IMechE also produces 'Engineering Opportunities' an annual publication targeted at students and graduates, which lists companies offering employment and training programmes.
Career Benefits
The mechanical engineering professional can, and should, aim high in their career aspirations. The recent Engineering Council report identifies that engineers and scientists hold more than quarter of leading executive positions in FTSE 100 companies (as of 3 December 2001).
Here to help you
The IMechE is here to help you. At each university running IMechE accredited degrees there is an Academic Liaison Officer (ALO). They are there to help you with your questions, to give advice & provide knowledge. To find out whom the ALO is at your chosen university, email: education@imeche.org.uk. For further information about membership of the IMechE please contact the Membership department, tel: 0845 226 9191, email: membership@imeche.org.uk.
Why Study Mechanical Engineering
The UK education system is respected as among the best in the world, home to arguably two of the most famous universities, and a number of world-class centres of learning. Britain itself is the world's fourth largest economy, with a diverse culture where differences are celebrated.
Mechanical engineering courses in British universities offer the highest quality teaching and research and, once qualified, mechanical engineers are among the most sought-after, and highly paid, professionals in UK business.
What will the course offer?
Mechanical engineering is specifically concerned with design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of just about anything that has moveable parts. As a result, there are job opportunities for mechanical engineers in practically every field of work, transport, health, defence, manufacturing, entertainment, finance, publishing, building, design and research, to name but a few. Mechanical engineering projects can range from designing heart valves and artificial limbs, clockwork radios and dentists' drills to building racing cars, jet engines or space modules.
A career in mechanical engineering would suit a 'behind the scenes' or 'in front of the camera' type person. The only pre-requisites are high academic qualifications along with a passion for learning and enthusiasm for making things happen. How to choose the right course and university
Mechanical engineering courses vary widely in content, assessment and teaching. Deciding which course to do is no easy task, but your choice can ensure your future career prospects are met. The basic mechanical engineering degree course includes certain core subjects - communication, drawing and computer aided design (CAD) and engineering, control, electrical machines and power, fluid mechanics, materials, stress analysis, thermodynamics and heat transfer, dynamics and vibration, electronics, manufacturing systems, measurement and instrumentation, statics and structures. Courses can also cover a number of other non-mandatory subjects, for example - business management, accountancy and IT. Contact your college careers office for further advice and information.
Career benefits
A mechanical engineering degree places graduates ahead in the race for quality employment. Statistics show that mechanical engineers earn lots of money! In a recent study by the Engineering Council, engineering graduates were found to be earning a median of £24,000 per annum - that's 19% more than the average for all graduates three and a half years after graduation.
The mechanical engineering professional can, and should, aim high in their career aspirations. There is an underlying myth around the profession that the realm of engineers is in 'middle management'. This myth has always been disputed, and has been disproved in the same ETB report. The report identifies that engineers and scientists hold more than quarter of leading executive positions in FTSE 100 companies (as at 3 December 2001). And, due to the declining number of mechanical engineering graduates entering the profession, there is an abundance of job opportunities in a variety of industries.
The percentage of women joining the engineering profession is rising each year, yet still only account for 15% of the entire professional engineering workforce. For those that do, there is more good news. Recent statistics have proven that women in engineering are actually ahead of their male counterparts where salary is concerned! A recent survey by EMTA (the National Training Organisation for Engineering Manufacture) reports that senior female engineers earns 8.5% more than male colleagues, rising to 11.9% by the time she reaches her early 40s.
Incentives from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
It is a goal of the IMechE to actively seek, educate and inform society of the benefits of mechanical engineering. For IMechE members registered on an accredited mechanical engineering course in the UK, there are a number of financial incentives (very important to students!) to make life at university financially easier. These range from undergraduate development funds, overseas study awards, hardship awards, Third World project awards, postgraduate development funds and research awards. For more information about the awards, please contact Karen Frost, IMechE Awards Officer, on tel: + 44 1284 718 617.
Recent Innovations
Thousands of years ago 'mechanical engineers' invented the wheel. Today's mechanical engineers have created the London Eye - the most modern and advanced wheel of the 21st century. Anyone who lives in, has visited or has read about, London, will be aware of the major new attraction in the heart of the capital. The London Eye is a massive mechanical marvel that lives by the River Thames. Mechanical Engineering played a vital part in the design, manufacture and installation of the Eye, something that was originally believed to be impossible. Now it is both an extremely popular tourist attraction and an inspiration to future engineers.
In the past year there has been a lot of media attention surrounding the new Virgin Pendolino train (derived from the word pendulum) which swings in and out of bends, smoothing the journey for passengers at high speeds. The Pendolinos will be able to travel at up to 140 miles an hour, compared with current speeds of around 110mph. Residents in the UK are due to benefit from this mechanical engineering advancement later in 2002.
There are a multitude of mechanical engineering advancements that don't make the headlines but are crucial to our everyday lives, making them easier, faster and more efficient. For example, medical engineering companies are now developing surgical robotic systems for orthopaedic, spinal and dental surgery. Environmental engineers in the UK are producing world-leading technology in emission control. UK based mechanical engineers in the defence industry are creating an innovative protection system for the International Space Station, among other things. This describes just a few of the exciting, innovative and challenging projects that mechanical engineers are involved in.
Here to help you
One of the original strategic aims of the Institution was to be the leading forum for the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of mechanical engineering. That is still what we strive to achieve today. The IMechE is here to help you.
A mechanical engineering degree is just the beginning. Most engineering students aspire to achieve chartered status (CEng), which is the highest professional engineering qualification. The IMechE is your route to chartered status as a mechanical engineer, and to world-wide recognition as a qualified engineer.
For further information about the possibilities for studying engineering in the UK and a career in mechanical engineering, call one of the friendly, knowledgeable staff on 0845 226 9191,or email: membership@imeche.org.uk, or take a look at the website: www.imeche.org.uk.
Author: Sara Richardson, Institution for Mechanical Engineers