General Engineering Taster Session

Through our unique programme of interdisciplinary teaching, you will learn how to apply the principles of engineering to solve complex real-world problems. Come and find out if this stream of Engineering is for you.

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Engineering in General and General Engineering at the University of Sheffield with an Electrical Flavour

Topics to be covered · Interactive introduction about engineering definition · What is the General Engineering programme at The University of Sheffield, and requirements · Electric Vehicles as an Interdisciplinary Context Learning outcomes · Have a comprehensive idea about General engineering at the University of Sheffield. · Know about the Engineering disciplines included in the Electric Vehicle · Have a fundamental understanding of: - Ohm's law - Kirchhoff’s voltage law - Hint about motor equivalent circuit and closed loop control There will then be a chance for you to talk to some of our current students studying General Engineering in the Q&A along with Dr Mahmoud Masoud.

It's a great way to enhance your knowledge on subjects that you might not have covered in A level and you might get a head start in some university content

Attendee from a 2022 online general engineering taster session


When: Tuesday 28th November 2023, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Age group: Year 12 and Year 13

Location: Online

Suitable for: we look for students studying A levels in Maths and Physics


Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.

Time Activity
3.30pm 10 minute overview of General Engineering
3.40pm 30 minute subject taster talk
4.10pm Q&A with current students

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Please complete the form below to reserve a place on this taster session.

Contact us

For informal enquiries please email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk.

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