CE3ER4: Ancient Technology (option)

Module Provider:

School of Construction Management and Engin

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn

Module Convenor:

Prof CR Chaplin

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:
To learn materials mechanics aspects of the History of Technology. The student will understand the early development of metal technologies.

Additional outcomes:
Key skills in Problem Solving, Numeracy and Team Working.

Outline content:
Metals Technology (15 hours lectures plus 15 hours project work Autumn term: Dr. D. N. Sim):
The materials and processes of manufacturing metal artefacts, from ancient Greece to medieval times will be studied. Topics include: the seven metals of antiquity, mining, extraction, mechanisation of manufacture, joining methods, mass production, the development of hand tools, mechanical devices and metals in warfare.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures and project work

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
Two assignments
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Penalties for late submission:
There will be a deduction of 10% for any work submitted up to one week after the original deadline for submission. Thereafter a mark of zero will be recorded.
Examinations:
None
Requirements for a pass:
40% minimum.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination the following year.