Modules

We host many practical modules for the undergraduate engineering tripos. Some are listed below.

More information for prospective students is available on our Engineering Tripos Overview Page

 

student operating xyz trainer mill

1st Year | Machine Tools Lab

Students get a 2 hour training session on the lathe and mill. They work in pairs to turn a small wheel for a lego car and mill a bracket for the lego tricycle.

To find out more, students can view the Engineering Part IA - Labs Moodle Page

 

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Students doing metalwork

1st Year | Structural Design Course

Students work in pairs to design and build trusses out of steel and aluminium angle and sheet. The design task can be anything from an offset cantelever to a bridge. They are then tested to destruction in the structures lab.

To find out more, students can view the Structural Design Course Moodle Page 

 

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Students working on tabletop robot

2nd Year | Integrated Design Project

Students work in multidisciplinary teams to build the mechanics, electronics and code for a line following robot challenge. The task changes with every cohort so prepare to be suprised by what your robot has to do. It often involves identifying, and carrying objects around the arena.

To find out more, students can view the Integrated Design Project Moodle Page 

 

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games controller disassembled on table

3rd Year | Product Disassembly 

Students work in pairs to take apart household products. It provides a good opportunity to learn about choice of material and process in design and manufacture. 

To find out more, students can view the Product Disassembly Moodle Page 

 

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Desktop sized dome structure with fake grass sprinkled around

3rd Year | Part IIA Project

Students can choose from a range of projects in the 3rd year and often work in teams. These run from February to June.

To find out more, students can view the Part IIA Projects Moodle Page

 

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Student in workshop building assembling plastic casing on the bench

4th Year | Part IIB Project

To find out more about 4th year projects in general, search for Part IIB Projects on Moodle

Dyson Centre

4th year project students and are welcome to use any materials and equipment the Dyson Centre has to offer. Drop by the Dyson Centre Desk to consult our technicians on how to approach any practical problems involved, or email dyson-helpdesk@eng.cam.ac.uk

Design and Technical Services

For Waterjetting, CNC Milling, Welding, Carpentry, Advanced Electronics and other operations the Dyson Centre doesn't cover, please contact Design and Technical Services. They run the mechanical workshop below the Dyson Centre and the electronics workshop above us. 4th year project students won't be charged for technician time but the supervisor's job number is required for record keeping and materials costs.

Email design-technical-services@eng.cam.ac.uk for further information of the mechanical and electronics workshops.

James Dyson Foundation Bursary

IIB project students can also apply for James Dyson Foundation Undergraduate Bursary to get extra funding for their project. Successful candidates get the opportunity to display their completed project at an annual outreach event in the Dyson Centre known as Dyson Day.

Find out more and apply for the James Dyson Foundation Bursary