University College London

This course covers the process of engineering design, manufacturing methods, and the relationship between them. The course trains students in the methodology of all stages of engineering design: from the analysis of the client statement to the manufacturing of the design. It develops the practical, theoretical, and computational engineering skills relevant to the design process. It also develops an appreciation of sustainability in engineering design, and an understanding of how design decisions can affect the environmental and economic costs of the design and product.

This course introduces students to key concepts and ideas in the discipline of psychology. The course starts by investigating a brief history of psychology; learning about significant theorists and exploring psychological methods. It then investigate fundamental topics in psychology through four of the core perspectives in the field, namely: developmental, biological, social, and cognitive psychology. The course encourages students to begin to think about links between psychology and other related disciplines in the social sciences. Topics include: relationships, mental health, persuasion, identity, and parenting. The course draws on past experiments and theories from an array of global scholars, as well as real life examples, to demonstrate how relevant psychology is in our day-to-day lives.