MODULE LEADER: Dr Richard Randall OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Mechanics of solids – theories of material failure, complex stress & strain, yield criteria. Electrical power – generation, switching and motors Thermodynamics – laws of thermodynamics, reversibility and entropy Fluid mechanics – hydrostatics, fluid flow and fluid momentum SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Presentation of engineering science theory Lessons 50 with the solution of engineering problems. Practical exercises complementing the class Practical Classes and Workshops 10 lessons. Self-directed study investigating the 140 Guided Independent Study application of engineering science. (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 200 Total 100 hours, etc) to Weighting Name Category Component Component Comments objectives Element include links learning Formative Exercises 0% Problem-solving worksheets Examination 100% Three hour exam solving E1 Written Total = 100% engineering problems covering exam LO 1 and 2 % T Total = 100% Formative Discussion 0% Discussion of thermo-fluid plant Assignment 100% and systems Total = 100% Technical report detailing the Coursework C1 investigation and analysis of a thermo-fluid engineering system, covering LO 3 and 4 % Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Dave John 5/05/16 Amanda Crowle 4/8/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bird J. and Ross C. (2014). Mechanical Engineering Principles Routledge Bird J. (2013). Electrical Circuit Theory & Technology. Routledge Bolton, W. (2006). Engineering science. 5th edn. Oxford: Newnes.
MODULE LEADER: Dr Richard Randall OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Mechanics of solids – theories of material failure, complex stress & strain, yield criteria. Electrical power – generation, switching and motors Thermodynamics – laws of thermodynamics, reversibility and entropy Fluid mechanics – hydrostatics, fluid flow and fluid momentum SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lessons 50 Presentation of engineering science theory with the solution of engineering problems. Practical Classes and Workshops 10 Practical exercises complementing the class lessons. Guided Independent Study 140 Self-directed study investigating the application of engineering science. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Formative Exercises Examination 0% 100% Total = 100% Problem-solving worksheets Three hour exam solving engineering problems covering LO 1 and 2 T % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Formative Discussion Assignment 0% 100% Total = 100% Discussion of thermo-fluid plant and systems Technical report detailing the investigation and analysis of a thermo-fluid engineering system, covering LO 3 and 4 Practical P % Total = 100% Updated by: Dave John Date: 5/05/16 Approved by: Amanda Crowle Date: 4/8/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bird J. and Ross C. (2014). Mechanical Engineering Principles Routledge Bird J. (2013). Electrical Circuit Theory & Technology. Routledge Bolton, W. (2006). Engineering science. 5th edn. Oxford: Newnes.
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