SFY0011 : Applied Mechanics O
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr John Appleby
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To provide fundamental knowledge of the physical concepts and mathematical methods applied in statics, kinematics and dynamics, and the application of such to engineering problems. The intention is to provide both a broader and a deeper coverage than typical A-level Physics, by incorporating material from A-level Applied or Further Mathematics.
To achieve a proficiency in the use of a range of mathematical and physical concepts required in Stage 1 engineering modules, and to be able to apply such skills to a range of problems arising in engineering systems.
Outline Of Syllabus
Kinematics and dynamics; displacement and rates of change; simple harmonic motion; Forces; Newton’s laws; statics; work and energy; kinetic and potential energy; power and efficiency, conservation of energy and momentum; friction; elementary vector algebra; vector dynamics; linear systems and matrices; eigenvalues; simple differential equations and related models.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Testing – CBA and written |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 20 | 0:30 | 10:00 | Video Lectures Main form of exposition |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Understanding ‘lectures’ |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Practice and self-testing |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Q&A for student questions |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures are used to develop basic theory and the application of this to simple problems in applied mechanics. This material is reinforced by the opportunity for problem solving which is provided by excercises to be done during private study and discussed with staff at tutorials.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 60 | 24-hour take-home exam |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 40 | Computer-based assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment methods provide a suitable mechanism for assessing the level of knowledge acquired and the development of skills needed to apply this knowledge: The exam will allow each student to demonstrate his/her abilities, working under an imposed time limit, on a range of simple problems covering the material specified on the syllabus. The in-course assignment will enable students to gain confidence in tackling calculations and enable them to check that they understand the concepts of the applied mechanics taught.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SFY0011's Timetable