SFY0011 : Applied Mechanics O
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr John Appleby
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
European Credit Transfer System |
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; matrix algebra; simple differential equations.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Main form of exposition - PiP lectures & tutorials |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Testing – CBA and written |
Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 10 | 0:30 | 5:00 | Additional exposition/reinforcement - Viewing video material |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Understanding ‘lectures’ - Private study – use of notes |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Practice and self-testing - Private study – exercises (some CBA) |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Pre-recorded videos and prepared notes 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 exercises to be done during private study and discussed with staff at tutorials, which are integrated with lectures.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 60 | Invigilated exam |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Computer assessment | 2 | M | 20 | Computer-based assessment |
Computer assessment | 2 | M | 20 | 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, and understanding, on longer problems covering the material specified on the syllabus. The in-course assignments 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/
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