NG1S207 - Mechanical Science 1 01 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mechanical Science 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Ewen Constant | ||
| Module Team: | Howard Jones, James Neal, Liam Richards, Matthew Wilmington, Nathan Thomas, Paul Curnick, Alun Williams, Carl Elliott, Richard Cooper, Grant Sheppard, Alexis Dabee-Saltmarsh, Stuart Bunston, Matthew Jones, Joao Ramos, Mark Pope, Seyedali Azimifar, David Dawkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | OCT 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2016 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jan 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to engineering principles in the areas of static and dynamic.
To investigate a number of major scientific principles which underpin the design and operation of engineering systems.
To provide an overview containing the basis for further study of specialised area of engineering.
Content Summary
Review of basic and derived SI units.
Use of vectors.
Forces, moments, torques.
Conditions of equilibrium.
Analysis of simple frameworks and structures.
Basic stress and strain, Poisson' s ratio, Elastic constants.
Thermal Stress
Shear force and bending moments.
Newton's laws of motion.
Kinematics of linear and angular motion.
Work, Power, Energy.
Torsion
Momentum and Impulse
Projectiles
Friction
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Directed Study | 65 |
| Independent Study | 83 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding and the ability to solve problems in simple static and dynamic systems using experimental analysis |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in static and dynamic and solve basic engineering problems |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | NA | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Lab Based Assignments (CW) 1 | Statics & Dynamics Experiment | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Lab Based Assignments (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |