Module Details

Module Code: SCIE C1502
Module Title: Engineering Science II
Title: Engineering Science II
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Owen Naughton
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to further develop students understanding of the fundamental principles and applications of engineering science and to develop practical laboratory skills in chemistry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Have a basic knowledge and understanding of chemistry and biology as applied to civil engineering.
LO2 Understand & describe the basic scientific laws of fluids at rest (i.e. static pressure, buoyancy, hydrostatic forces on immersed surfaces etc. - performing tests and interpreting results) and apply the basic scientific laws of fluids at rest.
LO3 Explain the theory behind practical experiments carried out in the laboratory. Apply scientific procedures, including recording and analysing experimental data. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles behind basic laboratory instruments.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Motion
(a) Motion, displacement, velocity, speed, acceleration, (b) Newton’s laws of motion, (c) Equations of motion
Properties of a Section
(a) Centroid and Centre of gravity (b) Moment of Inertia
Fluids in Equilibrium
(a) Density, capillary action, surface tension (b) Measurement of Pressure (c) Hydrostatic Forces on Surface (d) Buoyancy
Chemistry
(a) pH (b) Periodic Table of Elements (c) Nitrogen Compounds - Nitrates, Ammonia (d) Hardness - Lime (e) Conductivity
Biology
(a) Flora – Trees, plants (b) Fauna – mammals, fish (c) Microbiology– pathogens, algae, protozoa
Practicals
Buoyancy, Centre of Pressure, Water properties Lab – pH, solubility, conductivity, dissolved Oxygen, Biology Lab – microscopes (Timber, thin sections)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.
Students must meet one of the following criteria to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity: (a) Students will have attained a minimum of 35% in their practical CA work in this module throughout the semester (b) Students have achieved 75% attendance at the practicals throughout the module.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 7.50 90
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • W. Bolton. (2001), Engineering science, Newnes, Oxford, [ISBN: 0750652594].
  • R LTimmings. (1996), Science Background to Engineering, Longman.
  • Brian Jefferson, Tony Beadsworth. Introducing Mechanics, Oxford University Press, p.480, [ISBN: 019-914-710-8].
  • H. Al Nageim... [et al.]. (2003), Structural mechanics, Prentice Hall, Harlow, [ISBN: 0582-431654].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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