Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGR C1501 |
Module Title:
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Engineering Science I
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Title:
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Engineering Science I
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Owen Naughton
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Module Description: |
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and applications of engineering science and to develop practical laboratory skills in physics.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key principles of physics as applied to civil engineering. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of physical quantities, units, force systems, friction, stress and strain |
LO3 |
Define, calculate and graphically represent component forces, resultant forces, moments, simple beam reactions, shear force and bending moments. |
LO4 |
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. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Units and Physical Quantities
(a) The International System of Units: mass, length, time, density, relative density, force, weight and unit weight.
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Forces
(a) Resultant of a system of forces,
(b) Parallelogram law,
(c) Equilibrium,
(d) Triangle of forces,
(e) Polygon of forces,
(f) Resolution of forces.
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Moments
(a) Moment of a force,
(b) Supports
(c) Beam Reactions
(d) Types of Loads
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Friction
(a) Laws of dry friction,
(b) Limiting friction,
(c) Friction on horizontal and inclined planes,
(d) Angle of friction and the total reaction.
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Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams
(a) Shear and bending moment diagrams
(b) Point and uniform distributed force loading
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Stress and Strain
(a) Direct stress and strain,
(b) Hooke’s law,
(c) Modulus of elasticity.
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Practicals
Introduction to the Physics Laboratory;
Mass Weight and Density;
Acceleration Due to Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum;
Hooke's Law and Experiments using a Spiral Spring;
Determine Youngs Modulus for a Wire;
Friction Experiments;
Vector Addition of Forces/Resolving Forces;
Investigating Moments of Forces;
Demonstrating Newton's Laws using Pullys.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.33 |
40 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.67 |
20 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
5.42 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Hugh D. Young,Roger A. Freedman. (2015), University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th. Pearson, p.1600, [ISBN: 9780133975888].
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William Bolton. (2001), Engineering Science, Routledge, p.403, [ISBN: 0750652594].
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Brian Jefferson,Tony Beadsworth. (2000), Introducing Mechanics, OUP Oxford, p.480, [ISBN: 019-914-710-8].
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R LTimmings. (1996), Science Background to Engineering, Longman.
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Hassan Al Nageim,Frank Durka. (2003), Structural Mechanics, Pearson Education, p.361, [ISBN: 0582-431654].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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