Module Details
Module Code: |
SCIE C1502 |
Module Title:
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Engineering Science II
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Title:
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Engineering Science II
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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 further develop students understanding of the fundamental principles and applications of engineering science and to develop practical laboratory skills in chemistry.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
Motion
(a) Motion, displacement, velocity, speed, acceleration,
(b) Newton’s laws of motion,
(c) Equations of motion
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Properties of a Section
(a) Centroid and Centre of gravity
(b) Moment of Inertia
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Fluids in Equilibrium
(a) Density, capillary action, surface tension
(b) Measurement of Pressure
(c) Hydrostatic Forces on Surface
(d) Buoyancy
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Chemistry
(a) pH
(b) Periodic Table of Elements
(c) Nitrogen Compounds - Nitrates, Ammonia
(d) Hardness - Lime
(e) Conductivity
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Biology
(a) Flora – Trees, plants
(b) Fauna – mammals, fish
(c) Microbiology– pathogens, algae, protozoa
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Practicals
Buoyancy, Centre of Pressure, Water properties Lab – pH, solubility, conductivity, dissolved Oxygen, Biology Lab – microscopes (Timber, thin sections)
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 60.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
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 |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
7.50 |
90 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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W. Bolton. (2001), Engineering science, Newnes, Oxford, [ISBN: 0750652594].
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R LTimmings. (1996), Science Background to Engineering, Longman.
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Brian Jefferson, Tony Beadsworth. Introducing Mechanics, Oxford University Press, p.480, [ISBN: 019-914-710-8].
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H. Al Nageim... [et al.]. (2003), Structural mechanics, Prentice Hall, Harlow, [ISBN: 0582-431654].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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