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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)

Module ENGI2141: ENGINEERING 2C

Department: ENGINEERING

ENGI2141: ENGINEERING 2C

Type Tied Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2006/07 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • M Eng: Engineering 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F. B Eng: Engineering 2A, 2B, 2D, B Eng Engineering 2A and either B Eng Engineering 2B or B Eng Engineering 2C.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • This module is part of a unified study of the main disciplines of engineering for year 2 students on either the M Eng or B Eng.
  • It covers Mechanics: Dynamics, Vibrations, Axi-symmetric stress analysis, Indeterminate beams.
  • Materials: Bonding, Structure, Electronic materials, Metallurgy.
  • To provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes appropriate to the subject matter covered by this module.

Content

  • Mechanics: Dynamics, Vibrations, Axi-symmetric stress analysis, Indeterminate beams.
  • Materials: Bonding, Structure, Electronic materials, Metallurgy.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • At the end of the year the student should be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and application of Engineering Mechanics and Materials.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques.
Key Skills:
  • Numerical skills.
  • Time and resource management.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The courses in Mechanics and Materials are covered in lectures which are supported by seminars and by weekly problem sheets leading to the required problem solving capability.
  • The topics covered in this module are analytical by nature and are assessed most effectively by timed, written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
  • a laboratory programme provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of mechanics and materials.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 63 3 per week 1 Hour 63
Tutorials 1 1 Hour 1
Seminars 2 1 per term 1 Hour 2
Practicals 4 2 per term 3 Hours 12
Preparation and Reading 122
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
written examination 2 hours 70%
written examination 1 hour 10 minutes 30%

Formative Assessment:

Laboratories.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University