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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)

Module ENGI1111: Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics I

Department: Engineering

ENGI1111: Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics I

Type Tied Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2011/12 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • As specified in programme regulations

Corequisites

  • As specified in programme regulations.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • As specified in programme regulations.

Aims

  • This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Science degree programmes.
  • It provides a working knowledge of thermodynamics & fluid mechanics
  • It shows how the material covered fits into the wider engineering context

Content

  • Thermodynamics - concepts and properties, first and second law
  • Fluid Mechanics - Dimensional Analysis, fluid statics and dynamics
  • Computer programming, part B

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • An understanding of heat, work, internal energy, 1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics
  • An understanding of Dimensional Analysis, fluid statics and dynamics
  • A knowledge of the facilities in programming languages required to write engineering design programs
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Solution of problems involving basic thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • The design, implementation and testing of computer programs for design applications
Key Skills:
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
  • Competent use of IT relevant to an engineer
  • General problem solving skills

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

  • Lectures and associated tutorials, as lectures are the most efficient way to impart the required knowledge in this context
  • Laboratory sessions, with formative assessment, as these reinforce and provide application of the student's knowledge
  • Application of course material to weekly problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving
  • Formative assessment of formal laboratory reports, as this trains the student in collating, analysing and presenting detailed technical information
  • Summative assessment of a Computing assignment, as this tests the ability of the student to Design, Implement and Test computer programs to solve Engineering problems
  • Written examinations, as these can directly assess knowledge, understanding and problem solving ability
  • Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week per lecture course.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Fluid Mechanics Lectures 18 1 per week 1 Hour 18
Thermondynamics Lectures 20 1 per week 1 Hour 22
Tutorials Hours As required Weekly sign up sessions up to an hour 8
Computing Practicals 7 1 per week 2 Hour 14
Laboratories 3 1 per week 3 Hours 9 ■
Problem Classes 4 1 per week 1 Hour 4 ■
Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities 125
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics I 2 hours 100% YES
Component: Assessment Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
computing assessment 100%

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets Laboratory Reports Collection Exams

■ 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