Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2018-2019 (archived)
Module ENGI1111: Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics I
Department: Engineering
ENGI1111: Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics I
| Type | Tied | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2018/19 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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| 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 Department of Engineering 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 A
- Laboratories:
- TF11 Pressure Measurement
- TF12 Measurement of Flow Rate
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 | |
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| Lectures | 40 | 1 per week | 1 Hour | 40 | |
| Tutorials Hours | As required | Weekly sign up sessions | up to an hour | 8 | |
| Computing Practicals | 4 | 1 per week | 2 Hour | 8 | |
| Laboratories | 2 | 1 per week | 3 Hours | 6 | ■ |
| Problem Classes | 4 | 1 per week | 1 Hour | 4 | ■ |
| Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 80% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | YES |
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Coursework | 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