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Core Module Information
Module title: Mechanical Principles
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC07106
Module leader: Carolina Costa Pereira
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module Mechanical Principles provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts essential for mechanical engineering design and the operation of mechanical systems. The module is structured into two trimesters: TR1-Mechanics and TR2-Thermodynamics. Mechanics begins with engineering units and Newton's Laws, progressing to cover topics such as statics, dynamics, work, energy, power, stress, strain, and elasticity. Thermodynamics starts with fundamental concepts like pressure, temperature, volume, thermal energy, and heat capacity. It then explores thermodynamics laws, gas laws, non-flow systems, steady-flow systems, Bernoulli's principle, vapours, and heat transfer.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand and be able to use and convert the basic units used in engineering.

LO2: Understand and apply the fundamental mechanical engineering principles to simple systems.

LO3: Understand and apply the fundamental thermodynamics principles to simple systems.

LO4: Perform an engineering analysis of a mechanical system.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Carolina Costa Pereira
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 40 There are two hours of lecture per week for two trimesters. TRI1 - Lectures cover the basic principles and physics of mechanics using interactive teaching, and practical examples. (1h/week) TRI2 - Lectures cover the basic principles of thermodynamics using interactive teaching, and practical examples. (1h/week)
Face To Face Tutorial 20 There are tutorial sessions for two trimesters. TRI1 - TUTORIALS: guiding practical exercises and examples of the mechanical principles and theory covered in lectures. TRI2 - TUTORIALS: guiding practical exercises and examples of the thermodynamics principles and theory covered in lectures.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Laboratory Practical sessions are running throughout the year. TRI1 - Laboratory Practical workshops and activities will conducted in small groups covering Mechanics fundamentals. TRI2 - Laboratory Practical workshops and activities will conducted in small groups covering Thermodynamics fundamentals.
Online Guided independent study 120 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 20 1~2~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 1h /submission TR1: Weekly practice exercises for Mechanics topics.Submitted biweekly.4- 5 Online submissions
Learning Log 10 1~2~4 Week 12 HOURS= Logbook Learning Log (TRI 1): Laboratory work logbook [M12]Mechanics Practical or Experimental Labs
Portfolio 20 1~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 1h /Submission TR2:Weekly practice exercises for Thermodynamics topics.Submitted biweekly.4- 5 Online submissions
Learning Log 10 1~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= Logbook Learning Log (TRI 2): Laboratory work logbook [M12]Thermodynamics Practical or Experimental Labs
Class Test 20 1~2~4 Week 13 HOURS= 2h Final Class Test (TRI 1): The final test will require students to answer 2 to 4 questions about Mechanics Principles.
Class Test 20 1~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 2h Class Test (TR 2): The final test will require students to answer 2 to 4 questions about Thermodynamics Principles.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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