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Module Title	Mechanics 1
School	School of Engineering
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Module Code	04 23462
Module Lead	Dr D Espino
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-20 hours Guided independent study-60 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The aim of the module is to enhance students' knowledge of the principles of mechanics and some essential mathematics and show how they can be used to solve problems. SYLLABUS Vectors (including dot product), kinematics – displacement, velocity and acceleration. Newton’s laws of motion- momentum and force (including friction). Work, power, kinetic and potential energy. Centre of mass Motion in a circle – kinematics, centripetal force, torque (including cross product of vectors), moment of inertia. Statics - conditions for equilibrium. Mechanics of materials – stress, strain, elastic moduli, strain energy, torsion of shafts, bending of beams. All concepts will be illustrated by a range of engineering examples.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in mechanical and related engineering disciplines, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context and to support their understanding of future developments and technologies. (US1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles necessary to underpin their education in mechanical and related engineering disciplines, and to enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. (US2)
Assessment	23462-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Written examination 100% (3 hours)
Other	None
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