Unit name | Engineering Mechanics 1 |
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Unit code | EMAT10015 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Barry |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
A-level common core in mathematics, or equivalent. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Engineering Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit gives an introduction to applied mechanics, covering the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. There is a strong emphasis on practical engineering applications.
Aims:
The main aim of this unit is to ensure that all first year students in Engineering Design have a firm grounding in classical mechanics, with applications to engineering.
Students should acquire an understanding of the basic theoretical concepts, be able to derive fundamental formulae from first principles, be able to apply theory to solve practical problems and develop an intuitive feel for the 'right answer' in any given situation.
Supplementary assessment is by written examination only.