PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Description

This module introduces several principles and processes which underpin most physical science and engineering disciplines, which you are likely to study beyond the Foundation Year. Specifically, you will study topics that include S.I. units and measurement theory, electric and magnetic fields and their interactions, the properties of ideal gases, heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, and engineering instrumentation and measurement. You will attend several lectures and a tutorial each teaching week alongside guided independent study opportunities to develop your understanding of topics more deeply, supported by the use of the university’s virtual learning platform. This module provides opportunities to explore key concepts of simple electromagnetic field theory, energy conservation, equations of states of ideal gases, and static and dynamic fluid models. Across all subject content, several opportunities are provided to develop understanding through a range of problem-solving whilst simultaneously honing fundamental mathematical competencies that are integral to a solid foundation in physics. By engaging in these activities, you will build resilience to complex and compound problem-solving and develop resourcefulness in navigating solution strategies, drawing on other areas of your Foundation Year studies. This aims of this module are to introduce key physical properties and phenomenon relevant to engineering and physical sciences, and to demonstrate the concepts in the context of various engineering and physical sciences disciplines. Attributes Developed 001 Define SI units for common engineering parameters / properties; the systematic conversion of units KC 002 Explain the ideas relevant to simple field theory, and common devices based on these principles KC 003 Apply theoretical knowledge to model real-world systems and to solve simple practical problems in simple field theory KCPT 004 Describe the types of energy and their conversion and conservation K 005 Calculate heat transfer rates based on conduction, convection and radiation mechanisms KC 006 Describe the equation of state for an ideal gas; the derivation and use of P-V, P-T and V-T relationships KC 007 Differentiate between fluid pressure, density and viscosity and derive fundamental equations describing fluid pressure. KC 008 Explain laminar, transitional and turbulent flow regimes and the notion of the Reynolds number for quantifying flow regimes KC 009 Describe the basic principles of industrial temperature, flow and pressure measurement K