Applied Technology (H1040)
Applied Technology
Module H1040
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Statics
Forces, equilibrium and stability. In particular: analysis of (statically determinate) frameworks, mechanical advantage, friction, buckling, beam bending and torsion in a shaft.
Dynamics
Distance, velocity and acceleration, simple vibration.
Thermodynamics
Thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases. Gas laws, equivalence of work and heat (1st Law), Introduction to thermodynamic cycle analysis.
Simple DC Circuits
Ohm's and Kirchoff's laws, formation of equivalent circuits.
AC Circuits
Waveforms and current and voltage in AC circuits, capacitance, inductance and the concept of reactance, introduction to 3 phase AC.
Electronics
Diodes, transistors, characteristics of amplifiers (gain, frequency response and feedback).
Electromagnetics
Simple relations of electromagnetic theory, applications to electrical machines.
Library
Serway, R. A and Jewett, J. W. "Physics for Scientists and Engineers".
Module learning outcomes
Have knowledge of underlying concepts and principles in electrical and mechanical technology
Apply their knowledge of mechanical and electrical technology to practical design problems.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 8 | 25.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 12 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 7 | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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