Description
Physics, Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Module title | Physics, Engineering and Applied Mathematics |
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Module code | INT0067 |
Academic year | 2022/3 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 10 | 10 |
Description - summary of the module content
Module description
This module is specifically tailored for international students who want to pursue degrees in engineering or mathematical disciplines. You will learn the basics of techniques used in the construction of machines, buildings or satellites; develop the skills in calculus needed for basic weather forecasting and climate studies; study the mechanics used for planning the movements of objects, such as car engines, trains pulling uphill or rockets launching into space; and the trigonometry used to design communications networks, aerials and medical treatments for diseases such as cancer.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to provide an advanced foundation for students who intend to follow a degree programme in the areas of Engineering, Mathematics or related disciplines. It will provide a foundation for further study of materials, mechanics and electronics at a level necessary to commence an engineering degree programme.
Students will be expected to manage their time successfully in order to complete a series of coursework and other tasks.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of physics
- 2. apply basic concepts in the analysis of mechanical, electrical and thermal problems
- 3. apply mathematical methods to solve problems requiring the use of trigonometric formulae
- 4. apply techniques in calculus
- 5. recognise when particular techniques are used in a variety of mathematical or engineering situations
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. interpret results of laboratory experiments
- 7. demonstrate understanding of theoretical principles through application to problems
- 8. interpret answers to problems with appropriate accuracy
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 9. apply appropriate methods to address a well-defined engineering problem
- 10. communicate effectively in the written form
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
Introduction – physical parameters; dimensions and units; scalar and vector quantities; measurements; conservation of energy
Statics (including forces and moments)
Kinematics and dynamics (including Newton’s laws and conservation of momentum)
Structure of matter
Mechanical properties of solids and introduction to mechanical testing
Thermal properties and heat transport
Electrical properties (including basic circuit analysis)
Mathematical methods, including two-dimensional trigonometry, differentiation and integration of trigonometric functions, vector mathematics.
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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90 | 210 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 90 | Small group lessons, including lectures, examples, practice and use of computing techniques. Focus on problem solving techniques and explanation of physics behind real-world problems. |
Practical Work | 10 | Laboratory and workshop exercises. |
Guided Independent Learning | 200 | Study of written notes, practise examples, using resources supplied on ELE and other on-line learning material. Preparation for lectures. Tutorial problem solving. Reading and research. |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Mid-semester 1 exam (written) | 1 hour | 3,4,5,9 | Written and verbal |
Exam-style questions and problem-solving activities | 1-2 hours weekly | 1-10 | Verbal with solutions to problems posted on ELE |
Laboratory report based upon experimental work | 500 words | 1,2,6,7,8,10 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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30 | 70 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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End of semester 1 exam (written) | 20 | 2 hours (online) | 1-3, 5, 7, 9 | Written and verbal |
Laboratory report based upon experimental work | 30 | 1000 words | 2, 5-10 | Written and verbal |
Final Exam (written) | 50 | 2 hours | 1-5, 7, 9-10 | Via SRS |
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Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Mid-term exam (deferral only) | Examination | 1-3, 5, 7, 9 | Next assessment opportunity |
Laboratory reports based upon experimental work (deferral only) | Laboratory Report | 2, 5-10 | Next assessment opportunity |
Final Exam (referral/deferral) | Examination | 1-10 | Next assessment opportunity |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to take a re-sit exam (open book). Only your performance in this exam will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the examination is passed.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
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Johnson, K., Hewett, S., Holt, S. & Miller, J. (2015). Advanced Physics for You. Cheltenham: Nelson Thorne.
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Edexcel A level mathematics year 1 (2017) Goldie S., Whitehouse S., Hanrahan V., Moore C., Muscat JP., Pledger K. 978-1471853043 ?Hodder Education
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Edexcel A level mathematics year 2 (2017) Goldie S., Whitehouse S., Hanrahan V., Moore C., Muscat JP., Pledger K. ?978-1471853050 Hodder Education
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Web-based and electronic resources:
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ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=12906
Module has an active ELE page
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 3 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | February 2022 |