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Engineering Science
First teaching from Feb. 2018
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SCHEME OF WORK
Programme
Title:
Engineering
Level:
Course Title:
Engineering Science
Tutor:
Course Number:
010103120
Academic
Year:
Learning Outcomes (LO)
LO1 Examine scientific data using
computational methods
LO2 Determine parameters within
mechanical engineering systems
LO3 Explore the characteristics and
properties of engineering materials
LO4 Analyse applications of
electromagnetic principles and properties
Assessment
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Assessment
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Eng. Momtaz S.
Abadir
Eng. Maysa sarsour
2017-2018
Assessment
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Assessment
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Sessions
Learning
Outcome(s)
Session Activities
Topic: International system of units
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Introduction to the unit’s content, an overview of assessment within
the unit and the relevance of the topic within engineering
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The remainder will introduce the international system of units and
notation, and overview the use of dimensions to confirm SI units
Sample activities:
Session 1
LO1
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SI base units, SI derived units, and SI units with special names
(Newton, Joule, etc.).
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SI prefixes and engineering notation.
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Using dimensions to check consistency of units.
Topic: The scientific method

Beginning with an introduction to the topic by the tutor, the
students will then be placed in small groups to research case
studies of the scientific method.
Sample activities:
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Scientific inquiry and the formulation of hypotheses.
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Reasoning and experimentation.
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Evaluation and improvement.
Topic: Data
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Session 2
LO1
Explanation of data and appropriate data representation using
graphs. Students will then explore an appropriate software package
to learn how to create graphs of varying complexity.
Sample activities:
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Quantitative and qualitative data.
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Representing data graphically.
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Constructing graphs electronically using appropriate software.
Topic: D.C. Theory
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Session 3
LO4
Introducing the basics of direct current and Ohm’s law, supported
by examples of application of theory.
Sample activities:
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Circuit diagram representations.
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Overview of D.C. principles.
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Using Ohm’s law for parallel and series resistance.
Topic: Kirchhoff’s laws
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Session 4
LO4
Focussing on complex circuits where Kirchoff’s laws are needed to
obtain circuit equations to find voltages or currents.
Sample activities:
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Kirchoff’s voltage law.
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Kirchoff’s current law.
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Applications in electric networks.
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Sessions
Learning
Outcome(s)
Session Activities
Topic: A.C. theory

Extending on from D.C. theory to show concepts in A.C. circuits
when voltage can switch polarity or current switches direction, and
how power is generated from an A.C. current.
Sample activities:
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Direct vs. alternating current.
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AC power generation.

Introduction to transformers.
Topic: A.C. circuit waveforms
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Session 5
LO4
Understanding principles of A.C. waveform characteristics (e.g.
frequency, amplitude and period), before analysing
electromechanical alternator outputs in the form of sine waves.
Sample activities:
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Sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal waveforms.
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Frequency and harmonics.
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Reactance and impedance.
Topic: Three - phase AC circuit
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Three-phase Y Configurations.
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Three-phase Delta Configurations.
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Power Calculations in Three-Phase Circuits.
Topic: RLC circuits
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Session 6
LO4
Examining combinations of resistors (R), inductors (L), and
capacitors (C) within circuits, and the concepts that arise from
these.
Sample activities:
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Pure R, L and C components.
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RC circuits and transients.
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RL circuits and transients
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Sessions
Learning
Outcome(s)
Session Activities
Topic: Magnetism

Explaining the relationship between magnetic fields, magnetic
moments and electric currents, along with key principles of
magnetism.
Sample activities:
Session 7
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Magnetic field patterns, e.g. flux, magnetomotive force.

Magnetic reluctance.
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Magnetic screening.
LO4
Topic: Electromagnetic induction

Understanding how an electromotive force is produced across a
conductor when exposed to time-varying magnetic fields, along with
case studies of application.
Sample activities:
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Induced electromotive force.
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Faraday’s law and Lenz’s Law.
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Applications in generators and motors.
Topic: Free body diagrams
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Session 8
LO2
Aiming to ensure students are aware of free body diagrams and
their usefulness in problem-solving. The topic introduces standard
notation for diagrams, and will include a variety of problems for
analysis using diagrams.
Sample activities:
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Representing mechanical problems with diagrams.
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Standard features and notation included within a free body diagram.
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Analysis of problems using simplified diagrams.
Topic: Supporting a load
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Session 9
LO2
Students will learn how to calculate forces acting on a support when
there is an off-centre or combined load acting on a beam.
Sample activities:
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Loading and the effects of point and uniform loading on a beam.
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Introducing the theory of moments of force.
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Calculating reaction force to support various loading.
Topic: Motion
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Session
10
LO2
Deriving the standard equations of motion that are used frequently
within engineering theory, and also using the equations practically
within realistic scenarios.
Sample activities:
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Solving problems from distance/time and velocity/time graphs.
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Deriving standard formulae for motion.
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Newton’s Laws of motion and D’Alembert’s principle.
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Sessions
Learning
Outcome(s)
Session Activities
Topic: Angular motion

Describing angular motion, deriving and using of the equations
angular motion and its relationship with linear motion of point on
circumference of rotating object.
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Introduction to the concept of torque.

Introduction to gears, gears types and their mechanical
applications.
Sample activities:
Session
11
LO2
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Basics terms.
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Equation of angular motion.
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Simple pendulum.
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Relationship between angular and linear motion.
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Torque.
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Resonance and applied resonance estimation method.
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Gears meshing and involute profile, gears details and properties

Calculate the gear module and design gears box to convert speeds
and torques.
Topic: Energy
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Session
12
LO2
Exploring the concepts of work and energy and the means in which
energy is transferred, leading to the theory of energy conservation.
Sample activities:
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Define terminology involving work, energy and conservation.
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Understand various types of energy and the process of energy
transfer.
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Solve problems involving energy interchange.
Topic: Hydrostatics
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Session
13
LO2
Beginning with an introduction to fluid properties, this lesson will
explain the relationship between force and pressure, describe
Pascal’s law concerning static fluids, and explore examples using
Archimedes’ principle.
Sample activities:
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Introducing properties of real and ideal fluids.
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Pascal’s law and hydrostatic pressure.

Archimedes’ principle for buoyancy.
Topic: Continuity of volume and mass in a fluid
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Session
14
LO2
Specifying additional properties of moving fluids, the law of
conservation of mass will be introduced along with practical
applications of theory.
Sample activities:
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Properties of a flowing fluid.
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Mass and volume continuity.

Practical uses of flow rate continuity.
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Sessions
Learning
Outcome(s)
Session Activities
Topic: Thermodynamic systems
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Session
15
LO2
Introducing some key concepts of thermodynamics and the first law
of thermodynamics with contextualised examples of turbines and
compressors.
Sample activities:
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Definition of heat and work transfer and the first law of
thermodynamics.
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Non-flow and steady-flow systems.
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Gas compressors and turbines.
Topic: Heat engines
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Session
16
LO2
Exploring the transfer of heat energy to mechanical energy for the
purpose of producing work, the second law of thermodynamics will
also be discussed along with the efficiency of a thermodynamic
cycle.
Sample activities:
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Heat engines theory and practical application.

Second law of thermodynamics and entropy.
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The Carnot principle, Carnot cycle and efficiency.
Topic: Structure of materials
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Session
17
LO3
Introducing the topic of material science and the classification of
materials due to their fundamental structures. There is opportunity
for case studies into recent developments within the field, and the
possibilities of new applications.
Sample activities:
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Atomic structure and bonding.

Classification of engineering materials.

Current advancements in modern material science.
Topic: Mechanical properties of materials
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Session
18
LO3
A look at the properties that is inherent in materials when reacting
to physical forces. Students will analyse a variety of examples to
explore the principles in depth.
Sample activities:
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Hardness and toughness in materials.
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The concept of stress and strain.

Hooke’s Law and elastic moduli.
Topic: Electromagnetic properties of materials
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Session
19
LO3
Continuing the topic of material properties with electromagnetic
properties. The lesson will also discuss the wide variety of
applications and the reasoning behind specific material selection.
Sample activities:
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Electrical conductors and dielectrics.
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Diamagnetic and paramagnetic materials.

Ferromagnetic materials.
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Sessions
Learning
Outcome(s)
Session Activities
Topic: Material testing
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Session
20
LO3
An opportunity for students to work in small groups towards the
identification of materials through test procedures. The methods of
testing that are used will be dependent upon the equipment
available.
Sample activities:

Introduction to test procedures.

Practical example of destructive and non-destructive testing.
Topic: Degradation of materials
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Session
21
LO3
Exploring the types of degradation in metals and non-metals,
specifically that which leads to component weakening and can cause
component failure.
Sample activities:

Stress corrosion, cracking and fatigue.
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Oxidation of metals.
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Degradation of polymers and coatings.
Topic: Oscillations

Introduction to periodic motion of oscillating bodies
Sample activities:
Session
22
LO2
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Simple harmonic motion.
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Mass on a spring.
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Simple pendulum.
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Energy of SHM.
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Damped oscillatory motion.
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Resonance and applied resonance estimation method.
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