| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Mid-trimester examination |
2 hrs
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30%
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approx. 1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Calculation and diagram based |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Online Assessment |
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10%
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approx. 500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| online activities |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Online Quizzes |
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10%
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approx. 500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| For non-BEngTech students |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Practicals |
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20%
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approx. 500 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Written Assignments |
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10%
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approx. 500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| for BEngTech students only |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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30%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of motion and forces as applied to simple 1, 2 and 3-D systems;
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Undertake calculations to determine the effect of multiple forces and the resulting motion, and the concepts of deformation, elasticity and strength as pertaining to static forces and be able to calculate tensile strength of objects;
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Demonstrate a range of manipulative, observational, interpretive, written and graphical communication skills through undertaking and reporting on laboratory work and/or completing written assignments
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For students of B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: introduce the concept of the free-body diagram, analyse & solve particle and rigid body equilibrium problems, calculate the moment of a force and determine the resultant force OR for students not undertaking the B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: describe the basic electrostatic interactions between objects, apply Coulomb's Law and undertake calculations to determine the potential and electric fields in the vicinity of charged objects;
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For students of B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: analyse the forces in simple trusses using the method of joints and the method of sections; OR for students not undertaking the B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: interpret simple dc and ac electric circuits, and perform calculations involving both active and passive circuit elements;
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For students of B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: construct and evaluate shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams with a variety of loads and types of support OR for students not undertaking the B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: describe key concepts in electromagnetism and be able to state, and apply, Faraday's and Lenz's Law in practical situations;
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For students of B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: determine the centroid of an area and the first and second moments of area of plane shapes; and
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For students of B.Eng.Tech, Civil Engineering Major: analyse the equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to dry friction.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Through a combination of formal lectures, tutorials or independent reading, students acquire knowledge of the particular discipline.
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Communication Skills
Through participation in class discussions (including intensive school attendance), and writing their practical reports, students analyse and organise information and ideas, and convey the data clearly, in written, spoken and electronic forms.
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Global Perspectives
Students gain a global prespective, as it relates to their discipline, through the incorporation of recent research or commercial applications, in their study material.
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Information Literacy
The laboratory experimental reports require students to locate, access, analyse, interpret, use, retrieve and store information.
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Life-Long Learning
In preparing for their examinations, completing regular weekly quizzes, and writing experimental laboratory reports, students gain learning skills that transcent the scope of their projects/topics; skills that may be applied to any form of learning.
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Problem Solving
In preparing for their examinations, completing regular weekly quizzes, and writing experimental laboratory reports, students gain, students learn to identify problems, to consider and evaluate potential solutions using independent thought and logic, and to determine the best solution by informed judgement.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Throughout the learning material, students will explore the relationships between physics and technology, the environment and our lives.
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Team Work
Students will engage in discussion groups of two or three persons during their experimental work in laboratory classes (including Intensive School attendance). As a result the students will gain the ability to interact effectively with others within their peer group and in turn will be able to work towards a common goal. Students develop the ability to evaluate opinions and make decisions leading to a timely and successful completion of the assigned tasks.
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