| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | FS0102.1 | Engineering Mechanics | Elective | 3 | 6 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Develop an understanding of the principles of statics and the ability to construct free body diagrams for particles and rigid bodies. Understand how to solve equilibrium problems involving trusses frames and machines. Be able to analyze distributed loads. Understand the concept of internal forces in members. Obtain knowledge of the laws of dry friction. Understand properties of areas and be able to calculate centroids and moments of inertia for areas. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | An ability to construct free-body diagrams and to calculate the reactions necessary to ensure static equilibrium | | 2 | An understanding of the analysis of distributed loads | | 3 | A knowledge of internal forces and moments in members | | 4 | An ability to calculate centroids and moments of inertia | | 5 | An ability to solve static equilibrium problems involving friction |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Statics of Particles Equivalent Systems of Forces Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies Centroids and Centers of Gravity Analysis of Structures Friction Moments of Inertia for Areas |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction | | | | 2 | Statics of Particles | | | | 3 | Statics of Particles | | | | 4 | Equivalent Systems of Forces | | | | 5 | Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies | | | | 6 | Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies | | | | 7 | Centroids and Centers of Gravity | | | | 8 | Midterm 1 | | | | 9 | Centroids and Centers of Gravity | | | | 10 | Analysis of Structures | | | | 11 | Analysis of Structures | | | | 12 | Forces in Beams | | | | 13 | Midterm 2 | | | | 14 | Friction | | | | 15 | Friction | | | | 16 | final | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Engineering Ethics Notes |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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