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Aims & Objectives:

• recognise the symbols and units for a wide range of physical quantities, and recall their definitions
• demonstrate a good understanding of the principles underlying basic physics both verbally and in writing
• apply all the above principles to solutions of conceptual and numerical problems in simple systems, and to
  understand real-world phenomena
• work in a team of your peers to perfom, discuss and write up laboratory experiments
• participate in group discussions with confidence

Teaching Methods:

Assessment:

Examination (50-60%), Tutorial tests (15-20%), Practical work (15-20%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

Content:

• Linear mechanics: kinematics; Newton's laws; momentum; energy and work
• Rotational mechanics: circular motion
• Fluid mechanics: buoyancy; Pascal's law; Bernoulli's principle
• Thermodynamics: heat transfer and expansion; kinetic theory
• Vibrations and waves: simple harmonic motion; resonance and damping

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