Undergraduate Course: Mechanical Engineering 1 (MECE08007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Mechanical |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This is an introduction to the principles of Mechanical Engineering. The topics covered include: Analysis of Static Structures, Stress and Strain, Dynamic Analysis of Bodies in Simple Linear and Rotational Motion, Energy Conversion. Practical work includes measurement techniques and the construction of machines such as gearboxes, engines and pumps. A significant part of this course is jointly taught with Civil Engineering 1. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Engineering 1 (SCEE08001)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Teviot Lecture Theatre, Medical School | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | | King's Buildings | Laboratory | Sanderson Drawing Office | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | or 14:00 - 17:00 | | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | Classroom 4, Hudson Beare Building (Mon), Classroom 10, Alrick Building (Tues) | 1-11 | 16:10 - 17:00 | or 14:00 - 14:50 | | | | | Central | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 2, Appleton Tower | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | Lecture Theatre A, David Hume Tower | 1-11 | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Teviot Lecture Theatre, Medical School |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 3 x 8 sides / graph | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 3 x 8 sides / graph | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To provide a solid foundation of core knowledge in Statcs and Dunamics. This basis is essential for proceeding to advance study in htese and other topics in third year, and for underpinning applications in designa nd project work.
To provide through Coursework the development of practical laboratory skills and procedures and the development of written communication skills through report writing. |
Assessment Information
| 10 Labs. 9 on the day pro-forma lab reports. 1 formal lab report and 1 formal drawing exercise. Coursework 33.33%; Degree Exam 66.67%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Vengatesan Venugopal
Tel:
Email: V.Venugopal@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Kathryn Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: kathryn.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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