Newton's laws of motion, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, Archimedes principle and the continuity equation to engineering systems.
Free body diagrams, modelling of beams to obtain reaction forces and shear force/bending moment relationships.
Fundamental engineering units, SI systems of units. Stresses and strains, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure.
Constant acceleration equations and the concepts of impulse, force, work, energy and power.
Systems modelling using resolution of vectors, case studies.
Atomic structure, electrostatics, current. The Ampere and Coulomb. Potential difference. Energy and power. DC circuit analysis.
Magnetic effects. The magnetic field. Field due to a current. Flux density.
Electromagnetic forces and induction.
Self-inductance, capacitance, exponential charging of a capacitor, sine wave theory, frequency in radians / sec and HZ.
Phase angle, peak average and rms values. Reactance and elementary AC theory. Wing phasor diagram.
Introduction to combinational logic, the binary number system.
Technical report writing.

Students will be introduced to this module, its assessment requirements and learning strategies at a residential study weekend, where there will also be initial training relating to this module.

An online module handbook and workbook will be provided which will guide students through each topic. Series of tasks which will give structure to independent academic study, research and work based investigation and practical work based learning.

Students will engage with the learning materials via Moodle and the online library system.
Residential study periods at Eastwood Park will be used to enhance students understanding.

SPIEGAL, L., LINBRUNNER, G. (2003) Applied Statics and Strength of Materials. 4th ed. Prentice Hall

REID, D. (2000) An Introduction to Engineering Mechanics. Basingstoke: Palgrave

BOGART, T.F. (1992) Electric Circuits. 2nd Ed. Glencoe publishing.

HUGHES, E. (2005) Electrical & Electronic Technology. 9th Ed. Prentice Hall

FLOYD, T. L. (2000) Electronic Fundamentals. 5th Ed. Prentice Hall

Online access to Moodle, Staffordshire University library.

1) Develop an understanding of force, work, energy and power. (Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving).
2) Demonstrate a knowledge of scalar and vector quantities and apply resultant vectors in an engineering environment. (Application, Problem Solving).
3) Perform DC circuit calculations and develop an understanding of circuits and fields. (Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving).
4) Perform ac circuit calculations. (Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving).
5) Design simple combinational logic circuits. (Application, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving).

2 x 1.5 hour examinations (25% each). The mechanical exam will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2, the electrical exam will assess Learning Outcomes 3, 4 and 5.

1 x assignment (50%) (1500 words maximum) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 to 4.

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 & 2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:

50% Assignment (remains unchanged)
25% Exam (remains unchanged)
25% Exam – Changed from Exam to Practical Assessment