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Access to HE Diploma Approved Units: Engineering Version 1: updated November 2011

Please find below a list of units available for use within Access to HE Diplomas in the subject area of engineering. Click on the unit title to view the content, which will include grade descriptors for level 3 units. If you require further information please contact the Laser Learning Awards Access Team on 01227 827823 or email [email protected]

Unit Title Unit Code National Code Unit Level

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Chemical Science WIY304 RA13TE008 3 3

Computer Aided Draughting WIY303 CA03TE003 3 3

Design Project WIY302 CA22TE001 3 6

Electronic Principles WIY294 XJ02TE001 2 3

Electronic Principles WIY295 XJ03TE001 3 9

Electronics WIY296 XL12TE001 2 6

Electronics WIY297 XL13TE001 3 6

Introductory Mathematics for Higher Education WIY298 RB03TE016 3 9

Materials Engineering SER790 YC43SE901 3 3

Materials Exploration SER292 XJ52SE901 2 3

Materials Exploration SER300 XJ53SE901 3 3

Mathematics for Higher Education WIY299 RB03TE015 3 12

Mechanical Science WIY300 XH02TE001 2 3

Mechanical Science WIY301 XH03TE001 3 9

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UNIT TITLE: Chemical Science LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: WIY304 NATIONAL CODE: RA13TE008 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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This unit has 9 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES

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1. Understand electron configuration within the atom, bonding the main properties of metals and non-metals.

1.1. Describe and explain electronic configuration, chemical bonding, metals and non-metals, chemical formulae and equations.

2. Understand the concepts of periodicity for the first 36 elements in the periodic table.

2.1. Explain with reference to electronic configuration patterns associated with increasing atomic number e.g. First ionization energies, Atomic and Ionic radii, Boiling points, reaction with Oxygen and Chlorine, Oxidation numbers.

3. Understand the behaviour of Metals. 3.1. Describe and explain the properties of metals with respect to: reactivity series, corrosion.

4. Understand the behaviour of d-block elements.

4.1. Describe and explain the properties of the first row transition elements from scadium (Sc) to Zinc (Zn) e.g. Metallic character, variable valency, co-ordination compounds, characteristics ion colours, behaviour as catalysts.

5. Recognise the Structures and properties of simple organic compounds.

5.1. Identify the chemical structure and the characteristic properties of simple organic compound e.g. Alkanes, Alkenes, Haloalkanes. Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids and Polymers.

6. Understand principles of Acid-base equilibrium.

6.1. Describe, explain and illustrate: Stronf and weak Acids and Bases, pH scale and measurement, Buffer Solutions.

7. Understand and interpret Kinetic data. 7.1. Describe and explain: Kinetic theory, Factors affecting rate of reaction, Methods of measuring reaction rates, activation energy.

8. Understand Energetics and heat changes during chemical reactions.

8.1. Describe and explain: Heat reaction, Internal energy. Enthalpies of reaction.


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9. Understand principles of Chemical Plant technology.

9.1. Describe and explain industrial processes i.e. Production of ammonia, Distillation of chemicals, Hydrogenation of fats, Electrolysis of brine.

9.2. Describe the safe storage and transportation of chemicals.

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UNIT TITLE: Computer Aided Draughting LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: WIY303 NATIONAL CODE: CA03TE003 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Use appropriate C.A.D software package to produce engineering drawings.

1.1. Accurately create engineering detail and assembly drawings using geometry commands/functions i.e. line, circle, arc, offset, hatch.

1.2. Manipulate and modify geometry using command/functions i.e. move, copy, rotate, mirro, fillet, chamfer, trim, extend, erase.

1.3. Apply dimensions and text in the correct layout.

1.4. Layers are set for functions such as dimensions centerline, text, hatching etc.

1.5. Save an engineering drawing and store it in the correct location.

1.6. Retrieve an item from a library file. 1.7. Produce a hard copy of an engineering

drawing on a printer and/or plotter.



UNIT TITLE: Design Project LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 6 UNIT CODE: WIY302 NATIONAL CODE: CA22TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 2,4,7

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This unit has 3 learning outcomes.

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1. Prepare a design specification for an engineered product from a given design brief.

1.1. Establish customer requirements. 1.2. Determine the major design requirements. 1.3. Evaluate and obtain design information

and legislation from appropriate sources. 1.4. Prepare a full product design specification.

2. Produce alternative design solutions for an engineered product

2.1. Produce conceptual design solutions 2.2. Prepare an analysis of the possible design

solutions. 2.3. Evaluate the potential of the alternative

concepts. 2.4. Select and justify the optimum design

solution.

3. Communicate the final design solution through engineering drawings.

3.1. Produce engineering drawings (Manual or CAD) sufficient to communication the design solution.

3.2. Prepare a final report.



UNIT TITLE: Electronic Principles LEVEL: Two CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: WIY294 NATIONAL CODE: XJ02TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: (Level 3 Only)

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The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Apply circuit theory to the solution of simple circuit problems

1.1. Apply Ohm's law to the solution of problems relating to series-parallel combinations of resistors

1.2. Apply Kirchhoff's Laws to problems involving not more than two unknowns

2. Apply the fundamental laws and properties of electric fields to problems involving capacitors

2.1. Describe the concepts of electric field and electric flux

2.2. Describe the relationship between electric field strength and electric flux density and define the relative permittivity of free space.

2.3. Define capacitance as the constant of proportionality between charge and potential difference and analyse the relationship between capacitance and the physical dimensions of parallel plates.

2.4. Investigate expressions for energy stored by a capacitor.

2.5. Solve problems relating to uniform fields in single dielectrics involving the relationships previously established.

2.6. Describe expressions for the equivalent capacitance of capacitors connected in series and parallel, solve simple problems.


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3. Apply the fundamental laws governing magnetic fields to the solution of problems relating to magnetic circuits and materials

3.1. Evaluate the concept of the magnetic field and magnetic flux to explain the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnetised bodies and define magnetic field strength.

3.2. Investigate the relationship between magnetic field strength and magnetic flux density and define relative permeability and the permeability of free space.

3.3. Summarises magneto motive force, reluctance and magnetic field strength and solves problems involving magnetic circuits.

3.4. Describe hysteresis loss by means of a loop diagram.

4. "Apply the fundamental principles of, and laws governing electromagnetic induction"

4.1. Evaluate the motor principle in terms of F = B.L.I.

4.2. Establish the relationships E = B.L.V. and E=N.d phi/dt and use them to solve simple problems.

4.3. Explain the historical and technical significance of Faraday's and Lenz's Laws.

4.4. Explain the concept of eddy currents and eddy current loss.

5. Understand the concepts of self and mutual inductance and relates these to the transformer principle

5.1. Define self inductance of a coil 5.2. Deduce and apply the relationships: E=L

di/dt and phi N/I. 5.3. Define mutual inductance and describe the

production of induced voltage due to change of mutual flux linkage.

5.4. Describe the transformer principle 5.5. Deduce that energy stored in an inductor

is 1/2.L.I squared. 5.6. Solve problems on self inductance, mutual

inductance and the transformer principle.



UNIT TITLE: Electronic Principles LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 9 UNIT CODE: WIY295 NATIONAL CODE: XJ03TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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The learner can:

1. Understand waveforms and determine the main parameters used to describe and measure them.

1.1. Define the terms amplitude, period, frequency, instantaneous, peakto-peak, r.m.s, average in relation to alternating (Sinusoidal and no sinusoidal and unidirectional waveforms.)

1.2. Define for factor and determine the approximate average and r.m.s value of given sinusoidal waveforms.

2. Apply phasor and algebraic representation of sinusoidal quantities.

2.1. Define a phasor quantity. 2.2. Determine the resultant of the addition of two

sinusoidal voltages by graphical and phasor representation.

2.3. Explain the phase angle relationship between two alternating quantites.

2.4. Define a sinusoidal voltage in the form v= Vmsin(omega t + phi).

3. Use circuit theory to solve a series circuit problems.

3.1. Draw the phasor diagrams and related voltage and current waveforms for simple a.c circuits.

3.2. Describe inductive reactance and capacitive reactance in terms of impending the flow of alternating current and use basic relationships to solve simple problems

3.3. Derive impendence triangles from voltage triangles and show that Z squared = R squared = X squared and that Tan phi = + X/Z and Cos Phi = R/Z.

3.4. Apply equations to the solution of single branch L-R and C-R series circuits at power and radio frequencies.

3.5. State that P = V Cos phi for sinusoidal waveforms.

3.6. Derive the power triangle from the voltage triangle and identify true power (P), apparent power (S) and reactive voltamperes (Q).

3.7. Define power factor as: true power/apparent power, and show that where V and I are sinusoidal, power factor = Cos phi.


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4. Apply circuit theorems to the solution of AC and DC circuit problems.

4.1. Apply the principle superposition to the solution of circuit problems.

4.2. Explain the ideal concepts of constant current and constant voltage sources.

4.3. Deduce constant current and constant voltage equivalent circuits for practical sources and convert them from on type of equivalent circuit to the other.

4.4. Solve problems using Theremin’s and Norton’s Theorems.

4.5. Apply the maximum power transfer theorem for resistive loads.

4.6. Derive the turn relationship for transformer matching and apply it to problems.

5. Use AC circuit theorems to the solution of AC and DC circuit problems.

5.1. Use phasor diagrams and calculations to solve R-L-C series a.c. circuits.

5.2. Define series resonance as occurring when the supply voltage and current are in phase and sketch a phasor diagram showing that V = Vr at resonance, VI and Vc may be much greater than the supply voltage.

5.3. Derives and apply the formula for the frequency of series resonance.

5.4. Define ‘Q’ factor.

6. Apply AC circuit theory to the solution of parallel network problems including resonant conditions.

6.1. Draw the Phasor diagram for a 2 branch parallel circuit with C in one branch and only L L-R R in the other branch.

6.2. Solve problems relating to simple a.c. parallel circuits.

6.3. State the conditions for resonance in a parallel circuit with L and R in one branch and C only in the other.

6.4. Apply the exact approximate formulae for the parallel resonance frequency.

6.5. Correct the power factor of a given circuit and explain why this might be desirable in practice

6.6. Explain the use of resonance circuits to select and amplify signals.


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7. Apply the basic theory of balanced three-phase circuits to the solution of problems

7.1. Describe the nature of, and summarise the reasons for a three-phase supply network, with reference to the national grid distribution system.

7.2. Explain the need for start and delta connections for power distribution and distinguish between delta and star (3 wire and 4 wire) methods of connection.

7.3. Apply basic relationship between line and phase quantities under balanced conditions to solve single problems.

7.4. Explain that the power dissipation in a three-phase load is the sum of the single-phase powers and that the power in a balanced three phase load is: square root of 3 VLINE.ILINE.COS. phi.

8. Predict transient behaviour of simple L-R and C-R circuits.

8.1. Analyse how the current and capacitor voltage in a series C-R circuit which is connected to a DC. source vary with time.

8.2. Sketch the curves for the variation of voltage of current with time for each of the components in a series C-R circuit when the capacitor is: Charging, Discharging.

8.3. Define the time constant of series C-R and L-R circuits.

8.4. Predict the growth and decay of the component voltage or current in a series C-R circuit after the commencement of charging and discharging and compare with measured values.

8.5. Explain the growth and decay of current and voltages in a series L-R current.

8.6. Sketch curves for the variation of voltage and current with times for each of the components in a series L-R circuit after the circuit has been connected to a DC. supply.

8.7. Calculate the component voltage or current in a series L-R circuit after the circuit has been connected to a DC supply, Disconnected from a DC. supply.



UNIT TITLE: Electronics LEVEL: Two CREDIT VALUE: 6 UNIT CODE: WIY296 NATIONAL CODE: XL12TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: (Level 3 Only)

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of a simple DC. circuits

1.1. Calculate voltage, current and resistance in simple series and parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law.

1.2. Calculate power dissipation in simple resistive circuits.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of circuits involving alternating voltages and currents.

2.1. Explain terms used to describe all alternating quantity e.g. frequency peak value, r.m.s value and mean value for sine wave.

2.2. Calculating the power dissipation in simple resistive circuits fed from sine wave a.c. supplies.

2.3. Describe the behaviour of inductors and capacitors in a.c. (sine wave) circuits.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties and uses of semiconductor diodes.

3.1. Explain, in simple terms, the principles of diode action in a semi-conductor diode.

3.2. Draw and explain the characteristics of a typical silicon diode.

3.3. Use diode rectifier circuits, e.g. half wave and full wave (bridge) rectifiers.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of and analyse the performance of low frequency semiconductor amplifiers.

4.1. Explain, in simple terms, the principles of transistor.

4.2. Explain the use of transistor as a low frequency amplifier (common emitter only). Build and test a module.

4.3. Use a transistor as a switch.


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5. Demonstrate an understanding of logic circuits and systems.

5.1. Draw the logic symbols (BSI and ANSI) and produce the truth tables for AND, OR NOT, NAND NOR and EXOR gates.

5.2. State the Boolean expressions for AND, OR NOT, NAND, and NOR gates.

5.3. Derive truth tables and corresponding Boolean expressions from problem descriptions involving up to three variables.



UNIT TITLE: Electronics LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 6 UNIT CODE: WIY297 NATIONAL CODE: XL13TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Analyse the behaviour of DC. resistive circuits.

1.1. Calculate voltage, current and resistance in simple series and parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law.

1.2. Calculate power dissipation in simple resistive circuits.

1.3. State Kirchoff’s Laws. 1.4. Apply Kirchoff’s Laws in the solution of

resistive network problems involving two loops.

2. Analyse the behaviour of AC circuits involving resistance inductance and capacitance.

2.1. Explain the terms used to describe an alternating quantity e.g. frequency peak value, r.m.s. value and mean value for a sine wave.

2.2. Calculate the power dissipated in simple resistive circuits fed from sine wave a.c. supplies.

2.3. Describe the behaviour of inductors and capacitors in a.c. (sine wave) circuits.

2.4. Calculate the reactance and impedance for series circuits.

2.5. Determine the phrase angle between voltage and current in series reactive circuits.

2.6. State that the condition for resonance in a series LCR circuit is when the capacitive and inductive reactances are equal, and can derive the expression for the resonant frequency.


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3. Understand the properties and uses of a semiconductor diode.

3.1. Explain, in simple terms, the principle of the diode action in a semi conductor diode.

3.2. Draw and explain the characteristics of a typical; silicon diode.

3.3. Explain the use of diodes in rectifier circuits, e.g. half wave and full wave (bridge) rectifiers.

3.4. Use a semiconductor diodes in simple and logic gates, e.g. diode/resistor AND and OR gates.

4. Understand the performance of low frequency semiconductor amplifiers.

4.1. Explain, in simple terms, the principles if transistor, action.

4.2. Explain the use of transistor as a low frequency amplifier (Common emitter only). Build and test a module.

4.3. Explain the use of a transiator as a switch. 4.4. State the characteristics for an ideal

operational amplifier and compare them with those for a typical commercial device (eg UA741).

4.5. Derive an expression for the voltage gain of a high gain amplifier with voltage feedback.

4.6. Distinguish between the effects of positive and negative feedback.

4.7. Explain the effect of negative feedback on: gain, bandwidth, input and output resistance.

4.8. Derive the expressions for the voltage gain of an operational amplifier when it is connected in the: inverting mode, non-inverting mode, summing mode, difference mode.


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5. Understand logic circuits and systems.

5.1. Draw the logic symbols (BSI and ANSI) and produce the truth tables for AND, OR, NOT NAND,NORE and EXOR, gates.

5.2. State the Boolean expressions for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates.

5.3. Derive truth tables and corresponding Boolean expression from problem descriptions involving up to three variables.

5.4. State the difference between the sequential and the combinational logic.

5.5. Describe the operation of a J-K flip flop. 5.6. Describe the operation of a three stage

binary counter using J-K flip flops and verify with a working circuit.



UNIT TITLE: Introductory Mathematics for Higher Education

LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 9 UNIT CODE: WIY298 NATIONAL CODE: RB03TE016 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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1. Manipulate and solve algebraic equations.

1.1. Manipulate algebraic expressions and equations by: Numeric factorisation, Algebraic factorisation, Algebraic expansion, Applying the rule of indices, Applying the rules of logarithms, Transposition, Expressing the quotient of polynomials in partial fractions

1.2. Solve algebraic equations i.e. linear, quadratic, simultaneous equations

2. Perform calculations in using various number systems to specify levels of accuracy

2.1. Manipulate numbers using different bases: i.e. Denary additions, subtractions, multiplications, division, Binary addition, subtraction, Conversion between Denary, Binary and Hexadecimal

2.2 Express denary numbers to specified accuracy: i.e. Number to decimal places, Number to significant figures, Standard form

2.3 Apply indices in calculations: i.e. Conversion of pico, nano, micro, milli, Kilo, Mega, Giga to indice form, Handing of calculations involving numbers and indices, Use of electronic aids in handling indices, Theory of Logarithms


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3. Perform calculations involving Complex Numbers

3.1. Manipulate numerical expressions involving complex numbers i.e. Express a complex number as a line on an Argand Diagram, Add, subtract, multiply and divide, Convert between rectilinear and polar form using inverse tangent/Pythagoras and R forall P, P forall R on a calculator. Find the nth root

3.2. Manipulate algebraic expressions and equations involving complex numbers i.e. Simplify, Factorise, Expand, Use conjugate pairs

4. Use graphical methods to evaluate data 4.1. Construct graphs from data and analyse data from graphs using a range of types of graph: Cartesian, Polar, Linear, Polynomial, Logarithmic, Exponential

4.2. Use graphs to represent experimental results and obtain equations: i.e. Linear, Logarithmic, natural logarithmic.

4.3. Draw graphs from algebraic expressions: i.e. Linear, Polynomial, Trigonometric

5. Use trigonometrically relationships in engineering problems

5.1. Apply trigonometrical ratios to solve practical problems e.g. Find the sine, cosine, tangent and cotangent for acute angles and angles of any magnitude and their inverse, Solve right angles triangles, Solve triangles using the sine and cosine rules, Express Asin omega t + Bcos omega t as Rsin (omega t+x) and vice-versa, Use radians as well as degrees with trigonometric ratios

5.2. Apply trigonometrical to model real systems i.e. Define and Identify amplitude, frequency and phase. Define and identify angular velocity omega and period T as 2 pi over omega.

5.3. Use and manipulate compound Angle formulae i.e. sin(A plus or minus B), cos (A plus or minus B), tan (A plus or minus B), sin2A, cos2A and tan2A.

5.4. Simplify trigonometrical expressions


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6. Evaluate physical properties

6.1. Evaluate areas of rectangles, circles, sectors of circles, triangles, parallelograms, irregular shapes.

6.2. Evaluate surface areas and volumes of rectangular blocks, cylinders, cones, frustrum of cone, pyramids, frustrum of pyramid



UNIT TITLE: Materials Engineering LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: SER790 NATIONAL CODE: YC43SE901 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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1. Communicate in appropriate technical terms.

1.1. Apply the correct terminology to describe materials and associated processes i.e. types of materials, description of processes, property descriptions, micro structural characteristics of steels, failure descriptions.

2. Carry out information searches for a specified set of properties

2.1. Compare, contrast and select appropriate information sources.

2.2. Analyse, gather and collate information for those sources.

2.3. Investigate the suitability of a material for a particular application.

3. Obtain standard test data to determine the properties of specific materials

3.1. Apply appropriate testing of a range of engineering materials to determine the properties of those materials i.e. strength, ductility, modulus, toughness, hardness etc.

3.2. Investigate the appropriate test for a given property and material.

3.3. Compare and contrast the results obtained with normal expectations for similar materials.

4. Relate the properties of a material to its structure.

4.1. Assess the properties of a material, given its internal structure

5. Recognise a material and its processing route to produce a specific structure with appropriate properties for a given application

5.1. Critically examine processes which will produce required changes in material properties by altering the material structure


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6. Propose materials for a given application 6.1. Investigate material properties to match the design specification and function of the required product

6.2. Identify materials with the required properties

6.3. Investigate processing routes for proposed materials

7. Work within the required safety parameters 7.1. Investigate hazards associated with specific materials i.e. use, handling, processing, storage, disposal (COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) (Health and Safety at Work) (PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)

7.2. Investigate and act upon the relevant safety procedures

7.3. Investigate individual and organisational responsibilities



UNIT TITLE: Materials Exploration LEVEL: Two CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: SER292 NATIONAL CODE: XJ52SE901 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: (Level 3 Only)

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The learner can:

1. Understand and use elements of line, tone, colour, texture, pattern, shape and form, through techniques and media.

1.1. Identify and apply appropriate technical skills in the manipulation of media and materials.

2. Understand the need to develop an individual approach to the collection and recording of information.

2.1. Describe and apply individual methods of collating and documenting research.

3. Explore and experiment with ideas, techniques and materials.

3.1. Select various techniques and materials and analyse the use of these in the development of ideas.

3.2. Justify the selection of materials.

4. Understand the current market trends and preferences within design applications.

4.1. Identify current market forces and trends and predict some potential developments.

5. Recognise conventions and be able to challenge established methods and approaches.

5.1. Describe the conventions and identify differing views, both historical and contemporary.

6. Understand Health and Safety issues and safe studio practice.

6.1. Carry out Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice.



UNIT TITLE: Materials Exploration LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: SER300 NATIONAL CODE: XJ53SE901 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7

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The learner can:

1. Understand and use elements of line, tone, colour, texture, pattern, shape and form, through techniques and media.

1.1. Identify and apply appropriate technical skills in the manipulation of media and materials.

1.2. Evaluate the results.

2. Understand the need to develop an individual approach to the collection and recording of information.

2.1. Explain and apply individual methods of collating and documenting research.

3. Explore and experiment with ideas, techniques and materials.

3.1. Select various techniques and materials and analyse the use of these in the development of ideas.

3.2. Justify and evaluate the selection of materials.

4. Understand the current market trends and preferences within design applications.

4.1. Analyse current market forces and trends and predict some potential developments.

5. Recognise conventions and be able to challenge established methods and approaches.

5.1. Explain the conventions and critically evaluate differing views, both historical and contemporary.

6. Understand Health and Safety issues and safe studio practice.

6.1. Carry out Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice.



UNIT TITLE: Mathematics for Higher Education LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 12 UNIT CODE: WIY299 NATIONAL CODE: RB03TE015 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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1. Use Matrices and Determinates to solve simultaneous equations Â.

1.1. Apply Determinates to solve: two equations with two unknowns, three equations with three unknowns.

1.2. Apply Matrices to solve: two equations with two unknowns, three equations with three unknowns.

1.3. Manipulate matrix equations: Addition and subtraction, Multiplication, Finding the inverse with the aid of a calculator

2. Use differential calculus to solve problems

2.1. Demonstrate the fundamental approach to differentiation from 1st principles and rates of change. Differentiate functions using: Product rule, Quotient rule, Function of a function rule, given table of standard differentials.

2.2. Find the gradient of a graph of a known function. Apply differentiation to: Solve problems involving linear velocity, linear acceleration, angular velocity, angular acceleration and displacement, Solve problems involving maximum and minimum value of functions.

3. Use integral calculus to solve problems

3.1. Integrate functions using: Given table of standard integrals, substitution,method of integration by parts, Partial fractions.

3.2. Use integration to: Solve problems involving linear velocity, linear acceleration, angular velocity, angular acceleration and displacement, Area between a function and the x-axis or between two functions, Volume of revolution produced by revolving a function about the x or y axis, To obtain the mean or the root mean square volume of a periodic function.


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4. Solve differential equations

4.1. Understand the techniques of Partial Differentiation. Solve differential equations of the form: dy/dx = f(x) with a given boundary condition, First order of the form dQ/dt = KQ with a given boundary condition, dy/dx = f(x).g(y) by separation of the variable and with a given boundary condition

4.2. Solve practical differential equations relating to: Electrical systems, Mechanical systems.

5. Use vectors to model and solve problems

5.1. Manipulate vectors by: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

5.2. Express any vecor in the form xi + yj + zk. 5.3. Use vectors to solve Mechanical and Electrical

problems.

6. Use Boolean algebra to solve problems

6.1. Manipulate Boolean algebraic expressions and equations: Know the rule as applied to Boolean algebra, Simplify expressions using Karnaugh Maps, Simplify expressions using algebraic rules

6.2. Use Boolean algebra to represent a logic system: Electrical, Mechanical.



UNIT TITLE: Mechanical Science LEVEL: Two CREDIT VALUE: 3 UNIT CODE: WIY300 NATIONAL CODE: XH02TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: (Level 3 Only)

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The learner can:

1. Apply correct S.I. unit terminology to the solution of practical problems.

1.1. Solve practical problems using the S.I. system of units.

2. Apply the concept of Free Body Diagrams in solving practical problems

2.1. Solve practical problems using the concept of free body diagrams.

3. "Illustrate, through practical investigation, the concept of force".

3.1. Carry out appropriate investigations to determine: Static and dynamic forces, Static and dynamic friction, Forces in fluids at rest, Centroids of plain and irregular shapes.

4. Use practical investigations and calculations to illustrate the principles of coplanar forces

4.1. Produce vector diagrams of three or more forces and resolve those forces.

4.2. Calculate the resultant and equilibrant of two or more forces

4.3. Calculate the centroid of common engineering sections.

5. "Establish the relationship between displacement, velocity and acceleration for linear and angular motion: and solve practical problems by investigation and calculation"

5.1. Apply Newton's Laws of Motion 5.2. Determine: displacement, speed, velocity,

acceleration, relative velocity and resultant velocity.

5.3. Develop and use equations of motion to solve practical problems

5.4. Construct and use velocity vector diagrams to solve practical

5.5. problems.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

6. Interpret the results of tests to show the effects of force on common engineering materials.

6.1. Analyse and evaluate: Tension, compression and shear forces, The concept of stress and an internal reaction, The concepts of elastic and plastic behaviour, Strain and shear strain as units of change of size and shape, Young's Modulus of Elasticity as a concept of stiffness, The Factor of Safety and its appropriate applications, The terms of: elastic limit, yield point, load capability, percentage reduction in area.

7. Solve problems involving potential and kinetic energy.

7.1. Demonstrate by calculation the concept of: Potential energy as energy due to position, Kinetic energy as due to motion.



UNIT TITLE: Mechanical Science LEVEL: Three CREDIT VALUE: 9 UNIT CODE: WIY301 NATIONAL CODE: XH03TE001 GRADE DESCRIPTORS: 1,3,7

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Apply correct S.I. unit terminology to the solution of practical problems.

1.1. Solve practical problems using the S.I. system of units.

2. Apply the concept of Free Body Diagrams in solving practical problems.

2.1. Solve practical problems using the concept of Free Body Diagrams.

3. Use practical investigation and calculation to demonstrate turning moment as a torque.

3.1. Determine the value of torques and couples as applied to gears.

3.2. Apply moments to the equilibrium of beams and levers.

4. "Understand the relationship between mass, velocity and momentum for linear motion".

4.1. Demonstrate the concepts of: mass, momentum, impulse, impact.

4.2. Use vector diagrams to solve practical problems.

5. "Use practical investigations and calculation to demonstrate the principle of moments and system equilibrium, with reference to working situations"

5.1. Demonstrate, by calculation, the equilibrium of uniform, simply-supported beams and other simple force systems i.e. levels.

5.2. Determine the reactions due to concentrated and uniformly distributed loads.

6. "Interpret the results of tests to show the effect of shear force on, and the application of, shear stress, to engineering materials"

6.1. Analyse the results of tests carried out on engineering materials to determine: The Shear Modulus and compare it with Young's Modulus, The effect of torsion and double shear.

7. Solve problems involving potential and kinetic energy.

7.1. Demonstrate, by calculation the concept of: Potential energy as energy due to position, Kinetic energy as due to motion.

7.2. Apply the principle of conservation of energy to systems in motion e.g. Power Transmission.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

8. Construct shear force and bending moment diagrams and explain their significance.

8.1. Demonstrate by calculation: Simply-supported beams and cantilevers, Point and uniformly distributed loads and combined loading, the point of contraflexure.

8.2. Determine the magnitude and position of the maximum bending moment for different load configurations.

9. "Use practical investigations to explain further, the concept of force".

9.1. Determine: The forces producing internal and external equilibrium in systems such as compound bars, Forces in rotation, including single-plane balancing.

10. Recognise the constituents incorporated in the steady flow energy equation in order to solve problems related to given systems

10.1. Investigate: The energy forms in the steady flow energy equations, and their alegbraic signs, the use of a systems approach to identify inputs and outputs to the system, the application of the equation to simple problems.

11. "Solve problems involving energy transfer through mechanical power plant, braking systems and rotating shafts".

11.1. Investigate: The relationship between heat, work and power, The concept of energy transfer as work done, The concept of energy transfer due to temperature change, Friction as a cause of energy loss, The principle of conservation of energy; the energy balance.

11.2. Apply the above concepts to: Determine the power transmitted by rotating shafts, mechanical power plant and braking systems’.

12. Solve problems to determine the energy transfer involved in phase change.

12.1. Demonstrate by calculation: The concepts of sensible and latent heat, Single and two-phase systems.

12.2. Apply the concept of latent heat energy transfer e.g. a domestic refrigerator system.

13. Investigate the basic gas laws. 13.1. Examine the differences between gasses and liquids.

13.2. Solve problems involving the combined gad equation PV/T = K and the characteristic gas equation PV = mRT

13.3. Examine the limitations of the gas laws at extreme pressure and temperatures.

13.4. Apply the thermodynamic property tables.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

14. Derive Bernoulli's Equation

14.1. Apply Bernoulli’s Equation to solve simple problems.

15. Apply the continuity and Bernoulli’s equation to practical problems involving fluids in motion.

15.1. Apply the continuity equation and Bernoulli's equation to practical flow systems e.g. central heating systems, cooling systems, fuel flow systems.


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