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Unit
Level
Credit
Level
Unit Title
Unit Code
National Code
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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Chemical Science
Three
3
WIY304
RA13TE008
1,3,7
(Access/A2)
This unit has 9 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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The learner will:
The learner can:
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.
2.1. 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.
2. Understand the concepts of periodicity for
the first 36 elements in the periodic table.
3. Understand the behaviour of Metals.
4. Understand the behaviour of d-block
elements.
5. Recognise the Structures and properties of
simple organic compounds.
6. Understand principles of Acid-base
equilibrium.
7. Understand and interpret Kinetic data.
8. Understand Energetics and heat changes
during chemical reactions.
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3.1. Describe and explain the properties of
metals with respect to: reactivity series,
corrosion.
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.
5.1. Identify the chemical structure and the
characteristic properties of simple organic
compound e.g. Alkanes, Alkenes,
Haloalkanes. Alcohols, Aldehydes,
Ketones, Carboxylic acids and Polymers.
6.1. Describe, explain and illustrate: Stronf and
weak Acids and Bases, pH scale and
measurement, Buffer Solutions.
7.1. Describe and explain: Kinetic theory,
Factors affecting rate of reaction, Methods
of measuring reaction rates, activation
energy.
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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Computer Aided Draughting
Three
3
WIY303
CA03TE003
1,3,7
(Access/A2)
This unit has 1 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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.
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Design Project
Three
6
WIY302
CA22TE001
2,4,7
(Access/A2)
This unit has 3 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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The learner will:
The learner can:
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.
3.1. Produce engineering drawings (Manual or
CAD) sufficient to communication the
design solution.
3.2. Prepare a final report.
3. Communicate the final design solution
through engineering drawings.
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Electronic Principles
Two
3
WIY294
XJ02TE001
(Level 3 Only)
(Access/A2)
This unit has 5 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Apply circuit theory to the solution of
circuit problems
simple
2. Apply the fundamental laws and properties
of electric fields to problems involving
capacitors
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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
2.1. 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.
5.1. 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.
5. Understand the concepts of self and mutual
inductance and relates these to the
transformer principle
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Electronic Principles
Three
9
WIY295
XJ03TE001
1,3,7
(Access/A2)
This unit has 8 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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The learner will:
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.
2.1. 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).
3.1. 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.
2. Apply phasor and algebraic
representation of sinusoidal quantities.
3. Use circuit theory to solve a series
circuit problems.
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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.
5.1. 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.
6.1. 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.
5. Use AC circuit theorems to the
solution of AC and DC circuit
problems.
6. Apply AC circuit theory to the solution
of parallel network problems including
resonant conditions.
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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 threephase 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.
8.1. 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 LR 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.
8. Predict transient behaviour of simple
L-R and C-R circuits.
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Electronics
Two
6
WIY296
XL12TE001
(Level 3 Only)
(Access/A2)
This unit has 5 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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.
4.1. 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.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of and
analyse the performance of low frequency
semiconductor amplifiers.
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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.
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Electronics
Three
6
WIY297
XL13TE001
1,3,7
(Access/A2)
This unit has 5 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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, noninverting 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.
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Introductory Mathematics for Higher
Education
Three
9
WIY298
RB03TE016
1,3,7
(Access/A2)
This unit has 6 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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The learner will:
The learner can:
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
4.1. 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
4. Use graphical methods to evaluate data
5. Use trigonometrically relationships in
engineering problems
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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 viceversa, 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
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Materials Engineering
Three
3
SER790
YC43SE901
1,3,7
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This unit has 7 learning outcomes.
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The learner will:
The learner can:
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
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Materials Exploration
Two
3
SER292
XJ52SE901
(Level 3 Only)
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This unit has 6 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
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.
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Materials Exploration
Three
3
SER300
XJ53SE901
1, 2, 5, 6, 7
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This unit has 6 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
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.
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Mathematics for Higher Education
Three
12
WIY299
RB03TE015
1,3,7
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This unit has 6 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
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.
5.1. 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.
6.1. 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.
5. Use vectors to model and solve
problems
6. Use Boolean algebra to solve
problems
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Mechanical Science
Two
3
WIY300
XH02TE001
(Level 3 Only)
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This unit has 7 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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. "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.
4.1. 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.
5.1. 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.
4. Use practical investigations and
calculations to illustrate the principles of
coplanar forces
5. "Establish the relationship between
displacement, velocity and acceleration for
linear and angular motion: and solve
practical problems by investigation and
calculation"
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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.
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Mechanical Science
Three
9
WIY301
XH03TE001
1,3,7
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This unit has 15 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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.
4.1. Demonstrate the concepts of: mass,
momentum, impulse, impact.
4.2. Use vector diagrams to solve practical
problems.
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.
6.1. 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.
4. "Understand the relationship between
mass, velocity and momentum for linear
motion".
5. "Use practical investigations and
calculation to demonstrate the principle of
moments and system equilibrium, with
reference to working situations"
6. "Interpret the results of tests to show the
effect of shear force on, and the application
of, shear stress, to engineering materials"
7. Solve problems involving potential and
kinetic energy.
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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: Simplysupported 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.
10.1. 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.
11.1. 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’.
10. Recognise the constituents incorporated in
the steady flow energy equation in order to
solve problems related to given systems
11. "Solve problems involving energy transfer
through mechanical power plant, braking
systems and rotating shafts".
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.
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14. Derive Bernoulli's Equation
14.1. Apply Bernoulli’s Equation to solve
simple problems.
15.1. Apply the continuity equation and
Bernoulli's equation to practical flow
systems e.g. central heating systems,
cooling systems, fuel flow systems.
15. Apply the continuity and Bernoulli’s
equation to practical problems involving
fluids in motion.
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