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2021 unit offering information will be available in November 2020

Unit description

Introduces students to the fundamentals of motion of particles and rigid bodies in a plane under the action of kinematic constraints, forces, couples and impacts. Students undertake individual modelling and analysis of mechanical examples and work in small groups on laboratory experiments.

Unit content

Plane rectilinear and curvilinear motion of a particle

Relative motion

Dynamics of particles

Orbital mechanics

Work, kinetic and potential energy

Impulse, linear momentum and impact

Planar kinematics of rigid bodies

Planar dynamics of rigid bodies

Work-energy principle for rigid bodies

Impulse-momentum principle for rigid bodies

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:GA1GA2GA3GA4GA5GA6GA7
1apply fundamental concepts of Newtonian dynamics in plane motionIntellectual rigourKnowledge of a discipline
2understand the limits of the theory presented so that the material can be appropriately applied or extendedIntellectual rigourKnowledge of a discipline
3develop skills to enable mathematical modelling and analysis of simple engineering dynamic systemsIntellectual rigourKnowledge of a discipline
4develop problem-solving skills in situations where dynamically-generated forces and motions are significantKnowledge of a discipline
5develop skills in effectively and safely using laboratory equipment in a team environment for experimental investigation and measurement of dynamics phenomena, and in reporting findings.Communication and social skills

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. apply fundamental concepts of Newtonian dynamics in plane motion
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  2. understand the limits of the theory presented so that the material can be appropriately applied or extended
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  3. develop skills to enable mathematical modelling and analysis of simple engineering dynamic systems
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  4. develop problem-solving skills in situations where dynamically-generated forces and motions are significant
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  5. develop skills in effectively and safely using laboratory equipment in a team environment for experimental investigation and measurement of dynamics phenomena, and in reporting findings.
    • GA6: Communication and social skills

Teaching and assessment

Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every session. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the study session.

Fee information

Domestic

Commonwealth Supported courses
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Commencing 2021 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2

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International

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