Course overview
This calculus-based course provides electrical and electronic engineering students with important foundational knowledge about mechanics, materials, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and its application to common electrical engineering systems. The course includes weekly small-group problem-solving workshops, and relevant practical sessions.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physical principles that describe mechanics, materials, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
- apply physical principles to common physical systems;
- use the methods of algebra, vectors and calculus to make quantitative and qualitative predictions about the behaviour of physical systems
- associate the correct unit with every physical quantity they use
- make decisions about the measurements required for practical investigations
- make appropriate use of standard measurement techniques and accurately record observations
- analyse measurements to determine quantitative results and their uncertainties and draw non-trivial conclusions from measurements
- use a variety of sources to locate and synthesise relevant information
- communicate results about the physical world both orally and in writing
- work cooperatively in a team to complete a task in a limited time.
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