Unit Code PND/MRN/CR/MSC
Unit Title Mechanical Science (MSC)
Unit Status Core
Unit Value 1.0
Learning Time 120 Hours
Pre-requisite None
Exemptions None
Aims of the Unit
1 To develop, through theory, practical and assignment, an understanding of the fundamental mechanical science concepts which will provide a basis for further studies in Engineering and application into day to day engineering problem solving
2 To develop a basic knowledge of the concepts of statics, dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and apply these concepts to practical situations
Teaching and Learning Strategies
1 Good safety practices will be emphasised through out the unit and the students will be made fully aware of the hazards associated with laboratory work
2 Practical/laboratory work, through assignments covering both the specifics topics and integrated areas, will be the means of achieving a significant proportion of the objectives. In carrying out such work the students will be made aware of the value of accurate recording of observations and data
3 Industrial visits will be encouraged to facilitate the understanding and learning processes
4 Suitable audio visual aids will be used to support lectures
Assessment Scheme
Assessment will be in accordance with the current BDTVEC Certification & Assessment Policy Guidelines. The weighting of the assessments will be as follows:
Assessment | Skill Area | Weightage |
· Test 1 | 200 – 201 | 40 % |
· Test 2 | 202 – 203 | 40 % |
· Lab. Work/assignment | 200 – 203 | 20 % |
Unit Structure
This Unit Guide is for use by students and teachers as a reference guide. It is organized into Skill Areas, which consist of:
1 Performance Objectives, which state the skill to be acquired
2 Enabling Objectives, which are the elements of skill a student must acquire to perform the Performance Objective competently
3 Performance Standards, which identify the minimum performance a student must demonstrate
for any given performance objective
Suggested Reading
1 W. Embleton, Reed’s heat and Heat Engines for Engineers
2 Reed’s Applied Mechanics for Engineers
3 R. G Meadows, Technician Engineering Science 1
