3 ECTS credits
84 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1020425ANR for all students in the 1st semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department and involved faculties/organizations
Mechanics of Materials and Constructions
Industriële ingenieurswetenschappen
Educational team
Danny Van Hemelrijck (course titular)
Tine Tysmans
Jordi Cornette
Activities and contact hours
18 contact hours Lecture
12 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content
 
Lecture:
This course introduces de basics of Newtonion mechanics of point masses. The course consists of the following parts:
  • Forces and vectors
  • Equilibrium of a point
  • Kinematics of a point
  • Force and acceleration
  • Work and energy
  • Linear momentum

Practical exercises: 
In the practical exercise sessions students solve problems under supervision.
The selected problems are a direct application of knowledge and concepts gained in the lectures.

Course material
Handbook (Required) : Dynamica, R. C. Hibbeler, 13de, Pearson Education, 9789043032889, 2016
Handbook (Recommended) : Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, R. C. Hibbeler, 14de, Pearson Education, 9781292088723, 2016
Additional info

Description tutoring: after class, by appointment or via e-mail. During weekly afternoon tutoring session (dates to be announced ad valvas at the beginning of the academic year).

Learning Outcomes

Objectives

D1: can analyse the motion of a point mass in different coordinate systems (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D2: has insight into solving movement problems (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D3: has insight into the relationship between the motion of a point mass and the causative forces (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D3: has insight into the relative motion of a point mass relative to a moving coordinate system that translates and rotates (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D4: has insight into the use of energy methods and linear momentum (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D5: can apply the basic principles of mechanics in a clear, consistent and systematic manner (BaLO 1, 2, 9, 10)
D6: is able to analyze various mechanical problems (BaLO 1, 2, 9, 10)
 
AD1: reasons and acts in a structured and systematic manner (BaLO 9)
AD2: communicates in Dutch in a comprehensible and structured manner (BaLO 10, 11)
AD3: develops a professional attitude (BaLO 9, 10, 13)

 

Learning Outcomes

  • BaLO_1 To possess in-depth, application-oriented knowledge, understanding and practical skills related to mathematics and science, directed towards engineering applications.
  • BaLO_2 To possess application-oriented knowledge, understanding and skills about engineering sciences and engineering techniques.
  • BaLO_6 Based on acquired insight, to select the appropriate methods of research, design and solution and appropriately apply the results in a scientific and effective manner.
  • BaLO_9 To demonstrate an engineering attitude: attention to planning, to technical, economic and societal factors as well as managerial implications, assessment of the risks and feasibility of the proposed approach or solution, being result-driven and achieving effective solutions, innovative thinking.
  • BaLO_10 To correctly handle the scientific and discipline-specific terminology in language relevant to the programme.
  • BaLO_11 To present and communicate the results of technical and scientific work, in writing, orally and visually.  
  • BaLO_13 To act in an ethical and socially responsible manner with attention to technical, economic, human and sustainability aspects.
     

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other Exam with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Exam time 1st session:
    Lecture: written exam: 60% (not transferred to 2nd session)
    Practical exercises: written exam exercises: 40% (not transferred to 2nd session)
    Exam time 2nd session:
    Lecture: written exam: 60%
    Practical exercises: written exam exercises: 40%

Additional info regarding evaluation

An illegitimate absence of more than 25 % for the practical exercise sessions leads to a refusal to participate in the practical exercises exam. This leads to an absent quotation for the related exam. The sanctions taken in the first exam session are transferred to the second exam session.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Startplan (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electronics-ICT Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Engineering: Standaard traject (76 ECTS) (only offered in Dutch)