ENGEN100-22JS (HAM)

General Physics and Mathematics for Engineers

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

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Convenor(s)

Rachael Tighe

Rachael Tighe
4109
EF.2.01
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rachael.tighe@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Alista Fow

Alista Fow
4164
EF.2.04
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alista.fow@waikato.ac.nz

Sina Enteshari Najafabadi

Sina Enteshari Najafabadi
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sina.entesharinajafabadi@waikato.ac.nz

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Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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: yusuke.mochida@waikato.ac.nz

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: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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A review of core topics in maths and physics that underpin study in engineering. Topics include mechanics, kinematics, electric circuits, geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers, basic algebra and basic calculus.
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Paper Structure

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The paper will be taught through lectures, lectorials/active participation lectures and labs. You should be prepared to work on problems during the scheduled lectures by bringing pen and paper (or tablet), and calculator etc with you. All content will be hosted on Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Mechanics

    Students will be able to

    1. understand and convert between system of units
    2. resolve and add force vectors
    3. determine moments of a force
    4. draw a free body diagram and apply equations of equilibrium in 2D
    5. analyse the circular motion of a particle
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  • Electricity
    Students will be able to
    1. find the equivalent resistance of networks of series and parallel resistors
    2. use Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff's Laws to determine branch currents and voltages
    3. solve for branch voltages and currents for complex light globe networks
    4. use time constant principle to determine capacitor charge-discharge cycles
    5. solve for branch voltages and currents in DC RC circuits
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  • Maths

    Students will be able to

    solve NCEA level 3 maths problems related to geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers, basic algebra and basic calculus in a practical setting.

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Assessment

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Internal assessments (Tests and Quizzes) only. No exam.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Maths Test 1
11 Feb 2022
9:00 AM
25
2. Mechanics Test
14 Feb 2022
11:00 AM
25
3. IF-AT open-book quiz 1 (Electricity)
18 Feb 2022
11:00 AM
10
4. Take-home Test (Electricity)
23 Feb 2022
No set time
5
5. Maths Test 2
25 Feb 2022
9:00 AM
25
6. IF-AT open-book quiz 2 (Electricity)
25 Feb 2022
11:00 AM
10
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Engineering Mechanics: STATICS and DYNAMICS in SI Units 14ED. R.C. Hibbeler.

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Online Support

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Workload

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Total learning hours: 150 hours

Contact hours: 59.5 hours lectures/tutorials + 12 hours workshop/practical + 9 hours general skills = 80.5 hours

Self study: 65.9 hours

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Prerequisite(s)

14 credits at Level 2 in NCEA Mathematics or Physics, or a minimum of 8 credits at Level 3 in NCEA across Mathematics and/or Physics.

Corequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

The JS offering is only available to students enrolled in Jump Start, which is a transition to University programme that runs 4 weeks before A Trimester orientation.

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