Applications of differentiation and integration; introduction to differential equations and complex numbers.

1. Apply differentiation to sketch curves and optimise functions of one variable
2. Apply integration to find areas and volumes
3. Solve first order separable differential equations
4. Calculate the partial derivatives of functions of several variables
5. Apply De Moivres Theorem to find the powers of complex numbers

The overall aim of this module is to:

(a) Excite and motivate new engineering students about their chosen field of study.

(b) Clarify the student's understanding of the nature of engineering and the tasks and responsibilities of an engineer.

(c) Cultivate and develop key skills such as creativity, problem solving, communication, leadership, knowledge discovery and system building skills.

(d) Utilise 'design and build' projects to promote early success in engineering practice, to introduce discipline-specific material and to outline the integration of subjects on engineering programmes of study.

(e) Demonstrate that problem solving can be fun, educational and enriching.

(f) Instil an eagerness for independent and reflective learning.

1. Demonstrate that problem solving is fun, educational and enriching

2. Contribute as a positive, cooperative and complementary team member in the planning andimplementationof projects and problem solving exercises.

3. Utilize basic system building skills to determine solutions to basic \”design & build\” projects, appropriate to engineering disciplines.

4. Utilise appropriate technology and techniques for acquiring, processing, interpreting and

presenting information

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5. Outline general engineering practice and the particular operational practices of their chosen discipline

6. Develop a Personal Development Plan

This module provides students with a broad introduction to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional computer aided drafting, design and modelling. The overall aim of this module is to introduce students to the engineering drafting and design process and to provide them with the basic techniques required to produce models and drawings of individual engineering parts using a 3D CAD system. Students will also learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate through technical documentation.

1. Read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings, and communicate through drawing documents.

2. Produce orthographic and multiview 2D drawings from 3D models.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the design process.

4. Apply engineering graphics standards and produce drawings which conform to national and/or international standards.

5. Produce freehand engineering sketches.

6. Use a 3D CAD modelling system to efficiently produce solid models and drawings of individual component parts and assemblies.

The student will learn the basic laws of Physics pertaining to Engineering including defining the standard units of measurement, forces, and the properties used in modern day engineering. The student will be able to explain experimentation, how heat is transferred, radioactivity, thermal expansion, efficiency calculations, fluid pressure, and some wave theory.

This module is taught by a number of lecturers and includes many real life situations where the topics covered are used.

1. Be able to solve various exercises involving physics, such as heat transfer andthermal expansionusing and manipulating the correct units of measurement
2. Be able to determine the efficiency of various simple machines, explain their operation and determine their mechanical advantage (force ratio) and velocity ratio (movement ratio)
3. Be able to explain properties such as temperature and pressure and be able to use the gas laws to determine values for properties which undergo change.
4. Be able to explain wave propagation, sound and light and be able toexplain simple reflection, refraction, diffration, and interference of waves, plus use the doppler effect to solve for changes in perceived frequencies.
5. Be able to explain reflection, and refraction of light and show how images are formed in mirrors.

The student will learn how to analyse simple systems of forces, graphically and analytically and perform simple calculations involving friction, stress and strain and determine centres of gravity of various figures.

1. Analyse systems of concurrent, coplanar forces using graphical and analytical methods

2. Compute relevant parameters relating to simple stress and strain

3. Compute centres of gravity for regular and irregular figures using graphical and analytical methods

4. Carry out simple computations relating to friction

This module is a basic introduction to programming techniques for Engineering students. Its purpose is to provide these students with a practical application-driven introduction to programming prior to embarking on writing high-level code. Initially, programs are created graphically using flowcharts. These programs are tested on a microcontroller simulator. Students then progress to an Integrated Development environment, where they write, compile and debug similar programs. Programs are downloaded to a target board, which is interfaced to basic sensors and actuators. Finally, a robotic buggy is programmed to complete various challenges.

1. Convert between decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems.
2. Explainhow data types, constants and variables are used in computer programming.
3. Construct a computer program in the form of a flowchart.

4. Write a basic computer program (sketch)using a high level programming language.

5. Test programs / flowcharts by compiling them, simulating them and downloading them to a microprocessor-based device.

Solution of first and second order differential equations using Laplace transforms and other techniques.

Linear algebra including eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

1. Solve first order separable andlineardifferential equations

2. Solve first and second order differential equations using Laplace transforms
3. Solve second order differential equations using the auxiliary equation and the particular solution.

4. Matrix addition, subtraction and multiplication, inverses, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

5. Solve linear systems of equations using Gaussian elimination

An important component of this common first-year engineering module is aimed at introducing various engineering subjects to the learners, as well as motivating the students and introducing them to the engineering profession. The module is further characterised by a curriculum that is organised around the various engineering disciplines at IT Sligo and emphasises that engineering is about conceiving, designing, implementing and operating systems and products through a multitude of student projects, a varied learning environment, experiential and group learning.

The module also allows the learner to implement problem-solving, communication and organisational skills that they have begun to develop in their first year on engineering programmes at IT Sligo. Working together on mixed discipline projects and teams, the students will gain an appreciation for the many branches of engineering and allow them to select the appropriate engineering stream for their future studies.

1. Design, build, test, evaluate, document and present a small prototype systems and/or products to a given specification;

2. Undertake personal evaluation and reflect critically on learning experiences

3. Work effectively as part of a team

4. Communicate effectively in a professional manner

5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of different engineering streams

This module is designed to help the students get an understanding of basic principles of a.c and d.c. electricity. Topics covered include: current, voltage, power and Ohm's Law, Capacitors, AC Sine wave, Electromagnetism, Inductors, Transformers, AC and DC motor operational principles.

1. Apply basic electrical circuit theory for resistors in series/parallel using Ohm’s Law and power formula.

2. Understand and apply Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws to the solution of DC resistor circuits and perform basic calculations (peak, peak-to-peak,rms and Period/frequency) for AC sine wave anduse ofvectors for solving two sine waveforms.

3. Describe capacitors, charging and discharging, time constant andtransient response of RC circuits.

4. Describe and understand the magnetic and electromagnetic principle of magnets and current carrying conductors including Faradays and Lenz Laws of electromagnetic induction.

5. Understand and perform basic engineering calculations on single phase transformer.

6. Explain operation of DC motor including Flemings Left Hand grip rule, function of commutator.

7. Explain operation principles of AC Induction motor including stator/rotor, slip speed and synchronous speed.

This module has been designed to give the students an understanding of Chemistry.

1. Explain matter and the structure of the atom.

2. Recognise the significance of the periodic table and apply its significance to Chemistry.

3. Compare electronegativities of elements, predict types of bonding in substances and perform equilibrium reactions.

4. Explainhow materials are formed including crystals and polymers andthe chemistry of the atmosphere including the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer and atmospheric pollution.

5. Perform experiments in the laboratory including applying the pH concept and oxidation/reduction in analysing chemical reactions and chemical composition.

The student will learn how to analyse two-dimensional framed structures using graphical and analytical means. In addition, the student will learn how to analyse simple beams and draw shear force and bending moment diagrams.

1. Calculate reactions for simple statically determinate beams and frames

2. Analyse simple framed structures usinggraphical and analytical methods

3. Analyse simple beams carrying point loads and uniformly distributed loads

4. Draw and dimension shear force and bending moment diagrams for simple beams

The module develops initial student knowledge, awareness, skills and competencies in a broad range of areas of professional practice, including: professional ethics, effective learning, professional communication, career planning and development, health and safety, universal design, product safety, sustainability, and working in a team environment.

1. Reflect critically on learning experiences and career planning and development, identifying more and less effective learning approaches.

2. Apply Engineers Ireland Code of Ethics to any given situation whilst understanding the underlying ethical principles.

3. Identify and summarise aspects of Irish and EU legislation affecting engineering practice, including personnel health and safety, universal design, and product safety.

4. Identify the role and interaction between engineering products and systems and environmental impacts, especially energy use and climate change.

5. Discuss non-engineering factors that may determine the success or otherwise of new technologies/systems/products, and the non-engineering factors that may be important in product design and development.

6. Write technical reports anddemonstrate appropriate academic and professional standards of written communication.

7. Work effectively and professionally in a team environment.