Curriculum and Course Development
Curriculum and Course Development
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Module Development
I was responsible for developing academic material for the following modules since 2021:
2024
2024
- BCSD7311 - Basic Concepts in Structural and Machine Design
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to engineering design processes, principles, work environment, material selection, and static and dynamic stress analysis for simple structural and machine components and assemblies that include shafts and rolling element bearings and beams. Students will be exposed to key criteria of fatigue failure in shafts and bearings for correct sizing, material selection and manufacture.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Apply design criteria and concepts in solving engineering problems.
MO02 Analyse and design structural components using elementary design theories.
MO03 Perform basic calculations on mechanical assemblies.
MO04 Determine the safe operating specifications for basic structures.
MO05 Understand the basic properties of materials and their application.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Project:
Written summative design project
15 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
- EMAT6211 - Engineering Materials 2A
Module Purpose:
This module will provide students with an understanding of the origins, nature and life cycles, as well as the uses and application of construction materials in civil engineering. This will serve as the foundation for the use the materials in civil engineering design and construction.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Understand the origins and suitability of different materials for various civil engineering uses.
MO02 Able to select appropriate materials and technology (fit for purpose) for use in buildings and civil engineering structures.
MO03 Appreciate the full product life cycle of the construction materials and consequences of the choices made on the structure and the environment.
MO04 Make comparative assessment of alternative materials in terms of multiple criteria rather than simple cost and strength selections.
NQF level: 6
Credits: 14
Course development performed:
Learn Framework
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 22%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 50%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
- EPHY5111 - Engineering Physics 1A
Module Purpose:
This module develops a solid and broad foundation in Physics, which is an important element of many civil engineering phenomena and applications. The knowledge and understanding developed are essential inputs in later engineering sciences and applications.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Understand and apply thermodynamics to determine changes in energy to/from various forms to others. Use energy principles to determine heat flow in buildings.
MO02 Understand and apply basic principles of electricity and magnetism to determine electricity supply and draws from engineering and building applications.
MO03 Be able to perform calculations to determine modes and frequencies of vibration of simple engineering structures.
MO04 Use principles of sound and waves to determine acoustic properties of buildings and determine sound insulation requirements.
NQF level: 5
Credits: 14
Course development performed:
Storyboarded Learn Framework
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Practicum:
4 Physics practicums
12 hours
100 marks x 4
Weighting: 15%
- SMCL7311 - Strength of Material under Complex Loading Conditions
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and skills in order to create safe designs for complex loading conditions the strength of materials.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Evaluate combined loading conditions.
MO02 Calculate 2D and 3D stresses and strains.
MO03 Determine the point of component failure.
MO04 Determine material behaviour under inelastic deformation.
MO05 Applying Finite Element Analysis in stress analysis.
MO06 Analyse the principles of beam deflections.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Practicum:
Written summative design project
12 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
2023
2023
- ACMS7311 - Advanced Concepts of Machine Systems Design
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to establish advanced concepts of static and dynamic stress analysis for the design of a range of power transmission components including shafts, gears, clutches, brakes, flexible mechanical systems, flywheels and universal joints, and to equip students with analytical skills to correctly size, key machine components based on standard failure criteria and safety factors.
Module Outcomes:
MO1 Identify various failure theories.
MO2 Evaluate the significance of material properties in the design process.
MO3 Interpret the operation of a range of machine components.
MO4 Apply design concepts to various machine components.
MO5 Visualize and synthesize designs that are becoming progressively complex.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Project:
Written summative design project
15 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
- BCSD7311 - Basic Concepts in Structural and Machine Design
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to engineering design processes, principles, work environment, material selection, and static and dynamic stress analysis for simple structural and machine components and assemblies that include shafts and rolling element bearings and beams. Students will be exposed to key criteria of fatigue failure in shafts and bearings for correct sizing, material selection and manufacture.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Apply design criteria and concepts in solving engineering problems.
MO02 Analyse and design structural components using elementary design theories.
MO03 Perform basic calculations on mechanical assemblies.
MO04 Determine the safe operating specifications for basic structures.
MO05 Understand the basic properties of materials and their application.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Project:
Written summative design project
15 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
- EPHY5111 - Engineering Physics 1A
Module Purpose:
This module develops a solid and broad foundation in Physics, which is an important element of many civil engineering phenomena and applications. The knowledge and understanding developed are essential inputs in later engineering sciences and applications.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Understand and apply thermodynamics to determine changes in energy to/from various forms to others. Use energy principles to determine heat flow in buildings.
MO02 Understand and apply basic principles of electricity and magnetism to determine electricity supply and draws from engineering and building applications.
MO03 Be able to perform calculations to determine modes and frequencies of vibration of simple engineering structures.
MO04 Use principles of sound and waves to determine acoustic properties of buildings and determine sound insulation requirements.
NQF level: 5
Credits: 14
Course development performed:
Storyboarded Learn Framework
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Practicum:
4 Physics practicums
12 hours
100 marks x 4
Weighting: 15%
- MTEC7312 - Manufacturing Techniques
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and skills involved in manufacturing processes and machine tools to create designs for manufacture and assembly.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Explain fundamental concepts of manufacturing.
MO02 Illustrate the mechanics of material removal processes.
MO03 Apply cutting tool technology.
MO04 Master the process of machining operations and machine tools.
MO05 Utilise the metalworking processes.
MO06 Apply appropriate techniques in product design.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Practicum:
Written summative design project
12 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
- SMCL7311 - Strength of Material under Complex Loading Conditions
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and skills in order to create safe designs for complex loading conditions the strength of materials.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Evaluate combined loading conditions.
MO02 Calculate 2D and 3D stresses and strains.
MO03 Determine the point of component failure.
MO04 Determine material behaviour under inelastic deformation.
MO05 Applying Finite Element Analysis in stress analysis.
MO06 Analyse the principles of beam deflections.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 12%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 45%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
Practicum:
Written summative design project
12 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
- TPOF6212 - Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop the students’ knowledge of the properties of gases and condensable vapours and the principles governing their thermodynamic analysis.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Explain the thermodynamic properties of gases.
MO02 Apply the laws of thermodynamics and relevant concepts for the heat transfer and conservation of energy for devices operating with either a closed or open system.
MO03 Perform kinetic energy and internal energy calculations.
MO04 Apply steady flow energy balance equation to solve energy balance problems in turbomachinery.
MO05 Apply the second law of thermodynamics in analysing the performance of commonly used engineering systems like heat engines and refrigerators.
MO06 Solve steam related problems.
NQF level: 6
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 18%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 22%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 50%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
2022
2022
- ACMS7312 - Advanced Concepts of Machine Systems Design
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to establish advanced concepts of static and dynamic stress analysis for the design of a range of power transmission components including shafts, gears, clutches, brakes, flexible mechanical systems, flywheels and universal joints, and to equip students with analytical skills to correctly size, key machine components based on standard failure criteria and safety factors.
Module Outcomes:
MO1 Identify various failure theories.
MO2 Evaluate the significance of material properties in the design process.
MO3 Interpret the operation of a range of machine components.
MO4 Apply design concepts to various machine components.
MO5 Visualize and synthesize designs that are becoming progressively complex.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 8
Assignment:
Formal open-book assessment
10 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 6 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 9
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 60%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
- BCPH5111 - Basic Concepts in Physics
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of Physics to apply these concepts and principles in various scenarios.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Apply Algebra concepts within the context of Physics.
MO02 Determine suitable equations essential to analysing various forms of motion.
MO03 Apply Newton’s laws of motion to solve dynamics problems.
MO04 Derive and apply equations relevant to the conservation of energy.
MO05 Apply appropriate methods required to analyse cases involving momentum and collisions.
MO06 Apply the principles governing oscillations and waves.
MO07 Understand the relevance of the first law of Thermodynamics in heat transfer.
NQF level: 5
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 8%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 7%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Practicum:
4 Physics practicums
12 hours
100 marks x 4
Weighting: 15%
Period 6 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 9
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 60%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
- MDES7312 - Machine Dynamics for Engineering Systems
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop complex knowledge and skills in the dynamic behaviour of standard mechanical engineering systems and components to use a computational programming system to solve kinematic problems.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Explain the kinematics and efficiency of gear trains.
MO02 Determine requirements for balancing rotating and reciprocating machinery.
MO03 Comprehend the working of various moving parts of an engine.
MO04 Perform calculations of energy and speed fluctuations in flywheels.
MO05 Use the MATLAB programming language.
MO06 Apply computational techniques in dynamic analysis of mechanical systems.
MO07 Determine the precession of gyroscopic motion.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 20%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Assignment:
Formal open-book assessment
10 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 6 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 9
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 55%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
- MTEC7312 - Manufacturing Techniques
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and skills involved in manufacturing processes and machine tools to create designs for manufacture and assembly.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Explain fundamental concepts of manufacturing.
MO02 Illustrate the mechanics of material removal processes.
MO03 Apply cutting tool technology.
MO04 Master the process of machining operations and machine tools.
MO05 Utilise the metalworking processes.
MO06 Apply appropriate techniques in product design.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Assignment:
Formal open-book assessment
10 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 20%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 55%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
- SMCL7311 - Strength of Material under Complex Loading Conditions
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and skills in order to create safe designs for complex loading conditions the strength of materials.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Evaluate combined loading conditions.
MO02 Calculate 2D and 3D stresses and strains.
MO03 Determine the point of component failure.
MO04 Determine material behaviour under inelastic deformation.
MO05 Applying Finite Element Analysis in stress analysis.
MO06 Analyse the principles of beam deflections.
NQF level: 7
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Assignment:
Formal open-book assessment
10 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 60%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
- MEV8411 - Mechanical Vibrations Analysis (Mechanical Elective - Postgraduate (NQF level 8))
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to identify the vibration elements of engineering in machinery operation to analyse vibration under a range of conditions.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Formulate dynamic models of various spring-mass systems.
MO02 Formulate the appropriate equations for vibration analysis.
MO03 Solve the vibration problems by employing suitable equations.
MO04 Apply vibration analysis techniques.
NQF level: 8
Credits: 8
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Assignment:
Formal open-book assessment
10 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 15%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 8
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
180 minutes
180 marks
Weighting: 60%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
2021
2021
- MEIF5112 - Mechanics: The Interaction of Forces
Module Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to develop the ability to perform essential calculations for systems in equilibrium to adopt a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
Module Outcomes:
MO01 Determine normal reaction and friction forces.
MO02 Perform equilibrium calculations of particle and rigid bodies in various dimensions.
MO3 Draw free body diagrams.
MO04 Explain the principle of moments.
MO05 Apply compound systems to various scenarios.
MO06 Determine forces in trusses.
MO07 Perform calculations on bending moments and shear forces in determinate beams.
MO08 Use appropriate methods to determine moments of inertia.
MO09 Apply the parallel axis theorem to given a range of scenarios.
NQF level: 5
Credits: 12
Course development performed:
Formatives:
Test 1:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 14%
Period 1 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 3
Test 2:
Written unseen test
90 minutes
90 marks
Weighting: 14%
Period 5 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 4 to 8
Assignment:
Formal open-book assessment
10 hours
100 marks
Weighting: 14%
Period 6 - Content covered in the module in Academic Week 1 to 9
Summative:
Written examination:
Written unseen exam
120 minutes
120 marks
Weighting: 62%
All content covered in Academic Week 1 - 12.
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