2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE1070 Foundation Engineering Physics
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Nicole Hondow
Email: n.hondow@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CAPE1060 | Fundamentals of Process Chemistry |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have gained an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics which will be essential to further studies in programmes within the School of Chemical and Process Engineering.Learning outcomes
Gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics.
Syllabus
- Units and dimensions
- Scalars and vectors
- Kinematics
- Newton's Laws of motion
- Conservation of energy and momentum
- Dynamics of uniform circular motion
- Work and energy
- Temperature and heat
- Wave and sound
- Introduction to electricity and magnetism
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Tutorial | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 65.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
The students are expected to read the recommended textbooks together with the handouts for developing a deeper understanding of the topics covered in the formal classes. They should look at the worked out example problems in textbooks to learn how theory can be applied to solve practical problems. To develop problem solving skills they should independently try to solve the problems given in the Problem Sheets provided by the lecturers and also textbook exercise problems prior to the tutorial class.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students' progress will be monitored via:- The extent of participation and response to questions asked in the formal lecture and tutorial classes;
- The attendance in lecture and tutorial classes.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Test | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 25/10/2023
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