Overview
This unit introduces students to the analysis of the behaviour of objects in motion. You will be able to explain the motion of objects and solve problems involving objects experiencing constant linear and angular acceleration, and constant force and torque; and apply principles of conservation of momentum and energy to solve problems involving moving objects and simple machines. You will be able to solve problems involving friction, kinematics and dynamics, and oscillatory motion, forced vibration and resonance. You will be able to analyse static and dynamic balance of shafts and determine bearing reactions. Students are required to develop a capacity to work and communicate ethically and professionally, as individuals and in teams, to investigate and solve problems and present solutions professionally.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-Requisites: ENAG11005 Mechanics or ENEG11006 Engineering Statics
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from student feedback
Provided clear and knowledgeable explanations and valuable feedback.
It will be kept and continuously updated.
Feedback from self reflection
Connected content to more real-world applications.
It is suggested that more real-world applications and examples are added in the lecturing content.
Feedback from staff feedback
Lecturing environment should be improved.
It is recommended that the lectures are conducted in a quiet place, like an AV classroom.
- Apply kinematics and dynamics to the solution of practical examples of linear and rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies
- Apply the principles of conservation of momentum and energy to the solution of problems involving moving objects and simple machines
- Solve problems involving the effect of friction on the motion of objects and explain these effects
- Solve problems involving oscillating motion and explain the effects of oscillating motion, forced vibration and resonance on rotating machinery
- Analyse static and dynamic balance of shafts and flywheels and determine bearing reactions
- Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development
- Solve problems and record and communicate, clearly and professionally, the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Associates in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory
2.2 Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N)
2.3 Application of systematic design processes to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1N 2N)
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 6N 7N)
Intermediate
1.1 Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 6I 7I)
1.2 Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 7I)
1.3 In-depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 7I)
1.4 Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 7I)
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
2.1 Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 6N 7I)
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 6I 7I)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 15% | |||||||
3 - Written Assessment - 50% | |||||||
4 - Written Assessment - 5% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Communication | |||||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
5 - Team Work | |||||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
(1986 ~ 2009)
Authors: Roger Kinsky
McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Limited
Level 2, 82 Waterloo Road, North Ryde Level 2, 82 Waterloo Road, North Ryde , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 0074521551
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
y.q.sun@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction; Revision of statics topics;
Kinematics.
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Module/Topic
Kinematics; Rigid body motion;
Relative velocity and acceleration.
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Centripetal and tangential
acceleration; Special cases of motion;
Coriolis acceleration.
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Newton’s laws of motion;
equations of motion; and
equations of motion for a system
of particles.
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Application of the equation of motion.
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Inertia force; Centrifugal force;
Rotation on the inclined plane; Mass
moment of inertia and torque.
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Assignment 1 Due: Week 6 Monday (9 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Assignment 1 Due: Week 6 Monday (9 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Impulse and momentum equation and
its applications.
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Work energy equation; Power and
efficiency; Energy conservation.
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Power; Mechanical efficiency; Energy
conservation.
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Mechanical vibration; Simple harmonic
motion; Vibrating spring-mass system.
Chapter
Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Weekly Quiz Due
Module/Topic
Simple force vibration; Balancing and
reaction of rotating masses.
Chapter
Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorials
Module/Topic
Review of previous week materials.
Chapter
Review of previous week materials.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review of previous week materials.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assignment 2 Due: Review/Exam
Week Monday (10 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm
AEST
Workbook Due: Review/Exam Week
Wednesday (12 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Assignment 2 Due: Exam Week Monday (10 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Workbook Due: Exam Week Wednesday (12 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
1 Written Assessment
These weekly quizzes assess contents from each week. There will be 10 quizzes starting from week 2 extending up to
week 11. All quizzes together will have 30% weighting of the unit. The assessment task can be accessed from the unit
Moodle site on a weekly basis. Each quiz will be open for a week and students need to attempt within the open period.
Weekly due dates will be given in the Moodle
Students will be getting feedback immediately after the submission of the quizzes.
The correct answer will get full marks and the incorrect answer will be given zero marks. No negative marks for wrong
answers.
- Apply kinematics and dynamics to the solution of practical examples of linear and rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies
- Solve problems involving the effect of friction on the motion of objects and explain these effects
- Solve problems and record and communicate, clearly and professionally, the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
2 Written Assessment
Assessment item covers the topics from week 1-4.
Full assignment details are on the unit website.
Week 6 Monday (9 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Late submissions will not be accepted unless an extension has been granted.
Week 7 Monday (16 Dec 2024)
One week after the submission
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the each of the following criteria.
Criteria 1 Correct interpretation of the question (10%)
This criterion may include the identification of the data given in the question and finding solution
requirements
Criteria 2 Correct choice of solution procedures (20%)
This criterion includes statement of any assumptions if needed, relevant formulae, method, and explanation of choices
Criteria 3 Evidence of correct procedures (40%)
Use of appropriate use of diagrams and logical development of appropriate mathematical /descriptive solutions are
addressed here.
Criteria 4: Results (20%)
This criterion addresses accuracy of results, answers clearly stated, interpretation of results and evidence of
checking results
Criteria 5 Presentation (10%)
This criterion includes the correct use of terminology, conventions, clear communication, logical layout referencing of
authoritative sources of equations and data.
- Apply kinematics and dynamics to the solution of practical examples of linear and rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies
- Solve problems involving the effect of friction on the motion of objects and explain these effects
- Solve problems and record and communicate, clearly and professionally, the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
3 Written Assessment
Assessment item covers the contents from week 5 to week 12
Full assignment details are on the unit website.
Exam Week Monday (10 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Late submissions will not be accepted unless an extension has been granted.
Exam Week Friday (14 Feb 2025)
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the each of the following criteria.
Criteria 1 Correct interpretation of the question (10%)
This criterion may include the identification of the data given in the question and finding solution
requirements.
Criteria 2 Correct choice of solution procedures (20%)
This criterion includes statement of any assumptions if needed, relevant formula, method, and explanation
of choices.
Criteria 3 Evidence of correct procedures (40%)
Use of appropriate use of diagrams and logical development of appropriate mathematical /descriptive
solutions are addressed here.
Criteria 4: Results (20%)
This criterion addresses accuracy of results, answers clearly stated, interpretation of results and evidence of
checking results.
- Apply kinematics and dynamics to the solution of practical examples of linear and rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies
- Apply the principles of conservation of momentum and energy to the solution of problems involving moving objects and simple machines
- Solve problems involving the effect of friction on the motion of objects and explain these effects
- Solve problems involving oscillating motion and explain the effects of oscillating motion, forced vibration and resonance on rotating machinery
- Analyse static and dynamic balance of shafts and flywheels and determine bearing reactions
- Solve problems and record and communicate, clearly and professionally, the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
4 Written Assessment
The workbook provides a record and detailed diary of your learning and completed activities throughout the course.
Preparation of a workbook should be understood as a good study technique. It also provides evidence that you have
adequately studied the whole course and achieved the course learning outcomes. It is worthwhile doing a good attempt
at the workbook as, if at the end of the course you are on the borderline between two final grades the workbook can be
used to determine if the higher grade should be awarded.
A handwritten workbook is most appropriate and most time effective as the course involves many equations and
diagrams. It is much quicker to write and sketch freehand. The handwritten workbook can be submitted electronically
after scanning all the pages. The presentation of the workbook is not as crucial as an assignment as it is recognised you
will make mistakes during your learning. Rough sketches and partial attempts/re-attempts of questions are acceptable
and may add to your grade. The start of each section of work should be dated and all pages should be numbered. It
should be prepared week by week, not at the end of the term. Show rough attempts at problems including failures and
fixes, brainstorming, draft notes and developing ideas. In the workbook students must record:
Tutorials of each week and other problems/activities given in the Moodle
In the workbook students may also record:
study notes taken while studying textbooks and course resources
personal study summaries of key concepts
notes, sketches/ drawings
Exam Week Wednesday (12 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Late submissions will not be accepted unless an extension has been granted.
Exam Week Friday (14 Feb 2025)
Workbook activities are set for each week and are detailed in the Moodle.
As mentioned in the task description the presentation and accuracy of results of the workbook activities are not as
crucial as an assignment as it is recognised you will make mistakes during your learning. Rough sketches and partial
attempts/re-attempts of questions are acceptable and may add to your grade. Workbook activities are seen as ways to
stimulate your own learning rather than final work you would submit to a colleague. However there should be some
attempt to set out and document your work to show your understanding. Set out and document the activities in a way
you could revisit them at a later date if required. The following repeated assignment criteria will help guide the layout of
your workbook activities but should not be viewed as rigid.
Accuracy and correct results
• Correct application of mathematics.
• Answers clearly identified (please underline or highlight answers)
• Correct results
Evidence of correct procedures
• All necessary steps in the analysis are clearly shown.
• Clear presentation of mathematical working linking the given details of the problem to the results obtained.
• Indication of the equations used when using spreadsheets (eg Microsoft Excel) or other software
• Evidence of checking results (mathematical, graphical, logic-common sense)
Evidence of understanding of the topic
• Explanation of any assumptions made
• Explanation of choices made in the analysis (why is this procedure is required)
• Interpretation of results, eg limitations, direction of vectors
Professional presentation
• The work is clearly identified (problem, date)
• Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
• Logical layout of analysis
• Clear statement of equations and theory used
• Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams, adequately labelled
• Correct use of terminology, conventions
• Clear English in the explanation of procedure and interpretation of results
• Referencing of authoritative sources of equations and data
- Apply kinematics and dynamics to the solution of practical examples of linear and rotational motion of particles and rigid bodies
- Apply the principles of conservation of momentum and energy to the solution of problems involving moving objects and simple machines
- Solve problems involving the effect of friction on the motion of objects and explain these effects
- Solve problems involving oscillating motion and explain the effects of oscillating motion, forced vibration and resonance on rotating machinery
- Analyse static and dynamic balance of shafts and flywheels and determine bearing reactions
- Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development
- Solve problems and record and communicate, clearly and professionally, the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.