Engineering Fundamentals

What you will learn

When you successfully complete of this course you should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and apply, the fundamentals of statics, dynamics and mechanic energy concepts
• Evaluate direct stress and strain, and derive elastic properties from tensile test results
• Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering properties of fluids and apply the fundamentals of hydrostatics
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical voltage, current and resistance and explain the difference between AC and DC
• Demonstrate awareness of the New Zealand Electricity system and describe some of its safety features
• Demonstrate an understanding of heat energy and transfer, temperature and humidity of air.

Laboratory requirements

This course includes a two and a half day laboratory workshop, which is an essential part of this course. This may require travel to a provider outside your region that you will be responsible for covering the cost of.

Your lecturer/tutor will confirm the specific dates during the first week of the course.

Textbooks

You need to purchase a textbook required for this course: Engineering Mechanics, 1st edition, Ivanoff, 9780071010030

Visit our textbook page for more information.

Assessment

• 50% internally assessed
• 50% exam, which you need to attend in person.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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