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Learning Outcomes
1. | Understand limits of measurements, apply uncertainty principles to develop measurement confidence. Apply a structured approach to solving problems in: (i) the use of kinematics to calculate motion; and (ii) the use Newton's laws to calculate forces and acceleration; | ||
2. | Apply the rules of conservation of energy and momentum to engineering-related problems; | ||
3. | Apply the principles of SHM and waves to engineering-related problems; and | ||
4. | Effectively collaborate in teams/groups where students demonstrate responsibility for their own contributions and accountability in achieving the group's outcomes. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Portfolio | PBL Group Work | 40% |
Presentation | Individual Oral Presentation | 20% |
Test | Individual Online Test | 40% |
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