NSCI3105 – Engineering Calculations and Materials
Module code
NSCI3105
Module title
Engineering Calculations and Materials
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills related to selected engineering principles, calculations and materials used in engineering.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Simple machines
- Density
- Forces
- Pressure
- Metals and their characteristics
- Ceramics
- Compotes and polymers
- Periodic table and atomic structure
- Properties and classification
- The SI system of units
- Arithmetic and algebraic operations
- Forces and pressure
- Simple machine calculations
- Introductory computer skills for engineering
- Basic Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Explain physical principles in engineering.
LO2 Describe characteristics of materials used in engineering.
LO3 Perform trade calculations for engineering trades.
LO4 Apply basic computer skills to research, write and present information for engineering trades.
