phy555 - Basic Engineering (Complete module description)

Module label	Basic Engineering
Module code	phy555
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h ( Attendance: 64 hrs Self study: 116 hrs )
Institute directory	Institute of Physics
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) > Aufbaumodule
Responsible persons	Lange, Sven Carsten (module responsibility) Schmidt, Florian (authorised to take exams) Lange, Sven Carsten (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	Basic Math (Algebra, Derivation, Integration) Basic knowledge in Physics (Mechanics, Thermodynamics, esp. Heat transfer)
Skills to be acquired in this module	Achieving basic knowledge in applied mechanics, especially in statics and elasticity theory. Achieving basic knowledge on how to produce objects with defined geometry and properties in an effective and economic way.
Module contents	Applied Mechanics: Static equilibrium (mainly 2D) frame works friction (Coulomb) Hooke's law (3D including lateral contraction and thermal expansion) bending and torsion with planar cross sections Mohr's theory Production Engineering: Overview on manufacturing technologies, like Casting and other primary shaping processes Plastic deformation processes Cutting and separating processes Joining processes Coating processes Changing material properties
Recommended reading	Applied Mechanics: Assmann: Technische Mechanik (in German); Meriam, Kraige: Engineering Mechanics, Beer, Russell, Johnston: Vector Mechanics for Engineers Production Engineering: Groover: Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing DeGarmo: Materials and Processes in Manufacturing König: Fertigungsverfahren (in German)
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	2 Semester
Module frequency	halbjährlich
Module capacity	unlimited

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	4	WiSe	56
Exercises	2	SuSe or WiSe	28
Total module attendance time			84 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		2 exams: 180 min written exam or 60 min oral exam. Here , you will find information about the consideration of bonus points for module marks.