Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022
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First Year Examination Block A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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401-0261-00L | Analysis I | O | 7 credits | 5V + 2U | A. Steiger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Differential and integral calculus for functions of one and several variables; vector analysis; ordinary differential equations of first and of higher order, systems of ordinary differential equations; power series. The mathematical methods are applied in a large number of examples from mechanics, physics and other areas which are basic to engineering. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | Introduction to the mathematical foundations of engineering sciences, as far as concerning differential and integral calculus. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | U. Stammbach: Analysis I/II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Exercises and online quizzes are an important aspect of this course. Attempts at solving these problems will be honored with a bonus on the final grade. See "Performance assessment" for more information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
151-0501-03L | Mechanics I | O | 6 credits | 3V + 2U + 1K | R. Hopf, E. Mazza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Basics: Position of a material point, velocity, kinematics of rigid bodies, forces, reaction principle, mechanical power Statics: Groups of forces, moments, equilibrium of rigid bodies, reactions at supports, parallel forces, center of gravity, statics of systems, principle of virtual power, trusses, frames, forces in beams and cables, friction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | The understanding of the fundamentals of statics for engineers and their application in simple settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Grundlagen: Lage eines materiellen Punktes; Geschwindigkeit; Kinematik starrer Körper, Translation, Rotation, Kreiselung, ebene Bewegung; Kräfte, Reaktionsprinzip, innere und äussere Kräfte, verteilte Flächen- und Raumkräfte; Leistung Statik: Aequivalenz und Reduktion von Kräftegruppen; Ruhe und Gleichgewicht, Hauptsatz der Statik; Lagerbindungen und Lagerkräfte, Lager bei Balkenträgern und Wellen, Vorgehen zur Ermittlung der Lagerkräfte; Parallele Kräfte und Schwerpunkt; Statik der Systeme, Behandlung mit Hauptsatz, mit Prinzip der virtuellen Leistungen, statisch unbestimmte Systeme; Statisch bestimmte Fachwerke, ideale Fachwerke, Pendelstützen, Knotengleichgewicht, räumliche Fachwerke; Reibung, Haftreibung, Gleitreibung, Gelenk und Lagerreibung, Rollreibung; Seilstatik; Beanspruchung in Stabträgern, Querkraft, Normalkraft, Biege- und Torsionsmoment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | Übungsblätter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | Sayir, M.B., Dual J., Kaufmann S., Mazza E., Ingenieurmechanik 1: Grundlagen und Statik, Springer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
252-0832-00L | Computer Science I | O | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | M. Fischer, R. Sasse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | The course covers the fundamental concepts of computer programming with a focus on systematic algorithmic problem solving. Taught language is C++. No programming experience is required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | Primary educational objective is to learn programming with C++. When successfully attended the course, students have a good command of the mechanisms to construct a program. They know the fundamental control and data structures and understand how an algorithmic problem is mapped to a computer program. They have an idea of what happens "behind the scenes" when a program is translated and executed. Secondary goals are an algorithmic computational thinking, understanding the possibilities and limits of programming and to impart the way of thinking of a computer scientist. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | The course covers fundamental data types, expressions and statements, (Limits of) computer arithmetic, control statements, functions, arrays, structural types and pointers. The part on object orientation deals with classes, inheritance and polymorphy, simple dynamic data types are introduced as examples. In general, the concepts provided in the course are motivated and illustrated with algorithms and applications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | A script written in English will be provided during the semester. The script and slides will be made available for download on the course web page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | Bjarne Stroustrup: Einführung in die Programmierung mit C++, Pearson Studium, 2010 Stephen Prata, C++ Primer Plus, Sixth Edition, Addison Wesley, 2012 Andrew Koenig and Barbara E. Moo: Accelerated C++, Addison-Wesley, 2000. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
151-0909-00L | Chemistry | O | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. J. Norris | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | This is a general chemistry course aimed at first-year bachelor students in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | The aims of the course are: 1) To provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of chemistry and its application, 2) To develop an understanding of the atomic and molecular nature of matter and of the chemical reactions that describe its transformations, and 3) To emphasize areas considered most relevant in an engineering context. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, molecular geometry and bonding theories, intermolecular forces, gases, thermodynamics, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibria, liquids and solutions, acids and bases, redox- and electrochemistry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | The instructor's lecture notes will be available prior to every lecture and can be downloaded from Moodle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | The course is based on "Chemistry: The Central Science" by Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, and Stoltzfus. Pearson, 15th Edition in SI units (global edition). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Year Examination Block B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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401-0171-00L | Linear Algebra I | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | N. Hungerbühler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Linear algebra is an indispensable tool of engineering mathematics. The course offers an introduction into the theory with many applications. The new notions are practised in the accompanying exercise classes. The course will be continued as Linear algebra II. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize linear structures, and to solve corresponding problems in theory and in practice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, solution space, matrices, LR decomposition, Determinants, structure of linear spaces, normed vector spaces, inner products, method of least squares, QR decomposition, introduction to MATLAB, applications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | * K. Nipp / D. Stoffer, Lineare Algebra, vdf Hochschulverlag, 5. Auflage 2002 * K. Meyberg / P. Vachenauer, Höhere Mathematik 1, Springer 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Active participation in the exercises is part of this course. It is expected, that students submit 3/4 of all exercises for control. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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151-0321-00L | Engineering Design and Material Selection | O | 4 credits | 4G | K. Shea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | This course provides an introduction to engineering design. Through hands-on, practice-oriented exercises, students experience the fundamentals of design concept generation and selecting materials. They create 3D models in CAD for their own customized design and fabricate them using 3D printing. Three case studies in healthcare, mobility and sustainable materials will be explored. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Objective | The lecture and exercises teach the fundamentals of engineering design, drawing and CAD as well as additive manufacturing and material selection. After taking the course, students will be able to tackle simple design tasks, generate and evaluate concepts, accurately create technical drawings of parts and assemblies as well as read them. Students will also be able to create models of parts and assemblies in a 3D, feature-based CAD system. They will understand the links between engineering design and material selection, with a particular focus on sustainable materials, as well as additive manufacturing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Introduction to Engineering Design • design requirements • concept generation and selection • prototyping Design Representations • Sketching in Engineering Design • Technical Drawing: o projections, views and cuts o dimensioning o assemblies • CAD: o CAD modeling operations o parametric design and feature-based modeling o assemblies o creating 2D drawings from 3D part models Fabrication and Additive manufacturing Material Selection • materials and their properties, with special emphasis on sustainable materials • basic mechanics • material selection processes • testing material properties Three case studies in healthcare, mobility and sustainable materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | Lecture slides and exercise handouts are available on the course Moodle website: Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | All literature will be given on the Moodle website: Link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This course is given as a lecture (1h /week) and an exercise (3h/week). Students are split into working groups for the exercises with a maximum of 20 students per group. Semester Fee A fee is charged for printed copies of the course handouts and 3D printing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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