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Basics of vibrations, translational and rotational systems, equivalence of masses and springs, free vibration of undamped systems, critically-damped, under and over-damped systems, forced vibration of single DOF systems, theory of harmonic excitation, vibration isolation and vibration measurement, 2-DOF vibrational systems, multi-DOF systems, numerical methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, modal analysis, computational analysis of multi-DOF vibrational problems. This module analyses the vibration of mechanical systems. Single and multi-degree of freedom mechanical systems are modelled in free and forced vibration, enabling the student to understand the concepts of harmonic vibration, viscous damping, resonance, natural frequencies, mode shapes and vibration measurement and suppression. Coursework is supplemented by laboratory experiments and computational modelling
Review of conduction and radiation heat transfer. Review of thermodynamics. Convection heat transfer – physical mechanisms, development and use of empirical correlations. Review of the Rankine cycle and modifications (regeneration and reheat). Review of air standard cycles. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Renewable energy technologies. Case study for integrated application of thermodynamics and heat transfer tools in design/analysis of complex energy technology (e.g. gas turbine engine, hybrid electric vehicle). Design/analysis project: each student will carry out a detailed analysis or design on a chosen energy technology, following the model of the above case study. Laboratory assignments: internal combustion engine, experiment in convection heat transfer, CFD computation of convective heat transfer. Sustainable Agricultural Production
Life forms arose on earth 3.5 billion years ago, yet human civilisation emerged ~10,000 years due to domestication of plants & animals (the advent of agriculture). By 2050, the human population will be 9 billion (9000 million) people with requirements for food, feed, fuel (energy), fibre, fuel, chemicals & medicines to sustain their health & livelihoods. Agribiosciences innovations are required to ensure future food security & sustainable development, particularly in developing countries. The food security and sustainable development challenges facing humanity are immense and growing daily, particularly in developing countries. The bio-derived resource demands of humans will continue to increase over the coming decades posing “mega-challenges” for sustainable development. Two thousand years ago there were only 20 million people on the planet. In 2045, the human population will reach 9 billion (9000 million) people all of whom have requirements for food, feed, fuel (energy), fibre, fuel, chemicals and medicines to sustain their health and livelihoods. As incomes and purchasing power rises, such resource requirements will rise also. Where food and energy supply does not keep pace with demand, this leads to price rises that disproportionately affect the poor and poorest in all societies. AgriBiosciences innovations have an important role to play in relation to such challenges and are emphasised in this module. This module will allow students to gain an understanding and critical appraisal of the major food security and sustainable development challenges facing humanity, particularly in developing countries. This will include analysis of the roles that science and technology can play in helping to address such challenges. The module has a particular emphasis on the interplay between agriculture, food, energy, climate change and resource constraints and how agribiosciences innovations are of relevance. One of the greatest technical challenges is to accelerate the development and introduction of new suites of productivity-increasing bio-based technologies (for crops, animals, algae, fish, forestry and food), that are sustainable in the sense that they do not themselves inflict damage on the soil, water and ecological resources as well as on the atmospheric conditions on which future food output depends. Topics covered in the module include; Sustainable global development; food and livelihood security; drivers of famines; human population growth and demographics; consumption patterns; urban and rural poverty; malnutrition, undernutrition, overnutrition and chronic disease; major drivers of mortality and morbidity; agriculture, diet, nutrition and global health; communicable diseases and global health; food supply and demand dynamics; agricultural productivity; sustainable intensification and low-input farming; emerging resource constraints; energy demand; climate change & low carbon economy; clean and renewable energy; bioenergy & biorefineries; environmental footprints of different agri-production systems; sustainable livestock; climate change, global warming & low carbon economy; climate adaptation and mitigation in agriculture; planetary boundaries facing humanity. All topics will be covered from the perspective of critically appraising what agbiosciences innovations may be necessary to help address the growing portfolio of mega-challenges. Students will engage in tutorials to present, discuss and critically appraise the topics in the module along with the latest scientific literature, and will develop their critical thinking and scientific presentation skills through an Ignite rapid presentation format at the end of the module.
Tourism and recreation are interrelated phenomena and have inherently geographical dimensions. Both involve movement of people between places (albeit on different scales) and multi dimensional environmental resource uses which incorporate cultural, economic, physical and social elements. Growing levels of disposable income, significant reductions in the cost of international travel and increased leisure time, particularly in contemporary western societies, have contributed to increase the flows of tourists internationally and the demand for recreational experiences. World Tourism Organisation figures show that tourism is one of the fastest growing service sectors internationally and its influence extends well beyond the economic realm. Society, culture, the built and natural environments are also impacted on to varying degrees. This course discusses key concepts relating to the geographies of contemporary tourism and recreation and provides examples from a range of international contexts. The concepts and examples are explored through the medium of seven major themes and associated sub-themes: the relationships between tourism and recreation; the demand for tourism and recreation; the supply of tourism and recreation facilities; performance and performativity for and by tourists; commodification for tourism and recreation; issues of sustainability; policy and planning issues. Tourism or recreation? Objectives The course has three main objectives: To examine key features of contemporary tourism and recreation, as they find expression in particular places, and to locate them within broader processes of local-global interaction; To employ a series of well-recognized concepts that relate to tourism and recreation in order to achieve a more advanced level of understanding of the spatial processes at work; To support individual study and research by providing a knowledge base and understanding of the role of theory and concepts in the context of the geography of tourism and recreation. Learning outcomes Critical awareness of tourism and recreation as spatial practices Critical awareness of the role of theory in providing understanding of the spatial dimensions of tourism and recreation Capacities for individual study and research, including presentation of a reasoned argument and application of concepts and theory in written formats.
This course evolves from the appreciation that Rural Geography has emerged in recent years as a significant element of the geographical discipline and has been the subject of many textbooks and journal articles. These mirror the changing nature of rurality and rural space, and highlight attempts to bring a broader theoretical framework and insight into the rural domain. Issues such as, imagining the rural; exploiting the rural; developing the rural and living in the rural are contemporary issues which this course seeks to address. Including many examples from Ireland and the broader European Union the course will investigate different understandings of what rural entails and from a theoretical standpoint, the conceptualizations that enlighten our perception of the rural and its continued sustainability.
This module provides an introductory overview of the key topics on Climate Change, Agriculture and Global Food Security. The module will provide students with an introduction to a range of climate change, agriculture and food security topics in the context of current challenges regarding sustainable global development.
This module covers the key issues and topics regarding climate change, agriculture and global health. The module will provide students with the latest scientific evidence and approaches regarding how climate change can impact on; global health, malnutrition, water, sanitation,agricultural systems, food systems, infectious diseases, disasters and emergencies and emerging environmental health issues. A key focus will be on case studies and emerging approaches to address problems.
This module will highlight the importance of policy analysis methods to address challenges posed by climate change, including how to engage in policy processes and prepare policy-relevant information. The module will cover policy options for dealing with the effects of climate change on agriculture and food security that are being pursued or considered by policy makers globally and locally as well as provide an understanding of how to engage in the policy process.
This module will address climate change from a social and justice issue perspective, including considering how its causes and effects relate to concepts of equity and justice. This will include examining issues such as gender equality, human rights and livelihoods in relation to climate change, agriculture and food security.
Agriculture and food production/supply is threatened by climate change with impacts of climate change expected to be overall negative, thereby threatening global food supply and food security. This module will evaluate low-emissions and climate-smart agriculture strategies for the emerging decades where sustainable intensification is urgently required to meet food and bio-resource demands.
Managing risks associated with climate change is an integral component of a comprehensive strategy for adapting agriculture and food systems to a changing climate. This module will assess climate models, datasets, tools and innovations for managing climate-related agricultural risk at local, national and international level and strategies for their implementation in both the developed and developing worlds.
The 2007 Intergovernmental Report on Climate Change (IPCC) states that the world is facing a significant challenge in terms of climate change, one which will affect all life on this planet. This course examines climate change with particular emphasis on the major factors controlling climate change, the climate history of the last 2,000 years and the issue of global warming. This module will also introduce GIS sensing and climate change modelling from global to regional applications.
This module deals with how climate change is affecting soils, microbes, water and marine systems, including impacts on sustainable livelihoods and livelihood security. In many instances, climate change impacts are requiring an urgent need for response measures that minimize current vulnerabilities. By understanding how climate change impacts on natural resources and capital, response and resilience systems for adaptation and mitigation of negative effects of climate change can be fostered.
Global climate change impacts can already be tracked in many physical and biological systems. Terrestrial ecosystems provide a consistent picture of observed changes. Climate change will affect agriculture and forestry systems through higher temps, elevated CO2 concentration, precipitation changes, increased weeds, pests, and disease pressure, and increased vulnerability of organic carbon pools. This module will examine biological responses of plants/crops and agri-systems to climate changs.
Science communication can aim to generate support for scientific research or study, to inform decision making, political and policy thinking. This module will develop an understanding of the interactions between institutes of science and those of the broader society, ensuring an understanding of the social significance of science in society, this module with introduce topics in science media, marketing, policy and CCAFS specific topic areas such as communicating health and nutrition guidelines.
Case Studies, Journal Clubs and Datasets are critical to students gaining practical analytical and critical thinking skills that are of relevance for research to inform decision-making and actions regarding climate change, agriculture and food security. Furthermore, honing presentation skills and mastering the ability to critically appraise the evidence adds to their skills. In this module case studies relating to CCAFS will be discussed with leading CCAFS practitioners.
This module aims to formally introduce MSc CCAFS trainees to the research process regarding CCAFS, including theory, critical thinking and provide an overview of methodologies and methods associated with carrying out independent research or research within a team. This module is designed to provide a basic understanding of the scientific research process and how to identify quality research that is robust and reliable. 1 Directory: media media -> Applications to Drill media -> Unicef voices of Youth Chat Theme: Children and aids nigeria and Zimbabwe 13 October 2006 Background media -> Tsunami Terror Alert: Voices of Youth media -> Biblical Eschatology Presentation by: D. Paul Beck May 4, 2016 Ground Rules media -> Guide to completing the collection using the Omnibus system media -> The milk carton kids media -> Events Date and Location media -> The Gilded Age: The First Generation of Historians by H. Wayne Morgan University of Oklahoma, April 18, 1997 media -> Analysis of Law in the United Kingdom pertaining to Cross-Border Disaster Relief Prepared by: For the 30 June 2010 Foreword media -> Cuba fieldcourse 2010 Download 0.85 Mb. Share with your friends:
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