Balearic PAU Technology & Engineering II study plan
Balearic PAU Technology & Engineering II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Electrical and electronic systems: direct and alternating current circuits, electromagnetism, power, and electronic components & Mechanical systems and machines: statics, kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms, and mechanical transmission
Resolve series, parallel, and mixed DC circuits by applying Kirchhoff's laws and node/mesh analysis, showing every step of the calculation
Compute equivalent resistance, voltage drops, and branch currents in at least ten self-built circuit problems without consulting solutions
Calculate mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency for lever, pulley, and gear-train systems
Draw free-body diagrams and solve static equilibrium problems for beams and simple structures
Build a personal formula sheet linking electrical power equations to mechanical power equations
Your checkpoint
A 20-problem worked portfolio (10 DC circuit problems, 10 mechanics/statics problems) with correct units and a one-page formula sheet
Electrical and electronic systems: direct and alternating current circuits, electromagnetism, power, and electronic components & Mechanical systems and machines: statics, kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms, and mechanical transmission
Analyze single-phase AC circuits with resistors, inductors, and capacitors, computing impedance, phase angle, and power factor
Distinguish active, reactive, and apparent power and perform power-factor correction calculations
Explain the operating principle of transformers and calculate turns ratio, voltage, and current relationships
Solve kinematics problems for uniformly accelerated linear motion and circular motion, including angular velocity and acceleration
Apply Newton's second law and energy/work principles to machine elements such as rotating shafts and inclined planes
Your checkpoint
A two-part problem set (AC circuits with phasor diagrams; kinematics and dynamics) scored against a self-made answer key, with errors annotated
Mechanical systems and machines: statics, kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms, and mechanical transmission & Materials and their properties: structure, mechanical and technological properties, selection criteria, and environmental impact
Classify mechanisms (four-bar, slider-crank, cam-follower, gear trains) and compute degrees of freedom and transmission ratios
Select appropriate bearings, belts, and couplings for a described application and justify each choice in writing
Describe the crystalline structure of metals and relate it to ductility, hardness, and machinability
Compare mechanical properties (yield strength, toughness, hardness, fatigue) and match them to design requirements
Interpret a stress-strain curve and identify elastic limit, yield point, and fracture point
Your checkpoint
A mechanism analysis report for one everyday machine (e.g., bicycle or sewing machine) identifying each mechanism, its transmission ratio, and the materials used with justification
Materials and their properties: structure, mechanical and technological properties, selection criteria, and environmental impact & Electrical and electronic systems: direct and alternating current circuits, electromagnetism, power, and electronic components
Select materials for three given design briefs using Ashby-style property charts and explicit selection criteria
Evaluate environmental impact of material choices, including recyclability, embodied energy, and toxicity
Analyze diode and transistor circuits: rectification, biasing, and switching behavior
Explain the function of operational amplifiers in comparator and amplifier configurations with worked examples
Solve combined problems where an electronic sensor output must drive a mechanical actuator, estimating currents and voltages
Your checkpoint
A timed 90-minute mock exam covering domains 1, 2, and 3, self-marked with a written list of the three weakest subtopics
Automatic control and robotics: open- and closed-loop systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable controllers & Pneumatics and hydraulics: circuit design, components, and symbolic representation
Distinguish open-loop from closed-loop control systems and identify the sensor, controller, and actuator in given examples
Select sensors (temperature, position, proximity, light) for specified applications and justify the choice
Design and symbolically draw pneumatic and hydraulic circuits for described sequences using ISO 1219 symbols
Calculate force, pressure, flow rate, and cylinder speed in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Explain the role of valves (directional, flow-control, pressure-relief) and position them correctly in a circuit diagram
Your checkpoint
Two complete circuit diagrams (one pneumatic, one hydraulic) drawn with standard symbols, each accompanied by calculations of forces, pressures, and cycle times
Automatic control and robotics: open- and closed-loop systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable controllers & Manufacturing and production systems: machining, forming, joining, and production organization
Write and interpret a simple ladder-logic program for a programmable controller handling a start/stop and interlock sequence
Describe machining, forming, and joining processes and match each to a product example
Compare casting, injection molding, and stamping in terms of cost, batch size, and surface finish
Explain production organization concepts: batch vs. mass production, just-in-time, and quality control
Sequence the manufacturing steps needed to produce a specified simple part
Your checkpoint
A process plan for one simple product (e.g., an aluminum bracket) listing operations, machines, and a ladder-logic control sketch for its automated assembly step
Engineering projects and product design: methodology, technical drawing and standardization, documentation, and budgeting & Technological research, innovation, and sustainability: technology transfer, life-cycle analysis, and sustainable development
Apply a structured design methodology (problem definition, specifications, alternatives, selection, detailed design) to a small product
Produce standardized technical drawings with correct dimensioning, tolerances, and views following drawing conventions
Build a project budget including materials, labor, and contingency, and calculate unit cost
Conduct a simplified life-cycle analysis of a product, identifying energy and material flows at each stage
Discuss technology transfer and sustainable development criteria in the context of a real innovation
Your checkpoint
A complete mini-project dossier: specification sheet, dimensioned drawing, budget spreadsheet, and a one-page life-cycle analysis
Materials and their properties: structure, mechanical and technological properties, selection criteria, and environmental impact & Mechanical systems and machines: statics, kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms, and mechanical transmission & Electrical and electronic systems: direct and alternating current circuits, electromagnetism, power, and electronic components & Automatic control and robotics: open- and closed-loop systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable controllers & Pneumatics and hydraulics: circuit design, components, and symbolic representation & Manufacturing and production systems: machining, forming, joining, and production organization & Engineering projects and product design: methodology, technical drawing and standardization, documentation, and budgeting & Technological research, innovation, and sustainability: technology transfer, life-cycle analysis, and sustainable development
Complete two full timed mock exams under exam conditions, allocating time by domain weighting
Review every error and rewrite the underlying concept in your own words
Rehearse calculation shortcuts for electrical, mechanical, and fluid problems to improve speed
Consolidate the formula sheet and verify each formula against a solved example
Identify the three highest-risk subtopics and complete targeted practice on each
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock exams with a corrected error log and a final one-page summary sheet for last-minute review
Milestones
Week 2: Solve a mixed DC/AC circuit and a kinematics problem in under 15 minutes each with no formula sheet, scoring at least 80% on the week-2 problem set
Week 4: Score at least 60% on the 90-minute mock exam covering domains 1, 2, and 3, with every error traced to a named subtopic
Week 6: Produce a correct ISO-symbol pneumatic circuit and a working ladder-logic sequence from a written specification without reference material
Week 8: Score at least 75% on both full mock exams, with no domain below 50% and all errors logged and corrected