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Mechanical Systems Design (MCEN30021)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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The subject introduces students to the conceptual engineering design process, with an associated emphasis on realising autonomous mechanical systems. This includes clarifying the problem, ideation, concept evaluation, embodiment and prototyping. The design process incorporates concept evaluation against associated environmental, socio-economic and human factors, and safety.
In addition, to support the design of autonomous mechanical systems, the subject will cover how machines work including basics on relevant mechanical and electro-mechanical machine elements.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject, the student should be able to:
- Describe engineering design methods that can assist the creation of mechanical systems and artefacts;
- Construct well-reasoned engineering requirements for a given problem or need;
- Apply the key concepts in designing and selecting basic machine elements.
- Apply the key concepts in the integration of motors, sensors and independent control to achieve autonomous mechanical / physical systems;
- Manage relatively complex engineering design projects.
Generic skills
- The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals.
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution.
- The capacity for creativity and innovation.
- The ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance.
- Proficiency in engineering design.
- The ability to conduct an engineering project
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MCEN30014 Mechanical Design
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 Individual assessment. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOS) 1, 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 2 | 15% |
Assignment 2 -cumulatively developed written report project. ILOS 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 20% |
Assignment 3 - cumulatively developed written report project. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 11 | 15% |
Written exam. ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Assignment 4. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures, workshops and design lab sessions. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Katja Hoelttae-Otto Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures, workshops and design lab sessions. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
These text books are highly recommended -
Dieter G and Schmidt L, Engineering Design, 6th Edition 2021. ISBN10; 1260113299 - ISBN13: 9781260113297
Budynas, RG & Nisbett, KJ "Shigley's Mechanical Engineering" 11th SI Ed. 2020 McGraw Hill
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Design Course Master of Mechanical Engineering Course Bachelor of Science Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Major Mechatronics Engineering Systems Major Mechanical Engineering Systems Major Mechanical Engineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024