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Design and Manufacturing Practice (MCEN90054)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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As manufacturers compete in the global market, their success largely depends on the ability to reduce time in the product development process, improve product quality and productivity, lower cost in the manufacturing process, fulfil customer's requirements and address environmental concerns. Therefore, this subject aims to equip students with a systematic approach to undertake abstract and concrete design tasks, considering the broader engineering environment and the ability to select suitable manufacturing processes to realize their designs.

Topics include an overview of the theory of design and concurrent engineering, conceptual and detailed design based on customer requirements, design for manufacturing and assembly, cost-effective design and environmentally conscious design. This project-based subject allows students to work individually and in a team environment to design and manufacture a functional product.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject the student is expected to be able to:

  • ILO1. Distinguish between different manufacturing systems and apply the most appropriate manufacturing system to suit the product and facility.
  • ILO2. Design simple engineering components for structural integrity.
  • ILO3. Synthesize solutions to open-ended design problems;
  • ILO4. Explain and apply the principles of concurrent engineering;
  • ILO5. Formulate a path for engineering solutions of well-delineated problems for dealing with complex and/or vaguely defined design tasks;
  • ILO6. Describe in detail information based techniques for the management of engineering design;
  • ILO7. Apply methods of designing for quality, of managing variability and of integrating design with downstream manufacturing operations.

Generic skills

  • The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals.
  • The ability to undertake problem idenification, formulation and solutions.
  • The ability to use a systems approach to complex problems and to design an operational performance.
  • Proficiency in engineering design.
  • Capacity for creativity and innovation.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with the engineering team and the community at large.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MCEN30021 Mechanical Systems Design
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MCEN90055 Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
No longer available

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Individual design report. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2-4 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 40 hours
From Week 5 to Week 730%

Individual Manufacturing Report. ILOs 1, 4-7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 40 hours
From Week 11 to Week 1230%

Group Lab Test. 20-25 minutes for a group of 4-5 students. ILOs 2 - 5 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 20-25 minutes
From Week 11 to Week 1210%

Group Final Report. Maximum of 4000 words for a group of 4 - 5 students. ILOs 1 - 7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 4000 words (total)
During the examination period30%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorKevin Otto
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours of lectures and 36 hours of tutorials and lab activities.
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Kevin Otto

    kevin.otto@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • 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.

Last updated: 31 January 2024