MEC 3904 Mechanical Practice 4

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RATIONALE:

The successful practice of the profession of Mechanical Engineering requires a clear understanding of the relationship between engineering and engineering practice. An ability to recognise when a particular theory is applicable and an ability to accommodate the deviations from the theory that occur in the real world is essential. Some knowledge of a wide range of practical techniques, proprietary devices, materials, construction methods etc is also necessary. The engineer must be able to assess a complex situation, identify the critical elements and develop a workable, cost effective solution. All of this requires considerable self-confidence, and the ability to work with and lead teams.

SYNOPSIS:

This course aims at providing you with practical skills needed in many industrial processes. It is designed to teach you the different ways of measuring velocity of a fluid (gas or liquid), forces due to fluids and temperature of a fluid or a solid. You will learn to estimate flow rates and head losses in fluid systems, and heat flux in thermal systems. The course is designed to help you review some of the basis of fluid mechanics and heat transfer as well as validate and relate these to practical situations.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. conduct tests in accord with a general requirement;
2. measure a variety of engineering quantities of an importance to many engineering processes such as pressure, velocity, temperature, forces, flow rate etc;
3. report on and discuss your findings;
4. participate constructively in and lead a team.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

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All assessments must be completed within the residential school.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   This course requires attendance at a residential school It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete the practical component satisfactorily, students must submit, by the due date, a practical report which meets the requirements of the assessment scheme.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   Practical reports submitted after the due date will not be assessed.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade students must complete at least 80% of the practical and other activities at a satisfactory standard, as stated in 2 above.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade, under the requirements in 4 above, will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Failing grade or an Incomplete grade.
6. Examination information:
   There is no examination in this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not applicable.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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