MEC2902 Mechanical Practice 2

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

The successful practice of the profession of Mechanical Engineering requires an ability to analyse engineering systems and an ability to synthesise new designs. Much of the students work in other courses develops these analytical skills. In addition, 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. In this course the synthesis of new ideas is developed whilst the student participates in a team-based design and build activity.

SYNOPSIS

This course falls naturally into three parts: Part One consists of a design activity where a small team of students develop a design concept for a device capable of satisfying a broadly specified task. Part Two comprises the procurement of appropriate resources and the construction of the device in accord with the design specification developed in Part One. Part Three covers the testing of the device and encourages the student to reflect on the activities and outcomes of the work conducted in Part One and Part Two above.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.

develop design concepts in accordance with a generic requirement (Design Specification);

2.

apply, as appropriate to the design, the operation and construction features of a range of common mechanical devices (Design Specification, Device Performance);

3.

co-operate in a teamwork environment (Design Specification, Device Performance, Design Review);

4.

identify and explain critical elements in practical situations and propose solutions (Design Specification, Design Review);

5.

conduct a simple product development from initial specification to prototype stage (Design Specification, Device Performance, Design Review);

6.

observe safety procedures in a workshop environment (Design Specification, Device Performance, Design Review);

7.

appraise the performance of a simple mechanical device constructed by the student as part of a team (Device Performance, Design Review).

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

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REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Avallone, EA & Baumeister III, T 1996, Marks' standard handbook for mechanical engineers, McGraw-Hill, New York.
(Or any equivalent engineering handbook)

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Students will be advised of the due date on or before 6 March 2006 when each assessment item is issued.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   (i) 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. (ii) Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course before they are able to undertake any practical work in the mechanical laboratories.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Students do not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to be awarded a passing grade in this course. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
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 100% of the practical and other activities at a satisfactory standard, as stated in the course Assessment Scheme.
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.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.