73051 MECHANICAL PRACTICE 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	73051 	S1  	X 	MECHANCIAL PRACTICE 1     	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

RATIONALE:

The  successful  practice of the profession of Mechanical  Engineering
requires a clear understanding of the relationship between engineering
theory  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,  propriety
devices, materials, production and assembly methods is also necessary.
The  engineer must be able to assess a complex situation  to  identify
the critical elements and develop a workable, cost-effective solution.
This  all  requires considerable self-confidence, and the  ability  to
work in and also lead a team.

This  unit  continues  the step by step development  of  these  skills
commenced in 70051 but within a Mechanical Engineering context.

SYNOPSIS:

This unit presents a series of activities designed to develop specific
skills  and  knowledge  relevant  to  Mechanical  Engineering.   These
activities  are  to  be carried out on an individual  or  small  group
basis.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. conduct mechanical tests in accordance with a set procedures;
   
2. describe in detail the operation and construction features of
   a range of common mechanical devices;
   
3. participate effectively in a team;
   
4. identify the critical elements/phenomena in real situations
   and propose solutions;
   
5. work safely in a workshop/test rig environment;
   
6. use a computer spreadsheet competently.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Linear measurement                                                    5.00

Meast. fundamental properties                                         10.00

Descriptive photography                                               10.00

Performance tests (basic)                                             30.00

Problem solving exercises                                             20.00

Spreadsheet                                                           5.00

Strip and assembly                                                    15.00

Safety in manufacturing                                               5.00

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Holman J P, "Experimental Methods for Engineers", 6th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 1996.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	40
Directed Study                                	10

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S    60.00     04/06/99  TASK A                                    6.00      Y   N
2   S    120.00    04/06/99  TASK B                                    12.00     Y   N
3   S    120.00    04/06/99  TASK C                                    12.00     Y   N
4   S    160.00    04/06/99  TASK D                                    16.00     Y   N
5   S    100.00    04/06/99  WRITTEN REPORT; TASK D                    10.00     Y   N
6   S    200.00    04/06/99  TASK E                                    20.00     Y   N
7   S    60.00     04/06/99  TASK F                                    6.00      Y   N
8   S    120.00    04/06/99  TASK G                                    12.00     Y   N
9   S    60.00     04/06/99  TASK H                                    6.00      Y   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Successful  completion  of 80% (by weighting)  of  the  practical
     tasks  is  compulsory for a passing grade to be awarded  in  this
     unit.
2    This  unit will be assessed by personal presentation of  the  Log
     Book  at  a Residential School. USQ reserves the right to require
     the student to undertake a practical test or an oral test at that
     Residential School.
3    The   Faculty  of  Engineering  and  Surveying  will  NOT  accept
     submission  of  hand written or typed assignments  by  facsimile,
     email  or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who  do
     not  have regular access to postal services may be given  special
     consideration.
4    In  the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a  local
     public  holiday  in their area, such as a Show holiday,  the  due
     date  for the assignment will be the next day.  Students  are  to
     note  on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday  for
     the Unit Leader's convenience.
5    The  only final grades awarded in this unit are Pass (P) or  Fail
     (F) grades.
6    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in  the  written  report  in order for  a  passing  grade  to  be
     achieved.