73052 MECHANICAL PRACTICE 2

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	73052 	S2  	X 	MECHANICAL PRACTICE 2     	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

73051

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  coursework  in  other
units develops these analytical skills.  In this unit the synthesis of
new ideas is developed whilst the student participates in a team-based
design  and  build activity.  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 unit builds on the development undertaken in 70051 and 73051  and
falls naturally into three parts:

Part  One consists of a design activity where a small team of students
develop  a  design  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 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:

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

1. Develop design concepts in accord with a generic requirement.
   
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the operation and construction
   features of a range of common mechanical devices.
   
3. Participate constructively in a teamwork environment.
   
4. Identify the critical elements / phenomena, a few in real
   situations and propose solutions.
   
5. Conduct a simple product development from initial
   specification to prototype stage.
   
6. Identify the safety hazards in a standard situation.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Part One - Design Specification                                       15.00

Part Two - Design Activity                                            70.00

Part Three - Reflection and Evaluation                                15.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Avallone E A and Baumeister III T, "Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical
Engineers", McGraw-Hill (Or any equivalent engineering handbook).

Beckwith T G, Marangoni R D, Lienhard J H, "Mechanical Measurements", Addison-
Wesley, 1993.

Gibbings J C, "The Systematic Experiment", Cambridge University Press, London,
1986.

Holman J P, "Experimental Methods for Engineers" 5th Edition, McGraw- Hill,
New York, 1989.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	45
Report Writing                                	5

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S    200.00    PASSIM    LABORATORY REPORT                         20.00     Y   N
2   S    600.00    PASSIM    GROUP REPORT                              60.00     Y   N
3   S    200.00    PASSIM    WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT                        20.00     Y   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Attendance  at  a minimum of 80% of practical and/or  residential
     school  sessions is compulsory for a passing grade to be  awarded
     in this unit.
2    The  only final grades awarded in this unit are Pass (P) or  Fail
     (F) grades.
3    If  students submit assignments after the due date without  prior
     approval  then  a  penalty of up to 20% of the  assignment  total
     marks will apply for each working day late.
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   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.
6    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.