73054 MECHANICAL PRACTICE 4

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	73054 	S2  	X 	MECHANICAL PRACTICE 4     	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• 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
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  unit  continues the development undertaken in 73051,  70352  and
70353 and falls into three parts: Part 1 accounts consists of a series
of  set tasks to be carried out on an individual or small group  basis
and  aimed  at  developing  specific  skills  and  knowledge.  Part  2
comprises a few larger tasks to be undertaken by larger groups(4 or  5
persons) and designed to develop team and leadership skills as well as
consolidating the specific skills and knowledge developed in  Part  1.
Part  3  requires  the  students to reflect upon  the  activities  and
outcomes of the work in Parts 1 and 2.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. plan and conduct a test in accord with a general requirement;
   
2. measure a variety of important quantities of an importance to
   many engineering processes;
   
3. estimate uncertainty of the measured quantities such as
   velocity, flow rate, temperature, heat flow, etc.; and
   
4. participate constructively in and lead a team.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Velocity Measurements                                                 40.00

Aerodynamic Forces                                                    10.00

Frictional Losses                                                     10.00

Temperature                                                           40.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	30
Directed Study                                	5
Private Study                                 	15

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S    500.00    PASSIM    INDIVIDUAL SKILLS COMPETENCY              50.00     Y   N
2   S    500.00    PASSIM    GROUP SKILLS COMPETENCY                   50.00     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.