73052 MECHANICAL PRACTICE 2

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
00	73052 	S2  	X 	MECHANICAL PRACTICE 2     	    

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  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 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  unit  the  synthesis of new ideas is  developed  whilst  the
student participates in a team-based design and build activity.

SYNOPSIS:

This unit 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:

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                                       20.00

Part Two - Design Activity                                            70.00

Part Three - Reflection and Evaluation                                10.00

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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

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    The  three assessments for this unit will be completed during the
     on campus residential school.
4    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.