73052 MECHANICAL PRACTICE 2

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
01	73052 	S2  	X 	MECHANICAL PRACTICE 2     	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference Materials
• 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

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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

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.
5    Students   must  retain  a  copy  of  each  item  submitted   for
     assessment.   This must be produced within five days if  required
     by the Examiner.
6    Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a
     unit but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives
     of  a unit within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the
     temporary  grade:  IM (Incomplete - Make up).  An IM  grade  will
     only  be  awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student
     will  be  able to achieve the remaining objectives  of  the  unit
     after a period of non directed personal study.
7    Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related
     reasons,  are unable to complete an assignment or to sit  for  an
     examination  at  the  scheduled  time  may  apply  to  defer   an
     assessment  in  a  unit.  Such a request must be  accompanied  by
     appropriate  supporting  documentation.   One  of  the  following
     temporary  grades  may  be  awarded IDS  (Incomplete  -  Deferred
     Examination;  IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up; IDSM  (Incomplete
     Deferred Examination and Make-up).