Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit broadens the student's understanding of the use and properties of materials in product design. There is a particular emphasis upon new and emerging materials and processes and volumes of production. Lectures cover the following areas of study; comparative assembly techniques, automated assembly, recycling and disassembly, surface treatments, guidelines for designing mouldings; fastening and joining techniques.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. have an advanced knowledge of applications of materials and manufacturing in product design;
2. understand the performance of materials including environmental exposure;
3. understand the properties of new and emerging materials and their process interaction;
4. be able to design products for assembly and disassembly;
5. observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.

Assessment

Progressive assessment: 50%; Class test: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Selby Coxon

Contact hours

12 hours per week including, 3 studio hours and 9 independent study hours per week.

Prerequisites

OHS1000 and either IDE1802 or ENG1501