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MEC3458

Faculty of Engineering

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Engineering
Organisational UnitDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Monash Passport categoryResearch Challenge (Investigate Program)
OfferedClayton Second semester 2013 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Shahin Khoddam/Professor W K Chiu/Dr B Chen (Clayton); Mr. Edwin YS Sim/Dr Hung Yew Mun (Sunway)

Synopsis

Introduction to data acquisition across a range data types, analogue-digital sampling and signal conditioning. Data acquisition and processing functions using LabView. Current data measurement technologies and equipment, acquisition methodologies used in fluid dynamics, material properties, thermodynamics, control and dynamics. Data analysis methods including error analysis, validation, spectral analysis identification and interpretation of trends. Introduction to research practices, formation and testing of hypotheses as well as experiment design and project management. Communication skills and techniques, preparation of reports and oral presentations. Occupational health and safety.

Outcomes

  • Understanding of skills and techniques required for the acquisition of optimised meaningful experimental data
  • Knowledge of the important components of experimental design
  • Overview of current technologies available for experimentation
  • Knowledge of data acquisition methods
  • Knowledge of data analysis methods
  • Appreciation for the importance and application of occupational health and safety procedures
  • Manage and execute short and medium term projects
  • Form and evaluate hypotheses
  • Communicate results using written and oral formats
  • Acquire and optimise experimental data
  • Use data analysis techniques to explore and evaluate experimental data, including error analysis
  • Use LabView to acquire and analyse experimental data Apply occupational health and safety procedures.

Assessment

Written reports and oral presentations (100%)

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Chris Davies

Contact hours

3 hour lectures, 3 hours practice sessions/laboratories (this may alternate with 2 hours lectures and 4 hours practice sessions) and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

Must have passed 96 credit points from engineering or science