Undergraduate - UnitIDE1802 - Materials and manufacturing 1

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr David Trickey

Synopsis

The use of materials and manufacturing processes with particular reference to their application in product design. Product life cycle and environmental design considerations are taken into account to include disassembly techniques and the recycling of metals and plastics. Students gain an understanding of design applicable for low volume manufacture or batch production.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

have a basic knowledge of manufacturing methods
understand the properties of materials, used in manufacturing purposes
be able to interpret product designs for low volume, batch production
have a basic knowledge of applied mechanics relating to product design materials and structures
appreciate product life, recycling and environmental issues.

Assessment

Class assignments: 60% Examination: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Robbie Napper

Workload requirements

3 hours lectures and tutorials and 9 hours independent study

Prerequisites

DGN1001 or ARC2002

Prohibitions

IDE2401