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IDE1802 - Materials and manufacturing 1

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Design

Coordinator(s)

Mr David Trickey

Offered

Caulfield

Second semester 2016 (Day)

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%

Workload requirements

3 hours lectures and tutorials and 9 hours independent study

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Robbie Napper

Prerequisites

DGN1001 or ARC2002

Prohibitions

IDE2401