0 points, SCA Band 2, 0.000 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Mr David Burton
(Clayton)
Unit guides
Notes
This unit is available only to Engineering PhD students.
Synopsis
This unit will emphasise engineering design with a focus on designing a system rather than the individual components of a system. In this way, the unit will integrate mechanical design with material selection, manufacture, and control systems, and the needs of in-service monitoring to optimise system performance. Quality management systems, lean techniques and lifecycle assessment will be applied to the proposed product or service to understand system variability, maximise and maintain value-creation and assess environmental impacts.
This unit uses case studies, group work and design projects as key learning methodologies to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical outcomes. Students can expect a strong practical focus with extensive use of computer-aided design and analysis software.
Outcomes
At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify, interpret and analyse problems from an engineering perspective but also consider the relevant social, cultural, environmental, legislative, ethical and business factors.
- Utilise creative problem-solving methodologies, decision-making and design skills to develop innovative concepts, products, services and solutions.
- Select and utilise appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
- Apply industry standard project management tools and practices.
- Generate findings in both written and verbal formats and critique and evaluate the work of others.
- Engage in regular self-assessment and peer assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.
Assessment
Continuous assessment: 70%
Final Examination (2 hours): 30%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.
Workload requirements
5 hours contact (typically 2-3 hours of lecture and 2-3 hours tutorial/practice/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.
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