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MECHENG 235 : Design and Manufacture 1
Engineering
2021 Semester One (1213) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theories of work, power and efficiency to mathematically model a range of appropriate problems and obtain solutions. Apply these principles in the a design of a mechanical system such as a power transmission or mechanism. (Capability 1.1 and 3.1)
- Analyse a range of appropriate problems relating to bearings and compute solutions, including selection of appropriate bearings and lubrication methods in a design context. (Capability 1.1 and 3.1)
- Apply systematic mechanical concept design methods in the framework of a stage-based design process, in team projects. Generate appropriate simplified mathematical models of a mechanical design concept, and perform calculations as appropriate to check that key features of the concept could be made to work. Use time effectively to meet the needs of the team and task deadlines. They will be able to communicate a design as a design report and as a set of mechanical engineering drawings. (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1)
- Understand the working principles, key governing relationships, and typical applications of a variety of types of electric motor. Select appropriate motors in an engineering design context. (Capability 1.1 and 3.1)
- Create solutions to routine machine design problems, that integrate machine elements appropriately selected from manufacturers' catalogs (including electric motors, bearings, couplings, gear and belt drives) with some custom designed parts (e.g. shafts, supports etc) using appropriate calculations. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 3.2)
- Understand key features of a range of gear systems and compute the solution to a range of appropriate problems including gear ratios. Assess the appropriate use, or otherwise of a range of gear drives, and compute values for power, torque, speed and component size in a mechanical design context. Compute solutions for a range of belt and chain transmission problems. In context of a design project, assess the appropriate use, or otherwise of belt/chain drives, choose the appropriate transmission method and compute values for power, torque, speed and component size. The student will be able to design suitable shafts including keys/couplings and using appropriate calculations. (Capability 1.1 and 3.1)
- Create and interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings, incorporating the conventions for orthogonal views, line styles and containing examples of auxiliary views. The student will be able to specify linear and geometrical tolerances in drawings. The student will be able to select and apply suitable limits and fits for a given assembly. The student will be able to specify common features in mechanical engineering drawings. (Capability 2.1 and 4.2)
- Evaluate the solutions for a range of linkage motion problems. Recognise various linkage mechanisms and their classifications, and be aware of how some mechanisms may be used in a design. (Capability 1.1 and 3.1)
- Select appropriate surface finishing/coating to meet environmental and aesthetic conditions. Consider the surface finish characteristics of selected manufacturing processes in a design context. The student will be able to specify appropriate welding instructions on a component assembly drawing. (Capability 1.1 and 2.1)
- Find external information, e.g. in manufacturers' catalogs and online, and reflect on its relevance to a problem at hand (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | 40% | Individual Examination |
| Quizzes | 2% | Individual Coursework |
| Synthesis Challenges | 4% | Individual Coursework |
| Laboratories | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Design projects | 49% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, each week you can expect 3 hours of lectures, 2 hours of tutorials, and 5 hours of reading and thinking about the content and work on assignments, projects, labs and/or preparation for quizzes and the exam.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
3 x 1-hr lectures each week
2 x 1-hr design office tutorial each week
3 x 2-hr laboratory sessions during the semester,
Attendance is required/expected at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials to complete and for labs, receive credit for, components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials/labs will not be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.