MECHENG 731 : Mechanical Design Projects
Engineering
2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Select and apply engineering principles and methods suitable for the design of a mechanical product or process, with consideration to the specific design situation and the limitations of the analysis methods chosen. (Capability 3.1, 3.2 and 5.1)
- Ensure the suitability, quality and safety of a mechanical design, including through the application of methods that may include Kano analysis, QFD, DFMEA and/or HAZOP (as appropriate to the project) and a recognition of the importance of standards, regulations and/or intellectual property (as appropriate to the project). (Capability 1.1 and 5.1)
- Work collaboratively in a professional way to complete mechanical design projects, applying project management techniques and approaches including Gantt charts and WBS, being aware of possible project models such as the stage-gate, agile and Vee models, and professionally handling conflicts that may arise in teams. (Capability 7.1)
- Prepare and communicate an engineering design proposal and prototype for demonstration or physical testing (Capability 6.1)
- Identify and integrate appropriate values, which might include e.g. sustainability, cultural and ethical values, into a developed product design, for instance using the design for values method (Capability 5.1 and 8.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Projects | 100% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Projects | ||||||||||
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and as such students are expected to spend 10 hours per week over 15 weeks. For this course, the expected effort will be condensed into less than 15 weeks because there is no exam. Much of the time will be spent on project work, that will be guided through design office sessions (tutorials) and lectures. The number of lectures and design office sessions per week will vary throughout the semester and depending on which project is done by the student. Time will also be spent in fabrication, testing and communication of design solutions.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Lectures, design office tutorials and build/test/demonstration/presentation activities, the numbers of which will vary throughout the semester according to the specific project each student is doing.
Attendance is required/expected at some scheduled activities to complete/receive credit for course components.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable, although some of the scheduled sessions will not be used.
Learning 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.
Health & Safety
Lab inductions are required. Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Health and Safety section of the Engineering Undergraduate Handbook.
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.
The course has been restructured into a 12-week project format rather than 2x6 week projects. Changes are made to more strongly emphasise some of the Washington Accord attributes in the design projects and assessments.
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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, 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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, 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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.