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<p>Within mechanical engineering, the understanding of how objects move and interact is fundamental to the design of engineering systems. This unit further develops the concepts of Newtonian mechanics which were introduced in the first-year physics unit. These concepts are the foundation of the field of engineering dynamics. The unit features an application-based treatment in order for students to be able to readily assimilate the theory and concepts introduced.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Revision of rectilinear and curvilinear motion<br>
Kinematics of a particle <br>
- rectangular coordinates<br>
- normal and tangential coordinates<br>
- polar coordinates<br>
2. Relative motion<br>
3. Kinetics of a particle<br>
- F = ma<br>
- work and energy<br>
- impulse and momentum<br>
4. Mass moment of inertia<br>
5. Kinetics of a rigid body<br>
- F = m.a<br>
- Work & Energy<br>
6. Introduction to vibration system and vibration analysis.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Within mechanical engineering, the understanding of how objects move and interact is fundamental to the design of engineering systems. This unit further develops the concepts of Newtonian mechanics which were introduced in the first-year physics unit. These concepts are the foundation of the field of engineering dynamics. The unit features an application-based treatment in order for students to be able to readily assimilate the theory and concepts introduced.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Revision of rectilinear and curvilinear motion<br> Kinematics of a particle <br> - rectangular coordinates<br> - normal and tangential coordinates<br> - polar coordinates<br> 2. Relative motion<br> 3. Kinetics of a particle<br> - F = ma<br> - work and energy<br> - impulse and momentum<br> 4. Mass moment of inertia<br> 5. Kinetics of a rigid body<br> - F = m.a<br> - Work & Energy<br> 6. Introduction to vibration system and vibration analysis.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2303">030701 - Mechanical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG1002" target="_blank">ENGRG1002</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENGIN2302"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the concepts of particle and rigid body as used in engineering dynamics.</p>
K2
<p>Explain the kinematics of particles in various coordinates.</p>
K3
<p>Describe the kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.</p>
S1
<p>Model the behaviour of mechanical systems mathematically.</p>
S2
<p>Communicate your work to others in a clear and scientific manner.</p>
S3
<p>Explain how mathematics is used to model the behaviour of dynamical systems.</p>
A1
<p>Apply mathematical modelling to rigid body kinetics</p>
A2
<p>Use mathematical methods to predict the performance of dynamical systems.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Within the unit the assigned tutorial questions will form part of the assessed work.</p>
<p>Assessed tutorial problems, quizzes, short Q&As.</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, A1, A2
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<p>A practical laboratory based exercise and/or project will be undertaken during the unit.</p>
<p>Laboratory reports and/or demonstrations.</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
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3
<p>Assessment of all or part of the unit contents via examination.</p>
<p>Examination, final test.</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K2, K3, S3, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2303">030701 - Mechanical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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