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<p>This unit equips students with the foundational knowledge to articulate and apply principles of machine design and analysis. It fosters an integrated understanding of environmental, social, organisational, and economic considerations within engineering design, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development. Students are introduced to methodologies for product and component design, alongside analytical techniques employing computer algebra systems and contemporary CAD tools.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Failure theories and analysis.<br>
2. Component design for functionality and safety<br>
3. Computer-aided analysis in machine design.<br>
4. Design optimisation.<br>
5. Sustainability in mechanical design.</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>This unit equips students with the foundational knowledge to articulate and apply principles of machine design and analysis. It fosters an integrated understanding of environmental, social, organisational, and economic considerations within engineering design, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development. Students are introduced to methodologies for product and component design, alongside analytical techniques employing computer algebra systems and contemporary CAD tools.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Failure theories and analysis.<br> 2. Component design for functionality and safety<br> 3. Computer-aided analysis in machine design.<br> 4. Design optimisation.<br> 5. Sustainability in mechanical design.</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/engrg4302">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 all of ENGRG2301/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG2303" target="_blank">ENGRG2303</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGRG3302</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>Analyse and explain the principles of the mechanical engineering design process.</p>
K2
<p>Explain how computer-aided engineering is utilised for machine design</p>
K3
<p>Investigate the concepts of efficiency and safety in machine systems.</p>
S1
<p>Investigate, analyse and synthesise design problems and concepts.</p>
S2
<p>Synthesise and select appropriate designs for machine systems.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate independent learning with an aptitude for further enquiry and development.</p>
A1
<p>Apply developing creative thinking and initiative to tackle new and emerging problems.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate self-reliance and autonomy in problem solving of technical and design projects.</p>
A3
<p>Design mechanical systems and communicate your work professionally</p>
Assessment
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<p>Submitted design reports and drawings</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>50% - 70%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
2
<p>Develop a mechanical system design progressively, documenting each stage—from problem definition and concept generation to analysis, refinement, and final design—while demonstrating the application of engineering principles, iterative improvements, and clear communication of design decisions and rationale.</p>
<p>Continuous assessment</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S3, A2, A3
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<p>Present and demonstrate the functionality of the completed project, including how the system operates and the key design decisions, engineering principles, implementation steps, and testing processes involved.</p>
<p>Project demonstration </p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, S3, A3
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>
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/engrg4302">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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