| Unit name | Principles of Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG10006 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Yon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
N/a |
| Co-requisites |
N/a |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit engages students with the basic analysis, design techniques and manufacturing methods employed in the development of machines. The material covers basic principles of dynamic systems and introduces students to common machine elements. In addition, they are provided with a broad overview of Design and Manufacture principles. Systematic methods to develop and rank product designs are introduced, and students are taught to appreciate the constraints and affordances of common manufacturing processes and recognise their impact on design creativity.
Students will be working in groups to solve an engineering problem that will require them to apply knowledge acquired in this unit, as well as other units offered in the first year of study. This will enable them to create links between engineering disciplines and apply their knowledge to meet a design brief/specification.
Throughout the unit, students will hone their engineering communication skillset using concept sketches, CAD, engineering drawings, schematics, numerical evaluations and written reports.
This unit will be delivered using a blended learning approach incorporating, as appropriate, a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical classes as well as supervised workshops. Essential training session must be completed during the winter assessment period, before the start of the teaching bloc.
The summative assessment is based on a single coursework assignment in the form of a Design Project. Formative feedback on designs and project progress will be provided throughout the unit. This is a pass/fail unit.
Other Pass Requirements:
In addition to achieving the minimum pass mark in the Design Project students must complete the formative assessments underpinning the workshop practice sessions in order to be awarded credit points.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MENG10006).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
