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MECH401 – Product Design Engineering
2017 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Agi Kourmatzis
Shaokoon Cheng
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
9cp at 300 level including MECH303
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Students learn about the entire product design cycle from conceptualization of ideas to design, manufacturing and marketing. Students will be exposed to a range of consumer products and will implement their prior knowledge on how to improve existing designs by applying to state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques, advanced composites (including biomaterials) and different approaches that can be used to reduce the cost of final products. These products range from electronic household products, to biomedical implants and specific parts/ components of large machines used in heavy industries.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the analytical, design, and theoretical techniques learned throughout the first 3 years of the degree to the design and development of a new innovative product.
- Demonstrate team building abilities and communication skills in the multidisciplinary design of a new product.
- Define and critically assess the key features of product design and development in a mechanical engineering context.
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate and develop a new product based on identifying market opportunities leading to a final engineering design and cost forecasting analysis.
General Assessment Information
1. You must obtain an aggregate pass grade (at least 50%) to pass the unit.
2. The only invigilated assessment is an in-class test to take place in the week 10 lecture.
3. There are no hurdle assessments.
4. For assignments handed in late the following penalties apply: 0-24hrs -25%, 24-48hrs -50%, more than 48hrs -100%.
5. Rubrics for all assessments are standards based and will be made available on iLearn by week 1. Macquarie standards for the definition of pass, credit, distinction and high distinction will also be made available on iLearn by week 1.
6. For each group assessment handed in, it is an absolute requirement that the group submits the signed MECH401 assignment coversheet (to be made available on iLearn) clearly indicating specific individual contributions of each team member so that individual marks are provided accordingly. In the event that an assignment is submitted without a fully completed MECH401 coversheet then the assignment will be deemed a late submission and the penalties from point (4) above will apply until the coversheet is submitted.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Tutorial Problem Solving | 5% | No | Weeks 2-6 |
| Mentor Meeting Engagement | 5% | No | Weeks 2-13 |
| Concept Design | 20% | No | Week 7 |
| In-Class Test | 20% | No | Week 10 |
| Management Report | 10% | No | Week 12 |
| Final Design | 30% | No | Week 13 |
| Prototype Presentation | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Tutorial Problem Solving
Due: Weeks 2-6
Weighting: 5%
Tutorial Problems
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Define and critically assess the key features of product design and development in a mechanical engineering context.
Mentor Meeting Engagement
Due: Weeks 2-13
Weighting: 5%
Meetings with Mentor
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate team building abilities and communication skills in the multidisciplinary design of a new product.
Concept Design
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
Concept Design Submission
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate team building abilities and communication skills in the multidisciplinary design of a new product.
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate and develop a new product based on identifying market opportunities leading to a final engineering design and cost forecasting analysis.
In-Class Test
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Invigilated Class Test
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Define and critically assess the key features of product design and development in a mechanical engineering context.
Management Report
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
Management Report Submission
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate and develop a new product based on identifying market opportunities leading to a final engineering design and cost forecasting analysis.
Final Design
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
Final Design Submission
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the analytical, design, and theoretical techniques learned throughout the first 3 years of the degree to the design and development of a new innovative product.
Prototype Presentation
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Presentation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate team building abilities and communication skills in the multidisciplinary design of a new product.
Delivery and Resources
There is no mandatory core text for this unit. However, the following texts are recommended:
"Product Design and Development" by Ulrich and Eppinger
"Product Design for Engineers" by Shetty
Unit Schedule
A full unit schedule will be made available in the week 1 lecture slides
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate and develop a new product based on identifying market opportunities leading to a final engineering design and cost forecasting analysis.
Assessment tasks
- Concept Design
- Management Report
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate and develop a new product based on identifying market opportunities leading to a final engineering design and cost forecasting analysis.
Assessment tasks
- Concept Design
- Management Report
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the analytical, design, and theoretical techniques learned throughout the first 3 years of the degree to the design and development of a new innovative product.
- Define and critically assess the key features of product design and development in a mechanical engineering context.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Problem Solving
- In-Class Test
- Final Design
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the analytical, design, and theoretical techniques learned throughout the first 3 years of the degree to the design and development of a new innovative product.
- Define and critically assess the key features of product design and development in a mechanical engineering context.
Assessment tasks
- Tutorial Problem Solving
- In-Class Test
- Final Design
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the analytical, design, and theoretical techniques learned throughout the first 3 years of the degree to the design and development of a new innovative product.
Assessment task
- Final Design
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate team building abilities and communication skills in the multidisciplinary design of a new product.
Assessment tasks
- Mentor Meeting Engagement
- Concept Design
- Prototype Presentation
Changes from Previous Offering
The following changes have been made to this offering compared to 2016 based on both student (LEU survey) and peer feedback:
1. The removal of the "pitch report"
2. Deadline of concept design report moved to week 7 from week 9.
3. The addition of an in-class test
4. Final Design report reduced from 40% to 30%, Final Management report reduced from 15% to 10%
5. Logbook no longer assessed