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MECH3005 – Manufacturing Engineering

2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Course Convenor & Lecturer
Shuying Wu
Contact via shuying.wu@mq.edu.au
E6A, 320
Wednesdays 2-4pm
Lecturer
Candace Lang
Contact via candace.lang@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
((MECH2005 or MECH205) and (MECH2003 or MECH203)) or admission to MEngMechEng
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines modern and advanced manufacturing techniques for polymers, ceramics, composites and metal products. The unit covers knowledge in the details of manufacturing processes and their specific requirements for a range of engineering design applications. At the end of this unit, students are expected to demonstrate understandings in the advantages and disadvantages of different manufacturing processes, identify best manufacturing strategies for complex mechanical products and be aware of their cost implications.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • ULO2: Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • ULO3: Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • ULO4: Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

General Assessment Information

Grading and passing requirement for unit

  1. There will be no tutorial in week 1, 7, and 13. All students are however required to attend at least 8 out of 10 tutorials to receive 5% participation mark. 
  2. In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD). For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
  3. If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
  4. Late submissions: Late submissions will attract a penalty of 25% marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgment of an application for special consideration.

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Assignment 1 10% No Week 5 (26/Mar, Friday)
Mid-term quiz 10% No Week 7 (22/April, Thursday)
Assignment 2 10% No Week 7 (23/April, Friday)
In-class test 15% No Week 4 (18/Mar) Week 8 (29/April) Week 13 (3/June)
Assignment 3 10% No Week 12 (28/May, Friday)
Participation Marks 5% No Attendance recorded at 8 out of 10 tutorials
Final examination 40% No TBA: Exam will be held in formal exam period

Assignment 1

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 5 (26/Mar, Friday)
Weighting: 10%

 

Assignment 1 will cover the content taught in Week 1-Week 3

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

Mid-term quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 7 (22/April, Thursday)
Weighting: 10%

 

A test assessing the students’ knowledge of material delivered up to and including Week 6. The test will be one-hour test during lecturer hours.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

Assignment 2

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 7 (23/April, Friday)
Weighting: 10%

 

Assignment 2 will cover the content taught in Week 4-Week 6

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

In-class test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 4 (18/Mar) Week 8 (29/April) Week 13 (3/June)
Weighting: 15%

 

The quiz is designed to help students with progressive learning and enhance students’ understanding of the unit content that is delivered in the lecture. This Assessment Task is a 30-min quiz. In total, there are three monthly quizzes that will be conducted during lecture hours, starting from Week 4. Week 4 quiz will cover the course materials delivered in Week 1-3; Week 8 quiz will cover the content taught in Week 5-7; Week 13 quiz will include the course materials delivered in Week 9-12.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

Assignment 3

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 12 (28/May, Friday)
Weighting: 10%

 

Assignment 3 will cover the content taught in Week 8-Week 10

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

Participation Marks

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Attendance recorded at 8 out of 10 tutorials
Weighting: 5%

 

Student Engagement with learning activities

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

Final examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: TBA: Exam will be held in formal exam period
Weighting: 40%

 

The final examination will cover all the content taught in the unit.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw upon in-depth knowledge to critique and appraise manufacturing processes for different engineering materials.
  • Integrate manufacturing processes including techniques of assemblies to produce complex engineering products.
  • Apply knowledge in manufacturing post-treatment processes and the overall cost implications of manufacturing a complex engineering product.
  • Apply and analyse the application of innovative manufacturing techniques.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

This unit will be presented in weekly (double) lectures; and in weekly workshops (10 Tutorials, 4 pracs ).

The following textbook is recommended, but not prescribed. FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN MANUFACTURING: Materials, Processes, and Systems  Mikell P. Groover 4th edition, Wiley

Unit Schedule

Please refer to Ilearn for more information.

Policies and Procedures

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

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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.

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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook