48621 Manufacturing Engineering

6cp
Requisite(s): 48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Fields of practice: Mechanical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: John Dartnall

The objectives of this subject are to: explain and provide examples of manufacturing processes involved in casting, forming machining and joining of materials; identify and describe the manufacturing process by which products are made of different materials: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites; demonstrate improved technical written and graphical communication skills by completion of specified laboratory reports and site visit reports; and demonstrate basic problem-solving skills relating to manufacturing and production.

Students learn the processes and materials available, as well as a competent and practical approach to evaluating, selecting and recognising the connections between the materials/processes and engineering design.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves individual project work, laboratory assignments, laboratory quizzes and a final examination.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,400.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

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