48670 Engineering Design

6cp
Requisite(s): 48650 Mechanical and Manufacturing Design
Fields of practice: Mechanical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Jafar Madadnia

This subject aims to extend students' competence in the design of engineering systems and components, as well as familiarising them with modern methodologies. While emphasis is on realistic mechanical and structural systems, elements of mechatronic components and systems are also incorporated. The subject also aims to enhance students' capability in dealing with other important aspects of the design process like sustainability, intellectual rights and ethics. Topics include Engineering System Design, Intellectual Property, Design Methodology and Engineering Best Practice, Materials Science for Engineers, Structural and Mechanical Design, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Design, Mechatronic and Electro-Mechanical Design, and Probabilistic Design.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves a combination of assignments and project work.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
Winter session, Hong Kong

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.

Access conditions

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