48600 Mechanical Design 1
6cpRequisite(s): 48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Field of practice: Mechanical Engineering program and Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering program.
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Garry Marks
This subject is the first of three explicitly titled engineering design subjects. It builds on and brings together the concepts introduced in earlier subjects such as 48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. Topics covered include the mechanical design process, graphical presentation of engineering ideas and components, computer-aided design, engineering materials and processes and aspects of engineering knowledge. A prototype design-and-build project is a major component of this subject.
Assessment: Group-based assignment (40 per cent), CAD design (25 per cent), sketching (10 per cent), written laboratory reports (25 per cent).
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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