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48670 Mechanical and Mechatronic Design

6cp
Requisite(s): 48650 Mechanical Design 2
Fields of practice: Mechanical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Garry Marks

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

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: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.