MEC3831 · Special projects in automotive design and build

Overview

In this unit, you will have the chance to sharpen your design skills by tackling automotive challenges as part of a large, multidisciplinary team. Through this experience, you'll develop an understanding of the necessary trade-offs required to meet diverse demands, such as manufacturing capabilities, sustainability, and cost-efficiency, all while aiming for high-performance designs. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on knowledge of relevant manufacturing practices and play an active role in the fabrication process. As part of this collaborative effort, you'll be expected to work effectively within the team, take initiative in specific areas, and navigate a broad range of technical and non-technical issues related to the automotive project.

Areas of study: Minor: Electric vehicle technology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Design optimal components or solutions for complex automotive engineering problems to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource and environmental considerations.
2. Build performance automotive components by using the appropriate tools, machinery, and procedures while recognizing the limit of the manufacturing process.
3. Function effectively both independently and as a member or leader of a multidisciplinary, diverse and inclusive team.
4. Apply management principles and economic decision-making as a member or leader in a sizable multi-disciplinary team.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.