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MMA2001 · Design 1
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Overview
This unit guides you in designing and building a system to complete a complex task. You will compete with your peers to test the performance of your solution. You will learn a comprehensive approach to design, as well as the skills needed to develop and communicate your designs in a professional manner. This unit also enables you to critically analyse designs.
Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Aerospace engineering E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Robotics and mechatronics engineering E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering Minor: Smart manufacturing
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In-class test 1 | Quiz / Test | 25% | — |
| 2 | In-class test 2 | Quiz / Test | 25% | — |
| 3 | In-class test 3 | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 4 | Project | Project | 40% | — |
| 5 | Engineering drawing | Artefact | 0% | Competency |
Continuous Assessment: 100% Assessment in this unit includes a competency hurdle assessment task. The consequence of not achieving a competency hurdle is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- Select appropriate methods of design and geometry creation to realise intended designs.
- Formulate engineering drawings which effectively communicate engineering designs.
- Construct and define an engineering system prototype which completes a pre-defined task.
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Studio activities | 24 hours |
| Practical activities | 24 hours |
| Laboratories | 36 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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