Unit Outline

In this unit mechanical engineering students will design solutions to a real-world engineering problem using the engineering design process. Initial research conducted will be used to develop a set of project requirements and scope. A holistic design process will start from concept design to detail design and will include critical analysis of solutions. The project provided will be industry based so that students obtain first hand experience working on an industry based project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Develop a project scope and design requirements by investigating salient issues relating to a design problem.
2	Design a engineering solution to a real-world problem, including an FMEA and life-cycle assessment
3	Function independently in the development of a professional engineering design report

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ENG718

Alterations as a result of student feedback

An industry based project will be introduced that can be well acheived within the available time frame of the unit.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT TASK 1:	Report on preliminary design	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
ASSESSMENT TASK 2:	Final presentation	Week 12	30 %	LO2
ASSESSMENT TASK 3:	Report on final design	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Report on preliminary design

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Report on preliminary design: Working individually, you must respond to a design brief with a preliminary design, accompanied by a project management plan for the development and completion of the final design. This must be presented in a report that includes:
- Design performance specification (both implicit and explicit).
- 3D concept sketches for several potential solutions.
- Simplified (preliminary) analyses to estimate performance against the most critical criteria in order to select the preferred design.
- A project management plan that includes a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt Chart and budget.
- Individual time log (to be included as appendices to the report)

There may also be project-specific requirements. It is expected that the conclusions are supported by literature research or other relevant evidence.

TASK LENGTH:

Maximum 10 pages plus appendices

DUE DATE:

Week 5

WEIGHT:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Interpret and identify explicit and implicit performance requirements	LO1
2	Develop concept solutions that address the performance requirements	LO2
3	Use simple analyses to validly estimate performances of the concept designs	LO2
4	Compare and contrast the performances of the designs with reference to the specifications	LO2
5	Propose a detailed and viable project management plan for the completion of the final design	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Final presentation

TASK DESCRIPTION:

15-minute presentation of final design.

TASK LENGTH:

The presentation will be 15 minutes in length.

DUE DATE:

Week 12

WEIGHT:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Communicate ideas using verbal communication, body language, and engagement with the audience.	LO2
2	Utilise visual aids and supporting materials that enhance the presentation and aid in understanding.	LO2
3	Communicate complex technical information.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Report on final design

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Report on final design: Working individually, you will further develop your preferred solution from the preliminary design into a fully completed design, presented with CAD drawings in the format of a professional design report. The design decisions will be supported with detailed analyses that demonstrate that performance requirements have been met. The report should include:
- Drawings complying with AS1100 prepared using CAD software in an appendix.
- Documentation of the design process.
- Extensive detailed computer analysis outputs with discussion and interpretation.
- Individual reflection on sustainability.
- Individual time log (to be included as appendices to the report).

TASK LENGTH:

Maximum of 13 pages, plus CAD drawings, design journals, and relevant electronic files.

DUE DATE:

Week 13

WEIGHT:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Perform computer and hand analyses and interpret results in relation to the design specifications	LO2
2	Address sustainability through build quality, reliability, social and economic considerations, material choices, and lifecycle analysis	LO2
3	CAD drawings comply with Australian Standard AS1100 and provide a self-contained documentation for the manufacture of the complete product	LO2, LO3
4	The accompanying written report communicates the design and analysis outcomes, interpretation and discussion	LO3
5	A systematic design and project management process was followed and is well documented	LO1, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late Penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.