Mechanical Systems Design

Learning Outcomes

• Washington Accord (V4) Summary of Graduate Attributes attained in this course:
   WA3 – Design/Development of Solutions
   WA4 – Investigation
   WA5 – Tool Usage
   WA6 – The Engineer and the World
   WA9 – Communication
   WA10 – Project Management and Finance
   WA11 – Lifelong Learning
  
  
• Course topics with Learning Outcomes (and Washington Accord (WA) and UC Graduate Attributes) identified.
  
  1. Design Process; Context of Design; Clarification of the Task; Conceptual Design; Safety; Materials Selection in Mechanical Design; Embodiment Design; Structural Design of Machine Elements; Gearbox Design; Hydraulic System Design; Detail Design; Design analysis methods.
          1.1. Understand the principles and practice of engineering design (WA3) (EIE3, EIE5)
          1.2. Understand design in the context of the wider organisation and society (WA6) (CE3, GA3)
          1.3. Present a clear and competent description (written or oral) of a component or system design to either a technical or non-technical audience (WA10) (EIE2)
          1.4. Recognise one’s personal limits of design competence and when to seek more expert advice (WA12)
          1.5. Define the engineering task, given a generally and incompletely specified need (WA3)
          1.6. Gather and critically assess information required to clarify the task and support conceptual design (WA4)
          1.7. Create alternative conceptual design solutions (WA4)
          1.8. Synthesise an engineering system design, drawing on acquired knowledge in engineering sciences, technology and engineering economics (WA4, WA11) (EIE3)
          1.9. Evaluate concept choices and decide on the most suitable design concept; to carry out embodiment and detail design of mechanical systems (WA5)
          1.10. Be proficient in the use of CAD and mathematical tools for engineering analysis (WA5)
          1.11. Carry out design in a context of social responsibility, and with due awareness of safety, legal and commercial requirements (WA6)
          1.12. Communicate the design in drawing and written report form (WA10) (EIE2)
          1.13. Integrate design with the manufacturing processes.
          1.14. Design effectively in a new and unfamiliar area.
          1.15. Become competent in applying the process of engineering design.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

	Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
	Employable, innovative and enterprising Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
	Engaged with the community Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
	Globally aware Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

For further information see Mechanical Engineering .