| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Mechanism and Machine Theory |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN2303 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENCOR1000 or ENCOR1021 or ENGIN1005) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENMEC2111) |
| ASCED: | 030701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
Within mechanical and mechatronics engineering the motion and control of mechanisms is fundamental to designing machines that move. In this course students will be introduced to the basic concepts and mathematical models employed to simulate how machines and mechanisms respond to different stimuli. By the end of the course students will be skilled to undertake linkage design and analysis tasks both individually and in teams. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain how linkages are designed and integrate them successfully into machine system assemblies. |
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| K2. | Describe dynamic models of mechanisms on the basis of the desired performance criteria. |
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| K3. | Describe how computers are employed for mechanism design and analysis. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Analyse and synthesise machine components and subassemblies, and integrate them successfully into machine system assemblies. |
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| S2. | Design and analyse typical machines and drives. |
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| S3. | Predict dynamic characteristics and operating conditions of machines and drives. |
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| S4. | Apply advanced computer aided engineering techniques to the design and analysis of machines and drives. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply advanced computer aided engineering techniques to the design and analysis of machines and drives. |
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| A2. | Present findings in textual, graphical and mathematical formats. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Mobility and kinematics of linkages
•Computer-aided mechanism analysis
•Motion generation and control via cam-follower systems
•Power transmission and flywheel design
•Introduction to robotics: planar manipulators |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K3, S1, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2 | A detailed design of a machine or mechanism will be undertaken either individually or in a group. | Project report | 20 - 30% | | 2. | K2, K3, S2 | Within the course a range of tutorial problems will be submitted for assessment. | Report containing solutions to specified problems | 20 - 40% | | 3. | S1, S2, K1, K2 | Assessment of all or part of the course by examination. | Test | 40 - 60% |
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