Overview
This project based learning unit examines the behaviour of mechanical systems. You will apply knowledge of engineering science and mathematics to model and analyse mechanical systems and consider the nature of engineering assumptions and the effects of uncertainty on analysis and modelling. You will apply control and vibration theory, design and analyse linear and non-linear mathematical models and use simulation software to predict the behaviour of mechanical systems. You will be expected to apply the modelling and analysis of mechanical systems to industrial problems and contexts. You will have opportunities to work individually and in teams to complete projects and to develop interpersonal and technical communication skills. You will prepare professional documentation of problem solutions and project reports. Distance education students are required to have access to a computer, to make frequent use of the Internet, and are required to participate in Residential School activities.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: ENEM12007 Statics and Dynamics or ENEM12010 Engineering Dynamics
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2017
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback
To help understanding the labs might be better done earlier in the term.
In 2017 will trial running the labs earlier where lab technician availability permits.
Feedback from Teaching staff reflection
Online tutorial and live streaming of lectures still needs improving in areas of audio and video transmission.
New online tutorial and live lecture streaming will be used in 2017. Will request wireless microphone be made available for the teaching staff to improve audio.
Feedback from Student feedback
Projects focused on only one area in mechanical engineering.
Provide more tutorial exercises and examples of applications in other areas of mechanical engineering to give students an insight in where and how the unit material could be useful and applicable in the future.
Feedback from Student feedback
Basic theory and understanding could be explained better.
Will improve general introductions to material, particularly in the area of modelling so students get a better overall understanding and how it could be useful and applicable in the future.
- Design mathematical models that analyse and evaluate mechanical systems
- Explain and apply control theory and control system approaches to mechanical systems
- Explain the role of engineering assumptions in building mathematical models of mechanical systems
- Relate theory to problems of introducing, operating and maintaining mechanical systems in the industrial context
- Identify and evaluate engineering uncertainty and the limitations of mathematical models
- Work collaboratively in a team to produce high quality outputs
- Create professional documentation using mechanical systems terminology, symbols and diagrams
The learning outcomes are linked to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Portfolio - 100% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Communication | |||||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
5 - Team Work | |||||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Portfolio - 100% |
Textbooks
Modelling and analysis of dynamic systems
Edition: 3rd (2001)
Authors: Close, CM, Frederick, DK & Newell, JC
John Wiley & Sons
US
Binding: Hardcover
Theory of Vibrations with Applications
Edition: 5th (2014)
Authors: Thomson, W & Dahleh, M
Pearson
England
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
It is not mandatory to purchase the unit textbooks but these are referred during the unit. Recommended chapter readings and tutorial questions are referred to from these textbooks. Any tutorial questions sourced from the textbooks are provided to students so they can use alternative textbooks and resources for the theory resources. In particular the mechanical vibration textbook (Thomson, W & Dahleh, M 2014) is used the most in the unit. Also a low cost e-book version of (Close, CM, Frederick, DK & Newell, JC 2001) is available from the publisher's website.
Currently distance students will be required to purchase MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite to undertake the unit, which is available from http://au.mathworks.com. Please contact the Engineering course coordinator Dr Aruna Jayasuriya (a.jayasuriya@cqu.edu.au) for the latest availability of software for distance students.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- A4 scanner required for Distance students to scan any written work into their final portfolio submission
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
n.hassan@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Review of Mechanical Vibrations
Chapter
Close: Ch: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 14 ; Thomas: Ch: 1, 2, 3, 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Introduction, Review of Mechanical Vibrations
No Tutorial or computer lab.
Module/Topic
Analysis of Vibratory Systems – Mathematical Theories and Modelling Approaches
Chapter
As above
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Analysis of Vibratory Systems
ISL Tutorials and Computer labs: Start in Week 2 and run to Week 12, every week.
Module/Topic
Project #1 - Mathematical Models
Chapter
As above
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Project 1 Introduction
Module/Topic
Project #2 Single degree of freedom systems
Chapter
Close: Ch: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, Thomas: Ch: 1, 2, 3, 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Project 2 Introduction
Project #1 - Mathematical Models Report Due Tuesday
Residential School (FLEX) & Rockhampton Labs
(For other campuses please check with your campus contact on the date and location for your laboratory program)
Module/Topic
Project #2 Single degree of freedom systems
Chapter
As above
Events and Submissions/Topic
No ISL/Zoom Lecture this week
Module/Topic
Vacation Week
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
No ISL/Zoom Lecture, Computer lab or ISL Tutorials this week
Project #2 - Single DOF Systems Report Due Tuesday
Module/Topic
Project #3 Multiple degree of freedom systems
Chapter
Close: Ch: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14 , Thomas: Ch: 4, 5, 6, 8.
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Project 3 Introduction
Module/Topic
Project #3 Multiple degree of freedom systems
Chapter
As above
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Project #4 Real data modelling, system commissioning, control.
Chapter
Close: Ch: 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 , Thomas: Ch: 4, 5, 6, 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Project 4 Introduction
Project #3 - MDOF Systems Report Due Tuesday
Module/Topic
Project #4 Real data modelling, system commissioning, control.
Chapter
As above
Events and Submissions/Topic
ISL/Zoom Lecture: Demonstration Problems Introduction
Module/Topic
Project #4 Real data modelling, system commissioning, control.
Chapter
As above
Events and Submissions/Topic
No ISL/Zoom Lecture this week
Module/Topic
Portfolio finalisation
Chapter
Portfolio finalisation
Events and Submissions/Topic
No ISL/Zoom Lecture this week
Project #4 - Control Systems Report Due Tuesday
Module/Topic
Portfolio finalisation
Chapter
Portfolio finalisation
Events and Submissions/Topic
No ISL/Zoom Lecture this week
Lab Book Due Tuesday
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Note: It is not mandatory to purchase the unit textbooks but these are referred during the unit. Recommended chapter readings and tutorial questions are referred to from these textbooks. Any tutorial questions sourced from the textbooks are provided to students so they can use alternative textbooks and resources for the theory resources. In particular the mechanical vibration textbook (Thomson, W & Dahleh, M 2014) is used the most in the unit. Also a low cost e-book version of (Close, CM, Frederick, DK & Newell, JC 2001) is available from the publisher's website.
Currently distance students will be required to purchase MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite to undertake the unit, which is available from http://au.mathworks.com. Please contact the Engineering course coordinator Dr Aruna Jayasuriya (a.jayasuriya@cqu.edu.au) for the latest availability of software for distance students.
1 Portfolio
The final assessment for the unit will be 100% on the individual student’s portfolio submission. In general, students must demonstrate in their portfolio how the learning outcomes have been achieved through their individual contribution to four group projects, laboratory program, textbook problems, demonstration problems and any additional questions the students wish to submit. Students must demonstrate their contribution to the projects, what they have learnt from the technical content of projects and the processes involved in completing the projects. The project details, laboratory program and demonstration problems will be provided via the Moodle unit website in alignment with the unit schedule.
The portfolio is the full record of your journey through this unit. It should include all notes, theory development, worked examples, demonstration problems, laboratory notes and workings, explorations in design, management and team issues and reflective journal. The portfolio should only contain portions of project work which you completed or made substantial contributions to. Any contributions by others should be clearly indicated. Brief descriptions of the major parts of the portfolio are listed below.
- Reflective Journal
In the reflective journal section of the portfolio students will reflect on what they have set out to learn, how they have approached their learning, what they have achieved, where they could apply what they have learnt and what they would do differently in future to improve their learning effectiveness. The journal will also include reflections on social and contractual responsibilities that arise from the unit content.
- Projects
Four projects will be completed by teams during the term. Each team shall submit a report per project. Feedback will be provided on the project submissions. Project grades are not directly used in the student's individual grade however poor project results and poor project participation makes it more difficult for the student to demonstrate their competency in the unit learning outcomes and complete any additional textbook and demonstration problems.
- Compulsory Laboratories
There is a compulsory hands-on laboratory program in the unit to aid your understanding. All students, Internal and Distance, will complete a full laboratory program. The Rockhampton laboratory program & Residential School, is in Week 4 for the Rockhampton students and the Distance students. Distance students may request to attend the laboratory sessions at other campuses (however these may be over a couple of weeks depending on the campus). Internal students at other campuses will be advised of the date of your laboratory program early in the term. Formal laboratory reports are not requested however students are requested to record results, calculations, discussion and conclusions in their individual lab book as indicated in the provided lab sheets on the moodle site. The lab book will help by providing evidence for parts of the required portfolio assessment criteria. The lab book is to scanned and submitted online on Tuesday in Week 12 (however it can be submitted earlier). Feedback will be given on the submitted lab book to enable student to determine the appropriateness of it for use as evidence in their final portfolio. A satisfactory Lab Book Submission is required to Pass the unit.
- Demonstration Problems
A selection of optional demonstration problems will be made available on the Moodle for students to complete and include in their final portfolio. Completing these problems will assist students to demonstrate their individual achievement of the Learning Outcomes. The demonstration problems are closely related to the projects, so a high involvement in the projects will help with the demonstration problems. Students are not limited or confined to the demonstration problems but are free to include their own exploration of the unit content by individually extending (or correcting) the group projects or choosing other questions to demonstrate the Learning Outcomes.
A Distinction or High Distinction Level will require a demonstration of a high individual achievement of the Learning Outcomes and the demonstration problems and other individual work will assist the student in creating the necessary evidence for this. Without any Demonstration Problems or other individual questions it will be very difficult to attain a High Distinction, unless you can demonstrate an exception level of involvement in the projects. Direct transcribing of any provided worked tutorial solutions cannot be used as evidence.
- Viva Voce
Following the grading of the Final Portfolio, students may be requested to attend a 10 minute Viva Voce to discuss their Final Portfolio. If required the viva will be conducted either face-face, by video conferencing or via telephone.
Exam Week Tuesday (17 Oct 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessment will be returned after CQU Certification of Grades
The portfolio will be used to assess your increase in knowledge, effective management of yourself and others, team work, communication, commitment and learning processes. Students are expected to nominate a grade that they consider should be awarded. This must be clearly substantiated with evidences of individual work in support of such claims. These claims will be assessed based on the how well the material presented in the portfolio demonstrates the attainment of the unit learning outcomes.
The award of grade will depend the student’s demonstrated individual achievement of the learning outcomes of the unit, the student’s involvement in the team projects and the holistic development of each student. A detailed Portfolio Assessment Criteria Matrix is available on the Moodle unit site indicating the requirements for acceptable, good and excellent levels for each Learning Outcome. The final grading rubric (shown below) is based on the attainment levels of the Learning Outcomes.
Fail | Unacceptable in one or more learning outcomes |
Pass | A minimum of Acceptable in all learning outcomes |
Credit | A minimum of Good in 3 learning outcomes |
Distinction | A minimum of Excellent in 2 learning outcomes and a maximum of 2 learning outcomes at Acceptable |
High Distinction | A minimum of Excellent in 5 learning outcomes and a maximum of 1 learning outcome at Acceptable orA minimum of Excellent in 4 learning outcomes and the remainder at Good |
- Design mathematical models that analyse and evaluate mechanical systems
- Explain and apply control theory and control system approaches to mechanical systems
- Explain the role of engineering assumptions in building mathematical models of mechanical systems
- Relate theory to problems of introducing, operating and maintaining mechanical systems in the industrial context
- Identify and evaluate engineering uncertainty and the limitations of mathematical models
- Work collaboratively in a team to produce high quality outputs
- Create professional documentation using mechanical systems terminology, symbols and diagrams
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.