ENEX13003 - Design of Mechatronics Elements

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit will introduce you to the basics of mechatronics and machine design, including the design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal elements. You will develop an understanding of standard drawings in the communication and definition of parts and assemblies in accordance with Australian Standards. In this unit, you will also learn and apply Autodesk Inventor software or equivalent for drafting and design activities.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENEG11005: Fundamentals of Professional Engineering, ENEG11008: Materials for Engineers, and ENEM12009: Structural Mechanics

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2023

Term 2 - 2023 Profile
Mackay
Online
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Mackay
Online

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).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 20%
2. Written Assessment 30%
3. Written Assessment 50%

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

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2022 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 63.64% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 31.43% response rate.

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.

Source: Unit evaluation
Feedback
Students praised the clearness of lecture/tutorial materials and explicit explanations in the class.
Recommendation
The unit coordinator will keep making an effort to help students gain a thorough understanding of the contents.
Action Taken
All lecture materials and tutorial materials/activities were completely revamped with the changes made.
Source: Unit evaluation
Feedback
Students pointed out that 3D modelling with stress analysis was useful and introduced well with various materials.
Recommendation
More step-by-step videos on 3D modelling and technical drawings will be provided. Furthermore, the unit coordinator will endeavour to provide more extensive materials for 3D modelling and technical drawings.
Action Taken
The unit was revamped to reinforce these aspects (3D modeling, simulation, and technical drawings). Practical contents were provided and step-by-step tutorial activities were conducted to further assist students in these aspects.
Source: Unit evaluation
Feedback
Students felt the content for the 3D CAD part was heavy in the current time frame. It was suggested that 3D modelling using Inventor could be introduced from Week 1.
Recommendation
With the new unit content, the 3D CAD components within the unit will become the main part of this unit so that 3D CAD will be introduced from the beginning and more time will be allocated.
Action Taken
With the changes in the learning outcomes and the unit's contents, the unit has focused on 3D modeling, simulation, and technical drawings of mechatronics elements. Therefore, these were introduced from Week 1 and discussed thoroughly throughout the term.
Source: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation & personal communications
Feedback
Students praised that the unit contents were very practical and closely related to their potential job requirements.
Recommendation
The unit coordinator should further endeavour to identify practical skills and knowledge required from the industry and include these identified aspects in the unit for continued improvements.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation
Feedback
Students liked the resourceful content and hands-on tutorial activities for nourishing skills in 3D modeling and simulations.
Recommendation
More case studies will be introduced in the lectures and more hands-on step-by-step tutorial activities will be provided to enhance students' learning experience.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation & personal communications
Feedback
Students who did not take ENEM12009 felt disadvantaged.
Recommendation
ENEM12009 should be added as a prerequisite unit.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation & personal communications
Feedback
Some of the students pointed out that some of the assessment tasks and expectations were not clear.
Recommendation
Assessment items should be reviewed and revised to clarify tasks and expectations. Furthermore, each assessment item should have a marking rubric.
Action Taken
Nil.
Unit learning Outcomes

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

  1. Interpret technical drawings to ensure effective communication and minimum manufacturing error
  2. Use common Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create a range of engineering components and their production drawings complying with Australian Standards
  3. Apply analytical and numerical approaches to perform load, stress, and deflection analysis under static and variable loadings
  4. Identify suitable machine and mechatronics elements from manufacturers' catalogues
  5. Develop reporting skills to present design concepts effectively and professionally using suitable engineering terminology, symbols, and diagrams that conform to Australian Standards.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Intermediate
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 3I 5I )
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 5I )
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 3A 4A )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2I 3A 4A 5A )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2I 3I 4A )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4A )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3I 4A 5I )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 3A 4A 5A )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 2A 4I 5I )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1I 2I 3A 4A 5I )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5A )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 5A )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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8 - Ethical practice •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
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