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<p>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.</p>
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<p>•Mobility and kinematics of linkages<br>
•Computer-aided mechanism analysis<br>
•Motion generation and control via cam-follower systems<br>
•Power transmission and flywheel design<br>
•Introduction to robotics: planar manipulators</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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Unit description
<p>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.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Mobility and kinematics of linkages<br> •Computer-aided mechanism analysis<br> •Motion generation and control via cam-follower systems<br> •Power transmission and flywheel design<br> •Introduction to robotics: planar manipulators</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin2303">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "ENCOR1000" / "ENCOR1021" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN1005" target="_blank">ENGIN1005</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENMEC2111"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Explain how linkages are designed and integrate them successfully into machine system assemblies.</p>
K2
<p>Describe dynamic models of mechanisms on the basis of the desired performance criteria.</p>
K3
<p>Describe how computers are employed for mechanism design and analysis.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse and synthesise machine components and subassemblies, and integrate them successfully into machine system assemblies.</p>
S2
<p>Design and analyse typical machines and drives.</p>
S3
<p>Predict dynamic characteristics and operating conditions of machines and drives.</p>
S4
<p>Apply advanced computer aided engineering techniques to the design and analysis of machines and drives.</p>
A1
<p>Apply advanced computer aided engineering techniques to the design and analysis of machines and drives.</p>
A2
<p>Present findings in textual, graphical and mathematical formats.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>A detailed design of a machine or mechanism will be undertaken either individually or in a group.</p>
<p>Project report</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Within the course a range of tutorial problems will be submitted for assessment.</p>
<p>Report containing solutions to specified problems</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K2, K3, S2
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<p>Assessment of all or part of the course by examination.</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>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.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin2303">View unit fees</a>
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