Course Title: Introduction to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Dr Elizabeth Kyriakou
Course Coordinator Phone: via skype
Course Coordinator Email: elizabeth.kyriakou@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 57.03.26
Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces essential mechanical engineering fundamentals, relevant to those considering a pathway in the broad discipline of mechanical engineering. Appropriate material properties are introduced, so that the Newtonian mechanics and the conservation of energy introduced in Engineering Science can be further developed in an authentic mechanical engineering context (that is also relevant to student automotive and aerospace engineers).
Relevant theories concerning material behaviour under load (such as in a bridge or an aircraft wing), and heat transfer (such as in a refrigerator, or a car’s radiator) are explored through a variety of real-world problems that a practising engineer may face.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply a basic understanding of geometric and material properties, to predict how materials behave under a variety of loads (stretch, bend, twist break etc).
- Develop an understanding of how heat can affect material behaviour.
- Understand how heat flow is advantageous in the design of everyday products.
- Effectively communicate solutions to authentic problems in a professional engineering manner.
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH068 Bachelor of Engineering (Adv Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours)
BH070 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH070HKG Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH073P22 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH074 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering)
BH076 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH078 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
BH082AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH084AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH086AMHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (International Bus)
BH089MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH090MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
BH092SSHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH100SSHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Eng) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
BH118AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1. Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning activities include pre-recorded lectures, lectorials and tutorials, assignments and a workshop. Online learning and directed problem-solving activities will be achieved through the assignment tasks.
Overview of Learning Resources
Course-related resources will be provided on the Learning Management System course site, which is accessed through myRMIT. This material can include lecture material, course notes, sample problem sheets and solutions, details related to the laboratory experiments and references.
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment item 1: Progressive Assessment
Online Quiz
Weighting 20%
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 4
Mid-semester quiz
Weighting 20%
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3
This test will be a 2hr quiz that may be taken anytime within a 24hr period.
Assessment item 2: Assignment Assessment
End-semester Assignment
Weighting 40%
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment item 3: Design Studio
Group Assessment
Weighting 20%
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4
Presentation at the end of Semester