Course Title: Select and test mechanical engineering materials
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: MIET6315C
Course Title: Select and test mechanical engineering materials
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6114 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mr. George Zouev
Mechanical Engineering
Level 5, Bldg 57
Email: george.zouev@rmit.edu.au
Tel: 9925 4935
Dr. Frank (Yanan) Wang
Mechanical Engineering
Level 5, Bldg 57
Email: yanan.wang@rmit.edu.au
Tel: 9925 4310
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This unit covers selecting appropriate materials and material and component tests for mechanical and manufacturing engineering applications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM23061A Select and test mechanical engineering materials |
Element: |
1. Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Relate material properties to common mechanical and manufacturing engineering methods and processes |
Element: |
2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment including manufacturers' catalogues and websites. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review design information for material specifications and required material tests |
Element: |
3. Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Specify required materials tests and manage implementation of tests to ensure quality, safety and suitability for applications |
Element: |
4. Select and implement materials for mechanical/manufacturing. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select materials for use in given mechanical or manufacturing engineering applications based on relevant test information |
Element: |
5. Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Report and record materials selections against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations |
Learning Outcomes
N/A.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion, group/individual work on projects, and interaction with individuals and groups as required.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: while your teacher will cover all the materials in the schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.Students are required to self study the learning materials for the hours not scheduled in teaching schedule.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Ferrous metals
Week 3: Polymers engineering
Week 4: Polymers engineering and ceramic materials
Week 5: ceramic materials,
Week 6: composite materials
Week 6: Composite materials
Week 7: Composite Materials Prac
Week 8: Failure mechanism
Week 9: Machining processes
Week 10: Abrasive machining
Week 11: Non traditional manufacturing
Week 12: Competitive manufacturing
Week 13: Review of the subject
Week 14: Final test
Week 15: Feedback and preparation of resit of final test
Week 16: Resit of final test
Week 17: Summary
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Lecture notes are available on Blackboard.
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select and test mechanical engineering materials.
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor.
Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks section of Course Guide Part B.
Assessment Tasks
There are two assessment tasks that you have to achive competency:
Task 1: Lab Report, 30%
Task 2: Final test, 70%
Please note: only if you have achieved competency in all the assessments then you will be given the following gradings:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
Otherwises NYC or DNS will be entered as your final results:
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Assessment Matrix
| Task 1 | Elements: 1,2,3,4,5 | 30% |
| Task 2 | Elements: 1,2,3,4,5 | 70% |
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and
support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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