Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 115)
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Credit points: 11.00
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. W. P. Lewis
Contact: 13 hours of lectures and 52 practice classes
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
Upon completion, students should have: 1) learned to liaise with clients, and in the process identify and define complex design problems in mechanical and manufacturing engineering of concern to the client, then to synthesize solutions to these problems; 2) learned to adopt a professional approach to engineering problem solving via writing proposals and making bids, setting targets and schedules for meeting these targets, managing projects in accordance with agreed schedules, and reporting on the results achieved; 3) gained an appreciation of the application of theoretical and practical knowledge to a wide range of design problems in mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
Content:
The design process. Invention and innovation, conceptual design. Design strategies. Topological and mathematical models. Reliability, probabilistic methods in design. Integration of design and manufacturing. Quality and fitness for purpose. Design projects.
Assessment:
Assignments to a maximum of 20,000 words, or equivalent.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 115)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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