IDE2811 Mechanics and electronics for industrial design
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
IDE2811 Mechanics and electronics for industrial design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs OHS1000.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before IDE2811
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After IDE2811
No unit lists IDE2811 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit covers the fundamentals of mechanics as applied to consumer products including loads and forces in structures both solid and dynamic. The unit also includes the fundamentals of electronics in product design such as circuit analysis, electrical and magnetic fields, passive and active devices, voltage levels and frequency ranges, safety and regulations as used in a variety of consumer products.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Conceptual Design15%
- Exploring Simple Machines (ElectroMechanical Assembly)15%
- Prototype a simple electro-mechanical product (Prototype Product Design)60%
- Mechanics and Electronics Unit Review (Test)10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the application of electrical and mechanical systems for contemporary products;
- 2
Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of electricity and mechanics;
- 3
Demonstrate experience applying electrical and or mechanical principles in product design projects;
- 4
Understand and practice the rules of occupational health and safety in force in the industrial design studio.
Workload and teaching
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Mark Richardson
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Paul Szymkowiak
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IDE2811?
You need OHS1000 before you enrol.
When is IDE2811 offered?
In 2020, IDE2811 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does IDE2811 have an exam?
No. IDE2811 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.