MEC2402 Engineering design 1
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2402 Engineering design 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2402
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC2402
4 units list MEC2402 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
A systematic method of capturing design requirements, tools for ideation, estimation and decision-making. Primary and secondary manufacturing processes, assembly techniques. Engineering graphics for problem-solving, manufacturing communication and ideation. Report writing, teamwork in solving design problems involving the integration of mechanical elements in prototype conception, construction and testing.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply engineering design techniques to solve engineering problems.
- 2
Construct engineering technical drawings by hand or using CAD, to communicate concepts, detail designs, assemblies and manufacturing intent.
- 3
Design a prototype device and validate its real-world performance to comply with safety and specific rules.
- 4
Manage a complex engineering project within the limitations of cost, human factors, sustainability and rules or standards compliance.
- 5
Interpret the technical issues and performance of prototype device built.
Workload and teaching
2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practical classes and 7 hours of private study a week
Where it fits
MEC2402 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lim Jen Nee
- Dr Scott Wordley
- Mr Michael Crocco
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chris Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC2402?
MEC2402 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MEC2402?
MEC2402 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including MAE3402, MEC3416, TRC3801 and TRC4902. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is MEC2402 offered?
In 2020, MEC2402 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include MEC2402?
MEC2402 is part of Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.