MEC2402 Design methods
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2402 Design methods is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 36%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2402
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MEC2402
2 units list MEC2402 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: 12 engineering credit points at Level 1
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit will help you to develop 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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- CAD tasksArtefact14%
- SolidWorks in-semester examExamination36%
- Major projectProject50%
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
- Studio activities48 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
- Pre-class videos to watch
- MOODLE quiz to complete
- Weekly workshop with active learning worksheets
- Team-based major projects
- Practicals to develop CAD and hands-on skills
Learning resources
Required resources
You are required to have a laptop (PC recommended) capable of loading and running (or accessing via MOVE) the current version of SolidWorks. If you are participating in projects with a build element, you are expected to use some of your own funds to contribute to the costs of your projects, typically less than $100 per student. Printed workbooks may be available for purchase at $15 each until sold out.
Where it fits
MEC2402 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Chiew Yeong Shiong
- Associate Professor Scott Wordley
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Scott Wordley
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 2 units, including TRC4200 and TRC4902.
When is MEC2402 offered?
In 2025, MEC2402 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC2402?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2402 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 36% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC2402?
MEC2402 is part of Smart manufacturing.