MEC2407 Electromechanics
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2407 Electromechanics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2407
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After MEC2407
2 units list MEC2407 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Introduction to the design, analysis, and practical manufacture of electromechanical systems, incorporating basic analog DC/AC and digital electrical circuit theory, simple semiconductor and amplifying components, transformers, and sensors and actuators. Mathematics of electromechanical systems is provided, including Laplace transforms and complex algebra. Computational and assignment work (via practicals) to be integrated to give you complete understanding of specific examples using modern microelectronic components, sensors, and actuators.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment (Practice)Threshold hurdle10%
- Class test 1Threshold hurdle10%
- Assignment (Electronic laboratories)Threshold hurdle10%
- Class test 2Threshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the relevance of electromechanical systems in the operation of equipment and machines in the industry.
- 2
Select appropriate analytical methodologies to ensure the proper use of circuits, sensors and actuators in varied scenarios.
- 3
Manage the relationship between analytical methodologies and real-world electromechanical systems.
- 4
Design original electromechanical solutions to solve various engineering problems in the industry.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures35 hours
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
Where it fits
MEC2407 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tuck Ng
- Dr Darwin Gouwanda
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tuck Ng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC2407?
MEC2407 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MEC2407?
MEC2407 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ECE4033 and TRC4100.
When is MEC2407 offered?
In 2020, MEC2407 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC2407?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2407 have an exam?
No. MEC2407 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC2407?
MEC2407 is part of Aerospace engineering; Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.