MEC3416 Machine design
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3416 Machine design is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC3416
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC3416
1 unit list MEC3416 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of 18 credit points of level 2, 3 or 4 engineering study
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
In this integrative level 3 unit, students of mechanical engineering programs are introduced to the design of machine elements covering bearings, shafts, welds, fasteners, gears etc. This leads to an examination of techniques for improving engineering designs based on economic and functional considerations. Geometric and economic tolerancing is further explored. The use of solid modelling software to simulate the behaviour of mechanical devices and produce engineering drawings is introduced. The integration of design skills and related engineering studies is covered through a group exercise to design a mechanical device.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- CADDemonstrationThreshold hurdle9%
- Workshop assessmentQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle15%
- Mid-semester testExaminationThreshold hurdle20%
- ProjectThreshold hurdle26%
- Final assessmentWrittenThreshold hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Integrate first- and second-year studies into whole design tasks involving a combination of individual and group work.
- 2
Design moderately complex mechanical devices with mechanical elements, such as bearing, shafts, fasteners etc.
- 3
Evaluate mechanical designs by using conventional mathematical techniques including load analysis and stress analysis.
- 4
Construct virtual devices geometrically and kinematically in solid modelling software.
- 5
Engage in communications effectively in written, oral and graphical forms through the group project.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Studio activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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.
Where it fits
MEC3416 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Jing Fu
- Dr Ooi Jong Boon
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Jing Fu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3416?
MEC3416 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MEC3416?
MEC3416 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MEC4407.
When is MEC3416 offered?
In 2025, MEC3416 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC3416?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC3416 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC3416?
MEC3416 is part of Mechanical engineering.