MEC3831 Special projects in automotive design and build
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3831 Special projects in automotive design and build is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Summer A at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Summer A
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC3831
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC3831
No unit lists MEC3831 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Completion of 96 credit points of engineering study.
Overview
In this unit, you will have the chance to sharpen your design skills by tackling automotive challenges as part of a large, multidisciplinary team. Through this experience, you'll develop an understanding of the necessary trade-offs required to meet diverse demands, such as manufacturing capabilities, sustainability, and cost-efficiency, all while aiming for high-performance designs. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on knowledge of relevant manufacturing practices and play an active role in the fabrication process. As part of this collaborative effort, you'll be expected to work effectively within the team, take initiative in specific areas, and navigate a broad range of technical and non-technical issues related to the automotive project.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Design reportProject30%
- Physical buildArtefact20%
- Individual and leadership contribution to the teamDemonstration20%
- Management portfolioWritten10%
- Cost report/ScenarioWritten20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design optimal components or solutions for complex automotive engineering problems to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource and environmental considerations.
- 2
Build performance automotive components by using the appropriate tools, machinery, and procedures while recognizing the limit of the manufacturing process.
- 3
Function effectively both independently and as a member or leader of a multidisciplinary, diverse and inclusive team.
- 4
Apply management principles and economic decision-making as a member or leader in a sizable multi-disciplinary team.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
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.
This unit incorporates problem-based learning, where you will engage in research, integrate theory with practice and apply your knowledge and skills to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.
You will have opportunities to participate in experiential learning through relevant off-campus track testing.
Learning resources
Required resources
BYOD (Bring Your Own device)
- A Windows laptop capable of running CAD and CAE software is required.
Where it fits
MEC3831 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Kenny Tan
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Kenny Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3831?
MEC3831 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC3831 offered?
In 2025, MEC3831 runs in Summer A at Malaysia.
How much work is MEC3831?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC3831 have an exam?
No. MEC3831 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC3831?
MEC3831 is part of Electric vehicle technology and Mechanical engineering.