MEC4407 Mechanical design 3
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4407 Mechanical design 3 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MEC4407
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MEC4407
No unit lists MEC4407 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITES
Completion of 24 credit points of level 3 or 4 engineering study.
ENROLLED IN MALAYSIA
Additional prerequisite: ENG0002
Overview
This unit provides you with the opportunity to work in teams to complete an integrated design project (IDP) which draws upon the knowledge and skills that you have developed throughout the course of your degree. It also includes instruction in the use of design software tools for 3D modelling, assembly, finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and design optimisation. Societal, health, safety, legal and cultural aspects will also be considered where appropriate.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Concept design reportWritten20%
- Concept design presentationPresentation5%
- Professional skillsDemonstration20%
- Detailed design reportWritten50%
- Detailed design presentationPresentation5%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Use industry-standard engineering software tools for design (CAD) and simulation (stress analysis, dynamics, fluid dynamics, optimisation) of complex engineering problems.
- 2
Design a product, process, service or resource that responds to an opportunity, meets a need, or solves a problem.
- 3
Reflect on teamwork, project management, leadership, and conflict resolution in the context of the group projects and activities.
- 4
Appraise societal, health, safety, legal and cultural aspects of an engineering project.
- 5
Interpret design regulations and requirements.
- 6
Demonstrate and communicate the outcome of design projects through written and oral forms.
- 7
Manage a design project, demonstrating optimal use of resources and delivering the desired outcomes within the given amount of time.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Studio activities24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
- Solidworks CAD (Installed on your laptop/desktop or accessible via MOVE)
- ANSYS CAE (Installed on your laptop/desktop or accessible via MOVE)
Where it fits
MEC4407 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mohd Zulhilmi Paiz
- Associate Professor Scott Wordley
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Scott Wordley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4407?
MEC4407 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC4407 offered?
In 2027, MEC4407 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC4407?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4407 have an exam?
No. MEC4407 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4407?
MEC4407 is part of Mechanical engineering.