James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024
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ME4515 - Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | ME3525 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Application of modelling and simulation to the design of components and systems. Use of computational mechanics and finite element analysis in design. Major design project involving a complex engineering system or component from any field of mechanical engineering.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop in students advanced skills at analysing, designing and/or optimising various mechanical systems
- to develop student skills in conducting major projects with minimal supervision
Subject Assessment
- Written > Project report - (40%) - Group
- Final Project Report 50% Oral Presentation 10% - (60%) - Group
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Aug 2024 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Jul 2024 to Friday, 15 Nov 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Wenxian Lin |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Wenxian Lin |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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