Mechanical Engineering Design II – MEDS201

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Dip.Mech.Eng)

Study Guide
Mechanical Engineering Design II
(MEDS201)
Lecturer: M.C. ZULU
Date of Module Review: February 2022

Department Mechanical Engineering Technology

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................................I

2. ACTION WORDS................................................................................................................................................................II

.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... II

3. SECTION A: ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS....................................................................................................................1

 WELCOME................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
 CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................................ 1

4. SECTION B: INFORMATION SHEET ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMME QUALITY..................................................2

 LECTURE / WORK SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................................................2

 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Plagiarism....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Grievance Procedure.................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Sickness during an assessment................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Class attendance........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
 SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES....................................................................................................................................................4
 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................................................................6
 MODULE NQF LEVEL................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
 DURATION OF MODULE........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
 PURPOSE OF MODULE............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
 MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES........................................................................................................................................................... 7

5. SECTION C: ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES......................................................................................................................8

 ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WEIGHTS AND PASSING CRITERIA..................................................................................................8

 FEEDBACK MECHANISMS..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

6. SECTION D: FACILITATION OF LEARNING..............................................................................................................11

 LEARNING UNIT OBJECTIVES...............................................................................................................................................................11

7. SECTION E: GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES......................................................................................................................16

 GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES RELEVANT TO QUALIFICATION.................................................................................................................16

 SAQA CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES.........................................................................................................................17
 DISCLAIMER.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

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 ACTION WORDS

Action words that you may be exposed to in this learning guide

Apply Put to practical use or make use of a relevant equation or law.
Calculate Determine the value, using formulae or specific calculation methods.
Classify Group concepts or subjects together based on certain characteristics or
commonalities.
Compare Point out the similarities and differences between objects or points of view. The
word contrast can also be used.
Convert Transform a quantity expressed in one unit to a quantity expressed in another unit.
Define Give a short and clear description of a term or concept.
Demonstrate Show clearly/prove/make clear by reasoning or evidence/illustrate and explain,
especially with many examples.
Derive Deduce or infer something from the given information.
Describe Tell in detail how a process works or how a subject appears. You need not
comment on the process or the subject or give your own point of view.
Differentiate Find differences between objects or statements.
Discuss Explain terms or concepts in your own words. Give comments or give your
own point of view.
Distinguish Write down the differences between subjects or concepts.
Draw Create a drawing, diagram or representation of a subject or concept.
Explain Write about the subject in your own words. Clarify or give reasons – it may be useful
to use examples or illustrations. You must prove that you understand the content.
Formulate Express in a concise, systematic way.
Identify Establish the identity or recognise a process.
Illustrate Explain by means of detailed descriptions and drawings.
Interpret Explain or clarify the meaning of a concept/value.
List/Name Briefly write down the facts or main points.
Motivate Give reason(s) for your answer.
Name Nominate or specify a site or process.
Organise Arrange data according to certain criteria.
Predict Use the facts available to derive an outcome.
Relate Show the relation/connection of entities, how the concepts can be linked.
Solve Find an answer by using critical thinking and/or calculations.
Summarise Briefly state/list/write down only the most important detail/facts.
Understand Show insight into or know the meaning/nature of a concept or term; to comprehend.

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 SECTION A: ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

 WELCOME
Welcome to Mechanical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Design II (MEDS201).
This module reinforces the principles and methodology of Mechanical Engineering Design by solving
more complex design problems. This learner guide serves as a map of content to be covered and
assessments to be undertaken at appropriate venues, dates and times.

 CONTACT INFORMATION

Head of Department (HOD): Dr. J.G. Mukuna Office: C268 / 2-3-9-10

(031) 819 9504
Departmental Secretary: Mrs. N. Bavu Office: 271 / 2-3-9-9
(031) 907 7210
Module Lecturer: Mr. M.C. Zulu Office: C264 / 2-3-9-1
(031) 819 9506

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 SECTION B: INFORMATION SHEET ON

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME QUALITY

 LECTURE / WORK SCHEDULE

Contact sessions are as per the Class calendar for the semester handed to you at registration and as per
the Departmental Schedule fixed on the Departmental Notice Board.
The following table details the lecture / work schedule for this module:

Contact Learnin Title

Sessions g Unit
Week 1-2 1 Introduction to Design Processes, Engineering Materials,
Engineering Standards, Engineering Report Standards
Week 3 2 Stresses in Machine Simple Stresses
Week 4 3 Elements Combined stresses
Week 5 4 Keys and keyways, Splines
Week 6-7 5 Couplings
Week 8 6 Limits, Fits and Tolerances
Week 9 7 Pipe and joints design
Week 10 8 Non- Permanent Screw Joints
Week 11 9 Permanent Riveted joints
Welded Joints
Week 1 to 11 10 Project
Week 12 11 Final Project Consultations, Presentations and Submissions

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 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The MUT’s educational policy, General Regulation and Faculty Regulations, is applicable and is
available for scrutiny at the faculty office.

Plagiarism

Dis-honesty and plagiarism are not tolerated and will be punished.

 Plagiarism is the verbatim (word-for-word) use of another’s work and presenting it as if it were
one’s own.
It is important to acknowledge any thoughts, ideas and information which are not your own. It is also
important to use a standard form of referencing to provide all relevant information that will help any
person who may be interested to read further about the information. As a result, you need to keep an
accurate record of collecting your data.
 You will be required to cite your source(s), especially when referring to an item within your
text. You are also required to indicate the reference where the citation can be found at the end
of your work.
 The different lecturers within the University may require you to use a particular (or different)
way of citation. It is therefore important for you to enquire and adhere to the requirements set
by your lecturers.
 The proper procedures are laid down by the University and the Faculty is responsible for
strategies that address means of preventing, monitoring, and handling acts of plagiarism.
Copyright issues are handled in accordance with DALRO principles and procedures.
Electronic reports of your work may be assessed using appropriate software to check against plagiarism.
For the Mechanical Engineering Design II Project, the maximum allowable similarity is 15 %.

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Grievance Procedure

You must be able to follow procedures, solve problems and manage conflict. The Faculty’s grievance
procedure should be followed in case of any dissatisfaction or grievance. Therefore, firstly, if you
experience any problems in this module, please contact the lecturer or faculty officer as soon as possible
so that we can find an appropriate solution. If a satisfactory agreement is not reached, then, secondly,
you may consult with the Head of the Department, then with the Deputy Dean or with the Dean of the
Faculty.

Sickness during an assessment

In the event an assessment being missed due to an acceptable reason (e.g. sickness), proof of the reason
must be supplied promptly to the responsible lecturer. In the event of sickness, this means that a valid
doctor’s note must be produced. Please be aware that a doctor’s note must stand up to MUT scrutiny. This
is due to there being much abuse in this area in recent past. Also, a doctor’s note must indicate
incapacitation for 2 days or more. A 1-day sick note will be interpreted as butterflies due to test nerves!
Therefore a 1-day sick note will not be considered as a valid excuse for absenteeism. A fraudulent doctor’s
note will, most definitely end in disciplinary action. Most of the time, this results in a student being
suspended from studies.

Two tests will be written during the semester for this module, all the marks of which will contribute
towards a semester mark. (The remaining marks will come from projects and assignments). In the event of
valid absenteeism, the student must report to the corresponding Lecturer within 48 hours from the day of
assessment.

Class attendance

It is compulsory that the student attend all classes. The notes and other forms of study material will be
available for the students to view.

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 SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES

To ensure that you have all the support you need to successfully complete this course, resources listed
below have been made available to you. We are confident that, if you follow our suggestions for
studying this course and use all these resources to their full potential, you will excel in the course.

1. Prescribed reading/ textbook/ reading package

Prescribed books for this course:
Additional recommended books:
Mechanical Engineering Design by J. E. Shigley R.G. &
C. R. Mischke
Engineering Design Process by Y. Haik and T.M. Shahin
Mechanical Design by P.R.N. Childs
Engineering Materials by M. Ashby and D. Jones
Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design by R.G.
Budynas and J.K. Nisbett

2. Library

Please visit the library for more additional study materials including the past papers and excesises.

3. Learner guide
The purpose of the learner guide is to support your learning process. It serves as a map of
content to be covered and assessments to be undertaken at appropriate venues, dates and
times.

4. Required resources.

 A student copy of any drawing platform e.g., Autodesk Inventor Professional

 Drawing equipment.

5. Additional requirements

 Learners are advised to make use of the consultation times with the Lecturer as per schedule
published by the department.
 This Module is important as it will teach a learner how to apply academic knowledge in a

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practical way for more advanced problems in future modules.

 Learners are expected to be punctual, attend all lectures, and not to distract other learners during
lectures. Announcements are made during the semester on an ongoing basis. This important
information will not be heard by an absent learner.
 It is recommended that students check their Blackboard regularly as announcements regarding
this module will be posted there.
 After the commencement of a lecture, learners arriving late have 10 minutes to join the class
(Please enter the venue from the back of the class and do not disturb other learners). After this
time a learner is deemed to be late and is requested not to join the class.
 It is strongly recommended that learners complete all class activities / illustrated examples /
exercises to get an idea of how well the module content is understood. This will help to identify
possible problem areas, which can then be clarified by your lecturer.
 This module is a dynamic course due to its practical basis. Learners are required to be involved
in the class activities.
 Owing to the dynamic nature of the module, no formal tutorial periods are scheduled but run on
an ongoing basis during lectures.
 The module is examinable. Learners are required to obtain a minimum course mark of 40 % to
be allowed to write the examination.
 A learner who will not be present for an assessment must inform the lecturer 24 hours before
the assessment is conducted. The learner must then apply in writing for consideration and
submit this application together with a valid Doctors Letter within 48 hours of the assessment
(A one-day sick note is not accepted). If these requirements are met the learner’s absence from
an assessment will be taken into account in the compilation of the final mark.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A prospective learner for Mechanical Engineering Design II (MEDS201):

 Directly requires competence in topics taught in Mechanical Engineering Drawing I and

Strength of Materials II.

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 MODULE NQF LEVEL

NQF level 5
Credits 12
Study field Mechanical Engineering
Subfield Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

 DURATION OF MODULE
The module duration is one semester, approximately 14 weeks.

 PURPOSE OF MODULE
The primary purpose of this module is to introduce learners to the principles and methodology of
Mechanical Engineering Design. Learners will learn basic principles on how to design mechanical items
as per the lecture/work schedule for this Module. A Semester project will evaluate skills obtained
during the lecture/ work schedule.

 MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module you should be able to do the following:

 Think logically and apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems.

 Handle uncertainty and make technical decisions.
Design combines scientific principles with good practical judgment, draws on and extends the work
done in other subjects and is much more than just the ability to put numbers into equations and obtain
numerical answers. After understanding the need which a design has to meet, creatively producing
various options and choosing the best one. The technical details must then be finalized by selecting the
best possible materials, standard, and final sizes, performing the required technical calculations.

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 SECTION C: ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

 ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WEIGHTS AND PASSING CRITERIA

 A minimum of two assessments will be conducted in this module. Two major written tests
(maximum of one additional test for an equal opportunity if missed one test due to sickness,
subject to the lecturer’s discretion), and a project.
The written tests will be ‘Closed book’ written under strict examination conditions. Communication
and the interchange of notes or books during a test are not allowed. As it is important to find all the
necessary information quickly, tag relevant pages of your books. Integration of different subjects is an
important part of the design. Therefore, a single test question may cover more than one learning unit of
the syllabus.

 In this module, a minimum of two (2) written tests. Each test will contribute 15 to 20 % of the
course mark.
 A take-home assignment(s) that contributes 5 % to the course. The assignments may be up to
the lecturer’s discretion
 One (1) typed and bound project report. The combined marks from presentations, consultations,
drawings, and project reports will contribute 40 % towards the course mark. Individual or group
project presentations to a panel will contribute 10 % while, the final report (including
consultations and drawings) will contribute 30 % to the project.
Each learner will complete all design projects individually or in groups (subjected to the lecturer’s
discretion). The design projects will be presented in groups to a panel of assessors at the final lecture
week, to prepare learners for the final year when some of the graduate attributes must be fulfilled.
Project topics will be of an industrial nature and will encourage learners to make use of both academic
and industrial research for information on how to solve the problems which will arise. Evaluation is
conducted strictly in accordance with the guidelines given in the Project description document. The
overall quality of your design and drawings must be in accordance with acceptable engineering

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standards. Projects are semester-long and typically need 10 to 14 weeks for completion. The projects are
submitted on a progressive submission basis based on communications from the lecturer. The rules for
project work submission are as per the question paper submitted at the start of the semester. Any
projects which appear unjustifiably similar will be disqualified resulting in the Learner(s) failing the
module. No late submissions for the project will be accepted.
Note: The Project must be completed in accordance with requirements as stipulated in the project
question paper and described in this learner guide. Failure to comply with these requirements will result
in the student(s) failing the project, and as a result, failing the module.
The learner is required to pass both the theory portion of the course as well as the project portion of the
course. This means that a 40% sub-minimum mark must be obtained for both the theory (tests and
assignments) and project portions of the course (design reports and presentation). The module may
have graduate attributes attached to it to prepare learners for the final year, which is summative. Learner
(s) will therefore be required to show competency in these graduate attributes.

If a learner passes the theory portion and passes the project portion of the course, the learner passes the
course. In this case, the final mark will be the combined marks of both theory and project in their
respective percentage amounts. If a learner fails the theory portion and fails the project portion of the
course, the learner fails the course. In this case, the final mark will be the combined marks of both
theory and project in their respective percentage amounts. The learner is required to pass both the theory
portion (tests and assignments) of the course as well as the project portion. No late assessments will be
accepted without a valid medical certificate and/or explanatory letter along with the necessary
documents.

Assessmen Learning objectives Weight

t
Test 1 Learning units:
55 %
Test 2 Learning units:

Project  Oral Presentation

 Consultations 45 %
 Project report (Typed and bound), Drawings (detailed 2D and

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3D)
 Project prototype

TOTAL SEMESTER MARKS 100 %

Assessment dates will be communicated by the department at the beginning of the semester.
 FEEDBACK MECHANISMS

Feedback is an essential part of assessment and learning. Therefore, solution templates (memoranda)
and useful comments will be provided after each assessment (except for the final examination) to
maximize your learning. Assessment scores will be made available to the students typically via
Blackboard or by use of other discreet methods.

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 SECTION D: FACILITATION OF LEARNING

The following table aligns the Weekly Themes, Learning Objectives, Assessment Criteria and Media / Resources for this Module:
 LEARNING UNIT OBJECTIVES

The Table below provides detail on learning objectives to be covered in this module.

Week 1- 2: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this
unit

1. Introduction to  Understand the Module Content, Learning  Class attendance, adherence to policies and  Learner Guide
Design process outcomes and Assessment Criteria procedures, performance during
Assessments.  Text Books
 Understand the concept of the design process.
 Design problem solved in accordance with  Class Handouts
 Apply the design process to a practical design
problem. the Design Process to form part of a typed  Library Reso urces
and bound Design Project document
1. Engineering Materials  Distinguish the properties and applications of  Design problem solved in accordance with  Text Books
and Engineering report engineering materials the Design Process.
 Class Handouts
writing  Apply the legal aspects of design to a practical  Selection to form part of a typed and bound
design problem Design Project document  Library Resources
 Select engineering materials to solve a practical
design problem.
 Effectively communicate engineering designs
through written reports according to accepted
standards.

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Week 3: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

2. Simple Stresses  Direct stress, tensile stress, shear stress,  Design problem solved during a Written  Text Books
compressive stress, bending stress, sectional Test.
modulus, impact loading, principal stresses,  Class Handouts
Theories of failure: max principal stress/max  Design problem solved as part of a typed
and bound Design Project document  Library Resources
normal stress/Rankine theory, max shear
theory/Guest's theory/Coloumb Theory Tresca
theory

Week 4 : Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this
unit

3. Combined  Combined tensile, shear, torsional and bending

 Design problems solved during a Written  Text Books
stresses
Stresses Test.
 Class Handouts
 Library Resources

Week 5: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this
unit

4. Keys, Keyways &  Shear failure& crushing failure in keys; bearing  Design problem solved during a Written  Text Books
Pins (Spline) failure, bending failure & shear failure in splines; Test.
design of shaft, dimensions of coupling, design  Class Handouts
for key, design for sleeve, design of hub, design  Design problem solved as part of a typed
and bound Design Project document.  Library Resources
for flange & design for bolts in a coupling
 Define Keys, Keyways & pins.
 Select an appropriate key size and pin for a
particular shaft diameter for commercial and
precision application.
 Calculate the required length for safety in
shearing and crushing.

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Week 6 - 7: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

5. Couplings  Describe Couplings  Design problem solved during a  Text Books

Written Test.
 Select a coupling from a supplier’s catalogue.  Class Handouts
 Design problem solved as part of a
 Perform the necessary calculations to check that typed and bound Design Project  Library Resources
the coupling is satisfactory for the loads and document
operating conditions expected.

Week 8: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

6. Project Evaluation  Determine progress on the Design Project.  Design problem solved as part of a  One on one consultation
typed and bound Design Project with the Lecturer
 Determine the quality and standard of work on the document
Design Project.
 Evaluate the work outstanding in relation to the
time left during the semester
 Create awareness of the critical nature of the
Design Project in terms of progress and quality in
relation to the overall module.

Week 9-9.5: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

7. Fits and Limits  Types of fits, limit system: hole-basis and shaft-
 Design problem solved during a  Text Books
basis, calculation of limits and tolerances
Written Test.
 Class Handouts
 Design problem solved as part of a
typed and bound Design Project  Library Resources
document

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Week 9.5-10: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

8. Pipe and joints  Stresses in pipes, wall thickness of pipes, inside

 Design problem solved during a  Text Books
diameter of pipes, thick cylindrical
Design Written Test.
formula/conditions and thin cylindrical  Class Handouts
formula/conditions
 Library Resources

Week 10: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

9. Permanent and  Welded connections subjected to moment acting in

 Design problem solved during a  Text Books
a plane normal to the plane of weld (Direct shear
Non-permanent joints Written Test.
and bending stresses), welded connections  Class Handouts
(welded, riveted, subjected to moment in the plane of the weld
(Direct shear and torsional stresses), welded  Library Resources
screw)
connections subjected to direct shear, bending and
torsional loads.
 Lap joint, Butt joint, single riveted joint, double
riveted joint, tearing resistance of the plate,
shearing resistance of the rivet, crushing
resistance of the rivet, strength of the riveted
joint, strength of unriveted plate and efficiency
of riveted joint
 Initial stresses, stresses due to external load,
preloading of bolt and combined stresses,
eccentrically loaded bolt joints: loading on
different plane, loading on the same plane.
loading of bolts on circular base and resultant
force on bolts

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Week 1 to 11: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

10. Project  Design project report to prepare students towards

 Acceptable oral presentation in line  Text Books
fulfilling the requirements of the design and build
with grading rubric provided to the
project.  Class Handouts
students at the commencement of the
 Design project oral presentation.
module.  Library Resources



Week 12: Themes Learning outcome Assessment method Media / resources for this unit

11. Final Project  Assist in the successful completion of the Design Successful completion and  One on one consultation
Consultations, Project through consultation. submission of a typed and bound with the Lecturer
Presentations and Design Project document
 Present the design project in a panel of assessors
Submissions
 Submit the project report that is typed and bound
together with all the necessary drawings

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 SECTION E: GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Introduction

The Graduate Attributes (GA’s) covered in these modules are as defined in the ECSA Graduate
Attributes document. The graduate can demonstrate competence in the Graduate Attributes (GA’s) 1 to
10. The GA’s are stated generically and may be assessed in various engineering disciplinary or cross-
disciplinary contexts in a provider-based or simulated practice environment.

For detail on how this module builds towards graduate attributes as recognized by ECSA, learners are
encouraged to consult the documentation provided by the department.

 GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES RELEVANT TO QUALIFICATION

Mechanical Engineering Design II module will introduce learners to its principles and methodology and
develop the learners for the assessment of GA 3 and 5 which will be done in Mechanical Engineering
Design III at the next level. Other part of this model may also develop other GAs that will also be tested
across different modules at exit level. The Graduate attributes are as follows;

Graduate Attribute 1: Problem-solving

This graduate attribute is about applying engineering principles to systematically diagnose
(identify) and solve well-defined engineering problems.

Graduate Attribute 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge

Graduate attribute 2 is about applying knowledge of mathematics, natural science and
engineering sciences to applied engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies
to solve well-defined engineering problems.

Graduate Attribute 3: Engineering Design

Engineering design is about performing procedural design of components, systems, works,
products or processes to meet requirements, normally within applicable standards, codes of
practice and legislation.

Graduate Attribute 4: Investigations, experiments and data analysis

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Investigations, experiments and data analysis is about conducting investigations of well-defined

problems through locating and searching relevant codes and catalogues, conducting standard
tests, experiments and measurements.

Graduate Attribute 5: Engineering methods, skills and tools, including Information

Technology
This attribute consists of the usage of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering tools including information technology for the solution of well-defined engineering
problems, with an awareness of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and
constraints.

Graduate Attribute 6: Professional and technical communication

Graduate attribute 6 is about communicating effectively, both orally and in writing within an
engineering context.

Graduate Attribute 7: Sustainability and Impact of Engineering Activity

Sustainability and Impact of Engineering Activity are about to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and
physical environment, and address issues by defined procedures.

Graduate Attribute 8: Individual, Team and Multidisciplinary Working

Graduate attribute 8 is about to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering
management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a
technical team and to manage projects.

Graduate Attribute 9: Independent Learning Ability

Independent Learning Ability is about engaging in independent and life-long learning through
well-developed learning skills.

Graduate Attribute 10: Engineering Professionalism

This graduate attribute is about understanding and commits to professional ethics,
responsibilities, and norms of engineering technical practice.

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Graduate Attribute 11: Engineering Management

This graduate attribute is about demonstrating knowledge and understanding of engineering
management principles.

Graduate Attribute 12: Workplace practice

This graduate attribute is about demonstrate an understanding of workplace practices to solve
engineering problems consistent with academic learning achieved.

 SAQA CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES

 During the study of Mechanical Engineering Design II (MEDS201), it is intended that the
following important cross-field outcomes are achieved:
 Critical and analytical thinking – existing systems will be conceptually broken down
into basic components and then basic theory used to explain their observed
performance; also effects of different variables will be investigated both experimentally
and theoretically to predict future performance
 Team working – Throughout the course, each student will belong to some team; the
teams will be working on various assignments either in or out of class on a competitive
basis. Apart from marks, there will be other rewards for criteria to be communicated
during the course of the semester
 Communication enhancement - Teams will be reporting their results both orally to the
class and formally to the lecturer according to the given guidelines.
 IT skills and competency – Use of e-blackboard and the internet will be a major part of
the course. All homework for example will have to be submitted and one-to-one
feedback given electronically. The use of Excel Spreadsheets for the solution of
integrated engineering problems is mandatory
 Integration and Entrepreneurship development – First at the human resource level,
teams will sometimes be constituted by the lecturer to exploit diversity; At the problem-
solving level, the case studies used will involve knowledge from other areas like Fluid
Mechanics, Economics, Health and Safety, Chemistry, Political economy, etc; many
problems will be about observed local conditions with a view to encouraging students to
start suitable small scale engineering businesses after graduation.

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 DISCLAIMER

This Module Learner Guide provides planned and desirable teaching and learning methods, assessment
schedules, expected outcomes, and relevant information and instruction for this module. There is no
guarantee that unforeseeable circumstances such as delays in learning progress, precedent or unprecedented
and disruptive university or national programmes, severe adverse weather and other acts of nature, ill-health
of the instructor or adjustments to schedules (by class vote) will not change the actual module presentation.
When this happens, learners will be timeously informed during class and, where necessary, by email of the
changes to the schedule of the module. For this reason, it is the responsibility of learners to stay up-to-date
with class and email communication pertaining to this module.

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