Module Details

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Title MECHANICAL PRODUCT DISSECTION
Code MECH109
Coordinator Dr ML Murphy
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Murphym@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To provide students with some practical workshop experience and enable them to work in teams and appreciate the different team roles that contribute to effective team-working.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of internal combustion engine function and design, and component manufacture and assembly

(LO2) Demonstrate basic workshop skills involved in the disassembly of a single-cylinder, 4-stroke petrol engine

(LO3) Ability to work in a team

(LO4) Ability to communicate technical information as a wiki website


Syllabus

 

Introduction to module
How to work in a team
Product dissection
Design for function
Design for manufacture and assembly
Reassembly


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures, group exercises, teamwork, on-line Vital assignments, and wiki website


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 7

    22

    29
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 46
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

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