This course is intended to introduce students to the field of mechanical engineering. It raises awareness to the importance and necessity of developing habits of systematic analysis for solving engineering problems. It introduces the attributes of UTM graduates and highlights the importance of generic skills to engineers. It also provides students with a clear overview of the different fields within Mechanical Engineering and a description of the mechanical engineer’s work and professional responsibilities. It discusses the education requirements for today’s mechanical engineers and exposes the students to the skill sets required of an entrepreneurial engineer.
Lecture slides
Chapter 1 – The Mechanical Engineering Profession
Chapter 3 – Force Structures Machines
Chapter 7 – Communication Skill
Chapter 8 – Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
Chapter 9 – Leadership & Team Working
Assignment
- Assignment 1 – Start during week 5 and submit during week 6
- Assignment 2 – Start during week 9 and submit during week 10
- Assignment 3 – Start during week 11 and submit during week 15
| Assessment | Percentage | Total SLT | ||
| 1 | Assignment 1 Rubric (Individual) | 10 | 1h | |
| 2 | Assignment 2 (Individual) | 10 | 1h | |
| 3 | Assignment 3 (Group) | 20 | 1h | |
| 4 | Test | 50 | 1h 30m | |
| 5 | Participation & Attendance | 10 | – | |
| Grand Total | 100 | 40h | ||
Event
