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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering

Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing)

Course Code* KCEP 2112
Course Title* Design of Machine Elements

Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Require- None
ment(s)

Student Learning Time (SLT)* 120
Credit* 3

Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Analyse stresses and strains in machine elements and structures in 3-
D subjected to various loads.
2. Apply multidimensional static/fatigue failure criteria in the analysis and
design of machine elements.
3. Ability to design structural joints, mechanical springs and power trans-
mission shafts carrying various elements with geometrical features.

4. Justify with standards, safety, reliability, importance of dimensional
parameters and manufacturing aspects in mechanical design.
Transferable Skills Be able to apply, design, analyse and judge.

Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to Mechanical Design, Factor of Safety, Design Codes and
Standards, Load/Stress Analysis, Failures Resulting from Static/Variable
Loading, Permanent/Non-permanent Joints, Mechanical Springs, Bearings,
Lubrication and Journal Bearings, Gears, Clutches, Brakes, Flexible Me-
chanical Elements, Shafts and Shafts Components

Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, work- Power point presentation, white board, lecture notes
shop, discussion, etc)
Assessment Weightage* Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%

Discussions in class
Methodologies for Feedback on Perfor- Returning graded assignments and tests
mance Final grades are announced

Refer to the University of Malaya (First Degree) Rules 2013 and the Uni-
versity of Malaya (First Degree) Regulations 2013.
Criteria in Summative Assessment

UM-PT01-PK03-BR003(BI)-S04