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MEC2405
Thermodynamics
Unit Guide – Sunway Campus
Semester 2, 2010
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2405 Thermodynamics
Unit Guide – Clayton
Semester 2, 2010
Unit staff – contact detailsUnit Coordinator: Jamil GhojelCampus: ClaytonPhone: 9902 0144Email: [email protected] hours TBA
Leader in charge: Dr. Shek Mohammad Atiqure Rahman
Campus: Malaysia
Phone: 55146245
Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday 11:00-12:00, Wednesday 3:00-4:00,
Thursday 11:00-12:00
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Prepared by:Dr. Jamil GhojelClaytonMonash University, 3800
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Contents
MEC2405 Thermodynamics.................................................................................................2Unit staff – contact details.....................................................................................................2Unit Outline...........................................................................................................................5Unit synopsis.........................................................................................................................5Engineers Australia generic attributes..................................................................................6Workload...............................................................................................................................8Unit relationships..................................................................................................................8Continuous improvement......................................................................................................8Teaching and Learning Method............................................................................................9Tutorial and Laboratory allocation.........................................................................................9Communication, participation and feedback.......................................................................10Unit Resources...................................................................................................................10Prescribed text(s) and readings..........................................................................................10Unit schedule......................................................................................................................10Tutorial Sessions and Assigned Practice Problems...........................................................12Study resources..................................................................................................................16Library access (optional).....................................................................................................16Monash University Studies Online (MUSO)........................................................................16Assessment tasks...............................................................................................................16Assessment details and criteria............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.Hard copy assignment submissions.....................................Error! Bookmark not defined.Assignment coversheet.......................................................................................................17MEC2405 (Thermodynamics) Laboratory and Tutorial Schedule......Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Unit OutlineThis unit deals with the various forms of energy (mechanical, thermal, chemical, and so on), and with the laws governing the extent to which one form of energy may be converted into another. The application of these laws allows us to analyse the performance of existing power producing engines, commonly found in industry, and to predict the performance of new power system designs. Cyclic devices which consume work, such as refrigerators and heat pumps, also obey the same laws.
Apart from heat and work, which are forms of energy in transit, all other energy quantities are associated with the mass and type of material in which they reside. Therefore, the material properties and behaviour of certain substances, for example, ideal gases, real gases, condensing vapours, liquids and solids, will need to be learnt and understood.
Different types of engines operate with different sequences of processes, and therefore the analysis of individual processes is an essential part of a complete engine performance analysis. Most importantly, a standard method of attacking thermodynamics problems will be explained. The use of this method will help to identify the real nature of the problem and will indicate the procedures needed to solve that problem.
The lectures for this unit will introduce and attempt to clarify concepts which are not always easy to grasp. Together with the prescribed textbooks, the lectures will cover all essential topics in the unit. Laboratory and tutorial work is an important part of this unit since it is only possible for you to judge your understanding of concepts and procedures if you succeed in doing calculations based on real measurements (laboratory work) and in solving set problems (tutorial problem sessions).
In summary, the overall objectives are that by the end of the semester you should be able to:
Identify and describe various components of general thermodynamics systems.
Solve problems in thermodynamics by the use of standard methods. Show mastery of the techniques used in obtaining data about the
substances commonly used in thermodynamics cycles. Show your knowledge of basic thermodynamics systems by synthesising
simple systems to suit given applications.
Unit synopsisThis unit introduces concepts of heat, work, energy, temperature and pressure, the properties of pure substances, steam tables and phase diagrams and their use in thermodynamics problems, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their use in steady and unsteady state problems, Carnot cycle, Gas power cycles, vapour and combined power cycles are introduced. Use of T-s diagrams for power cycle analysis, P-h diagrams in refrigeration cycle analysis and simple combustion processes are covered. Renewable energy such as solar, hydro, wind and biomass, and their use in heating and electricity generation and the environmental benefits of renewable energy conclude study in this unit.
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1. Understand the basic concepts of heat, work, temperature, energy, enthalpy, entropy
2. Understand the concepts of states and properties of a substance, and how to determine the phase of a substance (solid, liquid, gas) from its properties
3. Understand the formulation of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.
4. Understand the Carnot cycle as a limiting cycle and its use in defining a temperature scale.
5. Develop skills in applying the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to steady and unsteady state problems for open and closed systems.
6. Understand how to calculate changes in internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy from heat and work interactions.
7. Be able to analyse gas power cycles as an example of heat engines: general air cycles (Brayton cycle, Otto cycle, and diesel cycle).
8. Be able to analyse vapour power (Rankine) cycles as an example of heat engines.
9. Develop skills in analysing refrigeration and heat pump cycles and be able to calculate the performance of these cycles.
10. Develop skills in the use of P-v, T-s, and P-h diagrams in solving problems in heat engine and heat pump cycles.
11. Develop skills in the experimental measurement of Thermodynamic quantities and the use of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to analyse experimental systems.
12. Obtain practice in writing technical reports.
Engineers Australia generic attributesThe Engineers Australia Policy on Accreditation of Professional Engineering Programs requires that all programs ensure that their engineering graduates develop to a substantial degree the generic attributes listed below. Listed below are the activities in this unit that will help you to achieve these attributes.
Note: that not all graduate attributes are relevant to each unit.
Include one or two dot points for each relevant generic attribute. Where the generic attribute is not relevant, leave blank.
Generic Attribute Activities used in this Unit to Develop Generic Attributes
a) ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
Problem solving during lectures and tutorials.
b) ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large;
Writing laboratory reports and working with other students in a team.
c) in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;
Lectures, tutorials and lab work.
d) ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
During tutorial sessions, students will identify, formulate and solve practical problems under the guidance of a trained tutor.
e) ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
During tutorial sessions, students will identify, formulate and solve practical problems under the guidance of a trained
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tutor.
f) ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member;
Laboratory experiments are performed as a group requiring students to work with each other in performing the experiment and the necessary calculations. Students then write individual lab reports on the experiments they have performed.
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g) understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development;
Such topics are broadly discussed during lectures, tutorials and lab exercises.
h) understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development;
Such topics are broadly discussed during lectures, tutorials and lab exercises.
j) expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so.
Such topics are broadly discussed during lectures, tutorials and lab exercises.
i) understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them;
Such topics are broadly discussed during lectures, tutorials and lab exercises.
WorkloadLectures 3 hours per week
Computer laboratory
N/A
Laboratory N/A
Tutorials 3 hours per week
Private study 6 hours (consisting of individual and group problem solving sessions, lecture revision, and additional researching and reading).
Total per week 12 hours
Unit relationshipsPrerequisites N/A
Corequisites N/A
Prohibitions CHE2120, MEC2480
Continuous improvementMonash is committed to ‘Excellence in education’ and strives for the highest possible quality in teaching and learning. To monitor how successful we are in providing quality teaching and learning Monash regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through Unit Evaluation Surveys. It is Monash policy for every unit offered to be evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys as they are an important avenue for students to “have their say”. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.
Faculties have the option of administering the Unit Evaluation survey online through the my.monash portal or in class. Lecturers will inform students of the method being used for this unit towards the end of the semester.
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Previous Student Evaluations of this unitIf you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to http://www.monash.edu.au/unit-evaluation-reports/
Over the past few years the Faculty of Engineering has made a number of improvements to its units as a result of unit evaluation feedback. Some of these benefits include tutor/demonstrator training, improved objectives and better feedback mechanisms.
Immediate feedback for us
According to past evaluations of this unit, we have set an improvement priority for this semester. It is to make the learning outcomes clearer; to make the unit more stimulating; to improve resources and to improve the level of tutoring and feedback.
Feedback is welcome at any time throughout the semester. Please use email to send it to the unit co-ordinator, or in person.
You may wish to use the open ended questions in the unit evaluation to provide written feedback on your experience of this and whether it has been helpful to you during this semester.
Teaching and Learning MethodLecturesThe lectures provide the groundwork for the course of study, introducing the concepts of heat, work, energy, and entropy and illustrating the application of these concepts to problem solving. The lectures develop, in a systematic and logical way, the development of the basic theory of Thermodynamics. The lectures emphasise the fundamentals of the subject and permit the student to apply the concepts to solve a wide variety of problems involving the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. In addition to delivery of course content, the lectures are used to illustrate problem solving through worked examples. The lectures therefore satisfy objectives 1-7.
Practical ClassesThe practice sessions provide the opportunity to practise solving Thermodynamics problems in an environment in which assistance is available from the lecturer and/or assistants. It is also an opportunity for students to interact directly with the lecturer to discuss both practice questions and general concepts related to the unit/course. The practice sessions provide an opportunity to tackle more meaningful problems than time permits in a lecture setting. The practice sessions satisfy objectives 3-6.
Tutorial/Laboratory allocation There are 3 hours of practice/laboratory classes scheduled each week, commencing in week 3. Students must sing up in one of the designated 16 groups in Week 1 using Allocate+. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted, unless unit coordinator is satisfied that there is no other option available.
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Communication, participation and feedback Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoing feedback throughout their studies. In this unit it will take the form of group feedback via practice classes, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. Students are encouraged to draw on a variety of feedbacks to enhance their learning.
Unit ResourcesPrescribed text(s) and readingsYou are expected to have a personal copy of the following textbook as data and tables from this book will be required for the tutorials, assignments and the examination. 1. Y. A. Cengel and M. A. Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering
Approach, 6th ed. (SI Units), McGraw-Hill.It is very important that you become thoroughly familiar with this textbook, especially the data tables and charts in the appendices. The property data are also available in the EES software provided on the Student Resources DVD available on the back cover of the book; use this data source only after you have learned how to obtain the relevant property data from tables and charts as you will not have access to a computer during examination. The above DVD also has folders called Physical Experiments in Thermodynamics as well as Interactive Thermo Tutorial which can help you understand the various concepts being studied.Selected tutorial questions from the End of Chapter Problems from each of the two books will be assigned after the topic has been covered in lectures. It is student’s responsibility to learn how to solve these problems; assistance for understanding and solving these problems will be provided during the scheduled tutorial sessions.
Unit scheduleTopics and Textbook chapters and sections (note that the number of lectures for each chapter is a guide only and subject to change)
Ch 1 (Cengel and Boles): Introduction and Basic Concepts (2 lectures) Thermodynamics and energy; dimensions and units; closed and open systems
(1-1 to 1-3). Properties of system; state and equilibrium; processes and cycles (1-4 to 1-7). Temperature and the zeroth law of thermodynamics (1-8). Pressure, manometer and barometric (atmospheric) pressure (1-9 to 1-11). Problem solving techniques (1-12).
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Ch 2 (Cengel and Boles): General Energy Analysis (2 lectures) Forms of energy; energy transfer by heat and work; mechanical forms of
energy (2-1 to 2-5). The 1st Law of Thermodynamics; energy conversion efficiency; energy and
the environment (2-6 to 2-8).
Ch 3 (Cengel and Boles): Properties of Pure Substances (3 lectures) Pure substances, and their phases and phase changes (3-1 to 3-3). Property diagrams, and property tables (3-4 to 3-5). The ideal gas equation of state (3-6).Ch 4 (Cengel and Boles): Energy Analysis of Closed Systems (2 lectures) Moving boundary work; energy balance for closed systems (4-1 to 4-2). Internal energy, enthalpy and specific heats for ideal gases, liquids and solids (4-
3 to 4-5).Ch 5 (Cengel and Boles): Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes (2
lectures) Conservation of mass; flow work, and the energy of flowing fluid (5-1 to 5-2). Energy analysis of steady flow systems; some steady flow devices (5-3 to 5-4).
Ch 6 (Cengel and Boles): Second Law of Thermodynamics (2 lectures) Introduction; thermal energy reservoirs (6-1 to 6-2). Heat engines; refrigerators and heat pumps (6-3 to 6-4). Perpetual-motion machines; Reversible and irreversible processes (6-5 to 6-6). Carnot cycle, Carnot principles, and Carnot heat engines (6-7 to 6-10). Carnot refrigerators and heat pumps (6-11).Ch 7 (Cengel and Boles): Entropy (3 lectures) Entropy; entropy change; isentropic processes (7-1 to 7-4). Property diagrams involving entropy; the T-s diagram (7-5 to 7-7). Entropy change of liquids, solids and ideal gases (7-8 to 7-9). Reversible steady-flow work; isentropic efficiencies; entropy balance (7-10 to 7-
12).Ch 9 (Cengel and Boles): Gas Power Cycles (3 lectures) Basic principles; Carnot cycle; air standard analysis (9-1 to 9-3). Reciprocating engines: Otto and Diesel, cycles (9-4 to 9-6). Brayton cycle; Brayton cycle with reheating, regeneration and inter-cooling (9-8
to 9-10). Ideal jet-propulsion cycles (9-11).Ch 10 (Cengel and Boles): Vapour and combined power cycles (3 lectures) Carnot cycle; Rankine cycle; Deviation of real from ideal Rankine cycle; Rankine
cycle efficiency (10-1 to 10-4). Rankine cycle with reheating and regeneration (10-5 to 10-6). Cogeneration and combined gas-vapour power cycles (10-8 to 10-9).Ch 11 (Cengel and Boles): Refrigeration cycles (2 lectures) Refrigerators and heat pumps; the Reversed Carnot Cycle (11-1 to 11-2). Vapour compression refrigeration cycles and heat pumps (11-3, 11-4, 11-6). Refrigerant selection (11-5). Absorption refrigeration cycle (11-9).Ch 15 (Cengel and Boles): Chemical reactions (3 lectures)
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Fuels and combustions; theoretical and actual combustion (15-1 to 15-2). Enthalpy of formation and enthalpy of combustion (15-3).Review
Tutorial Sessions and Assigned Practice Problems(a) Selected problems from the prescribed textbooks are assigned for the entire
semester, and are listed in the table below; the table also contains numerical answers for each problem. The problems will allow you to check your understanding of thermodynamics concepts and of solution procedures. The problem sets will reflect the content of the lectures, and can be attempted at any time but you will be best prepared for them after the relevant lectures have been delivered.
(b) Simple Review Problems are included at the beginning of the list to introduce you to some of the concepts which will be discussed in more detail throughout the semester.
(c) In your tutorials, you have the chance of discussing uncertainties and difficulties with your tutor. Your fellow students are also able to learn from you, and vice versa, so don’t hesitate to discuss tutorial problems among yourselves.
(d) From time to time your tutor will introduce new problems or concepts for immediate discussion. The intention here is to establish a common base of understanding at a particular stage of development of the subject.
(e) Always remember that getting the right answer is not the only goal. It pays to reflect on what mental processes went into getting the answer and thinking about whether those processes might apply for that class of problems generally.
Review ProblemsNo Problem Statement1.1 A person of 50 kg mass walks up a slope of 1 in 15 for 8 hours per day, at a speed of
1.2 m/s. Find the potential energy produced per day. If the person’s daily diet contains 3000 kcal (13 MJ), find the thermal efficiency.
[1.13 MJ/day, 9%]
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1.2 A power station using coal of heating value 30 MJ/kg produced 0.72 GW of electricity with an efficiency of 36%. How much coal does it use in 1 hour?
[240 tonnes]1.3 A vehicle of mass 20 tonnes travelling at 20 m/s has a tractive resistance of 2.5kN on
level ground. The efficiency is 30% taking the engine transmission losses into account. Find its fuel consumption in kg/hour, on the level and also when climbing a hill at a slope of 1 in 50. The fuel’s heating value is 45 MJ/kg.
[13.3 kg/hr, 34.3 kg/hr]1.4 Convert the answers to 1.3 into miles per gallon if 1 gallon of fuel has a mass of 3.6 kg
and 1 mile equals 1.61 km.
[12.1 mpg, 4.7 mpg]
The following is a list of typical textbook problems which are covered in the lectures given in this unit and are designed to have a numerical answer; many other such problems exit in the textbook and you may wish to consult them to get more experience in problem solving. In addition, several problems dealing with various “thermodynamics concepts” identified by a suffix “C” are provided in the first textbook by Cengel and Boles and you should study them and think about appropriate answers for them. Problems with numerical and descriptive answers may be included in the final examination for this unit. Other problems could be added to this list according to need.
No Answers No No AnswersChapter 1 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Basic concepts
48 56.9kPa 56 1.37m2 59 1274m81 562.5kg/m3 105 16.5m/s2 113 636Pa, 13.9cmThe following textbook examples are not assessable: 1-11 and 1-12.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: N/A.
Chapter 2 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: General Energy Analysis11 0.887kJ/kg, 444MW 38 98.1kW, 188kW,
-21.9kW47 2 units
68 0.73, 0.78 71 5.23m/s, 0.31 77 0.8485 154,000 ton CO2/year 94 1035WThe following textbook examples are not assessable: N/A.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: N/A.
Chapter 3 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Properties of pure substances25 120.23oC, 2046.0kJ/kg;
361.3kPa, 0.56; 177.69oC, 753.02kJ/kg; 334.91kJ/kg;
350oC
27 571.6kPa; 185.4kPa, 34.25kJ/kg; 86.88oC;
60.43kJ/kg
29 90.4kPa, 0.0205m3, 17.4kJ/kg
50 170.4oC, 93.5kg, 33.1m3 51 0.5MPa, 93.93kg; 1MPa, 93.34kg
73 26kPa, 0.007kg
The following textbook examples are not assessable: 3-11 to 3-14.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 3-7 and 3-8 and Topics of Special Interest.
Chapter 4 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Energy analysis of closed systems12 5571kJ 18 -89kJ 33 9186s 37 224V 59 -0.966m3/kg, 0kJ/kg 63 1.91kW80 516kJ, 2674kJ, 2676kJ 89 21.2kJ 112 262 days
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The following textbook examples are not assessable: N/A.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: N/A.
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Chapter 5 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Mass and energy analysis of control volumes9 14% 11 0.106m 30 0.53kg/s, 184.6oC,
38.7cm2
50 10.2MW, 0.00447m2 78 42.0kg/min 96 0.34m3/min, 6.3cmThe following textbook examples are not assessable: 5-12 and 5-13.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 5-5 and Topics of Special Interest.
Chapter 6 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Second law of thermodynamics 19 300kJ 25 $49.40 per tonne 46 2240s55 2.64, 1.96kW 85 0.088, 0.312, 229.1MW 95 0.623kW96 135kJ/min, -29.2oC 113 0.402The following textbook examples are not assessable: N/A.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: N/A.
Chapter 7 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Entropy 30 0.699kJ/K, -0.672kJ/K,
0.027kJ/K37 8.10kJ/K 42 8.9oC, 27.1kJ
68 1964kJ, 0.670kJ/K 89 525.3K, 171.1kJ/kg, 422.4K, 169.3kJ/kg
110 206.7
115 0.048kg/s,0.051kg/s, 0.063kg/s, 0.056kg/s
130 646kPa, 703kW 142 129.1oC, 0.736kW/K
The following textbook examples are not assessable: N/A.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 7-13 and Topics of Special Interest.
Chapter 9 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Gas power cycles15 570.1kJ/kg, 51.9% 17 3360K, 21% 35 1969K, 6072kPa,
0.59kJ,59.4%, 652kPa 44 1.03kJ, 1.21kJ, 54.1%,
354kPa57 63.5%, 933kPa 60 46.6kW
92 352kg/s, 1037kg/s 93 15680kW, 15085kW 136 1032m/s, 13670kW, 1.14kg/s
The following textbook examples are not assessable: 9-4 and 9-10.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 9-7 and 9-12.
Chapter 10 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Vapour power cycles3 36.3%, 1092kJ/kg, 623kJ/kg 15 0.79, 40.2%, 164.7kg/s 18 699kJ/kg, 2178kJ/kg,
31.4%20 24.5%, 150.3ton/h 22 38.9%, 36.0kg/s, 8.4oC 39 9.73kPa, 10.2MW,
36.9%48 30.5MW, 47.1% 70 32.9MW, 52.4% 75 16.4kg/s, 17.9MW,
52.4%The following textbook examples are not assessable: 10-7.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 10-7.
Chapter 11 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Refrigeration Cycles2 5.64, 147kJ/kg, 26.05kJ/kg 11 0.48, 5.85kW, 2.33,
12.7kW17 19.4kW,
5.06kW,82.5%, 3.8331 0.67, 3.7kW, 4.64, 6.18,
3.2kW77 2.64 80 0.00408, 2.93kW,
0.252The following textbook examples are not assessable: 11-3 to 11-5.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 11-7 and 11-8.
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Chapter 15 (Cengel and Boles) Problems: Chemical reactions19 27. 5kga/kgf 22 22.2kga/kgf, 44.5oC 25 37.8kga/kgf, 36.0oC 32 9.42kga/kgf 37 34.5kga/kgf, 200% 47 -890,330kJ/kmol CH4
The following textbook examples are not assessable: 15-3 and 15-6 to 15-11.
The following section(s) have not been covered in lectures: 15-4 to the end.
Study resourcesRefer to the MUSO site for MEC2405.
Library access (optional)The Monash University Library site contains details about borrowing rights and catalogue searching. To learn more about the library and the various resources available, please go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au
Monash University Studies Online (MUSO) All unit and lecture materials are available through the MUSO (Monash University Studies Online) site. You can access this site by going to
http://muso.monash.edu.au or via the portal (http://my.monash.edu.au).
Click on the My Units tab, then the Monash University Studies Online hyperlink
In order for your MUSO unit(s) to function correctly, certain programs may need to be installed such as Java version 1.4.2. This can easily be done by going to http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/downloadables-student.html to update the relevant software.
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Phone (+61 3) 9903-1268 or 9903-2764Operational hours (Monday – Thursday) – local timeAustralia: 8 am to 10 pm (8pm Non Teaching period)Malaysia: 6 am to 8 pm (6 pm Non Teaching period)South Africa: 11pm to 1pm (11 am Non Teaching period)Operational hours (Friday) – local timeAustralia: 8 am to 8 pmMalaysia: 6 am to 6 pmSouth Africa: 11pm to 11 amOperational hours (Saturday-Sunday) – local time (Teaching and Exam Period Only)Australia: 1 pm to 5 pmMalaysia: 11 am to 3 pmSouth Africa: 4 am to 8 am
Further information can be obtained from the following site http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/index.html
Assessment tasksExamination (Open Book): Worth 70%. This allows the individuals understanding of the content of the unit to be evaluated. It addresses objectives 1-7.
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IMPORTANT NOTES: You are required to obtain at least 45% in the final examination to pass MEC2405. Failing to satisfy this requirement will limit your final mark to 44%.
Assessment Assessment tasksWeek Submission
DateActivity Value
%5 Test1 7.510 Test1 7.5Labs Week 9-11 15
Total continuous assessment 30%Examination-Closed book (3 hours) 70%
Total assessment 100%
The unit coordinator reserves the right to moderate the assessments given by the individual tutors. This process will occur at the end of the semester.
AssignmentsAll assignments need to be submitted with a coversheet.
The coversheet is accessible via the unit’s MUSO web site.
The assignments must be submitted via the MEC2405 assignment box located near the front office in Building 31.
Students: You must keep a copy of your assignment in electronic format. We suggest you keep a print out also.
University and faculty policy on assessmentDue dates and extensions
The due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.
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If you need an extension for any of the assignments, you must submit a written request 48-hours before the due time and date, and attach supportive evidence such as medical certificate.
The form should preferably be forwarded as an email attachment, sent to the unit coordinator. The email should be sent from your University email address with your name typed in lieu of signature.
Note that other lecturers cannot grant extensions. Lecturer-in-charge (unit coordinator) will indicate at the time of granting the extension whether any penalty in marks will apply to the submitted work.
If an extension is granted, the approval must be attached to the assignment.
Late assignmentIf you are late in applying for an extension or you don’t have a good reason, you should still submit the work, but 10% of the total marks available for that assessment component will usually be deducted for each day late.
No assignment will be accepted once an assignment has been returned to the class.
Deferred tests and examinations may be granted in cases of extenuating personal circumstances such as serious personal illness or bereavement.
Remember, you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted assignments to safeguard against the loss of work through accident or error
Return datesStudents can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.
Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University Education Policy at: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/unisec/academicpolicies/policy/assessment.html
Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University Education Policy at:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/academic/education/assessment/index.html
Plagiarism, cheating and collusionThe University regards most seriously any acts of dishonesty in assessment such as plagiarism, collusion, resubmission of previously marked work in different units, examination misconduct and theft of other students’ work.
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Plagiarism While some people incorrectly assume that plagiarism occurs only where someone copies verbatim, it really involves taking and using another person’s ideas or work and passing these off as one’s own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement; that is, not indicating by referencing that the ideas expressed are not your own. Good scholarship is marked by an acknowledgement of the origin of ideas you use, develop or synthesise.
Collusion (or unauthorised collaboration) Means joint effort in preparing material submitted for assessment, between students or others, except where this has been approved by the lecturer-in-charge of the unit.
Cheating Means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in an examination or in other written or practical work required to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment. Hence, if the passing off was done intentionally you have cheated, if it was not intentional, the offence you have committed is the academic misdemeanor of failing to reference a source correctly.
Acts of dishonesty in assessment could result in penalties, including failure in the unit and possible exclusion from the University. For further details please refer to the University’s Discipline Statute (Statute 4.1).
University statements on plagiarism are contained in the University Discipline Statute 4.1 at: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/calendar/statutes/Statute04.html and accompanying guidelines at: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/unisec/academicpolicies/policy/plagiarism.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/sii
Register of counselling about plagiarismThe University requires faculties to keep a simple and confidential register to record counselling to students about plagiarism (eg warnings). The register is accessible to Associate Dean Teaching (or nominee) and, where requested, students concerned have access to their own details in the register.
Non-discriminatory languageThe Faculty of Engineering is committed to the use of non-discriminatory language in all forms of communication. Discriminatory language is that which refers in abusive terms to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or nationality, ethnic or language background, physical or mental ability, or political or religious views, or which stereotypes groups in an adverse manner. This is not meant to preclude or inhibit legitimate academic debate on any issue; however, the language used in such debate should be non-discriminatory and sensitive to these matters. It is important to avoid the use of discriminatory language in your written work. The most common form of discriminatory language in academic work tends to be in the area of gender inclusiveness. You are, therefore, requested to check your work for this and to ensure it is non-discriminatory in all respects.
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Students with disabilitiesStudents with disabilities that may disadvantage them in assessment should seek advice from Faculty of Engineering Student Service staff and/or their Unit Coordinator before completing assessment tasks and examinations.
Special consideration – including deferred assessment
Special consideration in form of an extension etc may be awarded in cases of extenuating personal circumstances such as serious personal illness or bereavement. Deferred assessment (not to be confused with an extension for submission of an assignment) may also be granted in such circumstances. Refer to the Special Consideration webpage for eligibility criteria, forms etc:http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html.Special Consideration policySpecial Consideration procedures.
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Responsibilities of StudentsAs a student of the University you have the following responsibilities:
to apply yourself to your studies to the best of your abilities
to become familiar with the rules and regulations governing the degree in which you are enrolled, and to ensure that the units selected meet the degree requirements
to be aware of the policies and practices of the University and of any faculty and department in which you are enrolled, which are contained in the materials and information made available to you
to be aware of the rules and regulations concerning the use of University computing, library and other facilities, as set out in published material
to meet deadlines for work to be submitted
to take the initiative and consult appropriately when problems arise
to submit original work for assessment without plagiarising or cheating
for on-campus students, to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars for each unit in which you are enrolled and, for off-campus students, to engage thoroughly with all course materials and participate in any prescribed residential schools
to accept joint responsibility for your own learning
to contribute to the development of University programs and policies by participating in consultative and deliberative processes in a responsible and ethical manner
to be aware of the University's commitment to equal opportunity and to demonstrate tolerance and respect for all members of the University community
to respect the right of staff members to express views and opinions
to respect the working environment of others in all areas of the University
to retain a copy of all assignment work submitted for assessment, and hold it until a grade for the unit has been published
to regularly scan personal computers for viruses and other destructive software and to ensure that ‘infections’ are not transmitted to computers owned by the University, or to computers owned by other students, or by other individuals or organisations
to regularly back-up documents, databases, presentations, spreadsheets and other files held on a personal computer which relate to your study at university and to arrange secure storage for these ‘back-up’ copies.
to regularly check both the unit WebCT site and your official University email account.
University link to student and staff responsibilities:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Academic-Policies/policy/codes-of-practice-for-teaching-and-learning.html
Plagiarism, Cheating and CollusionUniversity link:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Academic-Policies/policy/plagarism-and-cheating.html
Faculty link:
http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/cheating-and-plagiarism.html
Ethical BehaviourUniversity link:
http://www.monash.edu.au/resgrant/human-ethics/index.html
Faculty link:
Occupational Health and Safety Policy Information for StudentsUniversity links:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/for/students.html
Also available on the OHSE websitehttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/:Occupational health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines, which include:
Alcohol and other drugs policy http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/alcohol-drugs.pdf
Environment policyhttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/environment-policy.pdf
Procedures for hazard and incident reporting, investigation and recordinghttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/incident-report.pdf
Immunisation policyhttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/Immunisation.pdf
Occupational health and safety policyhttp://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/management/student-comm-serv/ohse/index.html
Policy on first aidhttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/first-aid.pdf
Policy on the prevention of bullying and occupational violence at Monash http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/bullying-violence.pdf,to be used in conjunction with the Procedures for managing incidents of bullying and occupational violence in the workplace http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/bullying-violence.pdf
Policy with respect to smokinghttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/smoking.pdf
OHS procedures for work and study during times when emergency response is limited http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/after-hours.pdf
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Procedures for health and safety issue resolution http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/issue-resolution.pdf
Pets on campus http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/others/pets-on-campus.html
Ergonomic guidelines Computer User Guide http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/index.html#E
Ergonomics at Monash - Computer Workplace Design Guidelines http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/index.html#E
EmergenciesFor all non-medical emergencies in working hours, telephone extension 333.
For all emergencies out of normal hours, telephone extension 333.
http://fsd.monash.edu.au/security
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