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Machine element I, 2.5 Higher education credits

Maskinelement I, 2,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2023-05-31

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H23

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• show knowledge of different types of machine elements and their function.
• show the ability to analyze a machine design in order to be able to choose the right type and dimension of different machine elements.
• show ability to identify, describe and discuss machine elements in a machine systemsems under given or assumed realistic conditions independently.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses:

RIC100-Technical drawing and introduction to CAD or

RTK300-Technical Drawing and CAD or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written assignment.

Course contents

The overall aims of this course are to introduce the subject the design and selection of various common mechanical engineering components and machine elements. The main content of the course is product design and development, mechanisms, tribology, fits and tolerances, and fasteners. This course also includes calculations along with the theories on the abovementioned topics.

Other regulations

Course grading: U/3/4/5

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G1F - first cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering