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300735

Automated Manufacturing
School of Computing, Engineering & MathematicsLearning Guide

Spring Session 2015

UNIT DETAILS
300735

Unit Code:

Level:

Unit Name:

Automated Manufacturing

Contact hours per


week:

2-hour
lecture + 1hour tutorial
(Weeks 214) + 2-hour
workshop
(Weeks 412)

Credit Points:

10

300463 - Fundamentals of Mechanics AND


Assumed
Background:

200237 - Mathematics for Engineers 1


OR
200191 - Fundamentals of Mathematics AND
300304 - Sustainable Design: Materials Technology

STAFF
Unit Coordinator
and point of first
contact

A/Prof Richard Yang


XB.3.39, Kingswood campus
Phone: 47360112

Email: r.yang@uws.edu.au

Consultation Arrangements: 4:00-5:00pm, Wednesday every week, XB.3.39, Kingswood


Campus
Teaching Team

Dr John Gal (Lecturer and Tutor)


XC.G.15, Kingswood campus
Phone: 47360437
Email: j.gal@uws.edu.au
Consultation Arrangements: Requesting an appointment via e-mail and phone if necessary.
Dr Abbas Amini (Lab Demonstrator)
Y.3.32, Kingswood campus
Phone: 47360310
Email: a.amini@uws.edu.au
Consultation Arrangements:
Mr Saif Tareq (Tutor and Lab Demonstrator)
XC.1.03, Kingswood campus
Phone: 47360026
Email: s.tareq@uws.edu.au
Consultation Arrangements: Requesting an appointment via e-mail and phone if necessary.

TEXTBOOK
Groover, MP, 2011, Principles of modern manufacturing, 4th Edition, SI version, John
Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, USA.
Or
Groover, MP, 2013, Principles of Modern Manufacturing Materials Processes and
Systems 5th Edition, SI Version, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, USA.

Edition: Spring 2015


Copyright: University of Western Sydney, 2015. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written
permission from the Dean of the School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics. Copyright for acknowledged materials reproduced herein is
retained by the copyright holder. All readings in this publication are copied under licence in accordance with Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents

About Automated Manufacturing

1.1

An Introduction to this Unit

1.2

What is Expected of You

1.3

Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

Assessment Information

2.1

Unit Learning Outcomes

2.2

Approach to Learning

2.3

UWS Graduate Attributes

2.4

Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes

2.5

Assessment Summary

2.6

Assessment Details
Assessment 1: Tutorial Assignments
Assessment 2: Practical Reports
Assessment 3: Final Exam

8
8
9
10

2.7

General Submission Requirements

11

Teaching and Learning Activities

13

Learning Resources

16

4.1

Recommended Readings

16

4.2

Overview of Learning Resources

16

4.3

Other Resources

17

Important Information

18

5.1

Student responsibilities and code of conduct

18

5.2

Staff responsibilities and code of conduct

18

5.3

Links to Policies

19

5.4

Raising concerns

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1 About Automated Manufacturing


1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of manufacturing operations, automation and
control technologies including numerical control and industrial robotics. In addition, material handling and identification
technologies will be discussed as well as manufacturing systems. The latter will examine single-station manufacturing
cells, manual assembly lines, automated production and assembly lines as well as flexible manufacturing systems.
Mechanical behaviour of common materials used in manufacturing will be studied, and their suitability for various
manufacturing processes including metal cutting, sheet-metal forming, bulk deformation and abrasion. Other
processes such as rapid prototyping and rapid tooling will also be included.

1.2 What is Expected of You


Study Load
For this 10 credit point unit, you are expected to study at least 10 hours per week outside of class time for 13 weeks
on this unit.

Attendance
It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning in this unit.
Students with a poor attendance record may find themselves at risk of not passing assessment.

Online Learning Requirements


Unit materials will be made available on the units vUWS (E-Learning) site.
You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS.
Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online.

Special Requirements for the Unit


Learning activities conducted in SCEM Computer Lab and Automated Machining Lab need you to dress properly
including closed shoes and bare feet or sandals are prohibited.

1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback


Student feedback plays a vital role in improving the quality and educational effectiveness of UWS units and in
ensuring academic staff keep in touch with student needs. You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the
teaching of this unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on
Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. If requested by your unit coordinator, you may also have the opportunity
to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.
As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements have recently been made:
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The practical sessions are optimally adjusted to make these sessions run much more smoothly by reducing
the waiting time for students to carry out tasks by providing more hands-on opportunities.
The SolidWorks-based CAD/CAM content in the Handbook for Practical Sessions is updated using the new
version of SolidWorks.

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2 Assessment Information
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing this unit, students will be able to:
1

Apply the concepts of automation in manufacturing

Program a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tool

Program a machine tool via a CAD-CAM interface

Describe the uses and advantages of computer Integrated Manufacturing

Describe the uses and advantages of flexible manufacturing processes

Explain the mechanics of material removal processes in machine cutting.

Explain the mechanics of material removal processes involving the application of abrasive

Explain the mechanics of material removal processes with non-traditional machinery

2.2 Approach to Learning


Lectures are utilised to deliver the fundamentals and theories of modern manufacturing to students and these teaching
activities will build a solid background for students to construct the skills needed to successfully complete tutorials,
computer labs, practical tasks and the examination of this unit.
Tutorials are designed to provide an interactive platform for the class to discuss key factors learnt and to practise
problem-solving of typical manufacturing problems. The tutorials will be conducted in the tutorial room. They will
greatly deepen the students understanding of concepts, theories and processes presented during the lectures and
further develop problem-solving skills, covering Learning Outcomes 1-8.
Practical sessions are designed to develop the hands-on skills on computer aided design (CAD), computer aided
manufacturing (CAM) using CAD/CAM software SolidWorks and SolidCAM, and practical operations on milling and
turning machines available in the CNC Machining Lab. Therefore there are two kinds of practical sessions in this unit:
a) Computer Lab Practicals (Prac A) which will be conducted in the Schools Computer Lab and you will work on the
tasks using CAD/CAM software; and b) CNC Machining Lab Practicals (Prac B) which are conducted in the Schools
CNC Machining Lab and you will work on the tasks using the milling and turning trainers.
These eight learning outcomes are measured through the tutorial assignments, practical tasks and the exam. Timely
feedback on tutorial assignments (within 2 weeks) will be given after the submission of the assignments to help
students understand weaknesses in their work and improve performance for the rest of the assignments.
Students must access the vUWS site regularly on a weekly basis to get the latest information published online in time.

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2.3 UWS Graduate Attributes


As a graduate from UWS, students should be able to demonstrate all of the subsets of the major attributes which are:
1

Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learning;

Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional capacity;

Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge

Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contexts

Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving world

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2.4 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes


This is a second year core/elective unit in the courses of Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Advanced. This unit is responsible for developing a
comprehensive knowledge of basic principles, system approach, research skills, sustainable awareness and communication skills in Automated Manufacturing.
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Advanced
CLO

CLO Statement

No.

ULO 1

ULO 2

ULO 3

ULO 4

ULO 5

ULO 6

ULO 7

Assured

Assured

ULO 8

A comprehensive knowledge of scientific principles


1

applicable to engineering disciplines (EA Stage 1

Assured

Competency PE1)
An ability to fluently use systems approach to solve
2

engineering problems in specialised domains (PE1


& PE2)

The expertise to employ research skills to find


innovative solutions (PE1 & PE2)
An enthusiasm to actively seek and adopt

sustainable solutions to local and global problems

Introduced

Introduced

Introduced

Developed

(PE1 PE3)
5
6
7

An ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams in a


professional and ethical manner (PE3)
Effective oral and written communication skills
(PE3)
Sound leadership and project management skills
(PE 3)

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A comprehensive knowledge of scientific principles


8

applicable to engineering disciplines (EA Stage 1

Introduced

Competency PE1)

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2.5 Assessment Summary


There are 3 assessment items in this unit, designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit
learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or
compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.
To pass this unit you must:
-

Achievement of at least 50% overall is required to pass this unit.

Assessment Item

Value %

Due Date

ULOs
Assessed

Threshold

Tutorial Assignments

30%

Due: in tutorial classes on Weeks 4,


8, and 12

1-8

No

Practical Reports

30%

Due: during practical classes on


Weeks 7, 10 and 12

1-8

No

Final Exam

40%

Due: during the exam period.

1-8

No

Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit
coordinator regulates the marking of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives,
performance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you
have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based
Assessment, the final marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are
inconsistencies between groups.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning
outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment
task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer and may be
given to individually or to a group of students. As a UWS student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on
feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.
In this unit you can expect written and spoken responses within two weeks of assessment submission for tutorial
assignments and practical reports.

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2.6 Assessment Details


Assessment 1: Tutorial Assignments
Weighting: 30%

Due: in tutorial classes on Weeks 4,


8, and 12

Submission: In Class/Online

Type of Collaboartion: Individual

Format: Hardcopy on paper and Softcopy using MS Word

Instructions
There are three tutorial assignments in total and they are all in the conventional question-answer format, weighted
9%, 9% and 12% respectively and should be completed individually.
Answer the assigned questions on paper provided by the students based on the previous weeks lectures and
tutorials and submit your assignment in hardcopy during tutorial class. However the Microsoft Word is highlyrecommended to be used for an electronic submission on the vUWS site.

Resources:
-

Lecture and tutorial notes

Marking Criteria and Standards: Assessment 1


Criteria

Unsatisfactory

Pass

Credit

Distinction

High Distinction

Use of a correct

Complete less than

Complete between

Complete between

Complete between

Complete more

method to answer

half of the correct

50% and 64% of

65% and 74% of

75% and 84% of

than 85% of the

the questions

steps required to

the correct steps

the correct steps

the correct steps

correct steps

solve the problem.

required to solve

required to solve

required to solve

required to solve

the problem.

the problem.

the problem.

the problem.

Correct numerical

Get less than half

Get between 50%

Get between 65%

Get between 75%

Get more than 85%

value(s)

of the correct

and 65% of the

and 75% of the

and 85% of the

of the correct

numerical value(s).

correct numerical

correct numerical

correct numerical

numerical value(s)

value(s).

value(s)

value(s)

Layout and

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Explanation

layout and

layout and

layout and

layout and

layout and

explanation for less

explanation for

explanation for

explanation for

explanation for

than half the

between 50% and

between 65% and

between 75% and

more than 85% of

questions.

65% of the

75% of the

85% of the

the questions.

questions.

questions.

questions.

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Assessment 2: Practical Reports


Weighting:

30%

Due: in practical classes on Weeks


7, 10 and 12

Submission: In Class/Online

Type of Collaboartion: Individual

Format: Hardcopy on paper and Softcopy using MS Word

Instructions
There are three practical reports in total for three practical tasks and weighted 7.5%, 7.5% and 15% respectively
and should be completed individually.
Practical reports must be written using the report templates provided based on three practical tasks conducted
during practical classes, which includes 3 lab tasks and 4 written practical question sheets.

Resources:
-

Practical Handbook

Marking Criteria and Standards: Assessment 2


Criteria

Unsatisfactory

Pass

Credit

Distinction

High Distinction

Use of a correct

Complete less than

Complete between

Complete between

Complete between

Complete more

method to answer

half of the correct

50% and 64% of

65% and 74% of

75% and 84% of

than 85% of the

the questions

steps required to

the correct steps

the correct steps

the correct steps

correct steps

solve the problem.

required to solve

required to solve

required to solve

required to solve

the problem.

the problem.

the problem.

the problem.

Correct numerical

Get less than half

Get between 50%

Get between 65%

Get between 75%

Get more than 85%

value(s)

of the correct

and 65% of the

and 75% of the

and 85% of the

of the correct

numerical value(s).

correct numerical

correct numerical

correct numerical

numerical value(s)

value(s).

value(s)

value(s)

Layout and

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Explanation

layout and

layout and

layout and

layout and

layout and

explanation for less

explanation for

explanation for

explanation for

explanation for

than half the

between 50% and

between 65% and

between 75% and

more than 85% of

questions.

65% of the

75% of the

85% of the

the questions.

questions.

questions.

questions.

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Assessment 3: Final Exam


Weighting:

40%

Due: during the exam period

Submission: In Exam Centre

Type of Collaboartion: Individual

Format: Hardcopy on paper

Instructions
Fianl exam is a two-hour closed-book exam in this unit and weighted 40%, which should be completed individually.
Students must answer the exam questions in the exam booklets provided in the exam centre.

Resources:
-

Lecture and Tutorial Notes

Practical Handbook

Marked Tutorial Assignments and their Solutions

Marked Practical Reports and their Solutions

Marking Criteria and Standards: Assessment 3


Criteria

Unsatisfactory

Pass

Credit

Distinction

High Distinction

Use of a correct

Complete less than

Complete between

Complete between

Complete between

Complete more

method to answer

half of the correct

50% and 64% of

65% and 74% of

75% and 84% of

than 85% of the

the questions

steps required to

the correct steps

the correct steps

the correct steps

correct steps

solve the problem.

required to solve

required to solve

required to solve

required to solve

the problem.

the problem.

the problem.

the problem.

Correct numerical

Get less than half

Get between 50%

Get between 65%

Get between 75%

Get more than 85%

value(s)

of the correct

and 65% of the

and 75% of the

and 85% of the

of the correct

numerical value(s).

correct numerical

correct numerical

correct numerical

numerical value(s)

value(s).

value(s)

value(s)

Layout and

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Use the correct

Explanation

layout and

layout and

layout and

layout and

layout and

explanation for less

explanation for

explanation for

explanation for

explanation for

than half the

between 50% and

between 65% and

between 75% and

more than 85% of

questions.

65% of the

75% of the

85% of the

the questions.

questions.

questions.

questions.

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2.7 General Submission Requirements


Submission

All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time, using a completed and signed
Assignment Cover Sheet provided in the last page of this document.

Complete your assignment, attach a completed and signed Assignment Cover Sheet, and follow the individual
assessment items instructions on how to submit.

Turnitin

The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into
vUWS for the unit. If Turnitin is being used with this unit, this means that your assignments have to be
submitted through the Turnitin system.

Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities
between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing skills.

Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:


o

Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived
pages

Student papers: including UWS student submissions since 2007

Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library
databases, text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications
(e.g. Gale, Proquest, Emerald and Sage)

Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is an
important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism

Self-Plagiarising

You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this unit or product has been submitted by
yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any unit, except where appropriately referenced,
and with prior permission form the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Co-ordinator of this unit.

Late Submission

If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will
be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignments
weight will be deducted from the mark awarded.

For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each
late day.

Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.

Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.

This is consistent with Clause 51 of the University of Western Sydneys Assessment Policy Criteria and
Standards-Based Assessment.

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Extension of Due Date for Submission

It is expected that you submit your assignments on time. You are expected to manage the balance between
your studies and other activities (employment, family life, etc). Extensions are only granted in EXCEPTIONAL
CIRCUMSTANCES.

If circumstances prevent you from meeting the due date, and you have relevant supporting documentary
evidence, you may request an extension for an assignment. To apply for an extension of time:
o

Locate an application form via the UWS homepage or copy the following link:

http://www.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/118273/ARO_00205_0515_Request_for_Extension_WEB.pdf
o

Application forms must be submitted to the Coordinator.

A request for an assignment extension may be submitted before the due date of the assignment and
no later than 5:00pm two working days after the due date.

Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application.

Submit the Request for Extension form as early as you can, because it may not be granted. If it is not
granted, and you submit your assignment after the due date, penalties will apply.

An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be approved

Your unit coordinator will advise the outcome of your request for an extension via your UWS student email
address, as soon as is practicable. The unit coordinator may contact you to discuss the matter further, if
necessary.

If your Request for Extension is not granted you will have to submit the assignment on time and, if you do not,
you will be penalised by losing marks for each calendar day that the assignment is overdue

Resubmission
Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.

Application for Special Consideration


It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have
suffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your
attendance at class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special
Consideration via the UWS website.
http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/special_consideration2 or the Student
Centre. Special Consideration is not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content
has been covered. Your lecturer will give you more information on how this must be done.

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3 Teaching and Learning Activities

Wk
1
20/07/2015

Face to Face

Topic
Course description;

Lecture

Tutorial
N/A

Laboratory / Practical
N/A

Online

Assessments

Independent Reading & Activities

Assessment items

Lecture Notes on Week 1; Chapter 1 of

Laboratory

Principles of Modern Manufacturing (SI

sessions;

version, 4th Edition)

Manufacturing
introduction
2
27/07/2015

Manual vs. CNC

N/A

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 2;

machining; Tooling

Chapters 19 and 20 of Principles of

and machines

Modern Manufacturing (SI version, 4th


Edition)

3
03/08/2015

Part programming;

N/A

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 2;

Toolpath generation;

Chapters 19 and 20 of Principles of

CAD/CAM systems

Modern Manufacturing (SI version, 4th


Edition)

4
10/08/2015

SolidWorks system;

Modelling of

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 4

Tutorial Assignment

and Prac Notes on Week 4

components
5
17/08/2015

Mechanics of

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 5

machining; Chip

and Prac Notes on Week 5; Chapter 19

formation

of Principles of Modern Manufacturing (SI


version, 4th Edition)

6
24/08/2015

Forces in metal
cutting; Machining

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 6


and Prac Notes on Week 6; Chapter 19
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Face to Face

Topic

Lecture

Tutorial

Laboratory / Practical

times

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Online

Assessments

Independent Reading & Activities

Assessment items

of Principles of Modern Manufacturing (SI


version, 4th Edition)

7
31/08/2015

Tool materials & tool

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 7

life; Costs in

and Prac Notes on Week 7; Chapters 21

machining

and 22 of Principles of Modern

Practical Report 1

Manufacturing (SI version, 4th Edition)


8
07/09/2015

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 8 and

Tutorial Assignment

systems; Flexible &

Prac Notes on Week 8; Chapters 35 and 36

2;

hard automation

of Principles of Modern Manufacturing (SI

Manufacturing

version, 4th Edition)

Intra Session Break

14/09/2015
10
21/09/2015

Production systems

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 10

& CIM; CAPP

and Prac Notes on Week 10; Chapters

systems

35 and 36 of Principles of Modern

Practical Report 2

Manufacturing (SI version, 4th Edition)


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28/09/2015

Industrial robots;

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 11

Metal forming

and Prac Notes on Week 11; Chapters

processes

35 and 16 of Principles of Modern


Manufacturing (SI version, 4th Edition)

12
06/10/2015

Forging; Extrusion;
Rolling (Monday

5th

October Public
Holida)y
13
12/10/2015

Non-traditional

N/A

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 12;

Tutorial Assignment

Chapter 17 of Principles of Modern

3;

Manufacturing (SI version, 4th Edition)

Practical Report 3

Lecture and Tutorial Notes on Week 13

machining processes

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Wk
14
19/10/2015
15
26/10/2015
16
2/11/2015

Face to Face

Topic

Lecture

Revision

Tutorial

Laboratory / Practical
N/A

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Online

Assessments

Independent Reading & Activities

Assessment items

All Lecture, Tutorial and Prac notes as


well as relevant chapters in textbook

Stuvac
Formal Exam Period

Final Exam

*The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is ubject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known.

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4 Learning Resources
4.1 Recommended Readings
Textbook

Groover, MP, 2011, Principles of modern manufacturing, 4th Edition, SI version, John Wiley & Sons,
Hoboken, USA.
Or
Groover, MP, 2013, Principles of Modern Manufacturing Materials Processes and Systems 5th Edition, SI
Version, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, USA.

Essential
Reading List

Groover, MP, 2008, Automation, production systems, and computer integrated manufacturing, 3rd Edition,
Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, USA.
Kalpakjian, S and Schmid, SR, 2008, Manufacturing processes for engineering materials, 5th Edition,
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, USA.

Online Resources

vUWS

Literacy and/or
numeracy
resources

vUWS

4.2 Overview of Learning Resources


Resources

How to Engage with the Resources

Lectures/Textbooks/Re

Read the recommended chapters and lecture notes relevant to the topics.

ading List

Ensure the theory match your assumptions.

Summarise the contents of each topic and incorporate material from lectures and tutorials.

Attend the tutorials and be prepared to participate.

Attend the lectures so you understand the topic of the week and any additional materials not

Teaching team

covered in the textbook.

If you have any questions about the unit, please check with the tutor, lecturer or unit
coordinator.

vUWS

Consultation session times and locations are on the inside front page of this learning guide.

You may also ask questions on the unit vUWS discussion board.

All unit materials (lectures, pre-readings and assessment) are available on vUWS. Check
vUWS regularly to find information on unit updates, links to useful websites, audio files and
interesting seminars.

Library

See the library home page to get help from a librarian http://library.uws.edu.au

The Library Search Box is a great search engine that will help you to find references for
accomplishing the assignments for this unit. Please note that internet sources are discouraged
and are generally not acceptable as a reference source. You should only use the online journal
database available through UWS library website.

You must use UWS Harvard referencing style for this unit. If you have questions about
referencing, on-line librarians can provide instant assistance

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http://library.uws.edu.au/citing.php.

4.3 Other Resources


University life

Find out about life outside the lecture theatre news and events, services and facilities, career information
and more!
http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities

E-Learning

Check your vUWS sites regularly for unit announcements and to keep up with online discussions. If you do not
have access to vUWS please contact e-learning on https://vuws.uws.edu.au/

Disability Service

Students with a disability should visit:


http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/getting_help/disability_services

Course and unit


rules

This site provides information on pre-requisites, co-requisites and other matters concerning how your
course is structured.
http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/enrolment/course_and_unit_rules

Policies

This site includes the full details of policies that apply to you as a UWS student.
http://www.uws.edu.au/policies/a-z

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5 Important Information
5.1 Student responsibilities and code of conduct
Student
responsibilities

Familiarise yourself with university policies on assessment and examinations. More information,
including links to the policies, can be found at section 5.3 of this Learning Guide
Ensure that you understand the requirements, including timetables, for examinations and other
assessments tasks.
Ensure you read and understand the assessment requirements and note the submission dates,
and seek assistance from the lecturer and/or unit coordinator when needed.
Notify relevant staff (e.g. lecturer, unit coordinator, disability adviser) as soon as possible prior
to, or at the beginning of, the semester to have special requirements accommodated.
Submit your own individual and unassisted assessment work, except as otherwise permitted.
Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data will be severely dealt with as per policy.
Behave ethically and appropriately, avoiding any action or behaviour which would unfairly
disadvantage or advantage another student. Where group work is assigned, ensure that every
group member has the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the assignment.

Student conduct
and behaviour

Attend all lectures, tutorials, practicals and workshops not attending these classes is often the
main cause of failure and low grades.
Respect the needs of other students who are participating in any class activities.
Pay attention in lectures, tutorials, practicals and workshops for key information on examinable
material.
Do not use mobile phones during the lectures, tutorials, practicals and workshops and do not
have ongoing conversations with fellow students during the lecture or if another student/tutor is
presenting work in any of the classes.
Please use electronic devices for taking notes and other class activities, not surfing the net or
checking email.

5.2 Staff responsibilities and code of conduct


Academic staff carry out their teaching responsibilities under the authority of the Dean of the School of Computing,
Engineering and Mathematics. The responsibilities of staff are outlined in the following table.
Staff responsibilities

Assess students' work fairly, objectively and consistently and when in doubt consult with the
unit coordinator or the discipline Director of Academic Programs.
Provide students with appropriate, helpful and explanatory feedback on all work submitted for
assessment.
Make reasonable accommodation (e.g. length of time to complete) in assessment tasks and
examinations for students with special requirements and to seek assistance from the Disability
Advisor and Counsellor where appropriate and needed.
Ensure deadlines for the submission of examination papers to the Academic Registrar are met.
Immediately report any issues or concerns related to student academic and non-academic
misconduct to the Director of Academic Programs.

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5.3 Links to Policies


The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students
include:
Assessment Policy
Bullying Prevention Policy and Guidelines
Enrolment Policy (includes a section on the UWS Student Email Account)
Examinations Policy
Misconduct Student Academic Misconduct Policy (see extract below)
Misconduct Student Non-academic Misconduct Policy (see extract below)
Review of Grade Policy
Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
Special Consideration Policy
Teaching and Learning Fundamental Code
There are two policies that relate to misconduct academic and non-academic misconduct. Breaches of these
policies can have very serious consequences. It is essential that you are familiar with these policies and how to avoid
misconduct of any type.

What is academic misconduct?


Academic misconduct may involve plagiarism, collusion or cheating. Plagiarism involves submitting or presenting work
in a unit as if it were the student's own work when, in fact, it was not. Collusion includes inciting, assisting, facilitating,
concealing or being involved in plagiarism, cheating or other academic misconduct with others. Cheating includes
dishonest conduct (or attempted dishonest conduct) in exams.
For the full definition of academic misconduct and the consequences of such behaviour, you are advised to read the
Misconduct Student Academic Misconduct Policy.
There are many resources to help you avoid academic misconduct. Library staff can help you with referencing and the
Student Learning Unit can assist with academic writing and plagiarism. If you are unsure about any of your work you
should also ask your tutor or lecturer for advice and feedback.

What is non-academic misconduct?


Non-academic misconduct includes unlawful activities and crimes, falsifying documents (like a medical certificate or
academic records), harassing other students (or staff), stealing or damaging university property (like library books or
computers) and disrupting other students or staff. These are just some of the types of non-academic misconduct and
while these things are rare they do happen. If you believe you have been the victim of non-academic misconduct or
you are aware of any academic misconduct it is very important that you report it.
You should report all matters of non-academic misconduct directly to the School of Computing, Engineering and
Mathematics or Campus Security.

5.4 Raising concerns


If you have a concern about this unit, please contact your lecturer or tutor in the first instance. If the matter is not
resolved, then you may contact the unit coordinator (see inside front cover). If you would prefer to speak to someone
else, you are advised to contact the Director of Academic Program responsible for this unit. Please note the Director
of Academic Program may refer your concern to a delegate to investigate and to respond to you.
The University also has a confidential Complaints Resolution Unit (see link below). You may contact this unit of the
University at any time; however, we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve the complaint in the first instance.
http://www.uws.edu.au/complaints/complaints_management_and_resolution

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ASSIGNMENT / REPORT COVER SHEET


This sheet must be attached to all material being submitted for marking.

Student name:
Student number:
Unit name and number:
Tutorial day and time:
Lecturer/Tutor:
Title of Assignment:
Length:
(optional)

Date due:
Date submitted:

Student Declaration (must be signed)


Declaration:
I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged.
I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been copied from any other students work or from any
other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment.
No part of the assignment/product has been written / produced for me by any other person except where collaboration
has been authorised by the subject lecturer/tutor concerned
I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the purpose
of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism checking))
I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been submitted by me in another (previous or current)
assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/ Unit Co-ordinator for
this unit.

Student signature and date:

Note: An examiner or lecturer/tutor has the right to not mark this assignment
if the above declaration has not been signed.
Student Receipt
Student Number and Name:

Unit Number and Name:

Title of Assignment:

ASSIGNMENTS TO BE HANDED IN AT RECEPTION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON

School of Computing Engineering & Mathematics

GROUP ASSIGNMENT / REPORT COVER SHEET


This sheet MUST BE attached to all material being submitted for marking.

Student name:
Student number:
Student name:
Student number:
Student name:
Student number:

Student name:
Student
number:
Student name:
Student
number:
Student name:
Student
number:

Unit name & number:


Tutorial group:
Tutorial day and time:
Lecturer/Tutor:
Title of Assignment:
Length:
(optional)

Date due:
Date submitted:
Student Declaration (must be signed)
Declaration:
I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged.
I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been copied from any other students work or from any
other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment.
No part of the assignment/product has been written / produced for me by any other person except where
collaboration has been authorised by the subject lecturer/tutor concerned
I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the
purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism
checking)
I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been submitted by me in another (previous or current)
assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/ Unit Co-ordinator
for this unit.

Student signature and date:


(Submitting for group)
Note: An examiner or lecturer / tutor has the right to not mark this assignment
if the above declaration has not been signed.
Student Receipt.
Student Number and Name:
Unit Number and Name:
Title of Assignment:

ASSIGNMENTS TO BE HANDED IN AT RECEPTION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON

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