Course detail
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
FSI-1SIAcad. year: 2022/2023
The course introduces students to the basic characteristics of mechanical engineering.
It will guide them through the life cycle of machines. It introduces them to the function of the basic types of machines.
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Number of ECTS credits
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student will gain a comprehensive understanding of what mechanical engineering is and into what sub-disciplines it is divided. Based on this, he/she will better understand the importance of other subjects of the theoretical basis.
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Produce a professional essay dealing with a specific product, machine, product that is the result of mechanical engineering. The professional and stylistic quality of the work and the sources used are assessed. The choice of topic should reflect the student's future career interests. The assessment may include a test on the material presented.
Course curriculum
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The teaching content is compulsory. The form of substitution of the missed teaching is addressed by the use of video presentations.
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
KEMKA, Vladislav. Stavba a provoz strojů: stroje a zařízení pro SPŠ strojní. 1. Praha: Informatorium, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7333-075-0. (CS)
MOAVENI, Saeed. Engineering fundamentals: an introduction to engineering. 4th ed. United States: Cengage Learning, c2011. ISBN 978-1-4390-6208-1. (EN)
Recommended reading
KEMKA, Vladislav. Stavba a provoz strojů: stroje a zařízení pro SPŠ strojní. 1. Praha: Informatorium, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7333-075-0. (CS)
MOAVENI, Saeed. Engineering fundamentals: an introduction to engineering. 4th ed. United States: Cengage Learning, c2011. ISBN 978-1-4390-6208-1. (EN)
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Classification of course in study plans
- Programme B-ENE-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-MET-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-STR-P Bachelor's
specialization STR , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-VTE-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's
specialization STI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme LLE Lifelong learning
branch CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
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Syllabus
- Science, technology and engineering. Engineering disciplines, mechanical engineering. Engineering ethics.
- Methods of engineering work. Teamwork. Communication and presentation skills. Software tools
- Conceptual machine development, Formula Student race car design.
- Driving machines. Electric motors, internal combustion engines.
- Turbines, hydraulic and pneumatic propulsion machines. Hybrid drives.
- Compressors, pumps and other driven machines.
- Cooperation of driving and driven machines. Importance of gearboxes, clutches.
- Production machines (Machines for processing raw materials, materials and semi-finished products)
- Machines for transporting substances. Cranes, conveyors, in-house logistics.
- Transport machinery, motor vehicles, rolling stock, aircraft, ships.
- Energy equipment (electricity generation)
- Heating, ventilation, energy storage and environmental engineering.
- Control and regulation technology. Mechatronics. Industry 4.0.
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