Unit of Study MANF2001 Smart Manufacturing Systems (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Introduces students to the application of a systems-based engineering approach to design of smart manufacturing systems. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to Manufacturing Process

Module 2: Metal casting

Module 3: Injection moulding for plastics

Module 4: Metal forming

Module 5: Advanced machining processes

Module 6: Additive and digital manufacturing

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1
Lismore	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

employ a systems approach that accounts for existing and emerging practical knowledge of automated material handling, e-manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and the internet of things along with other relevant contextual factors to define and analyse a well-defined problem related to smart manufacturing systems

apply practical engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources to design solutions to a well-defined problem related to smart manufacturing systems working in a team

develop a well-defined project on the smart manufacturing systems and clearly communicate the outcomes

self-assess use of management skills, social skills and professional judgement in contributing to the successful completion of a well-defined project related to smart manufacturing systems

analyse different machining processes, including drilling, lathing, and milling, and their application in the manufacturing of various mechanical components

explain the orthogonal cutting method to calculate force and power requirements in manufacturing processes.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	10%
Report	60%
Presentation	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	10%
Report	60%
Presentation	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	10%
Report	60%
Presentation	30%

Prescribed learning resources

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