Course detail
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
FSI-1SI-A Acad. year: 2021/2022 Winter semester
The course acquaints students with the basic characteristics of mechanical engineering. It guides them through the life cycle of machines. They will be introduced to the function of basic types of machines.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering program will gain a comprehensive idea of what mechanical engineering is and what sub-disciplines it is divided into. Based on this, he will better understand the importance of other theoretical basis subjects.
Prerequisites
Interest in the mechanical engineering.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught in the form of lectures, which have the character of basic principles of mechanical engineering.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Elaborate an essay on a specific product, machine, product or technology resulting from mechanical engineering. The professional and stylistic quality of the essay and the resources used are evaluated. The choice of topic should reflect the student's future professional interests. The evaluation may include a test of the lectured material.
Aims
The aim is to understand the essence of the work of mechanical engineer and to realize his professional responsibility. Understanding the process of developing new products or processes typical of mechanical engineering, such as machines, apparatus, equipment and technological processes.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Controlled participation in lessons: The form of substitution of missed lessons for serious reasons is solved by teaching assignments from elearning.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-STI-A: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Science, technology and engineering. Engineering, mechanical engineering. Engineering ethics.
2. Machine, process, service. Product life cycle. Basic types of machines.
3. Conceptual development of the machine. From idea to final product. Design process. Designing. Modeling. Experiment. Measurement.
4. Drive machines. Electric motors, internal combustion engines, turbines, hydraulic and pneumatic drive machines. Hybrid drives.
5. Compressors, pumps and other driven machines.
6. Cooperation of driving and driven machine. Meaning of gearboxes, clutches.
7. Machines for processing raw materials, materials and semi-finished products (production machines).
8. Machines for transport of solid, liquid and gaseous substances. Cranes, conveyors, in-house logistics.
9. Transport machines, motor vehicles, rail vehicles, airplanes, ships.
10. Process engineering, chemical and food processing machines.
11. Energy equipment (electricity generation) and technical treatment of the environment. Energy storage.
12. Control and regulation technology. Mechatronics. Industry 4.0.
13. Methods of engineering work. Team work. Communication and presentation skills. Software tools.