MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COURSE OUTLINE
SESSION II: 2023/2024

1.
NAME OF COURSE MECHANICS OF MACHINES
COURSE CODE DJJ40163

SYNOPSIS MECHANICS OF MACHINES exposes the students with knowledge on

techniques and concepts of mechanics of machines and analyzing problems
related to hoists simple harmonic motion, velocity and acceleration diagram,
2. and belt drives. This course also exposes the students to the demonstration
of experiments in Mechanics of Machines by using the real equipment.
3. CREDIT VALUE 3

4.
PREREQUISITE/ Engineering Mechanics
CO-REQUISITE (IF ANY)
5.
SEMESTER/ YEAR Semester 4/ Year 3
OFFERED
6.
LECTURER & CLASS Name : NOOR HAZNIDA BINTI BAKAR

Tel. No : 012-6647692

Email : noorhaznida@psa.edu.my

7. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PEO 1 Equipped with industry-relevant knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering field
PEO 2 Engaging on lifelong and continuous learning to enhance knowledge and skills
PEO 3 Instilled with entrepreneurial skills and mind set in the real working environment
PEO 4 Established strong linkage with society and players in the industry

8.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO):

PLO1: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an
engineering specialization as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures
and practices.
PLO2: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4).
PLO5: Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined
engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6).

9. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

CLO1 Apply the fundamentals of mechanics of machines to solve related problems in the theoretical
and graphical aspects. (C3, PLO1)
 CLO2 Analyze problems related to the mechanics of machines in relation to the theoretical aspects.
(C4, PLO2)
CLO3 Perform experiments in groups according to the Standard Operating Procedures. (P4, PLO5)

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
The course assessment consists of:
10. i. Continuous Assessment (CA) – 50%
ii. Final Examination (FE) – 50%

Assessment Quantity Percentage (%)

Quiz 1 5%
Test 1 1 5%
Test 2 1 10%
End of chapter 2 20%
Report 4 10%
11. TEACHING SCHEDULE
Topic Topic/Content CLO Recommended Assessment Week
No. Contact Hours Method
1.0 HOIST Lecture:
This topic enables the students to 3 hours
embark on lifting system and to W1
determine tension in the rope, drum
torque, brake torque and power of the Tutorial:
system. 3 hours W2

2.0 SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION Lecture:

This topic discusses the concept of a 5 Hours W3
simple harmonic motion (SHM), linear
motion of an elastic motion and Tutorial: W4
pendulum system. 3 hours

3.0 VELOCITY AND ACCELERATION Lecture: W5

DIAGRAM 7 Hours
This topic explains velocity diagram for a W6
block sliding on a rotating link velocity Tutorial:
and acceleration in link and the graphical W7
constructions for velocity and 5 hours
acceleration (crank and connecting rod).

4.0 BALANCING Lecture: W8

This topic explains the concept of 8 hours W9
balancing, the balancing of masses W10
rotating in the same plane and Tutorial:
different planes. 4 hours

5.0 BELT DRIVES Lecture: W11

This topic describes the concept, 3 hours W12
analysis, advantages and
disadvantages of the belt drive system. Tutorial:
3 hours

6.0 PRACTICAL Practical: W13

This topic exposes the students to 10 hours W14
conduct experiments and write
appropriate report on slider crank,
balancing, simple harmonic motion and
link mechanism. Apart from this,
students will apply appropriately the
principles of good practice for
measuring experimental data for each
experiment.

12. REFERENCE SUPPORTING THE COURSE (LIBRARY PSA)

Prepared by: Verified by:

(Course Lecturer/Course Coordinator ) (Head of Department/Head of Programme/Course Leader)

Date: 2.2.2024 Date :