MEC1130 Mechanical Systems
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of mechanisms used to transmit and control mechanical energy.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to examples of mechanical units and related resources.
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate the safe use of tools and follow established laboratory procedures
1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures
1.2 explain dangers associated with rotating/moving components
2 describe principles and concepts related to the use of mechanisms to control and transmit force and motion in a mechanical system
2.1 describe the application of mechanical systems that are found in all aspects of human endeavour
2.2 demonstrate the use of simple machines to change the:
2.2.1 direction in which a force acts
2.2.2 size of the force
2.2.3 place where the force acts
2.3 identify and describe a mechanism that produces:
2.3.1 linear motion
2.3.2 reciprocating motion
2.3.3 oscillating motion
2.3.4 rotary motion
2.3.5 other
2.4 use a graph to describe the action of a cam as it changes rotary motion to linear motion
2.5 explain the difference between direct and indirect transmission of power
2.6 describe the purpose and types of:
2.6.1 shafts
2.6.2 couplers
2.6.3 universal joints
2.6.4 pins
2.6.5 others
3 apply basic principles and concepts of mechanical systems
3.1 demonstrate the use of simple machines to:
3.1.1 start and stop motion
3.1.2 change directions
3.1.3 increase or decrease speed
3.1.4 increase or decrease torque
3.2 describe the relationship between torque, velocity and gear ratios
3.3 explain why friction has both positive and negative attributes
3.4 compare the coefficient of friction between two different materials
3.5 describe how friction can be increased or decreased in a mechanical system
3.6 calculate the mechanical advantage of one or more mechanisms to determine the efficiency of the system
3.7 explain how mechanical energy can be changed to:
3.7.1 heat energy
3.7.2 electrical energy
3.7.3 fluid energy
3.7.4 other
3.8 list, observe and service mechanical systems on a given vehicle
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.