Course

Introduction to mechanical engineering (MSK100)


Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.

Semesters

Facts

Course code

MSK100

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Content

The course will give the students an introduction to mechanical engineering and a foundation for later courses in the study program. They will learn to use laboratory and workshop equipment and a relevant CAD software. Through exercises and project work they will familiarize themselves with the engineering discipline in collaboration with other students. 

Learning outcome

Knowledge:  

  • HSE regulations for the lab
  • Fundamentals in geometric description of machine parts
  • Knowledge about materials mechanical properties

Skills: 

  • Make simple machine parts through welding, milling and lathing
  • Use measurement equipment in the lab
  • Determine materials mechanical properties using tensile and impact tests
  • Make simple technical drawings and make 3D models in a CAD software 

General competence: 

  • Plan and perform a work in collaboration with other students
  • Write a technical report 

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Project assignment in DAK 1/4 Passed / Not Passed
Project assignment in mechanical workshop 1/4 Passed / Not Passed
Project assignment in materials 1/4 Passed / Not Passed
Project assignment in measurement technique 1/4 Passed / Not Passed


Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Ove Mikkelsen

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course teacher:

Vidar Folke Hansen

Course teacher:

Hirpa Gelgele Lemu

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Emil Mannes Surnevik

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Adugna Deressa Akessa

Course coordinator:

Knut Erik Teigen Giljarhus

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Swen Roemer

Open for

Mechanical Engineering - Vocational Path, Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Science and Technology - one-year programme

Literature

Book Maskintegning Lundkvist, Bo, Øien, Ivar, Oslo, Universitetsforlaget, 376 s., 1993, isbn:9788200410393; 8200410390, https://www.nb.no/search?q=oaiid:View online Book Metalliske materialer : struktur og egenskaper Almar-Næss, Almar, [Trondheim], Tapir, XVI, 464 s., 1993, isbn:8251911184, https://www.nb.no/search?q=oaiid:View online
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1