Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (FSI-1SI)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: FSI  
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
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.
Learning outcomes and competences:

The student will gain a comprehensive understanding of what mechanical engineering is and into what sub-disciplines it is divided. Based on this, he/she will better understand the importance of other subjects of the theoretical basis.
Prerequisites:
 
Course contents:

The course introduces students to the basic characteristics of mechanical engineering.
It will guide them through the life cycle of machines. It introduces them to the function of the basic types of machines.
Teaching methods and criteria:
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:

Produce a professional essay dealing with a specific product, machine, product that is the result of mechanical engineering. The professional and stylistic quality of the work and the sources used are assessed. The choice of topic should reflect the student's future career interests. The assessment may include a test on the material presented.  
Controlled participation in lessons:

The teaching content is recommended. The form of replacing missed teaching is addressed by the use of video presentations.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

  1. Science, technology and engineering. Engineering disciplines, mechanical engineering. Engineering ethics.

  2. Methods of engineering work. Teamwork. Communication and presentation skills. Software tools

  3. Conceptual machine development, Formula Student race car design.

  4. Driving machines. Electric motors, internal combustion engines.

  5. Turbines, hydraulic and pneumatic propulsion machines. Hybrid drives.

  6. Compressors, pumps and other driven machines.

  7. Cooperation of driving and driven machines. Importance of gearboxes, clutches.

  8. Production machines (Machines for processing raw materials, materials and semi-finished products)

  9. Machines for transporting substances. Cranes, conveyors, in-house logistics.

  10. Transport machinery, motor vehicles, rolling stock, aircraft, ships.

  11. Energy equipment (electricity generation)

  12. Heating, ventilation, energy storage and environmental engineering.

  13. Control and regulation technology. Mechatronics. Industry 4.0. 
Literature - fundamental:
1. MOAVENI, Saeed. Engineering fundamentals: an introduction to engineering. 4th ed. United States: Cengage Learning, c2011. ISBN 978-1-4390-6208-1.
2. KEMKA, Vladislav. Stavba a provoz strojů: stroje a zařízení pro SPŠ strojní. 1. Praha: Informatorium, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7333-075-0.
3. FISCHER, Ulrich. Základy strojnictví. 1. Praha: Europa-Sobotáles, 2004. ISBN 80-867-0609-5.
Literature - recommended:
1. MOAVENI, Saeed. Engineering fundamentals: an introduction to engineering. 4th ed. United States: Cengage Learning, c2011. ISBN 978-1-4390-6208-1.
2. KEMKA, Vladislav. Stavba a provoz strojů: stroje a zařízení pro SPŠ strojní. 1. Praha: Informatorium, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7333-075-0.
3. FISCHER, Ulrich. Základy strojnictví. 1. Praha: Europa-Sobotáles, 2004. ISBN 80-867-0609-5.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-ZSI-P full-time study STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- GCr 3 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-ENE-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 3 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-MET-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 3 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-STR-P full-time study STR Engineering -- GCr 3 Compulsory 1 1 W
B-VTE-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 3 Compulsory 1 1 W