Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students. Product design engineering is a combination of two traditionally separate fields, each with its own strength: engineering, with its scientific material; and manufacturing knowledge and industrial design with its human-centred approach. These two disciplines have been brought together to produce a new graduate who will develop competitive products in both quality and design. The subjects studied during the course are equally shared by the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences and the Faculty of Design. These subjects have a focus on creative design, engineering science, material and manufacturing process selection, project management and innovation. Please note that as this course is conducted by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Design, students are required to study at both Hawthorn and Prahran campuses.
Aims & Objectives:
The main aim of Product Design Engineering is to provide its students with an integrated study of engineering and science at the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences, with human-centred design at the Faculty of Design to enable them conceive, conceptualise, design, develop and successfully prototype market-competitive products. The program has been purposely structured to enable the integration of engineering and product design through the development of a unique blend of skills and knowledge through studies in Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Material Science, Manufacturing Processes, Design Methodology, Creative Synthesis, Visual Communication and Design. Activities in product design are approached from a standpoint that balances technical, manufacturing and creative aspects to achieve innovative solutions for competitive products. The content of the program incorporates appropriate, practical skills that enable students achieve high-quality product prototyping and validation. This integration of science and engineering with innovative design in one professional endeavours to create a product design engineering graduate that is capable of satisfying the engineering integrity, artistic appeal, manufacturability and marketing needs of the product design. The program has the following objectives: To ensure that students achieve a high level of understanding in a wide range of relevant engineering and creative design fundamentals To provide students with appropriate technical skills for modelling and prototyping To familiarise students with historical aspects of engineering and creative design To develop competency in computer-based design To foster the ability to manage projects To teach through projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked To incorporate sustainability and environmental impact aspects in all stages of product design To balance teamwork and individual recognition To utilise online resources alongside traditional teaching methods To develop a broader knowledge outside traditional engineering, especially the social impact of technology To provide knowledge and skills that are demonstrably in demand by industry; To develop business and management skills and knowledge To provide assurance of quality in teaching and learning To encourage an international outlook through greater awareness and programs such as international study tours and student exchange To ensure achievement of Generic Attributes as defined by Engineers Australia and Swinburne Graduate Attributes To develop social and employability skills
Course Structure:
This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. The normal full-time load is four units of study per semester, each worth 12.5 credit points. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters. Students complete 400 credit points made up of: 112.5 credit points of Foundation Studies 100 credit points of Technical Studies 112.5 credit points of Design and Projects 50 credit points of Specialist Studies 25 credit points of Management and Business Studies Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) (0 credit points, no unit fee) In addition to the above, all Engineering students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks of relevant industry experience. Where students complete Industry-Based Learning, an exemption will be granted for HED400. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL. Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) (0 credit points, no unit fee) Students must also complete Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Note: All units are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise
Units of Study:
Foundation Studies HD3D003 Product Design Studio 1 HD3D004 Product Communication HD3D005 Communication Technology 1 HES1125 Mechanics of Structures HES1230 Materials and Processes HET124 Energy and Motion HET182 Electronics Systems HMS111P Engineering Mathematics 1P HMS112P Engineering Mathematics 2P Technical Studies HES2120 Structural Mechanics HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1 HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1 HES3334 Thermofluid Systems HES3350 Machine Design HES3360 Human Factors HES4250 Design for Manufacture HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design Design and Projects HD3D006 Communication Technology 2 HDPD214 Product Design Engineering 1: Design and Culture HDPD224 Product Design Engineering 2: Sustainable Design HDPD314 Product Design Engineering 3: Product Interaction HDPD324 Product Design Engineering 4: Social Responsibility HDPD512 Professional Project 1 HDPD514 Product Design Engineering 5 - Innovative Methodology HDPD522 Professional Project 2 HDPD524 Product Design Engineering 6 - Professional Attributes Management & Business Studies HES3380 Engineering Management 1 HES5380 Engineering Management 2 HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management Specialist Studies Choose an option from A, B or C. A. Select two subjects from List A and two subjects from List B List A: HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing HBM330N Marketing Innovation Management HBP337 Managing Technology and Innovation HDC004 Digital Design HDC005 Contemporary Design Issues HDC006 Managing Design HDPD500 Multimedia List B: HES3281 Materials and Manufacturing 2 HES5250 Robot System Design HES5350 Product Design HET102 Introductory Physiology HET226 Sensory Systems HET231 Perception and Motor Systems HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies HIR505 Robotics in Manufacturing HIR506 Technology Management HIR507 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I HIR509 Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation B. Electives Plus Minor Information about Electives Plus minors is available on the Electives Plus web site. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/professionallearning/electivesplus.html C. Minor sequence from any other Faculty (subject to approval by the Program Coordinator) Information about Minors available from other Faculties is available on the Flexible Degrees Structure web site, Minors 2010. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/flexible-degree-structure/minors-2010.html Recommended Study Sequence Stage 1 Semester 1 HD3D003 Product Design Studio 1 HD3D004 Product Communication HES1230 Materials and Processes HMS111P Engineering Mathematics 1P Semester 2 HD3D005 Communication Technology 1 HES1125 Mechanics of Structures HET124 Energy and Motion HMS112P Engineering Mathematics 2P Stage 2 Semester 1 HD3D006 Communication Technology 2 HDPD214 Product Design Engineering 1: Design and Culture HES2120 Structural Mechanics Thermofluid Systems (HES3334) Semester 2 HDPD224 Product Design Engineering 2: Sustainable Design HES2281 Materials and Manufacturing 1 HES2310 Machine Dynamics 1 HET182 Electronics Systems Stage 3 Semester 1 HDPD314 Product Design Engineering 3: Product Interaction HES3350 Machine Design HES3380 Engineering Management 1 Specialist Studies unit Industry Experience # HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering OR Optional Industry-Based Learning Placement (IBL) Semester 2 HDPD324 Product Design Engineering 4: Social Responsibility HES4250 Design for Manufacture HES4350 Mechanical Systems Design Specialist Studies unit Stage 4 Semester 1 HDPD514 Product Design Engineering 5 - Innovative Methodology HDPD512 Professional Project 1 HES3360 Human Factors Specialist Studies unit Semester 2 HDPD524 Product Design Engineering 6 - Professional Attributes HDPD522 Professional Project 2 Specialist Studies unit Choose one of: HES5380 Engineering Management 2 or HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management # Industry Experience Students studying on an international student visa must complete Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400). All other students may complete an Industry-Based Learning placement instead (exemption will be granted for HED400 on completion of IBL). Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400): Equivalent of 12 full-time weeks of approved relevant engineering practical experience (0 credit points, 0 fees). To be taken at any stage during the degree. Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) (HEW050), Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) (HEW055): Full time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply). Students should attend an information session one semester prior to the scheduled IBL entry point. Further information: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ Students are recommended to complete Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) prior to their Industry Experience.
Students are recommended to complete Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) prior to their Industry Experience.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl Students electing Engineering IBL can undertake this afer completing at least 2.5 years of their degree and prior to the final year of study. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
Students electing Engineering IBL can undertake this afer completing at least 2.5 years of their degree and prior to the final year of study.
Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Honours:
Swinburne Engineering degrees offer the opportunity for high achieving students to graduate with an Honours grade. Engineering Honours are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in twelve units nominated as representing the key values of the program. The mark for the student’s first attempt each of in the nominated units is averaged to determine the Honours grade: H1: Greater than or equal to 80% H2: Greater than or equal to 75% and less than 80% H2B: Greater than or equal to 70% and less than 75% H3: Greater than or equal to 65% and less than 70%
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates will find employment in industries dealing in the design, development and manufacture of domestic products or the automobile industry. Their role will be primarily in the area of design, innovation, project management and manufacturing.
Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia and the Design Institute of Australia
Graduate Attributes:
This degree program will produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. The five Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community Effective and ethical in work and community situations Adaptable and able to manage change Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural) In order to assist students in developing these graduate attributes at unit of study level Swinburne assesses their mastery of discipline-based knowledge and also provides feedback on their progress in attaining key generic skills such as: Teamwork skills Analysis skills Problem solving skills Communications skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems Ability to work independently Identify and manage risk Leadership skills Apply knowledge Demonstrate ethical responsibility Technical competence Skills in systems thinking Organisational skills
Entry Requirements:
Standard Entry: A. VCE or Equivalent: Successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) in the following subjects: Units 3 & 4 of English (any) with a study score of at least 20, and Units 3 & 4 of Mathematical Methods (either) with a study score of at least 20. Passes for each of these subjects may be accumulated over more than one year. In the absence of VCE, applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the equivalent of the VCE accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). B. Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree holders: Successful completion of a relevant associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent. Depending on the results obtained, advanced standing in the degree program is considered on an individual basis within the limits of the Engineering Board of Studies Credit Transfer Policy. These applications are judged on an individual basis by the program coordinator. Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% or above with no fails in their final year. C. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications: Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) with no fails. D. International students This program is available to international students who have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 12 qualification, or its equivalent. International students must also have achieved the required IELTS academic module or equivalent as detailed at: http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/courses/english-requirements/ielts-and-toefl/ Special Entry: Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system. There are two distinct schemes within SEAS: Access and Equity Year 11/12 Special Consideration Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage; however, each scheme has a specific focus. Access and Equity SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage. Year 11/12 Special Consideration Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ENTER).
Standard Entry:
A. VCE or Equivalent:
Successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) in the following subjects: Units 3 & 4 of English (any) with a study score of at least 20, and Units 3 & 4 of Mathematical Methods (either) with a study score of at least 20. Passes for each of these subjects may be accumulated over more than one year.
In the absence of VCE, applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the equivalent of the VCE accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
B. Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree holders:
Successful completion of a relevant associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent. Depending on the results obtained, advanced standing in the degree program is considered on an individual basis within the limits of the Engineering Board of Studies Credit Transfer Policy. These applications are judged on an individual basis by the program coordinator. Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% or above with no fails in their final year.
C. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications:
Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) with no fails.
D. International students This program is available to international students who have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 12 qualification, or its equivalent. International students must also have achieved the required IELTS academic module or equivalent as detailed at: http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/courses/english-requirements/ielts-and-toefl/
Special Entry:
Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system.
There are two distinct schemes within SEAS:
Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage; however, each scheme has a specific focus.
Access and Equity
SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage.
Year 11/12 Special Consideration
Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ENTER).
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: RC
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// Please also refer to the Credit Transfer Policy for Bachelor Degree Engineering Programs.
Please also refer to the Credit Transfer Policy for Bachelor Degree Engineering Programs.
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students who wish to study overseas, and is a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships/vc_policy.htm
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 34121(CSP), 34123 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who believe they will receive an ENTER of at least 97.00, have an opportunity to undertake this course through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences website
