1 Semester

90 hours

Hawthorn

Nil

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Associate Degree in Engineering

Aims & Objectives:

• Experience in the work of a professional engineer in a representative context, and shared in the experience of other students engaged in other projects, leading to a more inclusive understanding of the engineering profession
• Developed an appreciation of the social context of engineering work
• Conducted an engineering design project from conception to final product
• Constructed a richer understanding of fundamental engineering concepts through active engagement with these concepts in an application to real-world problems
• Developed problem identification and solution skills
• Developed skills in working as part of a team
• Gained skills in accessing, interpreting and using information from a range of sources
• Improved skills in a range of communication modes
• Developed time-management and organisational skills
• Developed physical skills appropriate to the project type
• Reflected on personal strengths and weaknesses, and developed a better understanding of themselves as learners and individuals moving into an engineering career

Teaching Methods:

Lectures, Supervised Workshop/Tutorials

Assessment:

Projects and Assignments (100%)
Actual allocation of marks will be specified in the Unit of Study Outline.

Content:

Students will work in groups of 2 or 3 throughout the semester to complete an approved engineering project. The style of projects possible varies widely, from a multi-team design office approach to a large multifaceted infrastructure problem, to the design and construction of individual machines or electronic devices to meet a specific specialised need. All projects, however, are assessed using the same range of structures, with strong emphasis on the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms not only the
final outcome of the project, but also to be able to identify and reflect upon the design process and the associated teamwork issues encountered during the semester.

Reading Materials:

There are no prescribed texts, though the early lectures will introduce students to a wide range of information resources available through the library, and the procedures for accessing that information. A dedicated engineering librarian is also available to assist
students in accessing and interpreting both print and digital information.