ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING

EMS1EDP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides a perspective and exposure to current engineering practice and the role it can play in various engineering disciplines. Students are required to take part in a research project. The project is a design program for first-year University students which provides students the opportunity to learn about creative engineering design, teamwork and communication through real, inspiring, sustainable and cross-cultural development projects.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Haider Al Abadi

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: EMS1EP OR ELE1EDP OR CIV1EP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Perfect Grammar: a Guide to English Grammar & Punctuation

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Anon

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: N/A

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Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Engineering Your Future an Australasian Guide

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Dowling et al.

Year: 2020

Edition/Volume: 4E

Publisher: Wiley

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an acquired detailed knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the practice of the relevant engineering stream. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.

02. Solve an engineering problem, using appropriate technical tools. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

03. Work effectively as a member of a team on an engineering project. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

04. Organize and critically review information to form a cogent argument. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability and3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

05. As part of a team, contribute to a written technical report. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

06. Make a technical oral presentation to peers. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vipul Patel

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Oral presentation 10 minutes - (Equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
6 Individual written lab assignments - (Equivalent to 1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Humanitarian Engineering project - (Equivalent to 2000 words per student)Students undertake a Humanitarian Engineering Project where work is conducted as a team. One half of the assessments value is evaluated based on student's individual performance via an individual participation factor and a personal reflection (300 words) from each student which is submitted with the group report, along with other individual activities aimed at testing students knowledge of the technical,	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Haider Al Abadi

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Oral presentation 10 minutes - (Equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
6 Individual written lab assignments - (Equivalent to 1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Humanitarian Engineering project - (Equivalent to 2000 words per student)Students undertake a Humanitarian Engineering Project where work is conducted as a team. One half of the assessments value is evaluated based on student's individual performance via an individual participation factor and a personal reflection (300 words) from each student which is submitted with the group report, along with other individual activities aimed at testing students knowledge of the technical,	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Haider Al Abadi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Oral presentation 10 minutes - (Equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
6 Individual written lab assignments - (Equivalent to 1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Humanitarian Engineering project - (Equivalent to 2000 words per student)Students undertake a Humanitarian Engineering Project where work is conducted as a team. One half of the assessments value is evaluated based on student's individual performance via an individual participation factor and a personal reflection (300 words) from each student which is submitted with the group report, along with other individual activities aimed at testing students knowledge of the technical,	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Haider Al Abadi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Oral presentation 10 minutes - (Equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
6 Individual written lab assignments - (Equivalent to 1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Humanitarian Engineering project - (Equivalent to 2000 words per student)Students undertake a Humanitarian Engineering Project where work is conducted as a team. One half of the assessments value is evaluated based on student's individual performance via an individual participation factor and a personal reflection (300 words) from each student which is submitted with the group report, along with other individual activities aimed at testing students knowledge of the technical,	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5