ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING
EMS1EDP
2018
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, team work and communication through real, inspiring, sustainable and cross-cultural development projects. In addition to the design project students further develop their technical skills in a laboratory based project component. In this component of the subject students learn some fundamental skills related to electronics and programming. Students interface a range of sensors and devices with a micro controller which culminates in students designing robots which are played off against each other in a competitive environment. Engineers Australia stage 1 competencies covered in this subject are: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 (see intended learning outcomes for details).
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CIV1EP, ELE1EDP, EMS1EP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Engineering Your Future an Australasian Guide 3E | Recommended | Dowling et al. 2015 | Wiley |
| Readings | Perfect Grammar: a Guide to English Grammar & Punctuation | Recommended | Anon 2005 | Penguin |
Graduate capabilities & 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.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to acquire a detailed knowledge relevant to their selected research area. The material is covered in the lectures and workshops, and assessed in weekly quizzes, oral presentations and final research project report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to demonstrate their ability to apply various technical tools for solving their research design problem and achieve aimed goals with meeting a number of specific criteria. The material is covered in the workshops, and assessed in oral presentations and final research project report. In addition students are presented with a range of small engineering problems culminating in a final robotics project which they solve with microcontrollers and software.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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.
- Activities:
- Being divided into teams of 5 students, students are expected to demonstrate their ability to apply various teamwork skills during their research work. These skills are covered in the lectures and workshops, and assessed in weekly quizzes, oral presentations and final research project report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
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 and 3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
- Activities:
- During their research activity on the research project, students will be guided to critically review information relevant to their selected area of investigation and critically appraise gathered information, then interpret and apply selected research literature to develop engineering application in the selected domain of the engineering discipline. These skills are covered in online activities, lectures, workshops and is assessed in a quiz, oral presentations and the final research project report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to learn and understand various report writing technics while documenting their research finding at various stages for their investigation. This skill is covered in online activities and lectures, and is assessed in a quiz, oral presentations and the final research project report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
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.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to learn and understand various oral communication skills while presenting their research work and findings to peers. This skill is covered in online activities and lectures, and is assessed in a quiz, oral presentations and the final research project report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVipul Patel
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
11
-
22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Oral presentation 10 minutes - (Equivalent to 1000 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| 6 Individual written lab assignments - (Equivalent to 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering project - (Equivalent to 2000 words per student) | Students undertake a Humanitarian Engineering Project where work is conducted as a team, although students are also assessed based on their individual performance. The team achievement, providing one half of the value of this assessment item, is assessed via a group report to which all students contribute. The students individual performance, providing the other half of the value of this assessment item, is | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
11
-
22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Oral presentation 10 minutes - (Equivalent to 1000 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| 6 Individual written lab assignments - (Equivalent to 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering project - (Equivalent to 2000 words per student) | Students undertake a Humanitarian Engineering Project where work is conducted as a team, although students are also assessed based on their individual performance. The team achievement, providing one half of the value of this assessment item, is assessed via a group report to which all students contribute. The students individual performance, providing the other half of the value of this assessment item, is | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |