Engineering Systems Design 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Engineering Systems Design 1 introduces students to the world of engineering through a mix of design projects, interactive workshops and lectures. This subject centres on the engineering method, the approach to problem solving and engineering design that makes engineers unique. The subject will prepare students for an exciting and rigorous engineering education that will allow them to serve and increasingly complex society.

At the completion of this subject students should be able to;

• Explain the importance of engineers and engineering in society;
• Discuss the differences between the key engineering disciplines;
• Explain the importance and principles of sustainable development and safety;
• Identify problems and formulation solution strategies;
• Describe how engineers use mathematical models to approximate behaviour of a design;
• Use models to evaluate trade offs between alternative designs; and
• Write MATLAB programs to perform a variety of simple tasks.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

At the completion of this subject students should have developed their;

• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems;
• Communication skills through written and oral presentations;
• Ability to plan work and be efficient in time management;
• Hands-on skills through practical projects;
• Sense of intellectual curiosity;
• Appreciation of different learning styles; and
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.