Engineering Systems Design 2

Subject ENGR10003 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Summer Term, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
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Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshop
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: Knowledge of the following subject is recommended
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Prof Jamie Evans

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering Office
Building 173, Grattan Street
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010 Australia
General telephone enquiries
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507
Facsimiles
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707
Email
eng-info@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: Engineering Systems Design 2 builds directly on Engineering Design Systems Design 1 by further developing the students' understanding of the engineering method and the importance of engineering in society. Engineering Systems Design 2 focuses on inter-relationships in engineering systems drawing on important examples from lightweight structures and digital electronic circuits. The importance of modelling change through dynamic models is also emphasized. Together with Engineering Systems Design 1, this subject will prepare students for an exciting and rigorous engineering education that will allow them to serve the needs of an increasingly complex society.
Objectives: At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Analyse and design simple combinational logic circuits;
  • Describe the inter-relationships in modelling a truss from the statics, materials and geometric perspectives;
  • Apply Newton’s second law and analyse simple particle dynamics in one and two dimensions;
  • Write MATLAB programs of moderate complexity to assist in the design and analysis of engineering systems;
  • Explain the concept of top-down design and give examples of design trade-offs.
Assessment:
  • Subject journal (10%),
  • 3 team-based projects due in weeks 4,8 and 12 of the semester (30% in total),and
  • 1 written 3-hour end of semester examination (60%). Students must pass the end of semester examination to pass the subject.
Prescribed Texts: Introduction to Engineering: Modelling and Problem Solving, Jay B Brockman Wiley, 2009.
Breadth Options:

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

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.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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.
Notes:

Students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only) will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.

This subject is available as breadth for Bachelor of Arts, bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Environment and bachelor of Music.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Bioengineering Systems

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