Engineering Systems Design 1

Subject ENGR10004 (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:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty-six hours of lectures and 36 hours of workshops.
Total Time Commitment: Estimated 120 hours
Prerequisites: A mark of at least 25 in VCE Math Methods or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
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

Assoc Prof David Shallcross

Contact


Engineering Student Centre

Ground Floor, Old Engineering Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 3 8344 6703
Fax: +61 3 9349 2182

Email http://eng-unimelb.custhelp.com/



Subject Overview:

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.
Objectives:

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.
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Assessment:
  • Subject journal (10%), 3 team-based team projects due throughout 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: Modeling 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.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Science

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