Semester 1, 2023 Online | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | School of Engineering |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
Students commencing studies in engineering and the built environment not only need a solid grounding in engineering science, but the ability to develop the methodologies and core skills that enable them to study and eventually perform as professionals in their discipline. From their first exposure to the field, students should be encouraged to think as professionals, hone their developing skills on authentic problems and learn from experienced practitioners.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the engineering and built environment professions, to provide them with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of engineering science and to develop the basic skills necessary to effectively study in an engineering or spatial science discipline. Students will learn how to apply these skills and knowledge, using an engineering systems approach, to a range of authentic multidisciplinary engineering-based problems. Topics covered include the nature of engineering and the built environment; fundamentals of engineering science and their application; study skills and an exposure to a range of professional skills including technical communications, ePortfolios, calculation and presentation tools and information literacy.
Course learning outcomes
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of engineering and built environment professions and their impact on society and the environment;
- demonstrate an awareness of the capabilities required of graduates in engineering and built environment professions and the link between course objectives and graduate capabilities;
- demonstrate an understanding of the engineering systems approach towards engineering design and analysis, across the broad spectrum of engineering and spatial sciences;
- describe qualitatively the fundamental concepts of engineering science in relation to dimensions and units, space and time, mass and force, temperature and heat transfer, power, and energy conversion;
- demonstrate an ability to identify and link basic concepts and parameters in an engineering or built environment context;
- apply basic quantitative relations for the analysis of space and time, mass and force, temperature and heat transfer, power, and energy conversion using appropriate SI units and treatment of associated uncertainties;
- demonstrate an ability to comprehend technical information, and apply analytical and critical thinking to that information;
- demonstrate an understanding of the need for accurate, concise, unambiguous communications in technical projects and competently prepare and present, effective, and efficient communications with the use of appropriate presentation tools, including an ePortfolio.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. |
The Engineering & Built Environment Professions Engineering and Built Environment Disciplines Workforce roles Core skills and capabilities Society the Environment and Ethics |
5.00 |
2. |
Engineering Systems Methodologies Problems and Solutions Management and documentation Projects and their life cycle |
10.00 |
3. |
Engineering Science The physical world Laws of nature and theoretical models Linking engineering science concepts Modelling inter-relationships in systems |
30.00 |
4. |
Technical Communications Importance and types of technical communications Graphical representations of information Applications of communications Documentation and presentation tools |
20.00 |
5. |
Studying Engineering and the Built Environment Your discipline and your program Enabling Skills Managing knowledge and learning Information literacy |
10.00 |
6. |
Applications Case studies Applying engineering science Spreadsheets and modelling concepts |
25.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(SI edition (ISBN: 978 0 357 11215 1.).)
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
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Essay | No | 10 | 1,2,8 |
Report 1 | No | 20 | 4,5,6,7,8 |
Report 2 | No | 20 | 3,5,6,7,8 |
Time limited online examinatn | No | 50 | 5,6 |