Undergraduate USA-ENR113-2020

Engineering Design and Innovation

Engineer innovative and creative concepts and designs. Identify and solve practical problems, test and evaluate solutions. Use global and domestic case studies to detect design failures and find ways to minimise and avoid risks. Hone your writing skills.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

demonstrate a broad awareness and understanding of engineering design in diverse contexts
work constructively and effectively as part of a diverse team, in varied roles, whether as a member or a leader
work as a team to apply basic project management principles, testing and evaluation processes as part of an engineering design process to solve practical engineering problems
demonstrate safe working practices and understanding of the importance of WH&S
use innovation and creativity tools to develop an engineering solution and understand the role of ethics and entrepreneurship in the business of engineering
demonstrate developing oral and written communication skills through; design report, design presentation & demonstration and professional reflection.

Topics covered

- Introduction to unit, engineering design and projects
- WH&S at university and industry
- Concept development and selection
- Elements of creativity and innovation
- Risk assessment
- Tender report writing and project management
- Entrepreneurship - prototype to product
- Design and build activities
- Rube Goldberg design report and presentation
- Major design and build project
- Presentation
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Blog
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - E-Portfolios
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Virtual Classroom
  - Web links
  - Wikis
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Quizzes
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.

Description

This subject provides an opportunity for students to solve practical engineering design problems and to recognise the roles of systems thinking, innovation and creativity in the design process. It will introduce students to varied areas in design and innovation, including: engineering problem solving, basic systems engineering concepts, the engineering design process, identifying requirements, design concepts, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, developing solutions, test and evaluation processes, project management principles and basic tools. It will also use learning journals and tutorial activities to expand professional writing and teamwork skills, as these are essential to effective communication for professional engineers working in diverse domestic and international contexts. It will use international examples of engineering failures to explore how projects fail and how mistakes can be avoided or minimised.

Assessments

Professional Reflection (30%)
Quizzes (20%)
Major design and build project (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Engineering Your Future - an Australasian Guide 3rd ed.

Dowling D, Hadgraft R, Carew A, McCarthy T, Hargreaves D & Baillie C.

ISBN 9780730314721

Required

Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

undergraduate USA-ENG-DEG-2020

Associate Degree in Engineering

2 available majors

Restricted - Major in Civil Engineering
Restricted - Major in Mechanical Engineering