Subject details
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Topics
- Introduction to unit, engineering design and projects
- OHS&W 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
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Study resources
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Instructional Methods
- Audio/Video conferencing
- Blog
- Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
- E-Portfolios
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Leacture capture
- Standard Media
- Streaming Multimedia
- Virtual Classroom
- Web links
- Wikis
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Print Materials
- Welcome letter
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Online Materials
- Resources and Links
- Quizzes
- Audio-Video streaming
- Online Assessment
- Printable format materials
- Online Assessment
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No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
This subject will introduce you 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. We will also use learning journals and tutorial activities to expand your professional writing and teamwork skills, as these are essential to effective communication for professional engineers working in diverse domestic and international contexts. We will use international examples of engineering failures to explore how projects fail and how mistakes can be avoided or minimised.
- Assignment 1 - Professional Reflection (30%)
- Assignment 2 - (20%)
- Assignment 3 - Major design and build project (50%)
Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.
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