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Engineering Design and Innovation

Undergraduate | USA-ENR113 | 2019

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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. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Engineering Design and Innovation

About this subject

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

    1. demonstrate a broad awareness and understanding of engineering design in diverse contexts
    2. work constructively and effectively as part of a diverse team, in varied roles, whether as a member or a leader
    3. 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
    4. demonstrate safe working practices and understanding of the importance of OHS&W
    5. use innovation and creativity tools to develop an engineering solution and understand the role of ethics and entrepreneurship in the business of engineering
    6. demonstrate developing oral and written communication skills through; design report, design presentation & demonstration and professional reflection.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

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

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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