ENG 1001 - Introduction to Engineering

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019

As a student engineer, you are part of the engineering profession. In this course, you will develop your identity as a modern engineer who will collaboratively contribute to sustainable and equitable communities. This course will broadly introduce the engineering profession and highlight the socio-technical and interdisciplinary nature of engineering. The themes of the course will enable students to: distinguish and practise professional conduct; communicate and interact in a style appropriate to academic and professional contexts, including oral, written, and graphical styles; explain the engineering method from problem formulation through the complete life cycle; generate and assess ideas and solution alternatives for engineering problem solving; critically evaluate proposed engineering solutions in terms of sustainability, economic, environmental and social considerations; and apply basic project management strategies and processes. These themes will be explored through a variety of team and project-based learning activities.

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Course Details

Course Code	ENG 1001
Course	Introduction to Engineering
Coordinating Unit	School of Mechanical Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 Hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	ENG 1000, CHEM ENG 1010, MECH ENG 1006
Assumed Knowledge	SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods
Assessment	Tutorials, Peer assessment, Oral presentation, Group report, Reflective practice

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr David Harvey

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Distinguish and practice professional conduct.
2	Communicate and interact in a style appropriate for academic and professional contexts.
3	Explain the engineering method from problem formulation through the complete life cycle.
4	Generate and assess ideas and solution alternatives.
5	Critically evaluate proposed engineering solutions from safety, sustainability, economic, environmental and social perspectives.
6	Apply project management strategies and processes.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	3,4,5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,5,6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Dandy G.C., Daniell, T.M., Foley, B.A. and Warner R.F. (2017) Planning and Design of Engineering Systems. Third Edition. CRC Press, ISBN 9781351230674.

This text is available online through the Barr Smith Library.

Detailed resources for the major project will be located on the Engineers without Borders Australia first year challenge website when released.

Recommended Resources

Dowling, David Graeme & Carew, Anna & Hadgraft, R. G 2013, Engineering your future : an Australasian guide, 2nd ed, John Wiley
& Sons Australia, Milton, Qld.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course will be delivered through mulitple modes and activites. All information and resources will be available through MyUni.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

No information currently available.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Professional Portfolio	20	Individual	Summative	Weeks 7/12		1. 2. 6.
Draft design report	17	Group	Summative	Weeks 3/6/8		2. 3. 4. 5.
Final design report	23	Group	Summative	Week 12		2. 3. 4. 5.
Presentations	10	Individual	Summative	Varies		2. 3.
Quizzes	15	Individual	Summative	Weeks 1-9		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Engagement	15	Individual	Summative	Weeks 1-12		1. 6.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. a. i

Assessment Detail

Details of all assessments will be available through MyUni.

Submission

All submissions will be electronic, through MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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