Engineering Foundations Design and Processes 100 UNIT OUTLINE

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1 Curtin University of Technology Faculty of Science and Engineering Curtin Engineering ENGINEERING FOUNDATION YEAR Engineering Foundations Design and Processes 100 Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 UNIT OUTLINE Unit Index: Credit Value: 25 credit points Core Unit: This is a core unit specific to Bachelor of Engineering (Pre-Major). A Core Unit is a compulsory unit. Failure twice may lead to the termination from that course. Pre-, Co-, Anti-requisite/s: Pre-requisite/s: Co-requisite/s: Anti-requisite/s: Additional Requirement/s: Availability Details: In 2008, this unit will be offered internally in Semester 1 and Semester 2 through Curtin Engineering. Online Teaching Unit Category: Supplemental. Unit Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate your achievement of the following learning outcomes: 1. Argue the necessity for quality design in engineering. 2. Identify the key stages in a quality engineering design process. 3. Identify techniques for formulating specifications, creating solutions and assessing how to implement those solutions. 4. Apply some common methods for tackling complexity in arriving at design solutions. 5. Within a group context, to create a design flow for simple problems and apply it to arrive at an engineered system. 6. Demonstrate an ability to think systematically and logically in executing a design process. 7. Demonstrate an ability to think creatively in proposing solutions to problems. Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 Page 1 of 6 Review Date: 4/12/07

2 8. Demonstrate critical, logical and reflective skills appropriate to university study. 9. Demonstrate improvement in communication skills, written and oral, with a particular focus on using clear, concise language appropriate to engineering. 10. Demonstrate and articulate an understanding of professional engineering, its structure, workings and relationships with society. 11. Apply scientific and technical theory to engineering problems. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development. Systematic approach to design. 12. Research and produce formal engineering style reports demonstrating control of appropriate conventions and incorporating the appropriate referencing system 13. Work collaboratively with others and articulate practices that lead to successful teamwork especially in a multicultural context. The Syllabus: Design horizons. Systems design; creative thinking methods for innovative solutions. Design as a process; cost-benefit as a driver, top-down as an approach. Requirements specifications; identifying features. Design specifications; setting priorities. Design evaluation and project management Economics of design. Operational design; reliability, sustainability, ergonomics, maintainability. Computer-aided design. Design for mass production Legal protection for designs. Ethics and design. Report writing within engineering academic and professional contexts. Developing reflective learning and oral communication skills. Teaching and Learning Arrangements: One one-hour design lecture. One two-hour design workshop. One one-hour design studio weekly. One one-hour communications seminar fortnightly. Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 Page 2 of 6 Review Date: 4/12/07

3 Wk EFDP Lecture Design Horizons Overview Communications Requirements Specifications Creative Thinking Making Decisions Design Specifications Engineering Design: A detailed study The Economics of Design Operational Design Computer Aided Design The Concept of Concurrent Engineering Social and Professional Responsibilities Project Workshop and Studio Form Teams Select a Problem Identify Stakeholders Create Requirements Specifications Gather information on potential technologies to use Propose solutions Propose more solutions Select the best option Create design specifications Systems design Detailed design Detailed design Operational design Cost Analysis Finalise the design Communications Seminar Introduction to the unit EWB Report Teambuilding Skills Academic Resources for EWB Report Introduction to Report Writing Chapter 3 Computer Lab Workshops H/W five references in appropriate format of which three have to be from Curtin databases Chapters 3, 4 & 5 Report writing continued In-class referencing exercise H/W Report Outline (Topic, Contents Page, Introduction and 10 references) Chapter 5 TUITION FREE WEEK Report outline workshop. H/W Work on report and bring one section to the seminar Chapter 8 Report writing continued Feedback on H/W Section from report Chapter 6 & 8 Reflective Writing H/W Bring design reflection to seminar Chapter 7 Report feedback session. H/W Read chapter on oral communications skills. Appoint 4 students to cover main topics for next seminar TUITION FREE WEEK Developing oral communications skills Chapter 15 & 16 First session of Oral Presentations (Assessed by Technical and Communications Tutors) Second session of Oral Presentations and feedback (Assessed by Technical and Communications Tutors) Ethics and Design Finalise of the EWB Report In-class writing reflection on group oral presentations. Written and submitted for a mark in-class STUDY WEEK EXAM WEEK 1 EXAM WEEK 2 Assignments Due SLR Test Library EWB Report Outline EWB Report EWB Reports returned Oral Presentations Oral Presentations EWB Final Report Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 Page 3 of 6 Review Date: 4/12/07

4 Texts and References: Essential: The following textbook is required for the communications component of both Engineering Foundations Design and Processes 100 and Engineering Foundations Principles and Communications 100. Grellier, J & Goerke, V 2006, Communication Skills Toolkit: Unlocking the Secrets of Tertiary Success, Thomson Social Science Press, South Melbourne. Recommended: Engineering design: a project-based introduction / Clive L. Dym, Patrick Little. 2nd ed. References/Learning Resources: The unit website contains a number of documents. One of these, The Guide to the Unit, provides details on assessment, objectives of the unit, it s detailed structure and related information. The website also contains reference documents for each Design Lecture. Assessment Tasks: The unit has three assessment components; a team component, an individual component and a group report and oral presentation component. Team Component: Attendance and Team meetings. Individual Component: Weekly Summaries, Informaton Gathering, Reflection and Problems. Group Report and Presentation: Oral Presentation, Draft Report, Final Report and Research Skills No. Assessment Activity Percentage % 1 Team Component 19 2 Individual Component 38 3 Group Report and Presentation 43 Awarding of Grades: To pass this unit you must: Achieve an overall grade/mark greater than or equal to 5/50. Submit all assessments. Achieve a total of at least 40% of the Communications Component. Total 100% Contribute to each of the core assessment items: Draft Report, Final Report and Oral Presentation. Late Submission: Penalties for late submission of assessed work may apply as follows: Refer to Guidelines. Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 Page 4 of 6 Review Date: 4/12/07

5 Grade Awarded: This is a grade/mark unit. Official release of results for this unit will be published on Oasis on the Curtin web site. GENERIC INFORMATION Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation and policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include: the Student Charter the University s Guiding Ethical Principles the University s policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity copyright principles and responsibilities the University s policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities Information on the University s Student Rights and Responsibilities is available at web page: Enrolment and HECS: it is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the estudent option on OASIS, and you can also print off an Enrolment eadvice. Semester 1: you can make requests to have corrections made to your enrolment up to 31 March. The University will not change records after 31 March. HECS liabilities (where they apply) and your results depend on your 31 March enrolment. Withdrawals made after that date will not reduce your HECS liability. Semester 2: you can make requests to have corrections made to your enrolment up to 31 August. The University will not change records after 31 August. HECS liabilities (where they apply) and your results depend on your 31 August enrolment. Withdrawals made after that date will not reduce your HECS liability. ENGINEERING/UNIT SPECIFIC INFORMATION Supplementary Assessments: Students granted a Supplementary or Deferred assessment will be notified via OCC. Supplementary and Deferred assessments will be held on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February Please also note that the failure to attend the examination/assessment on the day and time set will result in a fail for the unit. Under no circumstances will alternative arrangements be made to suit individuals. Referencing style: Curtin Engineering advises students that Curtin University supports the "Chicago Referencing Style" for written work and oral presentations. For a guide to this style please see However, students are permitted to use other recognised styles that appear in the Engineering literature. Note also that individual lecturers can stipulate that a particular style is used when it best matches the type of work in the assessment of the particular unit. Unit Coordinator Details Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 Page 5 of 6 Review Date: 4/12/07

6 Dr Doug Myers :218 Unit Contact Details Bentley Ms Helen Rogers (Communications Coordinator) :426 Bentley Ms Karen Sullivan :316 Miri Sarawak Terence Tan GP401:213 Consultation Times: Consultation in the first instance should occur in the workshop. For more general enquiries contact Karen Sullivan. Ancillary Charges: There are no ancillary charge(s) required to be paid by the student to undertake the unit (as published annually in the Curtin Courses Handbook). CRICOS Provider Code 00301J END OF UNIT OUTLINE Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2008 Page 6 of 6 Review Date: 4/12/07