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ENGG200 – Engineering Practice
2017 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Yves De Deene
Contact via 98509152
E6B 125
Appointment via Email
Co-Convenor
Nicholas Tse
Contact via 9850 9075
E6B 1.09
Weekly Thurs 3-5; or via Email appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ENGG100
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit covers a range of engineering specialisations with a series of lectures, laboratory sessions, self-study, group work and activities. Students learn about the process of engineering, solving problems, design and product development. The unit also gives students an opportunity to develop and practise generic skills such as written and oral communication. An aim of this unit is to give students some exposure to the specialisations and streams from which they must choose for the remainder of their studies.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
General Assessment Information
Student Responsibilities
Be familiar with University policy and College procedures and act in accordance with those policy and procedures.
It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term.
Student is to perform the required due diligent for their assessment grade and rectify as soon as possible upon finding any errors.
Notifications
Formal notification of assessment tasks, grading rubrics and due dates will be posted on iLearn. Although all reasonable measures to ensure the information is accurate, The University reserves the right to make changes without notice. Each student is responsible for checking iLearn for changes and updates. Feedbacks to students will be provided on an ongoing bases in the workshop and via the gradebook in iLearn.
Report and Assignment Tasks
Assignment Problems will be posted on iLearn at least two weeks before their submission date. Assignment solutions will be posted within a week after the submission date. Submissions will not be accepted once the solution is posted.
Assignment submissions and plagiarism policies
All assignments and reports must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions will undergo automatic plagiarism checking. For more details on the policies of academic penalties relating to academic honesty, please refer to the policies and procedures section below.
Submissions are expected to be typed set in a logical layout and sequence. Markers WILL NOT grade poorly organized or illegible scans or drafts. The expected workload includes preparation of final copies and clear diagrams.
Late submissions
Late submissions will attract a penalty of 20/100 marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of a formal notice of disruption of studies.
Hurdle Requirement
The final examination is a hurdle requirement because it is the only reliable assessment of individual performance for this unit. A passing grade of 50% or more in the final examination is a condition of passing this unit. Students who make a serious attempt but fail to meet the hurdle requirement will be given one further opportunity to pass. A serious attempt is defined as achievement of a mark of 40% or greater.
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit AND pass the hurdle assessment, that is the Final Examination.
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Final Examinations
Final examinations will typically take place at the end of the semester and it is a hurdle assessment. For further information, please refer to the Examination Timetable website on www.mq.edu.au
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Ethics Case studies - Group | 10% | No | Week 4 |
| Core Engineering knowledge A | 10% | No | Week 9 |
| Core Engineering knowledge B | 10% | No | Week 10 |
| Core Engineering knowledge C | 10% | No | Week 12 |
| Core Engineering knowledge D | 10% | No | Week 13 |
| Participation | 15% | No | Session 1 |
| Exam | 35% | Yes | Exam Period |
Ethics Case studies - Group
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%
You will be given an engineering ethics case study which you will discuss in a team of 4-5 students. You will prepare a short powerpoint presentation (approx. 5 slides, 8 minutes talk - 2 minutes discussion) which you will present in the practical session (week 4). Marks will be given towards how well the ethics theories that will be discussed in lecture 2 are applied to the case study and towards the way it is presented (also discussed in lecture 1).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
Core Engineering knowledge A
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 10%
This exercise involves the solution of a basic mechanics and hydraulics engineering problem. Some advise can be asked to the tutors during the practical sessions of week 7 and 8.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
Core Engineering knowledge B
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 10%
This exercise involves the solution of a basic hydraulics and thermodynamics engineering problem. Some advise can be asked to the tutors during the practical sessions of week 8 and 9.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
Core Engineering knowledge C
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
This exercise involves the solution of a basic engineering problem (electrical motors, aerodynamics or electromagnetic). Some advise can be asked to the tutors during the practical sessions of week 9 and 10.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
Core Engineering knowledge D
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
This exercise involves the solution of a basic engineering problem (rocket propulsion and electronics). Some advise can be asked to the tutors during the practical sessions of week 10 and 11.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
Participation
Due: Session 1
Weighting: 15%
Tutors evaluate the participation during the practical sessions which includes MATLAB coding, weekly tutorials, in class presentations and contribution to discussions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
Exam
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 35%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Written exam
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Delivery and Resources
A series of lectures and practical sessions are organized in this unit that are intended to provide the engineering student with a range of professional engineering skills that are generally not covered in regular technical courses. The lectures are phased with the practical sessions and assignments. The emphasis of the unit is on engineering problem solving.
Lectures are also intended to aid the students to orient themselves in the long tradition of the engineering discipline and to help apply mathematical and physics principles to solving real engineering problems. We also reflect on engineering in the context of a society as a whole in which aspects of environmental sustainable development and ethical decision making are emphasized.
During practical sessions, tutorials will be given on Matlab, report writing tools (Latex) and presentation software (Powerpoint). During practical sessions, students will have the opportunity to develop and practice problem solving skills through exercises and can ask advice to the tutors.
Students are advised on their performance in class and on iLearn and are encouraged to actively participate in all workshop activities.
Course material in the form of Powerpoint slides and online tutorials will be provided through the online iLearn Learning System at: https://iLearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ
Also links to open source software and other useful tools will be made available through the online iLearn Learning System.
Recommended books for self-learning:
- Engineering Your Future: An Australasian Guide (Second Edition) by Dowling, Carew and HadGraft - ed. John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
Technology used and required
- Library and internet search engines
- Word processing package
- Free graphics design software and presentation software
- Simulation and analysis tools
Unit Schedule
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Lecture |
Practical session |
Assignment due date |
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1 |
Introduction + professional engineering |
none |
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Engineering Ethics Presentation and report writing |
Introduction to Matlab: Vectors and matrices |
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Mechanics (Prehistory to Middle Ages) |
Introduction to Matlab: Graphs and programming |
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4 |
Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics) |
Ethics case studies / presentations A1 |
A1: Ethics Case studies |
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5 |
Hydraulics (Renaissance) |
Matlab Problem Solving |
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6 |
Thermodynamics (Renaissance to Industrial Revolution) |
Matlab exercises Problem Solving |
A2: Mechanics: Pyramids, water clocks, geometry |
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7 |
Heat Engines (Industrial Revolution) |
Problem Solving |
A3: Hydraulics, balloons, space diving |
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8 |
Electricity to quantum (Enlightenment) |
Problem Solving |
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9 |
Plastics to Superconductivity (The modern era) |
Presentations A2 Problem Solving |
A4: Thermodynamics and engines |
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10 |
Sustainable Engineering in the Anthropocene |
Presentations A3 Problem Solving |
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11 |
Sustainable Energy |
Problem Solving |
A5: Assignment: Electrical motors, transformers, Airplane, X-ray tube |
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12 |
Engineering research / guest lecture |
Presentations A4 |
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13 |
Buffer |
Presentations A5 |
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Learning and Teaching Activities
Lecture 1 - Introduction and scope
Lecture 2 - The engineering method and project management
Lecture 3 - Report writing
Lecture 4 - Communication in Engineering
Lecture 5 - Ethics in Engineering
Practical session (+ Assessment) - Ethics case studies
Practical sessions on Matlab
Engineering problem solving
Lecture 6 - Sustainable engineering
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
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Student Enquiries
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Graduate Capabilities
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
Assessment tasks
- Core Engineering knowledge A
- Core Engineering knowledge B
- Core Engineering knowledge C
- Core Engineering knowledge D
- Participation
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this lecture we will discuss the organizational aspects of engineering projects and provide some helpful tools.
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Core Engineering knowledge A
- Core Engineering knowledge B
- Core Engineering knowledge C
- Core Engineering knowledge D
- Participation
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this introductory lecture, we will set the scope of this unit. We will briefly discuss the role of the professional organization 'Engineers Australia' and set the scope for this unit that has an emphasis on problem solving, self-learning and self-development. We will also reflect on critical thinking and analytical thinking which are essential ingredients to problem solving and ethical decision making.
- In this lecture we will discuss the organizational aspects of engineering projects and provide some helpful tools.
- Engineering most often involves several stakeholders and may have significant impact on society and the environment. It is therefore essential that engineers are equipped with moral frameworks that can help in making the most ethical decision. After a brief overview of philosophical movements and thinkers in normative ethics, we will demonstrate the importance of ethical decision making in engineering and discuss some scenario's where ethical decisions are required. The philosophical frameworks may be a guide in addressing real world moral dilemmas encountered in the engineering profession.
- Different engineering ethics dilemma's (case studies) will be distributed to teams of 4 students in week 2. Each case study will be discussed in team and in the practical session of week 4, each team will give an oral (powerpoint) presentation (10 min.) on the case study. In the presentation, the case study will be discussed in the light of the moral philosophical frameworks (provided in lecture 2).
- Human evolution is characterized by invention and curiosity and has shaped the environment in which we live today. In this lecture, we will follow mankind from prehistory to modern times in its ascent to understand nature and to create and shape the environment within the context of its 'Zeitgeist'. This historical overview is a narrative in which different concrete engineering problems will be highlighted which will be the problem solving exercises in tutorials and against which students will be able to test their problem solving capability.
- The challenges for a sustainable future will be discussed and some practical approaches will be provided.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this introductory lecture, we will set the scope of this unit. We will briefly discuss the role of the professional organization 'Engineers Australia' and set the scope for this unit that has an emphasis on problem solving, self-learning and self-development. We will also reflect on critical thinking and analytical thinking which are essential ingredients to problem solving and ethical decision making.
- Human evolution is characterized by invention and curiosity and has shaped the environment in which we live today. In this lecture, we will follow mankind from prehistory to modern times in its ascent to understand nature and to create and shape the environment within the context of its 'Zeitgeist'. This historical overview is a narrative in which different concrete engineering problems will be highlighted which will be the problem solving exercises in tutorials and against which students will be able to test their problem solving capability.
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Core Engineering knowledge A
- Core Engineering knowledge B
- Core Engineering knowledge C
- Core Engineering knowledge D
- Participation
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this lecture we will discuss the organizational aspects of engineering projects and provide some helpful tools.
- Different practical sessions will be held on the use of Matlab. Spread out over different practical sessions, tutorials will be given by the tutors from the basic ingredients of Matlab (vectors and matrices) to plotting graphs and writing Matlab scripts. After each tutorial, students will have the opportunity to practice on exercises provided by the tutors.
- Human evolution is characterized by invention and curiosity and has shaped the environment in which we live today. In this lecture, we will follow mankind from prehistory to modern times in its ascent to understand nature and to create and shape the environment within the context of its 'Zeitgeist'. This historical overview is a narrative in which different concrete engineering problems will be highlighted which will be the problem solving exercises in tutorials and against which students will be able to test their problem solving capability.
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Core Engineering knowledge A
- Core Engineering knowledge B
- Core Engineering knowledge C
- Core Engineering knowledge D
- Participation
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this introductory lecture, we will set the scope of this unit. We will briefly discuss the role of the professional organization 'Engineers Australia' and set the scope for this unit that has an emphasis on problem solving, self-learning and self-development. We will also reflect on critical thinking and analytical thinking which are essential ingredients to problem solving and ethical decision making.
- In this lecture we will discuss the organizational aspects of engineering projects and provide some helpful tools.
- Engineering most often involves several stakeholders and may have significant impact on society and the environment. It is therefore essential that engineers are equipped with moral frameworks that can help in making the most ethical decision. After a brief overview of philosophical movements and thinkers in normative ethics, we will demonstrate the importance of ethical decision making in engineering and discuss some scenario's where ethical decisions are required. The philosophical frameworks may be a guide in addressing real world moral dilemmas encountered in the engineering profession.
- Different engineering ethics dilemma's (case studies) will be distributed to teams of 4 students in week 2. Each case study will be discussed in team and in the practical session of week 4, each team will give an oral (powerpoint) presentation (10 min.) on the case study. In the presentation, the case study will be discussed in the light of the moral philosophical frameworks (provided in lecture 2).
- Different practical sessions will be held on the use of Matlab. Spread out over different practical sessions, tutorials will be given by the tutors from the basic ingredients of Matlab (vectors and matrices) to plotting graphs and writing Matlab scripts. After each tutorial, students will have the opportunity to practice on exercises provided by the tutors.
- Human evolution is characterized by invention and curiosity and has shaped the environment in which we live today. In this lecture, we will follow mankind from prehistory to modern times in its ascent to understand nature and to create and shape the environment within the context of its 'Zeitgeist'. This historical overview is a narrative in which different concrete engineering problems will be highlighted which will be the problem solving exercises in tutorials and against which students will be able to test their problem solving capability.
- The challenges for a sustainable future will be discussed and some practical approaches will be provided.
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
- Solving engineering problems in mechanics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and electronics by applying mathematics, physics and chemistry concepts.
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Core Engineering knowledge A
- Core Engineering knowledge B
- Core Engineering knowledge C
- Core Engineering knowledge D
- Participation
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this lecture we will discuss the organizational aspects of engineering projects and provide some helpful tools.
- Different practical sessions will be held on the use of Matlab. Spread out over different practical sessions, tutorials will be given by the tutors from the basic ingredients of Matlab (vectors and matrices) to plotting graphs and writing Matlab scripts. After each tutorial, students will have the opportunity to practice on exercises provided by the tutors.
- Human evolution is characterized by invention and curiosity and has shaped the environment in which we live today. In this lecture, we will follow mankind from prehistory to modern times in its ascent to understand nature and to create and shape the environment within the context of its 'Zeitgeist'. This historical overview is a narrative in which different concrete engineering problems will be highlighted which will be the problem solving exercises in tutorials and against which students will be able to test their problem solving capability.
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrating competency in written and oral communication of technical concepts and solutions in engineering.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Core Engineering knowledge A
- Core Engineering knowledge B
- Core Engineering knowledge C
- Core Engineering knowledge D
- Participation
Learning and teaching activities
- An essential activity of professional engineers is report writing. This varies from project plans to technical reports, tenders and common communication tools such as memos, emails and letters. The essential ingredients of these reports will be discussed.
- Communication in engineering takes various forms: consultation and instructions, conversation, team meetings and presentations. We will discuss the essential characteristics of each of them and provide some guidelines on how to organize a meeting or give an oral presentation.
- Different engineering ethics dilemma's (case studies) will be distributed to teams of 4 students in week 2. Each case study will be discussed in team and in the practical session of week 4, each team will give an oral (powerpoint) presentation (10 min.) on the case study. In the presentation, the case study will be discussed in the light of the moral philosophical frameworks (provided in lecture 2).
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this introductory lecture, we will set the scope of this unit. We will briefly discuss the role of the professional organization 'Engineers Australia' and set the scope for this unit that has an emphasis on problem solving, self-learning and self-development. We will also reflect on critical thinking and analytical thinking which are essential ingredients to problem solving and ethical decision making.
- Engineering most often involves several stakeholders and may have significant impact on society and the environment. It is therefore essential that engineers are equipped with moral frameworks that can help in making the most ethical decision. After a brief overview of philosophical movements and thinkers in normative ethics, we will demonstrate the importance of ethical decision making in engineering and discuss some scenario's where ethical decisions are required. The philosophical frameworks may be a guide in addressing real world moral dilemmas encountered in the engineering profession.
- Different engineering ethics dilemma's (case studies) will be distributed to teams of 4 students in week 2. Each case study will be discussed in team and in the practical session of week 4, each team will give an oral (powerpoint) presentation (10 min.) on the case study. In the presentation, the case study will be discussed in the light of the moral philosophical frameworks (provided in lecture 2).
- The challenges for a sustainable future will be discussed and some practical approaches will be provided.
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrating the ability to apply ethical frameworks to given workplace situations.
- Define sustainability and assess the role of the engineering discipline.
Assessment tasks
- Ethics Case studies - Group
- Exam
Learning and teaching activities
- In this introductory lecture, we will set the scope of this unit. We will briefly discuss the role of the professional organization 'Engineers Australia' and set the scope for this unit that has an emphasis on problem solving, self-learning and self-development. We will also reflect on critical thinking and analytical thinking which are essential ingredients to problem solving and ethical decision making.
- In this lecture we will discuss the organizational aspects of engineering projects and provide some helpful tools.
- Engineering most often involves several stakeholders and may have significant impact on society and the environment. It is therefore essential that engineers are equipped with moral frameworks that can help in making the most ethical decision. After a brief overview of philosophical movements and thinkers in normative ethics, we will demonstrate the importance of ethical decision making in engineering and discuss some scenario's where ethical decisions are required. The philosophical frameworks may be a guide in addressing real world moral dilemmas encountered in the engineering profession.
- Different engineering ethics dilemma's (case studies) will be distributed to teams of 4 students in week 2. Each case study will be discussed in team and in the practical session of week 4, each team will give an oral (powerpoint) presentation (10 min.) on the case study. In the presentation, the case study will be discussed in the light of the moral philosophical frameworks (provided in lecture 2).
- The challenges for a sustainable future will be discussed and some practical approaches will be provided.
Changes in Response to Student Feedback
- The emphasis in ENGG200 will now be more on engineering problem solving using engineering foundational skills (maths, physics and chemistry).
- A module on mathematical modeling and simulations has been removed as per recommendation from the previous offering of the course.
- Additional teaching staffs have been added to facilitate students' development during the workshop activities.
- The inclusion of participation marks to encourage students' attendance to the workshops.