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ENGG1000 – Introduction to Engineering

2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Nicholas Tse
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Credit points Credit points
10
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Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

The 1st SPINE unit aimed to develop professional, transferable and employability skills. The unit will be hands-on from day 1 with engineering skills workshops supported by a series of online modules. Students will develop insight into how engineers solve problems and improve society throughout the built world. You will be exposed to the various fields of engineering and an appreciation of design elements. Students will develop self-efficacy and skills that will help you transition into University study.

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:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate practical skills in prototyping engineering designs.
  • ULO2: Follow safe working procedures when working with others.
  • ULO3: Apply strategies and tools to organise and conduct knowledge discovery independently.
  • ULO4: Work and interact in accordance to the code of ethics and guidelines of engineering accreditation organisations.
  • ULO5: Articulate independent thinking and effectively communicate ideas and concepts.

Assessment Tasks

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General Assessment Information

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 (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).

For further details about grading, please refer to the policies and procedures section.

Hurdle Requirements

The final examination is a hurdle requirement. A grade of 50% or more in the final examination is a condition of passing this unit. If you are given a second opportunity to sit the final examination as a result of failing to meet the minimum mark required, you will be offered that chance during the supplementary examination period and will be notified of the exact day and time after the publication of final results for the unit. The second attempt at a hurdle assessment is graded as pass fail. The maximum grade for a second attempt is the hurdle threshold grade.

Participation in workshop sessions is a hurdle requirement. Students are required to attend at least 10/12 workshop sessions to pass this unit.

Delivery and Resources

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  • Podcast information will be provided on ilearn
  • Online Quizzes will be derived from contents in podcasts and show notes
  • Information and resources for workshop activities and prototyping skills will be provided in class and/or ilearn beforehand.
  • Portfolio development will be managed via LinkedIn platform

 

Unit Schedule

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Refer to first lecture pdf for detail weekly breakdown of learning Schedule

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

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Learning Skills

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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes from Previous Offering

New unit, never been offered before.

Changes since First Published

Date Description
11/02/2020 Changes made to assessments