Engineering Systems Design 2 (ENGR10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Engineering Systems Design 2 will develop the students' understanding of the engineering method and the importance of engineering in society. Engineering Systems Design 2 focuses on inter-relationships in engineering systems drawing on important examples from lightweight structures and digital electronic circuits. This subject will prepare students for an exciting and rigorous engineering education that will allow them to serve the needs of an increasingly complex society. The subject ENGR10003 Engineering Systems Design 2 provides a foundation for various subsequent subjects in the second year of study.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
Digital systems – analog-to-digital conversion, number systems, codes, truth tables, logic gates and Boolean algebra, combinational logic design, trade-offs, modularity and PLDs;
Programming – Introduction and history of programming, Operators, Functions, Branching, Loops, Iteration, Algorithms;
Mechanics – Vectors, forces and analysis of spring systems, Analysis of structures – loads, support and forces in joints and bars, method of joints, strength of materials and buckling, Describing motion in rectangular coordinates, Newton's second law and equations of motion, work and energy in dynamical systems.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Analyse and design simple combinational logic circuits
- Describe the inter-relationships in modelling a truss from the statics, materials and geometric perspectives
- Apply Newton’s second law and analyse simple particle dynamics in one and two dimensions
- Write MATLAB programs of moderate complexity to assist in the design and analysis of engineering systems
- Explain the concept of top-down design and give examples of design trade-offs.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Communication skills through written and oral presentations
- Ability to plan work and be efficient in time management
- Hands-on skills through practical projects
- Sense of intellectual curiosity
- Appreciation of different learning styles; and
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A mark of at least 25 in VCE Math Methods or equivalent
OR
Admission into the Bachelor of Science course, the Bachelor of Biomedicine course or the Bachelor of Commerce course
OR
Both of MAST10014 Foundation Mathematics 1 and MAST10015 Foundation Mathematics 2
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST10014 | Foundation Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10015 | Foundation Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR10004 | Engineering Systems Design 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 60% (Assesses ILOs 1-4);
- Continuous assessment of submitted team (2-3 students) assignments, in-class laboratory exercises and project work, not exceeding 30 pages in total over the semester (approximately 30-35 hours of work per student), worth 30% (Assesses ILOs 1-5);
- Regular online assessments (approximately 10-13 hours of work), worth 10% in total (Assesses ILOs 1, 3 & 4).
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Gavin Buskes Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures and 1 x three hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 January 2017 to 17 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 12 January 2017 Census date 13 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2017 Assessment period ends 25 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Gavin Buskes Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures and 1 x three hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 4 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only) will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.
This subject is available as breadth for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Environments and Bachelor of Music.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes that combine both tutorial and hands-on laboratory activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides, additional lecture notes, workshop worksheets and solutions, reference text lists and online quiz material.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to industry standard engineering design automation tools through workshop activities.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Breadth Track Electrical Engineering Breadth Track Mechanical Engineering - Breadth options
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 April 2025