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Engineering Systems Design 2 (ENGR10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Summer Term Semester 2 |
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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: 11 April 2024
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 |
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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 |
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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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One written examination (Assesses ILOs 1-4);
| End of semester | 60% |
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 (Assesses ILOs 1-5);
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Regular online assessments (Assesses ILOs 1, 3 & 4).
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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 7 January 2020 to 21 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 16 January 2020 Census date 17 January 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 February 2020 Assessment period ends 29 February 2020 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Email: g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
ENGR10003 Engineering Systems Design 2: Introduction to Digital Systems, Programming and Mechanics, Hanselman et al, Pearson, 2012.
- 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 Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Breadth Track Electrical Engineering Breadth Track Mechanical Engineering - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024