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Engineering Technology and Society (ENGR10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Semester 1
Professor Ray Dagastine
Email: rrd@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Engineering Technology and Society introduces students to the impact engineers have on society through the development and application of new technologies to solve large scale challenges facing society. This is achieved through a mix of a design project, interactive workshops and lectures with hands-on testing and analysis. This subject centres on the engineering method, the approach to problem solving and engineering design that makes engineers unique. The subject will prepare students for an exciting and rigorous engineering education that will allow them to serve an increasingly complex society.
This subject features designing a solution to a real-world challenge relevant to the environment, energy or health using skills from areas such as fluid mechanics, water treatment, image analysis and online sensing as well as gaining experience with appropriate software tools and 3D printing components to test and refine your design solution.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The juxtaposition of the engineering profession and disciplines with society, how engineers develop and use technology to solve problems, using appropriate software tools and fabrication technologies including 3D printing to design and test engineering solutions, image and data gathering, image and data analysis, online sensing, fluid mechanics, water treatment, membrane units used in biomedical and chemical processes, how to work in teams, report writing, communication skills.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Explain the importance of engineers and the place of engineering in society
- Apply basic knowledge of fluid mechanics, process engineering, water treatment, image analysis and online sensing to solve design problems across multiple engineering disciplines
- Identify the nature of a technical problem and make appropriate simplifying assumptions, in order to achieve a solution
- Develop and construct mathematical, physical and conceptual models of situations, systems and devices, and utilise such models for purposes of analysis and design
- Analyse possible alternative engineering approaches and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages in terms of functionality, cost, sustainability and all other factors
- Demonstrate competency in current tools for analysis, simulation, visualisation, synthesis and design, particularly computer-based tools and packages.
Generic skills
- Ability to interact with people in other engineering disciplines and professions to broaden their knowledge and achieve successful outcomes in an engineering design project;
- Ability to realistically assess the scope and dimensions of a project or task, and employ appropriate planning and time management skills to achieve a substantial outcome;
- Communication skills in order to make effective oral and written presentations to technical and non-technical audiences and with other team members;
- Ability to apply creative approaches to identify and develop alternative concepts and problem solving procedures;
- Perception of their own learning and development; understanding the need to critically review and reflect on capability and undertake appropriate learning programs.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A mark of at least 25 in VCE Math Methods or equivalent approved by the Subject Coordinator
OR
Admission into one of the following:
- B-SCI Bachelor of Science
- B-BMED Bachelor of Biomedicine
- B-COM Bachelor of Commerce
OR
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10014 | Foundation Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10015 | Foundation Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Workshop Performance Marks based on workshop attendance and in-class participation in 10 x 3-hour workshops. Learning Outcomes (ILO) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Weekly online homework. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 5% |
Mid-semester quiz. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) 2 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 7 | 5% |
**In-class team (of 3-4 students) based project assessments. Approximately 10-15 hours of work per team. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) 2, 3, 4 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Written examination. Learning Outcomes (ILO) 2, 3 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 25% |
**A written end of semester team (of 3-4 students) report, 40 pages in length (including diagrams and calculations). Learning Outcomes (ILO) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Additional details
* The indicated individual assessment items (totalling 45%) are a combined hurdle requirement.
** Students work in teams of 3-4 on these indicated assessments and thus the workload is expected to be divided equally within the team.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ray Dagastine Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 3 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Professor Ray Dagastine
Email: rrd@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The key element of the subject is the series of workshops that take place throughout the semester. Students work in teams to complete a series of projects, gathering and analysing data, and designing, building and testing a solution to an engineering challenge. The lectures support the workshop activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCESStudents will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS website also has additional resources including readings.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSThis is the first engineering subject that most students will normally undertake. It starts building some of the key skills that employers look for when recruiting graduates.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Breadth Track Chemical 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 (Production)
- 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