Introduction to Engineering

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 1018
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Course ID
206626
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

As a student engineer, you are part of the engineering profession. In this course, you will develop your identity as a modern engineer who will collaboratively contribute to sustainable and equitable communities. This course will broadly introduce the engineering profession and highlight the socio-technical and interdisciplinary nature of engineering. The themes of the course will enable students to: distinguish and practise professional conduct; communicate and interact in a style appropriate to academic and professional contexts, including oral, written, and graphical styles; explain the engineering method from problem formulation through the complete life cycle; generate and assess ideas and solution alternatives for engineering problem solving; critically evaluate proposed engineering solutions in terms of sustainability, economic, environmental and social considerations; and apply basic project management strategies and processes. These themes will be explored through a variety of team and project-based learning activities.

Course learning outcomes

  • Distinguish and practice professional conduct
  • Communicate and interact in a style appropriate for academic and professional contexts
  • Explain the engineering method from problem formulation through the complete life cycle
  • Generate and assess ideas and solution alternatives
  • Critically evaluate proposed engineering solutions from safety, sustainability, economic, environmental and social perspectives
  • Apply project management strategies and processes

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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