Course overview
The course aims to develop students' engineering application abilities and professional and personal attributes as defined by Engineers Australia. Particularly, it introduces students to relevant concepts, principles and techniques for effective leadership and management of engineering projects. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to demonstrate the application of the socio-cultural, ethical and sustainable frameworks related to engineering projects. Activities will help students develop an understanding of the issues when working on multidisciplinary projects and expose them to a range of tools and techniques required in their discipline. Students will work on projects that will develop their communication, project management, teamwork and critical thinking skills.
Course learning outcomes
- Compare and distinguish between the specialisations within civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and demonstrate an understanding of the issues when working on a multidisciplinary project.
- Identify appropriate tools and techniques to analyse and manage risks, and communicate engineering project plans that are relevant to the specialisation.
- Demonstrate the application of the socio-cultural, ethical and sustainable frameworks related to engineering projects.
- Apply and undertake project planning, monitoring and evaluation using modern tools and techniques for effective engineering project management.
- Develop and apply professional reflection, critical thinking, referencing, teamwork, oral, written and visual communication skills appropriate for engineering practice.