Course overview
The course aims to develop students' engineering application abilities and professional and personal attributes as defined by Engineers Australia. The course will develop students' understanding of professional engineering practice and how this intersects with essential design management practices in diverse environments. The content is designed to extend students' technical competencies to the non-technical areas of engineering design. The activities will improve students' knowledge of contextual factors (economic, social, cultural, ethical, legal and environmental) and the impact these factors have on engineering projects. Students will work on projects that will develop their problem solving, communication, teamwork, leadership and critical thinking skills.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply standard systems engineering design concepts and methods (including system lifecycles, key systems design stages and activities, and supporting concepts including MBSE, ILS, TLS and sustainment) to the successful execution of a design project to a professional standard. Apply risk and opportunity concepts and assessments to engineering design projects.
- Demonstrate a pro-active demeanour, professional and ethical conduct, and professional management and use of information in an engineering context.
- Explain the non-technical aspects of design projects, including creativity and innovation, sustainability, safety and intellectual property protection.
- Demonstrate professional reflection, critical thinking, research, teamwork, leadership, and oral, written and visual communication skills appropriate for engineering practice.