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Unit Overview

Description

Students will use project work to learn about different types of engineering, to practice how to approach an engineering challenge, and to develop, implement and assess engineering solutions. Students will explore engineering habits of mind, analyse and present data, use communication that is contextually appropriate, and upskill in the use of professional software packages.

Credit
0 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 1 core unit in the Automation and Robotics Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Software Engineering major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand the basic functionality of standard professional software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and use at an appropriate competency.; (2) apply the engineering design processes: define an engineering challenge, ideate possible solutions, implement solution and assess success.; (3) when working in teams, appreciate that you need to take into account diversity of backgrounds, skills and views.; and (4) communicate in a manner that is appropriate to the situation, including professional emails, design pitches, technical reports, use of engineering jargon..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: participation in group work. Further information is available in the unit outline.



This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Clelia Marti
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
GENG1010 Introduction to Engineering
Approved quota: Each availability is restricted to 200—students will be able to enrol in an availability of their choice, until the quota is met for each availability.
Contact hours
35 hrs (Mon-Fri, 9.30am – 4.30pm)
Note
The unit will run 17 February to 21 February 2025 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm)
The unit will run 16 June to 20 June 2025 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm)
The unit will run 14 July to 18 July 2025 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm)
The unit will run 10 November to 14 November 2025 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.