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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN1211 — Discovering Engineering

code: ENGN1211
name: Discovering Engineering
unit value: 6
description: Discovering Engineering is the foundation course for engineering. The course allows students to discover engineering from two perspectives.

Firstly, the course provides the chance for students to learn about the wide variety of engineering disciplines through guest lectures and individual research.

Secondly, the course provides the opportunity to discover engineering through learning some of the essential technical and non-technical skills for completing an engineering project. Through this course, students learn how to design using computer-aided design (CAD) and learn about choice of materials and different fabrication techniques. Students will also learn about basic electronics and coding providing a range of fundamental skills.

At the same time students learn about the design process, including understanding what is needed in a project, generating concepts, prototyping, analysing, and implementing a solution. This is complemented by learning about the importance of reflective and ethical professional practice. Throughout the course students work in teams, allowing them to develop their collaboration and communication skills, as well as their project management skills.

The major project for the course is to work in teams to design a robot using CAD and make it with 3D printing or laser cutting, and then to build the electronics and create code so it can drive itself around a maze.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN1211
course learning outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate research into engineering concepts, technology and contexts
  2. Select and use appropriate engineering tools to model and analyse engineering components
  3. Design a solution to an open-ended problem using an engineering process
  4. Identify responsibilities within an engineering team in relation to professional practice
  5. Communicate engineering concepts and solutions effectively using different media to professional and other audiences
  6. Demonstrate self-reflection and evaluation of ideas
assessment:
  1. Engineering Technology Report (10%)
  2. CAD Assignment (10%)
  3. Testing and Analysis Assignment (5%)
  4. Arduino Lab Test (10%)
  5. In-Tutorial Milestones (5%)
  6. Rover Testing (10%)
  7. Rover Report (25%)
  8. Reflection (5%)
  9. Exam (20%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Demonstrate research into engineering concepts, technology and contexts
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  1. Select and use appropriate engineering tools to model and analyse engineering components
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  1. Design a solution to an open-ended problem using an engineering process
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  1. Identify responsibilities within an engineering team in relation to professional practice
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  1. Communicate engineering concepts and solutions effectively using different media to professional and other audiences
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  1. Demonstrate self-reflection and evaluation of ideas
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Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
✓3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services