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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN2301 — Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis

code: ENGN2301
name: Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
unit value: 6
description: Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis will develop your skills to undertake formal testing and evaluation of an engineering design as a technical process in the life-cycle of a system. ED3 is the third course in the interdisciplinary engineering design core, which situates design within the life-cycle of a system. You will learn how to design and execute engineering testing and analysis processes to improve design outcomes. These techniques build on concepts covered in ED2, and are applicable to all areas of engineering.

During the early stages of the course, you will learn tools and approaches for analysing and testing engineering systems. This includes designing models and experiments to predict the behaviour of engineering designs, and working with data to make evidence-based decisions. You will apply techniques to analyse a system from a range of perspectives, from understanding human factors through to optimisation. You will undertake independent study modules on approaches useful for interpreting data and analysing a large range of engineering systems.

Design Project
The major project in this course will be around a real-world engineering problem. You will be challenged in small teams to design the testing processes enabling you to evaluate an engineering design. You will apply research and analysis techniques to optimise or improve an engineering design. During the project, you will develop design outcomes justified through project documentation. Finally, you will develop skills in critical reflection as a part of professional practice by connecting your experiences and learning in your project to engineering and research practice.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN2301
course learning outcomes:
  1. Evaluate an engineering system through the design of engineering tests
  2. Navigate constraints and balance multiple design factors
  3. Make predictions about the performance of a system based on engineering models
  4. Construct clear justifications for design based on data and analysis
  5. Operate as an effective member of an engineering team for an external stakeholder
  6. Provide and act on feedback in a professional environment
  7. Reflect on taking a systems approach to engineering testing in the context of professional engineering
assessment:
  1. Learning Modules (20%)
  2. Design Project (40%)
  3. Reflections (20%)
  4. Exams (20%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Evaluate an engineering system through the design of engineering tests
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  1. Navigate constraints and balance multiple design factors
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  1. Make predictions about the performance of a system based on engineering models
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Construct clear justifications for design based on data and analysis
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Operate as an effective member of an engineering team for an external stakeholder
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Provide and act on feedback in a professional environment
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Reflect on taking a systems approach to engineering testing in the context of professional engineering
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

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