ENG1003 - Engineering mobile apps

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Overview

This unit introduces you to the use of Information Technology (IT) in modern engineering practice. You will learn an object-oriented approach to both computer systems and software engineering for solving engineering problems. You will work in small teams to develop a mobile application that meets a contemporary need in engineering. … For more content click the Read More button below.

You will work in small teams to develop a mobile application that meets a contemporary need in engineering. The fundamental stages in the software development lifecycle will be introduced, including requirements analysis, design, implementation and verification. You will use IT tools to support the engineering process.

Offerings

OCT-MY-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

OCT12-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Khong Wei Leong

Dr Tian Goh

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Khong Wei Leong

Dr Tian Goh

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Describe the capabilities and limitations of mobile computing devices, as well as the interaction between developments in IT and their use in modern Engineering practice.

Construct mobile applications that utilise device capabilities to solve engineering problems using a simple object-oriented software approach.

Use IT tools for aspects of the software engineering process, including a code editor, debugger, shared code repository and version control system, task-tracking and team communication tools.

Generate written technical documentation in a standard design format from a template.

Execute tasks as part of a team, and communicate effectively with team members.

Compile and deliver oral presentations in a professional engineering format.

Teaching approach

Active learning

This unit uses a blended-flipped active learning approach that introduces you to topics via online written and video material. You are expected to prepare for the week by studying this content, then attending an expert-led workshop where the concepts are reviewed and where activities are provided to apply students' knowledge on the activity within the class. You will gain further practical experience via hands-on practical classes.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 60%

Final assessment: 40%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Workshop Work (Semester 1 period)

2 - Practical Work (Semester 1 period)

Assessment associated with the practical class and can take the form of both individual or team-based work.

Value %:12

Hurdle type:Threshold

Hurdle description:

This assessment task contributes to the total continuous assessment component of the unit hurdles.

Offering(s):

First semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

3 - Project work - Assignment 1 (Semester 1 period)

4 - Project Work - Assignment 2 (Semester 1 period)

5 - Workshop work (Semester 2 period)

6 - Practical work (Semester 2 period)

7 - Class test (Semester 2 period)

8 - Project work - Assignment 1 (Semester 2 period)

9 - Project work - Assignment 2 (Semester 2 period)

10 - Final assessment (All periods)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Technology resources