Overview

This unit will focus on the role of materials in the design and synthesis of products and systems, achieved via the execution of a group project which will aim to present a solution to a real-world problem. Project management strands of the unit will focus on the key aspects of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Yunlong Tang

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Yunlong Tang

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Draw on knowledge of design processes and structure-processing-property relationships to generate creative potential solutions to a materials engineering design brief.

2.

Appraise potential solutions to a brief, while considering societal, health, safety, legal and IP, cultural, ethical and environmental factors, and relevant industry standards.

3.

Safely and effectively apply workshop tools and skills, along with industry-relevant design processes including CAD/CAE, formal materials selection, and design for manufacturing and assembly, to design and prototype appropriate solutions to a problem.

4.

Justify design decisions based on market potential/viability and communicate project outcomes effectively with stakeholders.

5.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team, performing appropriate roles to enable effective collaboration and task management.

6.

Reflect critically upon the solutions to an engineering design problem and on the processes involved in successful teamwork.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Individual assignments
2 - Final design project

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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  • Protective clothing and equipment:
    - Laboratory coat (Approximately AUD35 to AUD55)
    - Safety glasses (Approximately AUD8)
    - Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (Non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)

Costs are indicative only.

Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Materials engineering