MECH ENG 3027 - Engineering Systems Design and Professional Practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

This course will show how to apply a systems engineering approach to all of the elements of an engineering project. Systems engineering will be demonstrated to incorporate: the consideration of the various stages of design (which include problem identification, concept generation, concept selection and design embodiment); the fundamentals of good design practice (including aesthetics, ergonomics and safety); and effective team work, resource allocation, scheduling and project management. An essential aspect of engineering design is effective graphical and written communication. Therefore the course provides graphical, written and spoken language development in the context of academic and professional engineering. The students will produce a complete set of manufacturing drawings as a team exercise, and develop their written skills by producing a research paper and a comprehensive engineering report.

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Course Details

Course Code	MECH ENG 3027
Course	Engineering Systems Design and Professional Practice
Coordinating Unit	School of Mechanical Engineering
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assumed Knowledge	MECH ENG 1006, MECH ENG 2100
Restrictions	Available to BE(Mechanical), BE(Mechatronic), BE (Mechanical & Aerospace), BE(Mechanical & Automotive), BE (Mechanical & Sports) BE(Mechanical & Sustainable Energy), BE(Computational) and associated double and combined degree students only
Assessment	100% Continual assessment (lecture quizzes and coursework and participation)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr David Harvey

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Critically read and analyse information
2	Write Systems Engineering reports
3	Prepare documentation and drawings suitable for manufacture
4	Apply creative thinking and engineering design processes
5	Apply Systems Engineering processes that encapsulates all areas of design
6	Apply knowledge of working as an individual and as team;
7	Present team seminars

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 2, 4-7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5-7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	2, 4-7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Students will require access to a computer and an active user account in the Engineering Computer Aided Teaching Suite (CATS). Furthermore, students will need familairity with CAD to the level of MECHENG1006 (at a minimum) and be expected to build upon this using AutoDesk Inventor and Creo Parametrics. Both software packages are available in the University CATS suites, and both are available for students to download from the software provider sites for free. Further information on this can be found on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
While online material will be provided to supplement lessons learnt in person, and to provide a safety net when lectures are occasionally missed, this course requires campus attendance. There is a strong team focus in this course, and on-campus activities are designed to
foster this. The course will comprise:
- Face to face lectures,
- Demonstrations,
- Video lectures,
- Examples and
- Team workshops
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This course comprises two integrated Engineering Systems Design and Communication. In both areas students will be expected to regularly use and refer to the online teaching resource, MyUni. In addition to this resource there will also be:
- 12 x 1 hour design lecture per week
- 12 x 2 hour design tutorials per week
- 12 x 2 hour communication lecture / workshops
Learning Activities Summary
- Engineering Systems Design (12 lectures - 50%)
- Communication (12 lectures - 50%)

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Active Learning Assessments within lectures	20	Individual	Formative	Weeks 1-12		1. 2. 4. 5. 6.
1 Individual CAD Assignment	10	Individual	Formative	Week 5		3.
Preliminary report, literature review and manufacturing drawings	10	Group/individual	Formative	Week 7		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
4th year Seminar Reflections	10	Individual	Summative	1st week mid-semesterbreak		1. 4. 6. 7.
Final Report	20	Group	Summative	Week 11		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
10 x on-line Systems Design tests	10	Individual	Summative	1 after each lesson		1. 2. 4. 5.
Peer & self review	10	Individual	Summative	Week 11		1. 6.
Oral Presentation	10	Individual/group	Summative	Week 12		1. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. a. i 1. a. iii 1. b. 3.

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must perform to the satisfaction of the course coordinator and tutor to pass the assignments and hence the course (refer section 5.5). There is zero tolerance for plagiarism.

Assessment Detail

So that assignments remain relevant and topical, and so that students do not commence them prior to the set date, their specific details will be provided via MyUni on the dates indicated in the above table. There will be sufficient scope within the assignment criteria to ensure originality. There is zero tolerance for copying and students are advised to read the University policy on plagiarism in order to understand the severe consequences of such actions.

Submission

All assignments must be submitted on-line via MyUni, where specific instructions shall be provided. Late assignments will be penalised 10% per day. Extensions for assignments will only be given in exceptional circumstances and a case for this with supporting documentation must be made in writing. Assignments will be assessed and returned 2 weeks after the due date. There will be no opportunities for re-submission of work of unacceptable standard.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

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