ENG 1000 - Introduction to Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENG 1000 Course Introduction to Engineering Coordinating Unit Engineering, Computer Sc & Math Faculty Admin Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Yong
This course introduces students to the range of engineering disciplines and the engineering method of problem-solving, as well as sustainablity and other issues associated with the practice of engineering. This introduction is made through a mix of lectures, group-based activities, site visits, and presentations from practising engineers. Since a key attribute of successful professional engineers is the ability to communicate effectively, the course focuses on improving core engineering communication skills. As part of a group students will attempt the Engineers Without Borders Challenge, which is an opportunity to devise engineering solutions to a problem faced by a specific developing community.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. appreciate the non disciplinary-specific aspects and open-ended nature of engineering problems
2. demonstrate the basic principles of the engineering method
3. apply the key concepts of design, ethics, safety and sustainability
4. explain the nature of the role of engineers in a global society
5. explain the nature of the work of an engineer in fields of Civil, Environmental, Mining, Chemical, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering
6. recognise the need for lifelong learning and for continuous professional development
7. critically evaluate and interpret information through research
8. write and speak in a style appropriate to academic and professional contexts
9. work effectively in small teamsUniversity Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This Reference Book is available in the Barr Smith Library:
Dowling, D, Carew, A & Hadgraft, R 2010, Engineering your future: an Australasian guide, 1st Edition, John Wiley & Sons Australia.Online Learning
A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Contact hours
Lectures - 18 hours
Workshops/Small Group Discovery Experience - 25 hours
Site visits/Industry Speakers - 9 hours
Workload hours
Group/Individual Project Work - 58 hours
Exam & Exam Preparation - 12 hoursLearning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
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 in this course will be a combination of individual and group work.
Written assignments - 75%
Online tests - 8%
Oral Presentation - 7%
In class test - 10%Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
No information currently available.
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.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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