TECH 1003 - Engineering Technology and Digital Design

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021

This core course provides an introduction to the role of a technologist. It will start the development of technical and professional attributes essential to perform this role effectively. Through participation in the learning activities, students will develop interpersonal communication and professional skills. Hands on experience with a modern digital design software suite commensurate with defence industry practices. This course will be delivered in a mixed mode, with intensive lectures complemented by workshops throughout the semester. Assessments will be a mixture of assignments, presentations and lab exercises.

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Course Details

Course Code	TECH 1003
Course	Engineering Technology and Digital Design
Coordinating Unit	Centre for STEM Education and Innovation
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Mixed: up to 30 hours during intensive period, and up to 4 hours per week in other weeks
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods
Restrictions	Only available to students in BTech (Defence Industries)
Assessment	Professional portfolio, presentations, design report, in-class quiz

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Nghia Nguyen Trong

Course Co-Ordinator: Dr Richard Matthews

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	Apply professional conduct in order to effectively complete a course project.
2	Communicate effectively in a professional setting.
3	Describe the complete product life cycle.
4	Analyse and assess product solutions using modern digital tools.
5	Use collaboration tools and enact cultural intelligence to order to work effectively in teams.

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)	1,3,4
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	3,4
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	1,2,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,4,5
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	1,5
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	1,2,5

Learning Resources
Required Resources

Lecture materials will be provided via MyUni.

Recommended Resources
- Dandy, G. Daniel, T. Foley, B and Warner R. (2017) Planning and Design of Engineering Systems. 3rd edition
- Dowling, D. Carew, A. and Hadgraft, R. 2013, Engineering your Future: an Australasian guide 2nd edition
- IEAust NOE/93/01 Engineering Drawing Handbook
- Blanchard, B. and Fabrycky, W. 2006. Systems Engineering and Analysis, fourth edition.
Online Learning

All required learning resources and course information will be made available on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

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Workload

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Learning Activities Summary

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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

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Assessment Detail

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Submission

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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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