CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENAG11008 Professional and Sustainable Engineering Practice
Professional and Sustainable Engineering Practice
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will explore the role of engineers in the context of sustainable engineering design and practice. In a team, you will be required to research issues, evaluate the quality of the information obtained and prepare reports on an issue involving sustainable development and practice. You will develop communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which will assist you to function effectively in the engineering workplace and as collaborative learners. You will be required to attend a compulsory residential school early in Term 1 to facilitate attaining the unit learning outcomes.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2019

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
3. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 5%
4. Presentation and Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
5. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 5%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

Residential school assisted to meet the lecturers, fellow students, and understand the unit and assessments.

Recommendation

Maintain a compulsory residential school.

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

Zoom tutorial sessions were helpful but could be improved by having set topics and tasks.

Recommendation

Continue to offer weekly Zoom virtual tutorials but ensure there are set activities to maintain attendance and interest.

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

Increase the amount of video resources for lectures or recordings of Zoom tutorials.

Recommendation

Provide video recordings of lecturers and Zoom tutorials where possible to increase understanding of the material.

Feedback from Student evaluation and Staff

Feedback

Add an example of a sustainability framework.

Recommendation

Creating a framework for assessing the sustainability of a project needs to be scaffolded better by providing students with an example which they can customise and improve for their particular scenario.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities with sustainable development and assess current applications in engineering practice
  2. Investigate and discuss the interdependence of sustainable development and ethics in professional engineering practice
  3. Identify appropriate sources of information, research an issue and evaluate the quality of the information obtained
  4. Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate the results and limitations of investigations
  5. Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills by supporting collaborative problem solving and learning
  6. Demonstrate effective time, team and project management skills

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 5%
4 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 20%
5 - Online Quiz(zes) - 5%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 5%
4 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 20%
5 - Online Quiz(zes) - 5%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Engineering for your future

3rd edition (2016)
Authors: David Dowling, Roger Hadgraft, Anna Carew, Tim Mccarthy, Doug Hargreaves, Caroline Baillie
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Milton Milton , QLD , Australia
ISBN: 9780730314721
Binding: Other

Additional Textbook Information

Copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Word
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Remadevi Dhanasekar Unit Coordinator
r.dhanasekar@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 11 Mar 2019

Module/Topic

 Unit overview, assessments and communication strategy

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Commence Assignment 1

Week 2 Begin Date: 18 Mar 2019

Module/Topic

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies for Engineering Associates

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 1 – What is engineering (The Engineers Australia Competency framework pp.25-27)

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 3 Begin Date: 25 Mar 2019

Module/Topic

Reflective writing genre

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 4 Begin Date: 01 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

Frameworks for sustainable development

Compulsory residential school (05 - 06 April 2019)

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 3 – Sustainable Engineering (What is Sustainable Engineering pp.125-132)

Compulsory residential school (05 - 06 April 2019)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Commence Assignment 2

Compulsory residential school (05 - 06 April 2019)

Week 5 Begin Date: 08 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

  The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  Information literacy

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 9 – Understanding the Problem (Evaluating Information pp.464-468)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Reflective Paper: Who is an Engineering Associate Due: Week 5 Tuesday (9 Apr 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

BREAK WEEK

Chapter

BREAK WEEK

Events and Submissions/Topic

BREAK WEEK

Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

  Examples from industry of sustainable development 1

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

Examples from industry of sustainable development 2

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Commence Assignment 4

Week 8 Begin Date: 06 May 2019

Module/Topic

Ethics and teamwork - towards fair Self and Peer-Assessments

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 4 – Professional Responsibility and Ethics (Engineering Ethics pp.183-186 & Interpreting and Applying Code of Ethics pp.190-198)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Sustainable Development Critique Due: Week 8 Tuesday (7 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Self and Peer-Assessment 1 Due: Week 8 Tuesday (7 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 13 May 2019

Module/Topic

Unit review & Understanding the Engineering Method

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 2 – The Engineering Method (The engineering method pp.56-72)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 20 May 2019

Module/Topic

  Effective communications for reports and presentations

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 7 – Understanding communication (Introduction pp.328-332)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 27 May 2019

Module/Topic

  Risk assessment and managing sensitive information

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 2 – The Engineering Method (Risk Management pp.83-86)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Jun 2019

Module/Topic

Where to from here - your onward learning journey

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Team Feasibility Report Due: Week 12 Tuesday (4 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Self and Peer-Assessment 2 Due: Week 12 Tuesday (4 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Jun 2019

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Jun 2019

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Reflective Paper: Who is an Engineering Associate

Task Description

Prepare a typed Reflective Paper by studying the resources provided for this assignment on Moodle. You will need to become familiar with the Reflective Writing Guide to ensure your paper articulates reflective thoughts rather than just restating the resources provided. There is not a strict word limit, either minimum or maximum, but you should be able to prepare approximately two to three pages for this assignment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Tuesday (9 Apr 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 7 Wednesday (1 May 2019)


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
15

Assessment Criteria

A Marking Rubric is provided on Moodle that includes indicators of attainment at the ‘Sound’, ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ level for each component of the assignment.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Please submit through Moodle as a single pdf file. Use any templates provided.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities with sustainable development and assess current applications in engineering practice
  • Investigate and discuss the interdependence of sustainable development and ethics in professional engineering practice
  • Identify appropriate sources of information, research an issue and evaluate the quality of the information obtained
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate the results and limitations of investigations
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills by supporting collaborative problem solving and learning


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Sustainable Development Critique

Task Description

Prepare a typed critique on the topic of sustainable development. You must define what sustainable development is, identify a suitable engineering project or process and critique it. You will identify opportunities and barriers for increasing the sustainability of this practice. You will need to correctly reference your information sources and ensure that your information is reputable. There is not a strict word limit, either minimum or maximum, but you should prepare approximately three to four pages for this assignment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Tuesday (7 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Wednesday (22 May 2019)


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
20

Assessment Criteria

A Marking Rubric is provided on Moodle that includes indicators of attainment at the ‘Sound’, ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ level for each component of the assignment.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Submission Instructions
Please submit through Moodle as a single pdf file. Only one person from the team must submit.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities with sustainable development and assess current applications in engineering practice
  • Investigate and discuss the interdependence of sustainable development and ethics in professional engineering practice
  • Identify appropriate sources of information, research an issue and evaluate the quality of the information obtained
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate the results and limitations of investigations
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills by supporting collaborative problem solving and learning
  • Demonstrate effective time, team and project management skills


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Self and Peer-Assessment 1

Task Description

You must complete a Self and Peer-Assessment Questionnaire of your teammates as provided on Moodle. Peer assessment is anonymous and feedback is automatically provided through Moodle.


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Tuesday (7 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Feedback links are provided on Moodle shortly after the questionnaire closes


Weighting
5%

Minimum mark or grade
1

Assessment Criteria

Peer assessment scores are determined using the average of your performance ratings from teammates on key aspects of teamwork. Refer to Moodle for further information.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit through Moodle by using the Self and Peer-Assessment Questionnaire link

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills by supporting collaborative problem solving and learning


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Ethical practice

4 Presentation and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Team Feasibility Report

Task Description

In your team, prepare a typed Feasibility Report for promoting sustainable development. Using the individual critiques of sustainable development completed by your team members in Assignment 2, decide on an engineering project or process to investigate further. You should explore options to increase the sustainability of this practice by using the 'engineering method' to problem solve any opportunities or barriers to sustainable development. You will need to become familiar with the report template provided on Moodle. There is not a strict word limit, either minimum or maximum, but the main body of your report should be approximately five to six pages to sufficiently examine key aspects of this practice.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Tuesday (4 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

25 June 2019 via Moodle


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
20

Assessment Criteria

A Marking Rubric is provided on Moodle that includes indicators of attainment at the ‘Sound’, ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ level for each component of the assignment.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Submission Instructions
Please submit through Moodle as a single pdf file. Only one person from the team must submit.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities with sustainable development and assess current applications in engineering practice
  • Investigate and discuss the interdependence of sustainable development and ethics in professional engineering practice
  • Identify appropriate sources of information, research an issue and evaluate the quality of the information obtained
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate the results and limitations of investigations
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills by supporting collaborative problem solving and learning
  • Demonstrate effective time, team and project management skills


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Work
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

5 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Self and Peer-Assessment 2

Task Description

You must complete a Self and Peer-Assessment Questionnaire of your teammates as provided on Moodle. Peer assessment is anonymous and feedback is automatically provided through Moodle.


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Tuesday (4 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Feedback links are provided on Moodle shortly after the questionnaire closes


Weighting
5%

Minimum mark or grade
1

Assessment Criteria

Peer assessment scores are determined using the average of your performance ratings from teammates on key aspects of teamwork. Refer to Moodle for further information.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit through Moodle by using the Self and Peer-Assessment Questionnaire link

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills by supporting collaborative problem solving and learning


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?