CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENEG13002 Engineering Futures
Engineering Futures
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General Information

Overview

The rapid development of technology continually influences and challenges how engineers practice. In this unit, you will learn about cutting-edge engineering projects incorporating multi-disciplinary teams, innovative methods to advance the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, and the application of big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. The unit will also present future expectations for practicing engineers such as becoming a Registered Professional Engineer, understanding risk management in a changing world, complying with legislation, and promoting safety in engineering design and workplace operations.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: ENEG11007 Industry Project Investigation OR ENEG12007 Creative Engineering.

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 2 - 2023

Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton

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).

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. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%
2. Online discussion forum
Weighting: 30%
3. Report
Weighting: 50%

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.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Identify professional memberships and state registrations necessary to achieve career aspirations
  2. Discuss functional safety, safety in design, and the compliance of a complex engineering project with legislation, guidelines, and Australian Standards
  3. Evaluate risk management processes and safe work practices applied in a complex engineering project
  4. Examine advances in engineering practice incorporating applications of big data, artificial intelligence, or the Internet-of-things
  5. Evaluate the contributions of an engineering project to the United Nations sustainable development goals
  6. Identify opportunities to enhance current engineering practice by applying advanced technologies adopted in cutting-edge engineering projects.
  7. Provide evidence of a professional capacity to work, learn, and communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Intermediate

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 6I )

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 2N 3N 5N 6I )

Advanced

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 4I 6A )

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A )

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A 6A )

1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 2I 3I 4A 5A 6A )

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 2I 6A )

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 2I 3I 4I 6A )

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 2I 3I 4I 5I 6A 7A )

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 1I 2A 6A 7A )

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A )

3.3 Creative, innovative, and proactive demeanor. (LO: 2I 3I 4I 5A 6A 7A)

3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A )

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 1A 4A 5A 6A 7A)

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 4A 5A 6A 7A)

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate, and A - Advanced.

Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course-level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511

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 7
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
2 - Online discussion forum - 30%
3 - Report - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

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

No referencing style set.

Teaching Contacts
Kianoush Emami Unit Coordinator
k.emami@cqu.edu.au
Benjamin Taylor Unit Coordinator
ben.taylor@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Unit introduction

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents 

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Suggested professional memberships

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Engineers Australia and the RPEQ Process


Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and experience in applying and working

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Overview of executing the design, construction, and operation processes in a complex multi-disciplinary project

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Professional Membership Quiz Due: Week 5 Friday (11 Aug 2023) 10:00 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Examples of Functional Safety and Safety in Design

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Commence Assignment 2 discussion forum participation.

Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Examples of compliance with Australian Standards and Legislation

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 2 discussion forum participation.

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

An operating perspective on Risk Management and Safe Work Practices 

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 2 discussion forum participation.

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Examples of running a plant incorporating big data, AI and complex control systems

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Safety Discussions Due: Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023) 10:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Examples of Engineering Projects Working Towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Team Formation and commence team critique and report.

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Student placement compilation of video blogs or guest speakers

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Continue team critique.
Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Multi-disciplinary and future engineering thesis presentations

Chapter

Refer to Moodle for the unit contents

Events and Submissions/Topic

Continue team critique.

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Team Engineering Futures Critique Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023) 10:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Professional Membership Quiz

Task Description

This assessment task is a single quiz on the professional membership and state registration requirements for practising engineering in Australia.

You may have two attempts with the highest grade recorded in the grade book. 


Number of Quizzes

0


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Friday (11 Aug 2023) 10:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Student's receive automated feedback through the quiz.


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Full marks are awarded for correct answers.


Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify professional memberships and state registrations necessary to achieve career aspirations

2 Online discussion forum

Assessment Title
Safety Discussions

Task Description

Students must participate in discussion forums on Moodle to share their experience with topics including functional safety, safety in design, compliance with legislation, guidelines and Australian Standards, risk management and safe work practices. This task involves answering questions set by the lecturer and creating a dialogue by responding to other students' posts. It is strongly recommended to start this task early to meet all the marking criteria.


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Friday (15 Sept 2023) 10:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Friday (29 Sept 2023)


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

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


Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Discuss functional safety, safety in design, and the compliance of a complex engineering project with legislation, guidelines, and Australian Standards
  • Evaluate risk management processes and safe work practices applied in a complex engineering project

3 Report

Assessment Title
Team Engineering Futures Critique

Task Description

Working as a team, you must critique an engineering project's contributions to the United Nations sustainable development goals by examining the advanced technologies adopted that incorporate applications of big data, artificial intelligence, or the Internet-of-things. Your report should include commendations on best practice examples for the future of engineering and recommendations for future improvements. Moodle contains a template to help scaffold your report.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023) 10:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

At the Certification of Grades


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

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


Submission

No submission method provided.


Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Examine advances in engineering practice incorporating applications of big data, artificial intelligence, or the Internet-of-things
  • Evaluate the contributions of an engineering project to the United Nations sustainable development goals
  • Identify opportunities to enhance current engineering practice by applying advanced technologies adopted in cutting-edge engineering projects.
  • Provide evidence of a professional capacity to work, learn, and communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

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?