ENEG11005 - Introduction to Contemporary Engineering

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit introduces contemporary engineering to all undergraduates. First, you will learn about the levels of practice within the engineering profession and the corresponding graduate capabilities developed by our courses. Then you learn about study support services and effective study methods to facilitate a smooth transition to higher education. For most of the term, in this double-weighted unit, you will simultaneously develop technical and professional skills to establish a strong foundation for engineering problem-solving. The technical stream introduces coding, sketching, visualisation, and computer-aided drafting. At the same time, the professional stream teaches engineering values, including sustainable and ethical development, effective communication, time management, independent learning, and working with innovation, risks, people, and complex projects. Ultimately, this unit will test your ability to apply knowledge and skills to complete an authentic team project that incorporates the breadth of contemporary engineering. Successful completion of this unit will prepare you for the following project-based learning units.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 1
Credit Points 12
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.25
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the 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).

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Residential School No Residential School

Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2024

Term 1 - 2024 Profile
Brisbane
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Mixed Mode
Online

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).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Reflective Practice Assignment 10%
2. Written Assessment 15%
3. Group Work 35%
4. Written Assessment 40%

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

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2021 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 4.2 (on a 5 point Likert scale), based on a 27.03% response rate.

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.

Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Students enjoy the availability of lecturers and the assistance provided. Continue to maintain high levels of student interactions.
Recommendation
Maintain the schedule of lectures, workshops and drop-in session to ensure students have access to academics.
Action Taken
Ensured students have access to the teaching team by maintaining the schedule of lectures, workshops, and drop-in sessions.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Students enjoy working on a real-world project that provides an induction to professional engineering practice
Recommendation
Maintain the team project to ensure students experience challenges across the breadth of the engineering practice.
Action Taken
The team project is maintained in order to ensure students experience challenges across the breadth of engineering practice.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
The weekly activities assisted students to achieve the learning outcomes and complete assessments
Recommendation
Maintain purposeful activities each week to scaffold the assignments and facilitate the attainment of the learning outcomes.
Action Taken
The Unit Coordinator and the teaching team maintained purposeful activities each week to scaffold the assessment and facilitate the achievement of the learning objectives.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Ensure that workshops are scheduled after lectures and explain the expectations of the portfolio assignment earlier in the term
Recommendation
Refine the schedule to discuss the portfolio requirements earlier and ensure Zoom sessions occur after the weekly lecture.
Action Taken
The Unit Coordinator made the necessary adjustments to discuss the portfolio requirements earlier in the term. Zoom sessions are scheduled after the weekly lectures to give students ample time to digest the material and come prepared with questions or discussion points. This change undoubtedly enhanced the overall learning experience for everyone involved.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Students appreciate the examples and templates provided for assignments and other activities but these resources could be expanded
Recommendation
Continue to expand supplementary resources like exemplars and templates to give greater clarity to students when completing set tasks.
Action Taken
A portfolio template and a final report template were provided.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Students appreciated the opportunity to participate in the learning sessions and helpful feedback received.
Recommendation
Students should continue to receive the same high-level support to foster a positive learning environment that facilitates the acquisition of engineering skills and concepts.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Students reported satisfaction with the high-quality resources
Recommendation
Students should continue to have access to a wide range of learning materials to succeed and gain a deep understanding of the unit content.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
The unit helped students to develop the engineering mindset and skills
Recommendation
Students should receive the same level of support so that to understand the essential engineering practices to help them think more holistically.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Moodle platform was user-friendly and facilitated straightforward communication with lecturers, ensuring a seamless learning experience for students.
Recommendation
The same Moodle layout should be continued to ensure the same seamless learning experience for students.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student Satisfaction Survey
Feedback
Students benefited from the efficient feedback and communication from the teaching team
Recommendation
Students should continue to receive timely responses to questions and concerns, as well as prompt assessment feedback.
Action Taken
Nil.
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Reflect on the individual skills, knowledge, and support services that promote effective study at the university
  2. Apply coding skills to investigate alternate solutions for an engineering project
  3. Produce freehand sketches and computer-aided drawings that follow Australian Standards
  4. Develop and apply skills, knowledge, and values aligned with contemporary engineering, including ethical and sustainable practice
  5. Formulate evidence-based opinions by locating, evaluating, and synthesising information from reputable sources
  6. Provide evidence in individual and team-based scenarios of a professional capacity to work, learn, and communicate effectively in oral and written domains.

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:
Introductory
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 4N 5N)
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 4N 5N)
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 3N 4N 5N)
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 4N 5N)
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 4N 5N)
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 4N 5N)
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem-solving. (LO: 2N 3N 4N 5N)
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools, and resources. (LO: 2N 3N 4N 5N)
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 3N 4N 5N)
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 4N 5N)
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 2N 3N 4N 5N 6N)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N 6N)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N)
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 1N 4N 6N)
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 4N 6N)
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 Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - Reflective Practice Assignment •
2 - Written Assessment •
3 - Group Work • • • •
4 - Written Assessment • • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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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 •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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