Unit Synopsis
In this project-based learning unit, you will analyse and design systems and components that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. You will investigate the construction and operational characteristics of various DC and AC electrical machines, analyse machine protection and control schemes and select and specify machines for particular applications. Furthermore, you will learn about components and materials for electrical machines, and use power electronics to optimise the performance of energy conversion. You are expected to learn and work individually and in teams to complete projects, to develop interpersonal and technical communication skills and to prepare professional documentation, including problem solutions, electrical designs and project reports. Distance education students are required to have access to a computer, to make frequent use of the Internet. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 4 |
| Credit Points | 12 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 2 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.25 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Pre-requisite: ENEE12015 Electrical Power EngineeringImportant 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). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School |
Compulsory Residential School View Unit Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2026
Term 2 - 2026 Profile
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).
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
To see assessment details from an earlier availability, please search via a previous term.
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%).
Past Exams
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Term 2 - 2025 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 60.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 26.32% 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: In class feedback
Students appreciated the unit's highly practical lab exercises and team projects, which enhanced their understanding of the concept's real-world applications.
This good practice should be maintained.
This good practice was maintained.
Source: Student Unit Evaluation Dashboard
Students have difficulty understanding unit requirements clearly.
The unit requirements and instructions on how to access additional resources should be explained in greater detail in the welcome video at the start of the term. Additionally, students should be encouraged to attend lectures and tutorials for further information and clarification.
Updated the welcome video and Moodle page with clearer explanations of assessment requirements, marking criteria, and links to key resources. Additional reminders were provided in weekly announcements and during lectures/tutorials.
Source: Student Unit Evaluation Dashboard
Students evaluated low in useful learning materials.
Organise the additional learning materials into a clear, easy-to-navigate index on the Moodle page. Highlight key resources in weekly announcements so students know what’s available and where to find it.
This was implemented. Resources were reorganised and highlighted weekly, which improved accessibility for students.
Source: Student evaluation
Students valued the group assignment and its connection to industry practice.
Strengthening industry-linked group projects and practical components should be continued and maintained.
In Progress
Source: Student evaluation
Some assessment questions, project expectations, and deliverables were unclear or not sufficiently aligned with real-world applications.
Assessment questions, project details, and marking criteria should be reviewed and refined through the ongoing industry review to improve clarity, consistency, deliverable expectations, and practical relevance. The peer review process should also be clarified to better reflect individual contributions.
In Progress
Source: Student evaluation
The usefulness of learning materials and feedback was evaluated lower than in previous offerings.
Learning resources should be reorganised and updated, alignment between weekly unit materials and assessment tasks should be strengthened, and feedback clarity should be improved through clearer marking rubrics and brief in‑class discussions when assessments are returned, if necessary.
In Progress
To see Learning Outcomes from an earlier availability, please search via a previous term.