| Semester 2, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Intro Eng & Built Envir Appls |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 039999 - EnginTech not classified |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Rationale
Students commencing studies in engineering and the built environment not only need a solid grounding in engineering science, but the ability to develop the methodologies and core skills that enable them to study and eventually perform as professionals in their discipline. From their first exposure to the field, students should be encouraged to think as professionals, hone their developing skills on authentic problems and learn from experienced practitioners.
Synopsis
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the engineering and built environment professions, to provide them with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of engineering science and to develop the basic skills necessary to effectively study in an engineering or spatial science discipline. Students will learn how to apply these skills and knowledge, using an engineering systems approach, to a range of authentic multidisciplinary engineering-based problems. Topics covered include the nature of engineering and the built environment; fundamentals of engineering science and their application; study skills and an exposure to a range of professional skills including technical communications, ePortfolios, calculation and presentation tools and information literacy.
Objectives
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of engineering and built environment professions and their impact on society and the environment;
- demonstrate an awareness of the capabilities required of graduates in engineering and built environment professions and the link between course objectives and graduate capabilities;
- demonstrate an understanding of the engineering systems approach towards engineering design and analysis, across the broad spectrum of engineering and spatial sciences;
- describe qualitatively the fundamental concepts of engineering science in relation to dimensions and units, space and time, mass and force, temperature and heat transfer, basic electrical theory and energy transfer;
- demonstrate an ability to identify and link basic concepts and parameters in an engineering or built environment context;
- apply basic quantitative relations for the analysis of space and time, mass and force, temperature and heat transfer, electrical circuit and energy transfer using appropriate SI units and treatment of associated uncertainties;
- demonstrate an ability to comprehend technical information, and apply analytical and critical thinking to that information;
- demonstrate an understanding of the need for accurate, concise, unambiguous communications in technical projects and competently prepare and present, effective, and efficient communications with the use of appropriate presentation tools, including an ePortfolio.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
The Engineering & Built Environment Professions Engineering and Built Environment Disciplines Workforce roles Core skills and capabilities Society the Environment and Ethics |
5.00 |
| 2. |
Engineering Systems Methodologies Problems and Solutions Management and documentation Projects and their life cycle |
10.00 |
| 3. |
Engineering Science The physical world Laws of nature and theoretical models Linking engineering science concepts Modelling inter-relationships in systems |
30.00 |
| 4. |
Technical Communications Importance and types of technical communications Graphical representations of information Applications of communications Documentation and presentation tools |
20.00 |
| 5. |
精东传媒apping Engineering and the Built Environment Your discipline and your program Enabling Skills Managing knowledge and learning Information literacy |
10.00 |
| 6. |
Applications Case studies Applying engineering science Spreadsheets and modelling concepts |
25.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=ENG1002)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Dowling, D, Carew, A & Hadgraft, R 2016, Engineering your future: an Australasian guide, 3rd edn, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Australia.
(ISBN: 978 0 730 3014721.)
(ISBN: 978 0 730 3014721.)
Moaveni, S 2020, Engineering fundamentals: an introduction to engineering, 6th edn, Cengage Learning, Stamford, CT.
(SI edition (ISBN: 978 0 357 11215 1.).)
(SI edition (ISBN: 978 0 357 11215 1.).)
Reference materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Blicq, R & Moretto, L 2012, Technically write!, 8th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Toronto.
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 50.00 |
| Examinations | 2.00 |
| Lectures | 26.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 51.00 |
| Tutorials | 26.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRADUATE CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT | 100 | 10 | 03 Aug 2020 | 1,2,8 | |
| TECH ANALYSIS & PRESENTATION | 200 | 20 | 07 Sep 2020 | 4,5,6,7,8 | |
| DESIGN PROPOSAL | 200 | 20 | 12 Oct 2020 | 3,5,6,7,8 | |
| Online Exam | 500 | 50 | End S2 | 5,6 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be an open examination. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the official Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S2 2020:
To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Students do not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to be awarded a passing grade in this course. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S2 2020:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks/grades obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are:
An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.
Requirements after S2 2020:
In an Open Examination, candidates may have access to any material during the examination except the following: electronic communication devices, bulky materials, devices requiring mains power and material likely to disturb other students. Any electronic devices capable of circumventing the objectives of examinations or of disrupting other candidates shall not be permitted in the examination for this course. Laptop or palm computers are not permitted in the examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are:
The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date.
Requirements after S2 2020:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Students must familiarise themselves with the USQ Assessment Procedures (.
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This is a communication benchmark course and a major component of the assessment of this course will be associated with the demonstration of communication skills.
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Referencing in Assignments must comply with the Harvard (AGPS) referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (APGS) style to be used is defined by the USQ library鈥檚 referencing guide. These policies can be found at
Other requirements
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Students must have regular access to the internet (preferably at better than dial-up speed) as regular contact with the study desk is essential for completion of this course. Students should also have the capability to print modest quantities of material that may be provided via the study desk.