Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Engineering Design 2
  • Unit Code

    DEN4110
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit has a focus on the application of engineering principles through research, innovation,design, communication and production. Contexts such as transportation, built environment and other areas involving engineering will be utilized. The development of e-portfolios, modelling of ideas, production and marketing will be considered.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DEN3102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply evaluation strategies to the design process.
  2. Communicate and document ideas using graphical communication techniques.
  3. Develop project management skills.
  4. Evidence and awareness of environmental consideration.
  5. Identify relevant engineering principle.
  6. Select and apply appropriate design strategies.
  7. Select materials and appropriate processes for specific application.

Unit Content

  1. Design strategies.
  2. Manufacturing and production techniques.
  3. Portfolio development.
  4. Principles of Engineering.
  5. Project management.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and workshops and practical assignments.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentProject 140%
WorkshopProject 260%

Text References

  • ^ Norman, E., Cubitt, J., Urry, S. & Whittaker, M. (2001). Advanced design and technology. (3rd ed.). London: Longman.
  • Royal College of Art. (1996). D&T challenges. London: Hodder and Stoughton.
  • Owen-Jackson, G. (2002). Teaching design and technology in secondary schools. London: Routledge.
  • Nuffield Design & Technology. (1995). Product design. London: Longman.
  • Williams, J., & Williams, A. (1996). Technology education for teachers. Melbourne: Macmillan.
  • De Vries, M. (2005). Teaching about technology. The Netherlands: Springer.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

DEN4110|2|1

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Engineering Design 2
  • Unit Code

    DEN4110
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit has a focus on the application of engineering principles through research, innovation,design, communication and production. Contexts such as transportation, built environment and other areas involving engineering will be utilized. The development of e-portfolios, modelling of ideas, production and marketing will be considered.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DEN3102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply evaluation strategies to the design process.
  2. Communicate and document ideas using graphical communication techniques.
  3. Develop project management skills.
  4. Evidence and awareness of environmental consideration.
  5. Identify relevant engineering principle.
  6. Select and apply appropriate design strategies.
  7. Select materials and appropriate processes for specific application.

Unit Content

  1. Design strategies.
  2. Manufacturing and production techniques.
  3. Portfolio development.
  4. Principles of Engineering.
  5. Project management.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and workshops and practical assignments.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentProject 140%
WorkshopProject 260%

Text References

  • ^ Norman, E., Cubitt, J., Urry, S. & Whittaker, M. (2001). Advanced design and technology. (3rd ed.). London: Longman.
  • Williams, J., & Williams, A. (1996). Technology education for teachers. Melbourne: Macmillan.
  • Royal College of Art. (1996). D&T challenges. London: Hodder and Stoughton.
  • Owen-Jackson, G. (2002). Teaching design and technology in secondary schools. London: Routledge.
  • Nuffield Design & Technology. (1995). Product design. London: Longman.
  • De Vries, M. (2005). Teaching about technology. The Netherlands: Springer.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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