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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

    Advanced Materials: Design and Technology

  • Unit Code

    DTM5601

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will examine new and advanced materials and processes, and the links between performance, composition, processing and structure in the selection of materials for specific designs. Computer Assisted Machining (CAM), digital media and design integration will be integrated into the design through process documentation. Students will research advanced materials and processes, group design work will be engaged in to further the development of innovation and creativity.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM2104, DTM6601

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate and demonstrate a mastery of appropriate materials equipment and processes.
  2. Evaluate select appropriate materials for particular applications based on principles of materials technology and the use to which it will be put.
  3. Judge and work to set occupational health and safety requirements.
  4. Manage a range of both manipulative and cognitive skills such as the use of tools and equipment and problem solving.
  5. Manage and work from drawings or a brief to produce well designed outcomes through an identified design process.

Unit Content

  1. Health and Safety regulations.
  2. Planning and construction processes.
  3. Properties and structures of materials.
  4. Use and maintenance of hand and machine tools.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Studio work Demonstrations Discussions Lectures as appropriate

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
Creative WorkCreative work80%
PortfolioPortfolio20%

Text References

  • ^ Norman, E., et al. (1995). Advanced design and technology. Singapore: Longman.
  • Broun, J. (1991). Electric woodwork: Power tool woodworking. Lewes: Guild of Master Craftsman.
  • Working with wood: Tables and desks. [video]. Williamstown, Vic.: Appleseed Productions. Time Life Books. (1994). Alexandria, Va.: Time-Life Books.
  • Leadbetter, B., et al. (1990). Woodworking. Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

^ 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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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

    Advanced Materials: Design and Technology

  • Unit Code

    DTM5601

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will examine new and advanced materials and processes, and the links between performance, composition, processing and structure in the selection of materials for specific designs. Computer Assisted Machining (CAM), digital media and design integration will be integrated into the design through process documentation. Students will research advanced materials and processes, group design work will be engaged in to further the development of innovation and creativity.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM2104, DTM6601

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate and demonstrate a mastery of appropriate materials equipment and processes.
  2. Evaluate select appropriate materials for particular applications based on principles of materials technology and the use to which it will be put.
  3. Judge and work to set occupational health and safety requirements.
  4. Manage a range of both manipulative and cognitive skills such as the use of tools and equipment and problem solving.
  5. Manage and work from drawings or a brief to produce well designed outcomes through an identified design process.

Unit Content

  1. Health and Safety regulations.
  2. Planning and construction processes.
  3. Properties and structures of materials.
  4. Use and maintenance of hand and machine tools.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Studio work Demonstrations Discussions Lectures as appropriate

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
Creative WorkCreative work80%
PortfolioPortfolio20%

Text References

  • ^ Norman, E., et al. (1995). Advanced design and technology. Singapore: Longman.
  • Broun, J. (1991). Electric woodwork: Power tool woodworking. Lewes: Guild of Master Craftsman.
  • Working with wood: Tables and desks. [video]. Williamstown, Vic.: Appleseed Productions. Time Life Books. (1994). Alexandria, Va.: Time-Life Books.
  • Leadbetter, B., et al. (1990). Woodworking. Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

^ 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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