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

    Systems Design 2
  • Unit Code

    DTS3102
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Carol Kathleen PUDDICOMBE

Description

Mechanical systems and forces, materials science and testing, modeling of systems and structures, focus on making design choices based on an understanding of materials and structures.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Generate ideas and develop design briefs relating to engineering and design systems.
  2. Critically discuss the main issues, developments and trends in engineering and design.
  3. Analyse and evaluate engineering systems and processes.
  4. Construct prototypes based upon theoretical knowledge.
  5. Design and develop systems projects designed for Years 7-10 secondary students.

Unit Content

  1. Design processes appropriate for Engineering Systems.
  2. Problem investigation, definition and analysis strategies.
  3. Development of documentation including study booklets, portfolios, teaching and learning plans.
  4. Modelling and prototype development.
  5. Research into materials and technology.
  6. Structures, mechanisms and electronics.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour workshopNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 3 hour workshopNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

" Lectures " Tutorials " Videos " Workshop and practical assignments with design folios " Student presentation of finished designs

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProject and resources40%
ProjectResearch and project activities60%

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

    Systems Design 2
  • Unit Code

    DTS3102
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    4
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Carol Kathleen PUDDICOMBE

Description

Mechanical systems and forces, materials science and testing, modeling of systems and structures, focus on making design choices based on an understanding of materials and structures.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Generate ideas and develop design briefs relating to engineering and design systems.
  2. Critically discuss the main issues, developments and trends in engineering and design.
  3. Analyse and evaluate engineering systems and processes.
  4. Construct prototypes based upon theoretical knowledge.
  5. Design and develop systems projects designed for Years 7-10 secondary students.

Unit Content

  1. Design processes appropriate for Engineering Systems.
  2. Problem investigation, definition and analysis strategies.
  3. Development of documentation including study booklets, portfolios, teaching and learning plans.
  4. Modelling and prototype development.
  5. Research into materials and technology.
  6. Structures, mechanisms and electronics.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour workshopNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 3 hour workshopNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

" Lectures " Tutorials " Videos " Workshop and practical assignments with design folios " Student presentation of finished designs

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProject and resources40%
ProjectResearch and project activities60%

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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