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School: Engineering

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

    Technology Project

  • Unit Code

    ENS3201

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit, students will carry out the design of an electronic or computer system to meet open-ended client specifications.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 240 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Carry out a conceptual design by determining required functions and selecting the most appropriate means for implementing those functions.
  2. Carry out a detailed design by selecting suitable circuit forms, and calculating suitable element values for each form.
  3. Document the design process, from project objectives through to final design.
  4. Function as an effective member of a design team.
  5. Prepare detailed project objectives from an open-ended client (problem) statement.
  6. Simulate, build and test a final design.

Unit Content

  1. Evaluating designs through simulation, prototyping and laboratory testing.
  2. Functions, specifications and metrics.
  3. Managing the design process - task allocation, schedules.
  4. Project objectives and constraints.
  5. Technical report writing and seminar presentations.
  6. Tools that help to generate design ideas and select the best design.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Group-based project activities with regular workshop sessions.

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
PresentationSeminar presentation20%
ReportProject report80%

Text References

  • Dym,C.L., & Little, P. (2004). Engineering design: A project-based introduction (2nd ed.). Wiley.
  • Salt, J.E., & Rothery,R. (2002). Design for electrical and computer engineers. Wiley.
  • Dominick, P.G. et al, (2001). Tools and tactics of design. Wiley.
  • Horenstein, M.N. (2002). Design concepts for engineers (2nd ed.). Prentice-Hall.

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: Engineering

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

    Technology Project

  • Unit Code

    ENS3201

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit, students will carry out the design of an electronic or computer system to meet open-ended client specifications.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 240 credit points

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Carry out a conceptual design by determining required functions and selecting the most appropriate means for implementing those functions.
  2. Carry out a detailed design by selecting suitable circuit forms, and calculating suitable element values for each form.
  3. Document the design process, from project objectives through to final design.
  4. Function as an effective member of a design team.
  5. Prepare detailed project objectives from an open-ended client (problem) statement.
  6. Simulate, build and test a final design.

Unit Content

  1. Evaluating designs through simulation, prototyping and laboratory testing.
  2. Functions, specifications and metrics.
  3. Managing the design process - task allocation, schedules.
  4. Project objectives and constraints.
  5. Technical report writing and seminar presentations.
  6. Tools that help to generate design ideas and select the best design.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Group-based project activities with regular workshop sessions.

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
PresentationSeminar presentation20%
ReportProject report80%

Text References

  • Salt, J.E., & Rothery,R. (2002). Design for electrical and computer engineers. Wiley.
  • Dym,C.L., & Little, P. (2004). Engineering design: A project-based introduction (2nd ed.). Wiley.
  • Horenstein, M.N. (2002). Design concepts for engineers (2nd ed.). Prentice-Hall.
  • Dominick, P.G. et al, (2001). Tools and tactics of design. Wiley.

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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