UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

ECE4191 Engineering integrated design

Faculty of Engineering

ECE4191 Engineering integrated design is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ECE3161; ECE2072; and (TRC3500; or (ECE3073 and ECE3141)).

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit extends the level of complexity of electronic design by integrating and applying core knowledge in electrical and computer systems engineering. You will use linear and non-linear electronics, computer engineering and communications engineering to tackle a group project, apply project management skills and extend your experience of working in groups. The project will extend the design processes introduced in the earlier units to a larger, more complex and less constrained problem that integrates multiple sub-disciplines of your course. The project will be complemented by lectures in project management, including working with teams, project management tools and techniques, and written and verbal communication. Frameworks for analysing the life cycles of systems are introduced. Tools and techniques to aid decision-making are provided.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonFlexible
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Proposal
    10%
  • Progress reviews and milestones
    20%
  • Final report and design evaluation
    30%
  • Final presentation and demo
    30%
  • Peer assessment
    10%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Generate solutions for subproblems in a complex engineering project by applying in-depth electrical and computer systems engineering knowledge to compose and assess possible solutions, and select suitable solutions for these problems based on available data.

  2. 2

    Design suitable methods to analyse and identify possible causes for practical problems encountered in the complex engineering project, and solve these problems through appropriate research methods.

  3. 3

    Design a sustainable prototype according to specified project constraints whilst complying with health and safety requirements.

  4. 4

    Demonstrate a commitment to achieve the project outcomes by working effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.

  5. 5

    Plan the scope and requirements of a project utilising effective project management techniques. Reflect on that plan, and respond to changing requirements.

  6. 6

    Generate written reports and oral presentations to communicate the outcomes of the project.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Workshops12 hours
  • Laboratories36 hours
  • Laboratories48 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Where it fits

ECE4191 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Michael Burke
Dr Ajay Achath Mohanan
Chief Examiners
Dr Michael Burke

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECE4191?

You need ECE3161; ECE2072; and (TRC3500; or (ECE3073 and ECE3141)) before you enrol.

When is ECE4191 offered?

In 2024, ECE4191 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is ECE4191?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ECE4191 have an exam?

No. ECE4191 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ECE4191?

ECE4191 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available