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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs TRC3500 or ECE3141.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE4191
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE4191
No unit lists ECE4191 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- ProposalWritten10%
- Progress reviews and milestonesArtefact35%
- Project presentation and demoArtefact40%
- Reflection assessmentExercise15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 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
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
Design a sustainable prototype according to specified project constraints whilst complying with health and safety requirements.
- 4
Demonstrate a commitment to achieve the project outcomes by working effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
- 5
Plan the scope and requirements of a project utilising effective project management techniques. Reflect on that plan, and respond to changing requirements.
- 6
Generate written reports and oral presentations to communicate the outcomes of the project.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories36 hours
- Laboratories48 hours
- Applied sessions36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Liz Ratnam
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ajay Achath Mohanan
- Associate Professor Liz Ratnam
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4191?
You need TRC3500 or ECE3141 before you enrol; and ECE3073 or ECE3161 before or alongside it.
When is ECE4191 offered?
In 2026, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE4191?
ECE4191 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering.