ENG1001 Engineering design: Lighter, faster, stronger
Faculty of Engineering
ENG1001 Engineering design: Lighter, faster, stronger is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 39 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENG1001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENG1001
9 units list ENG1001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- CIV2225Design of steel and timber structuresNo reviews yet
- CIV2242Geomechanics 1No reviews yet
- CIV2263Water systemsNo reviews yet
- CIV2283Civil engineering constructionNo reviews yet
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- MAE2406Orbital mechanics and spaceflight dynamicsNo reviews yet
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Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Honours (single or double degree) or in the single degree of the Bachelor of Science
Prohibitions: ENG1020, ENG1040, ENG1050
Overview
This unit develops a process for the analysis and design of static and dynamic structures and mechanisms using engineered materials. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the fundamentals of mechanical, civil and material engineering will be explained and the basic concepts of loads and motions are introduced.
Team-based projects will highlight the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering. These concepts will be practised through hands-on projects carried out by teams. Communication and teamwork skills will be developed through teamwork tasks.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| November teaching period | Clayton | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly pre- and post-workshop assessmentsThreshold hurdle18%
- ProjectsThreshold hurdle42%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify different structural systems (e.g. beams and trusses) and translate physical structures into appropriate models for analysis and design.
- 2
Determine forces acting in simple beams and truss systems using free body diagrams and rigid body equilibrium.
- 3
Determine internal axial and bending stresses in beams, struts and/or trusses structures and select appropriately sized members.
- 4
Determine the motion of particles and rigid bodies using fundamental concepts of kinematics and kinetics.
- 5
Determine the motion of particles and rigid bodies using energy methods.
- 6
Describe the key properties of structural materials for specific applications.
- 7
Describe, determine and summarise the importance of the microstructure of materials and analyse the microstructure-property relationship.
- 8
Describe how different material processing routes directly influence material structural properties.
- 9
Function as part of a team and communicate effectively with team members to prepare and present engineering prototypes and oral and written reports in a professional engineering format.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
In this unit, formal contact hours consist of workshop/lectures and practice classes. A “flipped classroom” approach is adopted, whereby short videos and online quizzes must be watched and completed prior to the relevant lecture/workshop.
Learning in the unit is through multiple methods consisting of:
- pre-workshop videos and/or readings with an online quiz assessment
- workshops with associated worksheets which are assessed.
- practical class activities which will develop key skills and knowledge required for the major team projects
- developing teamwork skills; and
- completing private study questions throughout the semester
Learning resources
Required resources
Students are expected to watch all required pre-recorded videos and complete online quizzes on a suitable device.
Students are expected to bring their own stationery (pen, pencil, eraser, ruler) to Workshops. Personal laptops, tablets and smartphones are encouraged and may be useful for the workshops .
Technology resources
Student teams should arrange amongst themselves to bring at least 1 laptop to each practice class. Project appropriate resources will be provided to all teams.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Oon Cheen Sean
- Dr Vivi Anggraini
- Dr Elizabeth Sironic
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Vivi Anggraini
- Dr Elizabeth Sironic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG1001?
ENG1001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ENG1001?
ENG1001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 9 units, including CIV2206, CIV2225, CIV2242, CIV2263, CIV2283 and MAE2401. Those lead on to 39 units in all.
When is ENG1001 offered?
In 2020, ENG1001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ENG1001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG1001 have an exam?
No. ENG1001 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.