Engineering design

This unit covers the engineering design process, which is a method used by engineers from all disciplines to determine a solution to a problem or address a need. You will use design thinking models to define the problem, create innovative conceptual designs, prototype possible design solutions, refine several designs to a single final design, and determine the specifications of the final design. In order to simulate a real-world experience, you are required to determine the role of the stakeholders in the project, and consider the economic, environmental, Indigenous, social and ethical aspects of your proposal.

You will be working in a team throughout the semester to gain the communication skills which are highly desired by industries. You will be required to reflect on your work to help improve your interpersonal and teamwork skills contributing to your personal growth. You will also consider the value of engineering ethics and the Code of Ethics whilst learning the engineering design process. Engineers need to submit proposals and pitch their ideas to stakeholders within communities and their team members. They will give presentations to their peers, to their project managers, and to possible stakeholders to develop these presentation skills.

On completion of this unit, you should be able to participate in multidisciplinary conversations about the engineering design process.