UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ENG1013 Engineering smart systems

Faculty of Engineering

ENG1013 Engineering smart systems is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 21 units, leading on to 97 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 4 other tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITES:

Australian VCE Mathematical methods (Units 3 & 4) or VCE Specialist mathematics (Units 3 & 4) or equivalent.

AND 

Australian VCE Physics (Units 3 & 4) or equivalent (Recommended).

CO-REQUISITE: 

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an engineering double degree or with permission from the Faculty of Engineering.

Overview

"Smart" systems are critical to the future of engineering. This unit will introduce the fundamentals required for these systems from the perspective of software, electrical, electronic and mechatronics engineering. Theory underpinning systems approach, analogue and digital circuit design and Python programming will be presented.

The fundamental stages in the software and hardware development life cycle will be introduced, including requirements analysis, functional analysis, design integration and verification.

Concepts such as Boolean Logic, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws, Nodal Analysis and Thevenin Equivalence will also be introduced. These will be used to analyse and design solutions that contain electrical components including capacitors, semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors and basic microcontrollers.

The contribution of each topic to a contemporary engineering application will be demonstrated. These concepts will be practised through hands-on projects carried out in teams. Communication and teamwork skills will be developed through team-based tasks.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterClaytonFlexible
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Learning competenciesDemonstrationCompetency hurdle
    20%
  • Workshop-related activitesExercise
    4%
  • Content testQuiz / Test
    10%
  • ProjectCompetency hurdle
    26%
  • Final assessmentExamination
    40%

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. 1

    Discuss requirements of a smart system from component to integrated perspective.

  2. 2

    Define programs using Python, discern problem-solving strategies in decomposing problems using algorithms and describe software engineering processes.

  3. 3

    Select fundamental circuit analysis techniques to solve problems in circuits that contain common electrical and electronic components.

  4. 4

    Applies appropriate engineering tools and techniques in developing or evaluating a solution.

  5. 5

    Describe project progress and outputs to stakeholders in review meetings, demonstrations and documentation.

  6. 6

    Identify roles and responsibilities within a team and reflect on self and team behaviours that contribute to the successful conduct of a project.

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities24 hours
  • Workshops24 hours
  • Applied sessions6 hours
  • Assessments12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive 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 6-9 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.

Teaching and learning method

In this unit, formal contact hours consist of workshops and practice classes. Learning in the unit is through multiple methods consisting of:

  • Pre-workshop work with online quiz assessment
  • Workshop and practical class engagement
  • Completion of in-semester content tests
  • Completion of a major project
  • Completing problem sheets throughout the semester

Practical class allocation

There are 3-hours of practice classes scheduled each week, commencing in Week 1. You must enrol in one practice class only using Allocate Plus. If you are not allocated to a particular practice class, you will not be accepted into that session without the written consent of the unit coordinator. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted unless evidence is shown that timetabling means that is the only session possible.

Teaching approach

In a typical week, you are expected to:

  • Read selected unit materials and watch online videos prior to attending workshops. This will be assessed in a weekly pre-workshop online quiz in Moodle.
  • Attend workshops that focus on the application of the weekly discipline-specific topics and examples. Engagement in workshops will be assessed via the use of audience response systems.
  • Perform self-study to work your way through the problem sheets with included solutions.
  • Engage in practical classes, which will include a mix of activities that teach and apply teamwork, information literacy and writing skills, and apply and consolidate discipline-specific knowledge gained in workshops in hands-on experiments
  • Work in teams on completing the two major projects for the unit. You can also find information on inclusive teaching practices for students with learning disabilities or mental health conditions at www.monash.edu.au/lls/inclusivity

Learning resources

Required resources

  • You should bring an internet-enabled device (laptop, tablet, mobile phone) to workshops in order to use the in-class audience response system.
  • You will need a working webcam on the laptop or computer, especially if you are studying online.
  • You are expected to bring a laptop to each practice class to work on experiments and projects.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Chamalka Perera
Dr Tian Goh
Dr Khong Wei Leong
Associate Professor Jonathan Li
Dr Yin Jou Khong
Chief Examiners
Dr Tian Goh
Associate Professor Jonathan Li
Dr Yin Jou Khong

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENG1013?

ENG1013 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ENG1013?

ENG1013 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 21 units, including ECE2071, ECE2131, ECE2191, ECE3192, ECE3811 and FIT2002. Those lead on to 97 units in all.

When is ENG1013 offered?

In 2027, ENG1013 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is ENG1013?

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

Does ENG1013 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202220232024202520262027