ENG1813 Next-Gen uncrewed vehicle
Faculty of Engineering
ENG1813 Next-Gen uncrewed vehicle is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ENG1813
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENG1813
No unit lists ENG1813 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITES:
Australian VCE Mathematical methods (Units 3 & 4) or VCE Specialist mathematics (Units 3 & 4) or equivalent
CO-REQUISITE:
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or with permission from the Faculty of Engineering.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the transformative potential of drone technology, IoT integration and artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing modern engineering challenges. It equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to design, operate, and analyse drones while adhering to essential safety and regulatory frameworks. Through real-world applications, you will use cutting-edge tools like the industrial IoT platform to collect and analyse data, enabling innovation in areas such as environmental monitoring, surveying, and infrastructure assessment.
As part of this unit, you will work in small teams to design and prototype an IoT-enabled drone system that addresses engineering challenges. This hands-on group work will allow you to collaborate effectively, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. Your prototype will integrate drone operations with IoT technologies and AI-driven analytics, focusing on real-time telemetry, data analytics, and emergency response planning.
You will also gain experience navigating regulatory environments and developing contingency plans to ensure operational safety. By mastering these skills, you will be well-prepared to contribute effectively in industries that depend on connectivity, automation, data analytics and prediction.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Fundamental quizQuiz / Test15%
- Lab activitiesDemonstration15%
- Drone prototyping projectProject25%
- Assignment: Ethical and societal impactsWritten10%
- TestsQuiz / Test35%
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
Use modern IoT tools, including AI-assisted analytics, to collect, analyse, and interpret real-time data for solving engineering problems.
- 2
Apply engineering fundamentals to design and operate drone systems safely and efficiently, while addressing safety protocols, CAAM airspace regulations, and privacy considerations to meet technical and regulatory requirements.
- 3
Evaluate the environmental and societal implications of drone technology and propose AI-driven sustainable engineering solutions.
- 4
Critically reflect on ethical considerations and professional norms when addressing safety, privacy, and societal challenges in drone operations.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Workshops24 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 5 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, labs, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Experiential learning: The unit incorporates experiential learning where students participate in hands-on activities and fieldwork.
Project-based learning: This unit will enable students to work on real-world projects, requiring them to use their knowledge and skills to solve complex problems.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nur Hazliza Ariffin
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nur Hazliza Ariffin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG1813?
ENG1813 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ENG1813 offered?
In 2027, ENG1813 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is ENG1813?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG1813 have an exam?
No. ENG1813 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.