UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

IDE2811 Electromechanics for designers

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

IDE2811 Electromechanics for designers is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs OHS1000.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.

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Requisites

Before IDE2811

After IDE2811

No unit lists IDE2811 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Overview

This unit covers the fundamentals of mechanics as applied to consumer products including loads and forces in structures both solid and dynamic. The unit also includes the fundamentals of electronics in product design such as circuit analysis, electrical and magnetic fields, passive and active devices, voltage levels and frequency ranges, safety and regulations as used in a variety of consumer products.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for IDE2811.

Assessment

  • Project 1
    15%
  • Project 2
    15%
  • Project 3
    60%
  • Test
    10%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of how electronics and mechanical systems can be used creatively in contemporary design;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate a fundamental working knowledge of electricity and mechanics;

  3. 3

    Apply electronic and mechanical principles in design projects;

  4. 4

    Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline
    practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities24 hours

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Robbie Napper
Unit Coordinators
Mr Paul Szymkowiak

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IDE2811?

You need OHS1000 before you enrol.

When is IDE2811 offered?

IDE2811 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

Does IDE2811 have an exam?

No. IDE2811 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202020212022