MEC4404 Professional practice
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4404 Professional practice is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4404
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MEC4404
No unit lists MEC4404 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of 96 credit points in engineering study.
If you are currently enrolled in E6013 Master of Applied Engineering, you are exempt from this rule.
Overview
This unit provides you with an understanding of the work environment of a professional engineer addressing topics not covered in other parts of the degree program. It allows you to more effectively use your engineering skills within the context of a business environment and assists you to add value to the community. You will be encouraged to evaluate problems from a multi-faceted perspective and to articulate your views in writing as well as in discussion. The unit provides a balance between global macro issues likely to influence your future work environment, and more current micro issues likely to confront you in establishing yourself as a professional engineer.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsThreshold hurdle30%
- QuizzesThreshold hurdle5%
- Homework testsThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appreciate the ethical responsibilities of a professional engineer, together with the role and contribution of engineers in society.
- 2
Apply the legal, health and safety knowledge of a professional engineer.
- 3
Apply the basics of engineering economics, particularly the time value of money, simple and compound interest rates, rates of return and cash flows.
- 4
Demonstrate the ability to transit from university to a professional engineering role, successfully completing job applications, interviews, career planning and performance management.
- 5
Appreciate the need for sustainable development and assess the environmental impact of engineering projects in the context of sustainable development.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Assessments12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline 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.
Active participation in laboratories.
Case studies will be provided in lectures and problem sheets.
Active participation in discussion forums, workshops and practical sessions.
Active participation in practice classes.
Participation and problem-solving in practice classes.
Online lecture videos and notes, external expert speakers.
Learning resources
Required resources
All learning resources will be made available to you via the MAE4404/MEC4404 Moodle site. In addition, you are encouraged to read widely on a range of topical issues consistent with `Professional engineering practice’. For example, world affairs, the business environment, government policy, current/proposed infrastructure projects, social demographics, trends in the employment market and issues relevant to the environment and sustainability among many others, are relevant to an informed `engineering professional’ able to converse across a broad range of topics.
Recommended resources
Blank, L. and Tarquin, A., "Engineering Economy", (8th Edition)
Where it fits
MEC4404 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- AEROENG04Parts C. and D. Aerospace engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceAerospace engineeringNo reviews yet
- BIOMDENG03Parts C. and D. Biomedical engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceBiomedical engineeringNo reviews yet
- MECHENG03Parts C. and D. Mechanical engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceMechanical engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Kerry Hourigan
- Dr Mohd Zulhilmi Paiz
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Kerry Hourigan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4404?
MEC4404 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC4404 offered?
In 2023, MEC4404 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC4404?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4404 have an exam?
No. MEC4404 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4404?
MEC4404 is part of Aerospace engineering, Biomedical engineering and Mechanical engineering.