MMA2001 Design 1
Faculty of Engineering
MMA2001 Design 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MMA2001
Prohibitions
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After MMA2001
No unit lists MMA2001 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit guides you in designing and building a system to complete a complex task. You will compete with your peers to test the performance of your solution. You will learn a comprehensive approach to design, as well as the skills needed to develop and communicate your designs in a professional manner. This unit also enables you to critically analyse designs.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class test 1Quiz / Test25%
- In-class test 2Quiz / Test25%
- In-class test 3Quiz / Test10%
- Project40%
- Engineering drawingArtefactCompetency hurdle-
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
Select appropriate methods of design and geometry creation to realise intended designs.
- 2
Formulate engineering drawings which effectively communicate engineering designs.
- 3
Construct and define an engineering system prototype which completes a pre-defined task.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- 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 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills, and attributes in interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Textbook: Engineering Drawing (8th Edition), AW Boundy, McGraw Hill, Australia.
Where it fits
MMA2001 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Kathy Petkoff
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Kathy Petkoff
- Associate Professor Chiew Yeong Shiong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMA2001?
MMA2001 has no prerequisites.
When is MMA2001 offered?
In 2027, MMA2001 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MMA2001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MMA2001 have an exam?
No. MMA2001 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MMA2001?
MMA2001 is part of Aerospace engineering; Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20262027