UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Semester 1; Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment: No exam; 5 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MMA2001

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After MMA2001

No unit lists MMA2001 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	On campus
First semester	Malaysia	On campus

Assessment

In-class test 1Quiz / Test
25%
In-class test 2Quiz / Test
25%
In-class test 3Quiz / Test
10%
Project
40%
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

Workshops24 hours
Laboratories36 hours
Practical activities24 hours
Studio activities24 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 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators: Associate Professor Chiew Yeong Shiong; Ms Kathy Petkoff
Chief Examiners: Ms Kathy Petkoff

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MMA2001?

MMA2001 has no prerequisites.

When is MMA2001 offered?

In 2026, 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; Robotics and mechatronics engineering; and Smart manufacturing.

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