TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering
Faculty of Engineering
TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TRC2001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After TRC2001
1 unit list TRC2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: 24 credit points
Prohibition: TRC2000
Overview
This unit introduces you to the fundamental principles of some basic systems comprising of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computing and electro-mechanical sub-systems, with an intention to introduce cross-links between them for an integrated design approach towards their application to the development of complex systems.
Special emphasis will be made on introducing sub-systems required for 'inception to completion' of mechatronic systems with practical design examples. The enabling sub-systems for an integrated approach such as sensors, actuators, mechanisms, controllers, hardware interfacing, as well as strategies for risk assessment, interface definition, system integration, human factors, measurement and analysis as required in mechatronics product design & development will also be introduced.
This unit would outline the breadth of the knowledge that the mechatronics systems engineer must acquire regarding the features of diverse sub-systems and components that constitute the total system.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle10%
- Project assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe systems and systems engineering.
- 2
Conduct the major tasks in system engineering: need analysis; requirement analysis; concept exploration; risk analysis; prototype test and evaluation; and verification and validation.
- 3
Analyse the hierarchical structure of complex systems.
- 4
Implement a System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- 5
Design and analysis of mechanisms and control programs for mechatronic systems.
- 6
Analyse and select sensors and actuators for mechatronic systems.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories33 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
Where it fits
TRC2001 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Veera Ragavan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Veera Ragavan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TRC2001?
TRC2001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after TRC2001?
TRC2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including TRC4200.
When is TRC2001 offered?
In 2020, TRC2001 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is TRC2001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRC2001 have an exam?
No. TRC2001 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include TRC2001?
TRC2001 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.