TRC4002 Professional practice
Faculty of Engineering
TRC4002 Professional practice is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review TRC4002.
Requisites
Before TRC4002
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After TRC4002
No unit lists TRC4002 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of 96 credit points in engineering study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to aspects of management relevant to the needs of the professional mechatronics engineer. You will be introduced to a range of topics including the role of a manager, organizations, financial management, marketing and planning, legal issues and professional ethics.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Threshold hurdle5%
- Assignment 2Threshold hurdle20%
- Assignment 3Threshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 4Threshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate project alternatives through management roles, a range of techniques, accounting and financial statements, marketing and strategic business planning.
- 2
Analyse and explain important legal and cultural aspects of contract, negligence and intellectual property.
- 3
Demonstrate professional behaviour that requires adherence to the engineering code of ethics.
- 4
Analyse the environmental impact and sustainability of an engineering project with a diverse range of requirements.
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to organise, work and contribute towards the progress of a team.
- 6
Communicate and respond effectively by effectively by making professional presentations.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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.
Where it fits
TRC4002 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Joanne Lim
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joanne Lim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TRC4002?
TRC4002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is TRC4002 offered?
In 2024, TRC4002 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is TRC4002?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRC4002 have an exam?
No. TRC4002 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include TRC4002?
TRC4002 is part of Robotics and mechatronics engineering.