Current Students
2025 unit information
Nil
Must be enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463 or S464, S465, S466, S467
Students are required to complete the safety induction program module within weeks 1-4 in the unit site. No compulsory campus attendance required. Refer to the unit site for further details.
This zero credit point unit will provide students entering into an undergraduate Engineering program with an introduction to the premise of the project oriented design based learning (PODBL) pedagogy and how it is incorporated within the undergraduate Engineering programs. It will introduce students to the 7 step design process. It will also give an introduction to information literacy as used in PODBL.
This unit also includes safety information for students involved in mechanical and electronics laboratory work. The program encompasses mechanical and electronic hazards, building evacuation procedures, laboratory accident management and first aid procedures and safety work procedures particular to laboratory and fieldwork.
Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
Demonstrate a basic understanding of project oriented design based learning (PODBL) approach.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Collaborate efficiently in a diverse team and utilise effective teamwork skills in order to achieve learning goals.
GLO7: TeamworkGLO6: Self-management
ULO3
Integrate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and work responsibly and safely in engineering environments to demonstrate professionalism.
GLO6: Self-management
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
