SEJ102 - Electrical Systems Engineering Project
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Scott Adams |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | SEE010 or SEJ010 |
| Incompatible with: | SEE103 and SEM111 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour practical experience (studio) session per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. Students are required to attend and participate in project oriented design-based learning activities at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus for the scheduled sessions during the trimester intensive activities as detailed in the unit site. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
This is a project and design-based unit which introduces students to the fundamentals of electrical systems, covering three main topics; electricity basics including capacitance, resistance, inductance and EMF; electric circuits; and semi-conductor devices. The unit will also introduce students to elements of professional practice including OHS, professional ethics and sustainability in the context of engineering projects. Students will work in groups, using their knowledge gained through classes, studios and practical experiences, the concepts covered in the seminar sessions, as well as knowledge gained from self-directed learning to complete their design of an electrical systems project meeting specified requirements. Students will communicate the considerations taken in their design in a variety of forms including written assessments tasks and a presentation.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Demonstrate discipline specific knowledge analysis and skills relating to electrical fundamentals. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply a general engineering methodology that is common to most disciplines of professional engineering. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Apply a holistic design process that incorporates principles of sustainability to solutions to be applied within built and natural environments. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Effectively communicate in a professional manner using common methods applied in business communication. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate an awareness of OHS, professional ethics and sustainability in the context of Engineering projects. | GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Online tests | Two online tests | 5% (2 x 2.5%) | Weeks 6 and 10 |
| Assessment 2 Team research and design proposal (Group) | Written proposal, 5-10 pages | 20% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 Oral presentation | 10-minute oral presentation | 15% | Week 9 |
| Assessment 4 Individual portfolio | Portfolio | 60% | Week 11 |
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.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must receive at least 50% in AT4 Individual portfolio.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SEJ102 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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