SEJ104 - Engineering in Society
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Kaja Antlej |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEJ101 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour studio per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online and collaborative learning including a 1 x 2 hour online studio per week |
Content
This unit focuses on the principles and practices of human centred design as well as whole system design, within the context of sustainable systems. Design is an essential part of engineering professional practice, and students will explore the process of design ideation, definition and problem solving, by working on an authentic, real-world problem. The unit allows the students to explore human and natural factors that influence design projects, while also considering the values and needs of clients and end users.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Define and analyse problems/solutions from stakeholder perspectives | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Communicate complex problems and justify solutions to a broad community that considers their expectations and requirements. | GLO4 : Critical Thinking |
| ULO3 | Apply design, project management and teamwork skills to implement a sustainable design project using critical and creative processes | GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Identify and develop skills related to engineering professional practice including an awareness of how engineering decision making and practice influences society. | GLO8 : Global Citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study Review | Written report, 1000 words | 25% | Week 5 |
| Sustainable Design Project (group) | 3,000 word group project report | 50% | Week 10 |
| Visual Poster Presentation | Development of a community information poster, and oral presentation | 25% (10%, 15%) (visual presentation, oral presentation) | 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.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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