Design and Development Project 1

This capstone unit of study aims to introduce you to system engineering concepts for planning, design, analysis, evaluation of complex systems considering economic, social, sustainable, ecological, human factors and ethical issues; to understand sustainable development practices; and to develop leadership, entrepreneurial and professional qualities.

 

After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
1. Describe system engineering concepts in product design. (K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, A1, A3, A4)
2. Determine system operational requirements, technical performance measures and functional analysis in conceptual design. (K1, K2, K3, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A4, A6)
3. Identify preliminary system design requirements, specifications and functional analysis. (K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A4)
4. Identify and utilise engineering tools, methods and technology. (K5, K6, S3, S4, A2, A4, A5)
5. Determine requirements for detailed design and development. (K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A4)
6. Apply skills to successfully conceptualise and plan an engineering project. (K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S4, A1, A4)
7. Determine human factors in system life cycle and safety and hazard analysis. (S1, S3, K5, K6, A1).
8. Appreciate sustainable development practices. (K4, K5, K6, S1, S4, A6).
9. Demonstrate entrepreneurial, teamwork and leadership qualities and the use of professional codes and ethics. (A1, A3, A5, A6, A7)
10. Conduct an effective literature search including identifying current developments. (K4, S2, A2, A4).
11. Demonstrate effective technical communication skills (oral and written). (A2)

 

Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of the specific discipline within that context.
K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside the specific discipline.
K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects.
A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice.
A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information.
A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism.
A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self-management processes.
A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.