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School of Engineering · ANU College of Systems and Society
Discovering Engineering is the foundation course for engineering. The course invites students to discover engineering by tackling an open-ended design project, as well as learning a variety of essential technical and non-technical skills. The major project for the course is to work in teams to design and build a robot rover that can autonomously navigate around a maze. Throughout the course, students undertake a variety of learning activities that introduce the key engineering concepts that are needed to successfully complete the project. Students learn about the engineering design process, including understanding what is needed in a project, generating concepts, prototyping, analysing, and implementing a solution. Students work in teams, allowing them to develop their collaboration and communication skills, as well as their project management skills. This is complemented by learning about the importance of reflective and ethical professional practice. At the same time students will also learn about basic electronics, coding and problem solving, providing a range of fundamental skills needed by a modern engineer.
Engineering Design Report
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5, 6
Mid-semester Test
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Lab Quizzes
Learning outcomes 2, 5
Rover Project
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Reflection
Learning outcomes 1, 5, 6
- 24 x 1 hour lectures - 3 x 2-hour computer labs - 3 x 2-hour project workshops - 6 x 1-hour Project group updates with optional 1-hour drop-in - Plus group and individual study Work Integrated Learning Projects This course will give you the opportunity to practice teamwork, build communication skills, problem solving skills and develop project management skills. Other Information Professional Skills Mapping: Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies
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