Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis

Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis will develop your skills to undertake formal testing and evaluation of an engineering design as a technical process in the life-cycle of a system. ED3 is the third course in the interdisciplinary engineering design core, which situates design within the life-cycle of a system. You will learn how to design and execute engineering testing and analysis processes to improve design outcomes. These techniques build on concepts covered in ED2, and are applicable to all areas of engineering. During the early stages of the course, you will learn tools and approaches for analysing and testing engineering systems. This includes designing models and experiments to predict the behaviour of engineering designs, and working with data to make evidence-based decisions. You will apply techniques to analyse a system from a range of perspectives, from understanding human factors through to optimisation. You will undertake independent study modules on approaches useful for interpreting data and analysing a large range of engineering systems. Design Project The major project in this course will be around a real-world engineering problem. You will be challenged in small teams to design the testing processes enabling you to evaluate an engineering design. You will apply research and analysis techniques to optimise or improve an engineering design. During the project, you will develop design outcomes justified through project documentation. Finally, you will develop skills in critical reflection as a part of professional practice by connecting your experiences and learning in your project to engineering and research practice. Engineering Design @ ANU At ANU, students are challenged to think of engineering design at a systems-level. Over the degree, you will learn how engineering design can be used to make a positive impact on society through five domains: design, analysis, research, professional practice and teamwork. In ED3, you will connect with your learning in the foundation courses, and develop skills to design tests and undertake analysis essential for justifying engineering design decisions.