Courses & Units
Engineering Design and Communication KAA108
Introduction
This unit aims to introduce students to the professional practice of engineering (including ongoing learning, ethics and safety) and develops skills in technical writing, engineering drawings, engineering design process, and project management techniques. Students will apply this knowledge to work individually and in teams to produce a solution to a real world problem. This unit is the foundation for advanced units in engineering analysis and design in the subsequent years. It will help students build their skill-set towards being a competent engineer with skills in both open-ended problems and solution focused outcomes.
Summary
| Unit name | Engineering Design and Communication |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KAA108 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering College Office - CSE |
| Discipline | National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics|Engineering |
| Coordinator | Mr Peter King |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply basic project management techniques for individual work and in team environments.
- Deliver a solution to a basic engineering problem using engineering principles and design practices.
- Present conceptual designs and project outcomes using engineering communication methods including CAD.
- Apply foundational principles of professional practice (ongoing learning, ethics and safety) while undertaking an engineering project.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ENG101|JEE113Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 120 minute lecture weekly, 120 minute workshop weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (10%)|Engineering drawings (20%)|ePortfolio (25%)|Design project. (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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