Sustainable and Life-Centred Design unit (ENG112)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the engineering design process, focusing on problem identification, brainstorming, conceptual design, prototyping, and communication. The unit consists of 2 key modules: Engineering Design Process, and Communication Skills. Students will learn to consider the environmental and societal impacts of engineering solutions, adopting sustainable practices that align with circular economy principles and life-centered design.

In the Sustainable Practices module, students will explore the principles of circular design to minimise waste and optimise resource use. The Communication Skills and Presentation Skills modules will develop students' abilities to convey technical information to diverse audiences effectively.

Additionally, students will continue to engage in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP), where they will apply their learning in collaborative, multi-cohort project environments. VIP runs from year 1 to year 3 in both semesters and involves students working in teams across year levels and specialisations to contribute to real-world design and research challenges related to Climate Safe Engineering. These project experiences will enable students to develop the professional skills necessary for engineering while integrating their technical knowledge.

Summary

Unit name	Sustainable and Life-Centred Design
Unit code	ENG112
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering|Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Sarah Lyden
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the engineering design process to support development of an engineering solution.
• Apply the engineering design process to a real world problem following the principles of a life-centred design approach.
• Describe the principles of circular design to minimize waste and optimise resource use.
• Present engineering solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary project using problem-solving and apply knowledge of design principles to develop engineering solutions.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
039999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2 hour seminar per week (weeks 1-11) 2 x 2 hour workshop per week (weeks 1-12) Additional 2 hour workshop in week 12.
Assessment	Circular Design Case study (15%)|VIP team presentation (15%)|Engineering Design Project (35%)|VIP Notebook and Peer Evaluations (35%)
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.

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