Dr Mehdi Serati
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Civil Engineering School
Introduction to engineering design through a discipline-specific team project. Students will learn and apply professional engineering concepts and issues including: sustainability, safety, estimation, materials selection, decision making, project management, information literacy, communication (graphics, written, oral), ethics, and prototyping (building). The course provides an introduction to engineering as a profession.
You are embarking on your university studies to become a professional engineer. It is highly likely that you will play an important role in addressing the key challenges for the 21st century such as the provision of water resources, infrastructure and communication, food supplies and health services and the development of a new sustainable energy economy. In your first year, much of your time will be spent on the mathematical and scientific basics that underpin all engineering disciplines. However, being a professional engineer is much more than the technical application of these sciences. Engineers must also appreciate the context and impact of engineering activities on the world around us.
ENGG1100 is designed to welcome you to the community of engineering practice, give you tools and skills to use in your degree program and in industry, and to stimulate your thinking about professional issues that you will face as a graduate engineer. ENGG1100 underpins a pathway into the community of professional engineers by developing core engineering competencies such asﾠknowledge and skill base, engineering application ability, and professional and personal attributes.ﾠENGG1100ﾠencourages youﾠto think like a professional engineer.ﾠ
Students will engage in a major team-based multidisciplinary design project to develop virtual and physical prototype solutions to an engineering problem. The delivery model includes both on-line and on-campus learning activities. Students will operate within a team, supported by academic staff.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that you have an interest in engineering as a professional career, the motivation to participate in an engineering design project and work with others, and the desire to begin tackling some of the pressing issues of the 21st century. You are interested in using your problem-solving skills and creativity to design solutions to real-world problems. An engineering design project can provide a great opportunity for you to learn and grow as a professional, as well as to collaborate with others and make a positive impact on society.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENGG1000 and ENGG1211
Restrictions
BE(Hons) and BE(Hons) dual degree students only.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Dr Grant Edwards
Lecturer
Ms Beverly Coulter
Dr Jennifer Leigh Campbell
Dr Jessica Eisma
Dr Yuanshen Lu
Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
Dr Shaun Chen
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The course structure consists of:
Weekly
- 2-hour APP1 sessions
- 2-hourﾠAPP2 sessions
- 1-hourﾠSeminars
Twice in the semester
- 2-hourﾠPracticalsﾠ
Aims and outcomes
The aims of the course are to enable students to develop an understanding of engineering competencies, systems design process, concepts of sustainability, engineering decision making, risk management and project management; to utilise and implement these skills to design, build, test and demonstrate a multidisciplinary project; and to develop enterprise skills such as communication and teamwork skills.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate ability to approach a complex and realistic engineering design task using a structured engineering design process. [Engineering Design]
LO2.
Locate, evaluate, use and cite information from a variety of media including print, engineering drawings, and electronic sources. [Information Management]
LO3.
Demonstrate professional engineering-standard written, oral and graphical communication skills through appropriate use of software where relevant. [Communication]
LO4.
Demonstrate appropriate use of basic project management processes, tools and record keeping. [Project Management]
LO5.
Work effectively in an engineering team, identify the characteristics of effective team work and critically evaluate personal and peer contributions to team processes. [Team Work]
LO6.
Demonstrate competence in critically interpreting the concepts of sustainability, and incorporating these principles in the engineering design process. [Engineering Sustainability]
LO7.
Demonstrate an ability to manage your own time and learning and reflect critically on personal and professional development. [Personal Development]
LO8.
Demonstrate the responsibilities of a professional engineer through critical reflection on engineering ethics, ability to meet deadlines, and incorporation of risk management, and health and safety aspects in design. [Professional Development]
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Concept Report (Individual) | 20% |
2/04/2026 4:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation (Team)
|
15% Presentation in class |
oral presentation 15% 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 |
| Portfolio | Engagement Portfolio (Individual) | 15% |
12/05/2026 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard |
| Presentation, Product/ Design |
Demonstration Presentation (Team)
|
20% |
Presentation 5% 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 Quality 5% 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 Demonstration 10% 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design |
Design Project Final Report (Team)
|
30% |
29/05/2026 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard |
Assessment details
Concept Report (Individual)
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
2/04/2026 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L07
Task description
You need to write a Concept Report based on what you have learned from applied class (APP) sessions. Your report should show that you understand the scope of the project and can create a Function-Means tree for the prototype, develop design criteria for a subsystem component of your choice, use pairwise comparison to compare options, generate at least three design options for the component, create a Decision-Making matrix to evaluate the options, and justify your final design choice. You should also work with your team to create a preliminary design of the prototype at the system level, and present your design using annotated graphical representation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct
Submission guidelines
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Oral Presentation (Team)
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15% Presentation in class
- Due date
oral presentation 15% 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Week 8: You and your team have been asked to prepare and present a five-minute oral presentation to your teaching team during the APP or Workshop session in Week 8. A detailed schedule for the presentations will be provided. The aim of this presentation is to report on your progress as a team and identify any gaps or opportunities in your teamwork. The teaching team will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on your progress and identify any challenges you may be facing in completing the project. It is important that all team members participate in the preparation and presentation of the oral presentation in order to present a cohesive and comprehensive report on your progress. If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.
Attendance at the Oral Presentation is compulsory unless a student has approved exceptional circumstances preventing them from attending. Regardless, all students in a team will receive the same team mark/score for the Oral Presentation
Students can use AI in preparation for their presentation, but are unable to use it in the Q&A component which contains spontaneous questions where the student is required to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.
Submission guidelines
The oral presentation in week 8 will need to be handed in via Turnitin on BB on Monday 12pm in week 8.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Engagement Portfolio (Individual)
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
12/05/2026 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
An engagement portfolio is a collection of evidence demonstrating that you have been actively engaged with your course, particularly APP classes, seminars, and practical sessions. In the section of the portfolio devoted to APP tasks, you will be required to include information about tasks that you have completed in collaboration with your team. However, in the other sections of the portfolio, such as the reflections on seminars, the practical, and the course as a whole, you should write these reflections individually. This will allow you to reflect on your own learning and experiences rather than just your team's.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct
Submission guidelines
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Demonstration Presentation (Team)
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation, Product/ Design
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Presentation 5% 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026
Quality 5% 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026
Demonstration 10% 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
These are assessment tasks that each team will follow through on Demo Day (~within 30 min). A breakdown and description of the Demo Day procedure is outlined in the Learning Guide.
A 'Contribution Factor' will be used to determine your individual mark for this team-based assessment. The 'Contribution Factor' will be determined based on your PAF and feedback from the course staff. The PAF is described in more detail in the Learning Guide.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Considered a sequence with Design Project Final Report (Team)
Submission guidelines
The project prototype will be submitted at UQ Innovate on the Monday of the Demonstration Week between 9am-12pm and be ordered by group/team
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Extensions for groupwork are typically not available as this impacts on all members of the team.
Students with valid extension requests either receive team mark or will be required to undertake alternative assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Consistent with industry practice around presentations to clients/industry partners, the 100% late penalty applies.
This has been approved by the Associate Dean (Academic)
Design Project Final Report (Team)
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
29/05/2026 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Your final report is an engineering report that documents the evolution of the project from individual concept designs to the final design, highlighting the design selection process and how your design meets the criteria for fitness for purpose and sustainability. Every team member is required to contribute to the preparation of the Final Report. Only one submission per team is allowed, to be submitted via TurnItIn on Blackboard. A 'Contribution Factor' will be used to determine your individual mark for this team-based assessment. The 'Contribution Factor' will be determined based on your PAF and feedback from the course staff. The PAF is described in more detail in the Learning Guide. If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct
Considered a sequence with Demonstration Presentation (Team)
Submission guidelines
Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Please note that ALL the marks mentioned above are individual marks.ﾠ
A contribution factor will be used to determine your individual mark in the team-based assessments (Oral Presentation,ﾠDemonstration and Final Report).
Peer assessment factor (PAF): A peer assessment process will be used to assess each individual’s contribution to the group. It is mandatory to complete the PAF by the date and time when the Final Report is due. A Contribution Factor will be determined based on your PAF and feedback from the course staff.ﾠ Your individual mark for the team-based assessments (Oral Presentation,ﾠDemonstration and Final Report) will be calculated based on your team's overall mark and your Contribution Factor. Please be aware that inflated self-assessment or biased assessment of teammates (where some students are unfairly penalized or rewarded) will be disregarded.
Grade cutoffs and hurdles
Final (total) marks will be rounded up to an integer value prior to applying hurdles or grade boundaries.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Supplementary Assessment will be applied to a single assignment, which has been not been completed to a pass grade during the semester.
Additional assessment information
Assessment items submitted using the Turnitin link on the course Blackboard site, will check your work for evidence of plagiarism, collusion, and other forms of academic misconduct.
In this course, AI-generated content is generally prohibited in any of the submissions unless under special circumstances that have been approved in advance.ﾠA failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Materials for project | Materials are required to build your project, the cost will be dependent on your group's design. More details will be available on Blackboard. | own item needed |
| PPE-Closed Toe Shoes | Closed-toed shoes for entrance into Innovate. | own item needed |
Additional learning resources information
Engineering Drawing Booksﾠ(Search for these titles atﾠhttps://www.library.uq.edu.au/):
- Engineering drawing handbook
- Australian engineering drawing handbook
- Engineering design: a project based approach
- Interpreting engineering drawings
- Engineering design: a project-based introduction
Engineering Report Writing Booksﾠ(Search for these titles atﾠhttps://www.library.uq.edu.au/):
- Report writing style guide for engineering students
- A guide to writing as an engineer
- Communicating science: a practical guide
- Writing for engineers
Library:
- Refer Library link on Blackboard. ﾠ
- Library Guide for ENGG1100 ﾠhttps://guides.library.uq.edu.au/ENGG1100
Group Work Resources for Students:
ﾠ ﾠUQ Library Modules
- Communicate and collaborate onlineﾠ- effective online communication, email and discussion forum etiquette, group work tools
- eProfessionalismﾠ- communicating in an online professional environment
- Social mediaﾠ- social media as a learning tool, your online brand, online safety
ﾠ ﾠThe ﾠStudent Services websiteﾠ covers the following topics:
- Forming a group
- Working as a group
- Resolving group work issues
ﾠ ﾠTemplates for team contracts:ﾠUQ library group charter example,ﾠTeams101x Team Contract Template
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Applied Class |
Applied Learning Session Stream 1 This problem-based applied class stream is aimed to teach the fundamentals of being a professional engineer. The weekly topics will cover
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Applied Class |
Applied Learning Session Stream 2 This problem-based applied class stream aims to apply the skills developed in stream 1 with relevance to the design project The weekly topics will cover
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Lecture |
Seminars The seminar series further expands on the content delivered in class and shows important skills in application. These also supply additional support and guidance on engineering practice and skills required to excel within the course These are required to attend for all students Weekly topics are
Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Practical |
Practical I: Manufactured component This practical will give you hands on experience with the innovate workshop, the use of hand tools and general workshop tools. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L07, L08 |
|
Practical |
Practical II: Electronic workshop This practical is to give you hands on experience with soldering and design of simple electrical circuits Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L07, L08 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
- AI for Assessment Guide
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: