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Professional Engineering (ENGG1100)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
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

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

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%

20/08/2024 4:00 pm

Presentation Oral Presentation (Team)
  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
15%

9/09/2024 - 13/09/2024

Complete during PBL/Workshop

Portfolio Engagement Portfolio (Individual) 15%

8/10/2024 4:00 pm

Product/ Design Design Project Sequence: Demonstration (Team)
  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
20%

Complete in the demonstration session

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design Design Project Sequence: Final Report (Team)
  • Team or group-based
30% Hurdle

25/10/2024 4:00 pm

Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard

Participation/ Student contribution Peer Assessment (Individual)

25/10/2024

Assessment details

Concept Report (Individual)

Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation
Weight
20%
Due date

20/08/2024 4:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L01, L03, L04, L07, L08

Task description

You need to write a Concept Report based on what you have learned from problem-based learning (PBL) 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. 

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.

A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.

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)

  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Presentation
Weight
15%
Due date

9/09/2024 - 13/09/2024

Complete during PBL/Workshop

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

You and your team have been asked to prepare and present a five-minute oral presentation to your teaching team during the PBL or Workshop session in Week 5. 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. 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. If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.

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.

Submission guidelines

Not a submissible item.

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
Category
Portfolio
Weight
15%
Due date

8/10/2024 4:00 pm

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 PBL classes, seminars, and practical sessions. In the section of the portfolio devoted to PBL 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.

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.

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.

Design Project Sequence: Demonstration (Team)

  • Team or group-based
  • In-person
Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Product/ Design
Weight
20%
Due date

Complete in the demonstration session

Other conditions
Peer assessment factor.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

For this team-based assessment item, your team's demonstration/presentation will be evaluated by the teaching team based on the marking criteria provided in the Learning Guide on Blackboard. Every team member is required to participate in this assessment and must be present during the scheduled session. Attendance in this session is compulsory. An individual who is absent for this assessment will be assumed to have made no submission for this assessment item unless they have applied for and received approval for an assessment extension. 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. If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support.

Supplementary assessment is not available for the demonstration of the design project part 1, and any student who fails with a grade of 3 based on the demo will not be eligible for supplementary assessment.

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.

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 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.

Design Project Sequence: Final Report (Team)

  • Team or group-based
Mode
Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Product/ Design
Weight
30% Hurdle
Due date

25/10/2024 4:00 pm

Submit via TurnItIn on Blackboard

Other conditions
Peer assessment factor.

See the conditions definitions

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. If, for whatever reason, you find that your group is not functioning effectively, please contact your Course Coordinator for support. 

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.

A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.

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.

Peer Assessment (Individual)

Mode
Written
Category
Participation/ Student contribution
Due date

25/10/2024

Other conditions
Peer assessment factor.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L07, L08

Task description

Completing the PAF is mandatory.

A 'Contributing Factor' will be determined based on your PAF, your contribution to the team and feedback from your tutor.  

Your individual mark for the team-based assessments (Design Project Demonstration 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.

Submission guidelines

Complete via link on Blackboard.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Late submission

You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Grade Cut off Percent Description
1 (Low Fail) 0 - 19.99

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

2 (Fail) 20 - 44.99

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

3 (Marginal Fail) 45 - 49.99

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

4 (Pass) 50 - 64.99

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

5 (Credit) 65 - 74.99

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

6 (Distinction) 75 - 84.99

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.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.

Supplementary assessment is not available for the demonstration of the design project part 1: and any student who fails with a grade of 3 based on the demo will not be eligible for supplementary assessment.

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

Library resources are available 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 you project, the cost will be dependant on your groups design. More details will be available on Blackboard own item needed
PPE-Closed Toe Shoes Close 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:

Group Work Resources for Students:

ᅠ ᅠUQ Library Modules

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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Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 9
(22 Jul - 22 Sep)

Workshop

Problem Based Learning Session Stream 1

This problem based learning stream is aimed to teach the fundamentals of being a professional engineer.

The weekly topics will cover

  • What do professional engineers do?
  • Team development
  • Project management
  • Systems thinking
  • Design decision making
  • Materials and manufacturing
  • Risk management
  • Sustainable engineering

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08

Seminar

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

  • Introduction to ENGG1100
  • Structure and Drive Subsystem
  • Power and Control Subsystem
  • Subsystem review
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Effective Writing and Storytelling
  • Ethical Conduct and Integrity
  • Sustainability

Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06

Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 12
(22 Jul - 20 Oct)

Workshop

Problem Based Learning Session Stream 2

This problem based learn stream aims to apply the skills developed in stream 1 with relevance to the design project

The weekly topics will cover

  • Team formation and management
  • Project planning
  • Concept design
  • System design
  • System Fabrication and Integration
  • System Assembly
  • System evaluation and improvement


Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08

Week 5

(19 Aug - 25 Aug)

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

Week 6

(26 Aug - 01 Sep)

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:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:

  • Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety

School guidelines

Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: