ENG1601

Engineering context

(ENG)

G P Codner (Clayton), J W H Price (Caulfield), J R Jarvis (Gippsland), tba (Malaysia)

4 points + 24 lecture hours and 24 tutorial/project hours + First and second semester, Clayton, Malaysia + First semester, Caulfield and Gippsland

Synopsis: Introduction to engineering; the systems approach to engineering problems and their solutions; sustainable development, ecology and the environment; lifecycle concepts, safety, management, quality and economic analysis; engineering ethics. Group work, written reports and oral presentations.

Assessment: Class work and assignments: 70% + Examination: 30%