ENC1002

Engineering communications 2

Not offered in 1998

4 points
* 20 lecture hours and 26 tutorial hours
* Second semester
* Caulfield

Objectives The student is expected to acquire an understanding of the role of the engineer in society and to develop basic skills in design and drawing.

Synopsis Introduction to engineering design; problem formulation, data sources and accuracy in calculations, generating and selecting alternatives, engineering specifications and units. Economic and environmental factors in design. Characteristics of engineering branches; electrical/electronic, civil, mechanical, industrial engineering orientations. Engineering drawing

Assessment Practical work and assignments: 100%

Recommended texts

Lewis W and Samuel A Fundamentals of engineering design Prentice-Hall, 1989
The Institution of Engineers, Australia The Australian drawing handbook part 1, IEAust, 1988