Digital Engineering Project
Overview
This unit aims to provide students with experience working on a real-world project that will develop their skills in using computer tools for data and information analysis and interpretation to produce industry relevant outcomes. Students will work collaboratively in groups applying their academic knowledge to an industry project. To underpin the projects students will learn how to use computer aided technologies including AutoCAD, Trimble technology, Microsoft office and MATLAB. Students will also build and develop their professional skills in decision making, presenting, visual communication, goal setting and time management. Students will apply these professional skills while working on an industry project.
Requisites
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Proficiently use CAD and Trimble technology to prepare civil engineering drawings to industry standards (K2, K3, S1, A2)
- Proficiently use Excel to undertake engineering calculations and presentation (K2, K3, S1)
- Proficiently use Spacegass to analyse simple structural problems (K2, K3, S1)
- Function as an effective team member and demonstrate professionalism and ethical behaviour (A1, A2, A7, K5, K6, S4)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | 1.00 | 5 weeks | 5 |
| On-campus Class | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 155 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Individual | 35 - 40% | 2,3 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 60 - 65% | 1,4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) at least 40% for each assignment/ project.Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
The unit introduces digital tools for engineering applications through a real-world project. Particular focus will be given to the following digital tools:
- Auto CAD
- Microsoft Excel
- SpaceGass
- Trimble technology
Graduate Attribute - Teamwork Skills: Collaboration and negotiation
Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies: Information literacy
Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies: Technical literacy
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.