Abstract
This subject builds on the foundation created by EPI204 which introduces students to a range of engineering principles and systems. EPI205 will extend beginning understandings about engineering and the work of engineers. Students will build on preliminary capabilities to calculate and explain force, motion, and energy. The ability to communicate … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Role of engineers and scope of their workEngineering materials and processesEngineering communicationEngineering calculationsEngineering project conception and completionDocumentation of engineering projects
Assessment items
1. Quizzes
2. Design and production folio
3. Engineering report
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
explain the role of engineers and the scope of their work;
2.
explain the purpose of and produce an engineering report;
3.
develop an engineering drawing for 3D printing output using CAD software;
4.
perform engineering calculations;
5.
document the conduct of an engineering project in a design and production folio.
Assumed knowledge
EPI204
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Fusion 360 software (Free to students and educators)