Unit Outline

Foundation automation skills are developed and are then applied in a group team-based environment to the design and implementation of robotics and engineering automation systems. Topics include programmable logic controllers and supervisory control, industrial robotics, machine vision, and microcontroller-based autonomous mobile robotics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Use key engineering automation systems foundation skills to solve tutorial and laboratory exercises.
2.	Plan effectively for a robotics and automation system extension group project.
3.	Develop a robotics and automation system that extends foundation automation skills and knowledge to achieve a defined automation outcome.
4.	Demonstrate effective individual skills in project-based learning and teamwork within a group robotics and automation project.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KAA109 Engineering Problem Solving and Data Analysis AND KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 OR KME271 Engineering Mathematics

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Project Foundation Skills Summary Report and Portfolio.	Week 5	30 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Project Plan and Design	Week 7	10 %	LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Project Report	Week 12	30 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Project Portfolio	Week 13	30 %	LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project Foundation Skills Summary Report and Portfolio.

Task Description:

A summary report detailing foundation skills developed in the unit in preparation for conducting the main project, including a portfolio of tutorial exercises and laboratory work completed with a Summary Report of how these learning activities informed and modified the project plan and design.

Task Length:

2 page case for grade, plus 2 pages per laboratory report, plus appendix.

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Degree to which foundation skills demonstrated in the summary report.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Project Plan and Design

Task Description:

Project plan and design for how the group will conduct the project including identifying tasks and timeline including aspects such as learning, design and implementation of each task and assignment of group members to lead each main aspect of the project.

Task Length:

2 pages plus appendix

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Construction and presentation of the plan is suitable and of professional standard.	LO2
2	If followed the plan will be effective for management of the project.	LO2
3	Project design is of high quality.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Project Report

Task Description:

Group project report detailing the design, development, implementation and analysis of systems in the project and factors effecting project delivery and group dynamics.

Task Length:

10 pages plus appendix

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Quality of design, development and implementation	LO3
2	Quality of analysis of systems developed in the project	LO3
3	Demonstrate effective group skills in project-based learning	LO4
4	Demonstrate effective group skills in project-based teamwork	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Project Portfolio

Task Description:

Individual project report and portfolio of material detailing the contribution of the individual to the group project, demonstrating effective skills in project-based learning.

Task Length:

10 pages plus appendix

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Quality of individual contributions to the design, development and implementation	LO3
2	Quality of individual contributions to the analysis of systems developed in the project	LO3
3	Demonstrate effective individual skills in project-based learning	LO4
4	Demonstrate effective individual skills in project-based teamwork	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.