Unit Outline

The unit is primarily designed for students to develop basic to intermediate computer-based skills to solve engineering problems using mathematical and programming techniques. The emphasis is on developing solutions and algorithms by building well structured and efficient computer programs and presenting results in a clear and concise manner in conjunction with engineering problem solving. Students will develop experimental analysis skills and will demonstrate data analysis, software design, report writing, group work & presentation skills. The acquired knowledge and skills will contribute to forming fundamental abilities for further year units related to computer aided engineering and problem solving.

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.	Design structured programs and algorithms relevant to engineering problems.
2.	Solve fundamental engineering problems using programming and mathematical techniques.
3.	Analyse data from an engineering experiment using procedural and functional programming techniques.
4.	Design a software solution to a complex engineering problem in a team environment.

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:	Program Solution to Engineering Problems	Week 9	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Assignment	Week 11	30 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Programming Project (Group) - Report and Presentation	Week 14	40 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Program Solution to Engineering Problems

Task Description:

The program submission will demonstrate the student rudiments of applying programming knowledge and problem-solving skills to a practical Engineering problem as well as presenting results in a clear and meaningful way. Although the effectiveness of the program is important, design simplicity, user-friendliness and versatility are equally important.

This is an individual assessment and each program is expected to be an original work. Students are to submit their program through MyLO on or before the due date.

Task Length:

Combination of program scripts which effectively solve the practical Engineering problems

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Write structured programs and algorithms in a correct format with appropriate control structures	LO1
2	Solve relevant engineering problems	LO1
3	Identify the class of engineering problem and select appropriate programming and mathematical techniques	LO2
4	Apply a variety of programming and mathematical problem solving methods	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Assignment

Task Description:

This program submission assesses student ability to extend rudiments of programming knowledge and problem solving skills to a practical Engineering and experimental problem. The primary emphasis of the assessment is to develop a program to read, treat, process and present results of experimental data as well as critically evaluate the results. Although the effectiveness of the program is important, design simplicity, user friendliness and versatility are equally important.

This is an individual assessment and each assignment is expected to be an original work. Students are to submit their programs and assignment through MyLO on or before the due date.

Task Length:

Combination of program scripts which effectively read, treat, process and present results of experimental data

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Write structured programs and algorithms in a correct format with appropriate control structures	LO1
2	Solve relevant engineering problems	LO1
3	Present results in an appropriate format	LO3
4	Process data using programming techniques	LO3
5	Critically evaluate the correctness of the data and efficiency of data processing	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Programming Project (Group) - Report and Presentation

Task Description:

This is a major group project which requires preparation, participation, programming applications, problem identification and solving, and group presentation and reporting.

Students will apply their programming skills to solving a complex engineering problem through software solution design and development.

This project introduces students to engineering project management, design and communication, as well as enhances the student-centred learning (autonomous learning).

Students will be assessed through project presentation, design documentation and peer assessment.

Task Length:

Presentation 10-20 min, Report 10-20 pages, Peer Assessment 1 page

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Process data using programming techniques, present results in an appropriate format, and critically evaluate the correctness of the data and efficiency of data processing	LO3
2	Document software design and implementation stages	LO4
3	Reflect/ evaluate on personal and team member contributions of the team	LO4
4	Present ideation stages of the design process	LO4
5	Apply the engineering design process to produce software.	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Quizzes

Task Description:

Students are required to take online multi-choice quizzes on MyLO. Quizzes will be weekly for most of the semester. Each quiz will be of equal weight and will assess unit content from the previous weeks.

Task Length:

1 hour per quiz

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify the class of engineering problem	LO2
2	Select an appropriate programming and mathematical technique	LO2
3	apply a variety of programming and mathematical problem solving methodologies	LO2

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.