Unit

School Of Engineering, Design And Built Environment

Introduction to Engineering PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300964.3

Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
300461 Engineering and Industrial Design Practice, 300034 Introduction to Professional Practice, 300674 Engineering Design and Construction Practice, 700038 Engineering Design and Construction Practice, 700107 Engineering, Design and Construction Practice, 700148 Introduction to Engineering Practice and 700149 Introduction to Engineering Practice.

About this Unit
This unit encourages students to explore the professional responsibilities and challenges faced by Engineers. Students are introduced to emerging issues and approaches in the engineering profession, with particular attention given to using a systems approach to solve engineering problems. Students engage in a semester-long research and problem solving task that addresses technical, environmental and social sustainability imperatives and fosters fundamental research, communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on lifelong learning, academic literacy and professional skills including information literacy, project management, engineering drawing and teamwork which equip students for subsequent academic and professional pursuits.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Drawing software such as AutoCAD or Solid Works

Courses
3689.1Bachelor of EngineeringCONTINUING
3689.2Bachelor of EngineeringCONTINUING
3690.4Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours)CONTINUING
3691.1Bachelor of Engineering ScienceCONTINUING
3691.2Bachelor of Engineering ScienceCONTINUING
3691.5Bachelor of Engineering ScienceCURRENT
3691.6Bachelor of Engineering ScienceCURRENT
3728.4Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of BusinessCURRENT
3740.1Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)CONTINUING
3740.2Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)CONTINUING
3740.3Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)CURRENT
3740.4Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)CURRENT
3771.1Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours)CURRENT

Specialisations

KT3159.1CivilCURRENT
KT3160.1ConstructionCONTINUING
KT3161.1ElectricalCURRENT
KT3162.1MechanicalCURRENT
KT3163.1Robotics and MechatronicsCURRENT
KT3166.1ConstructionCURRENT
KT3172.1Electrical EngineeringCURRENT
KT3173.1Mechanical EngineeringCURRENT
KT3174.1Robotics and Mechatronics EngineeringCURRENT
KT3175.1Software EngineeringCURRENT
MT3048.1Advanced ManufacturingCURRENT
MT3049.1Materials EngineeringCURRENT
MT3050.1Sustainability EngineeringCURRENT
MT3051.1Civil EngineeringCURRENT
MT3052.1Construction EngineeringCURRENT
MT3053.1Electrical EngineeringCURRENT
MT3054.1Mechanical EngineeringCURRENT
MT3055.1Robotics and Mechatronics EngineeringCURRENT



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