Unit Code: PEB701

Unit Name: Design Project II

Description: This course provides you with the opportunity to carry out a real engineering project involving students from different disciplines to design and build an engineering system. The success of the project depends largely on your initiative and working closely with your team members to develop innovative solutions. The project requires the construction of a system that can be demonstrated to the required performance levels. You will be assessed at various stages of design throughout the course. The design project will include the selection, analysis, design, construction and testing of hardware and software so that the components and parts can be operated as one integrated system. Depending on the design of your system, in some cases, this will also involve the manufacture of components, sourcing of functional parts, writing computer software and developing procedure to control the system\'s hardware. The specified engineering system will involve engineering design and build from multiple engineering disciplines, i.e. at least two disciplines in your team. Team members are required to contribute to the system design accordingly. Examples of specified engineering systems include a remote-controlled opening bridge, a hydro system in a small river, a power supply to isolated villages, modular house construction system. The course is project-based learning supported by lectures and tutorials to strengthen your knowledge of engineering system development. You will be assessed on the unit learning outcomes through several assessments individually and in groups.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Identify, formulate, carry out a literature review and analyze the given complex engineering problem. (WA2) a. Define clearly the objectives and the specification for the project. (WA2 – IoA 3) 2. Design solutions for the given complex engineering problem and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (WA3 ) a. Design, prototype, test and modify project designs. (WA3 – IoA7 and IoA8) 3. Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. (WA4) a. Investigate the theoretical and practical possibilities for the project through research. (WA4 – IoA1, IoA2, IoA3) 4. Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling of complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (WA5) a. Produce well-designed drawings and diagrams using CAD packages to document hardware that is constructed. (WA5 – Modern tool usage – IoA2) 5. Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem. (WA6) a. Devise safe methods of working so that risks are effectively managed. (WA6 – The engineer and society – IoA3) 6. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering concourse and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions (WA10) a. Present a project orally, using various presentation aids and defend your design decisions. (WA10 – Communication – IoA2) b. Write a professional quality report which gives a comprehensive description of how the project specifications are met, and references all the information used. (WA10 – Communication – IoA2) c. Demonstrate the functionality of your project to the industry showing clearly how it is used and its features. (WA10 Communication – IoA3) 7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments (WA11) a. Assess the impact on the environment, sustainability and energy usage in producing a realistic budget and material list for the project. (WA11 – Project management and finance – IoA1) b. Estimates the capital and ongoing costs of engineering work (WA11 – Project management and finance – IoA5)

Prerequisite: PEB601

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2