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ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit introduces students to the discipline and practice of professional engineering. The role of engineers and some of the important concepts that characterise the engineering approach to solving technical problems are described. In addition, the importance of appropriate communication, teamwork and the management aspects of engineering are introduced. The unit includes a group design project that takes the student through the engineering design process – from client specification, around an iterative design loop, to a fully documented final solution.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K99Bachelor of Aviation
Y96Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
C48Bachelor of Engineering (Civil&Environmental)
K53Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
E66Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
K03Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Bachelor of Computer Science
K54Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power)
G98Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications)
G93Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automation)
Y22Bachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Systems)
K52Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
G69Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
K06Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)
Y24Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)
Y23Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering)
K98Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business
K61Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Laws
Y16Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science
K94Bachelor of Engineering Science
Y73Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical)
U78Bachelor of Technology (Electronic and Computer Systems)
G68Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013