IDN2811 · Emerging technologies for designers

Overview

This unit offers you an opportunity to delve into the creation of electromechanical prototypes. You will engage with design briefs that encourage you to address real-world human factors and design challenges. You will have the opportunity to explore the use of electronics, mechanical elements, and microcontroller-based control systems in your designs and you will augment your work with the exploration of emerging technologies that are shaping the landscape of design.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

100% in-semester assessment

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles relevant to design projects;
2. Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on the design landscape;
3. Creatively apply human-centred design principles to integrate electronics and mechanical systems in solving contemporary design challenges;
4. Design and construct prototypes that effectively integrate electronic and mechanical concepts.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.