TRC4002 · Professional practice

Overview

This unit provides an introduction to aspects of management relevant to the needs of the professional mechatronics engineer. You will be introduced to a range of topics including the role of a manager, organizations, financial management, marketing and planning, legal issues and professional ethics.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Robotics and mechatronics engineering

Offerings

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Assessment

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Continuous assessment: 40% Final assessment: 60% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Evaluate project alternatives through management roles, a range of techniques, accounting and financial statements, marketing and strategic business planning.
2. Analyse and explain important legal and cultural aspects of contract, negligence and intellectual property.
3. Demonstrate professional behaviour that requires adherence to the engineering code of ethics.
4. Analyse the environmental impact and sustainability of an engineering project with a diverse range of requirements.
5. Demonstrate the ability to organise, work and contribute towards the progress of a team.
6. Communicate and respond effectively by effectively by making professional presentations.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

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