SEJ010 - Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Trimester 2: Online
Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):0
EFTSL value:0.000
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Mohammad Taufiqul Arif
Trimester 2: Mohammad Taufiqul Arif
Trimester 3: Ameen Gargoom
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Must be enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463 or S464, S465, S466, S467

Incompatible with: SEJM010
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Students are required to complete the safety induction program module within weeks 1-4 in the unit site. No compulsory campus attendance required. Refer to the unit site for further details.

Content

This zero credit point unit will provide students entering into an undergraduate Engineering program with an introduction to the premise of the project oriented design based learning (PODBL) pedagogy and how it is incorporated within the undergraduate Engineering programs. It will introduce students to the 7 step design process. It will also give an introduction to information literacy as used in PODBL.

This unit also includes safety information for students involved in mechanical and electronics laboratory work. The program encompasses mechanical and electronic hazards, building evacuation procedures, laboratory accident management and first aid procedures and safety work procedures particular to laboratory and fieldwork.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Demonstrate a basic understanding of project oriented design based learning (PODBL) approach.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Collaborate efficiently in a diverse team and utilise effective teamwork skills in order to achieve learning goals.

GLO7: Teamwork
GLO6: Self-management

ULO3

Integrate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and work responsibly and safely in engineering environments to demonstrate professionalism.

GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Multiple-choice on-line test Online 50-minute multiple choice quiz (Minimum pass rate of 70%). 100% Weeks 1 - 4

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.