SEJ010 - Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 0 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.000 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Must be enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463 or S464, S465, S466 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 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.