SEJ104 - Engineering in Society
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | STP010 |
| Incompatible with: | SEJ101, SEV101 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour professional experience (studio) per week. Students are required to attend and participate in an online industry engagement day for this unit on the scheduled day during trimester intensive activities. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online and collaborative learning including a 1 x 2 hour professional experience (studio) per week. Students are required to attend and participate in an online industry engagement day on the scheduled day during trimester intensive activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
This unit focuses on the principles and practices of human centred design as well as whole system design, within the context of sustainable systems. Design is an essential part of engineering professional practice, and students will explore the process of design ideation, definition and problem-solving, by working on an authentic, real-world problem. The unit allows the students to explore societal, environmental and economic factors while also considering the values and needs of clients and end users including cultural and Indigenous perspectives.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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