SEJ104 - Engineering in Society
| Year: | 2026 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
In this project-based unit, you will explore the principles and practices of systems thinking within the context of sustainable engineering solutions. This interdisciplinary and future-oriented unit supports the development of your engineering and design capabilities through a focus on the process of design ideation, problem definition, and creative problem-solving. Alongside technical skills, you will also strengthen transferable skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and teamwork. By working on an authentic, real-world challenge, you will engage with societal, environmental, and economic considerations, while responding to the diverse values and needs of clients and end-users, including cultural and Indigenous perspectives. The unit also emphasises the social responsibility of engineers, highlighting the ethical and professional duty to create sustainable, inclusive, and impactful solutions that benefit both society and the environment.
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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