Robotics and Mechatronics Project 2

This unit of study aims to develop an understanding of the engineering profession and skills of project management, to design and implement a complete mobile robotic system in a teamwork environment, and to practise mechanical workshop training.

 

After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
1. Analyse engineering design strategies. (K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S3, A4)
2. Critically analyse alternative engineering solutions to simple engineering problem. (K2, K3, K5, S2)
3. Communicate design outcomes effectively and deliver professional presentations. (A2)
4. Generate high quality engineering reports. (K6, S4, A6)
5. Assess the ethical, social and environmental implications of engineering practice. (K5, S1, A1)
6. Apply the skills of professional project management to complete practical engineering projects for a given task within a defined time frame using limited resources. (K3, K4, K5, S4, A2, A4, A6)
7. Apply selected literature and the theories of mechanism and computer programming to design and implement a mobile robotic project in a teamwork environment. (K1, K2, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7)
8. Safely operate lathe, milling machines and weld and interpret mechanical drawings, making simple parts as required. (K6, S1, S3, A7)

 

Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K3 Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of the specific discipline within that context.
K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside the specific discipline.
K5 Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.
K6 Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
S3 Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design.
S4 Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects.
A1 Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
A3 Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice.
A4 Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information.
A5 Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism.
A6 Management of Self: Demonstrates self-management processes.
A7 Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.

Types	Individual or Group Assessment	Weighting
Professional Skills Development	Individual	50%
Robotic Project	Group	40%
Workshop Training	Individual	10%