ENGEN170-22A (HAM)

Engineering and Society

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Chanelle Gavin

Chanelle Gavin
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TCBD.4.02
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chanelle.gavin@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Danielle Bertram

Danielle Bertram
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EF.1.04
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danielle.bertram@waikato.ac.nz

John McDonald-Wharry

John McDonald-Wharry
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john.mcdonald-wharry@waikato.ac.nz

Mahonri Owen

Mahonri Owen
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mahonri.owen@waikato.ac.nz

Rob Torrens

Rob Torrens
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E.2.07
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rob.torrens@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

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Student Representative(s)

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Paper Description

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This paper provides an overview of engineering within the context of society, outlines the current and future challenges we face, and begins to prepare students to be a key part of the solution.

This paper covers an introduction to: engineering as a profession, the role/roles of engineers in society, the global challenges (current and future), systems thinking (seeing the big picture), the engineering method and tools and skills needed to be a successful engineer (e.g. units/estimation and problem solving).

The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/

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Paper Structure

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This course is taught through a combination of lectures, workshops and tutorials.

Lectures – students are expected to attend/view all lectures. For the best learning experience students are encouraged to take notes during class and ensure they catch up on missed lecture content.

Engineering lectures often contain worked examples and are conducted in a “lectorial” style (combined lecture and tutorial). Students are actively encouraged to work through these examples themselves and should attempt to do so.

Lecture content will be recorded and made available through the Panopto block on Moodle.

Tutorials will usually provide an opportunity to reinforce concepts from the lectures and to ask questions in most cases. However, some tutorials will introduce new content focusing on professional skill development.

Workshops run every week (with the exception of Weeks 1 and 12) -Attendance at workshops is mandatory. During the course students will be arranged into working groups for a creative project-based learning component.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • 1.
    Demonstrate an awareness of the big challenges faced by society (present and future) and be able to describe how engineers can contribute solutions within a societal context (especially within an Aotearoa New Zealand context). (WA3, WA6)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignment 1: Academic Integrity (1)
    • Test 1 (8)
    • Exam (13)
  • 2.
    Explain and apply the engineering method. Demonstrating this knowledge includes being able to describe the similarities and differences between the scientific and engineering method and the differences and links between science, engineering and technology. (WA3)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignment 2: What is Engineering and Society? (2)
    • Assignment 5: Engineering Methods, Tools and Techniques (5)
    • Test 1 (8)
    • Exam (13)
  • 3.

    Recognise that engineers seldom work in isolation, see the benefit of working in diverse interdisciplinary teams, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This includes being able to select and use an appropriate tool/s for communicating their ideas (e.g. presentations, posters, and reports). (WA7, WA8, WA9)

    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Test 1 (8)
    • Design Challenge Part 1: Design Review (Group work) (10)
    • Design Challenge Part 2: Poster (Group work) (11)
    • Design Challenge Part 3: Report (Group work) (12)
    • Exam (13)
  • 4.
    Demonstrate research skills by collating, scrutinising, analysing, and summarising information from a variety of sources and be able to describe and apply systems thinking to analyse situations and see the ‘big picture’. (WA2, WA4)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignment 1: Academic Integrity (1)
    • Assignment 3: Systems Thinking 1 (3)
    • Assignment 4: Systems Thinking 2 (4)
    • Test 2 (9)
    • Design Challenge Part 1: Design Review (Group work) (10)
    • Design Challenge Part 2: Poster (Group work) (11)
    • Design Challenge Part 3: Report (Group work) (12)
    • Exam (13)
  • 5.

    Have an understanding of and be able to use heuristic methods in problem solving, perform unit conversions, justified estimations and use tools such as Excel and ArcGIS for data analysis. (WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5)

    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignment 5: Engineering Methods, Tools and Techniques (5)
    • Assignment 6: Data Analysis (Excel) (6)
    • Assignment 7: Data Analysis (ArcGIS) (7)
    • Test 2 (9)
    • Exam (13)
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Assessment

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Assessment will consist of assignments, tests, a group design challenge, and individual exam.

Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.

Note: Due to COVID-19 and the availability of staff, schedule and/or assessment changes may need to occur, but will be communicated via Moodle and/or in lectures

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1: Academic Integrity
18 Mar 2022
5:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assignment 2: What is Engineering and Society?
25 Mar 2022
5:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Assignment 3: Systems Thinking 1
15 Apr 2022
5:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Assignment 4: Systems Thinking 2
20 May 2022
5:00 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Assignment 5: Engineering Methods, Tools and Techniques
27 May 2022
5:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Assignment 6: Data Analysis (Excel)
3 Jun 2022
5:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Assignment 7: Data Analysis (ArcGIS)
10 Jun 2022
5:00 PM
2.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Test 1
7 Apr 2022
7:00 PM
7.5
  • Other: In person test in PWC
9. Test 2
2 Jun 2022
7:00 PM
7.5
  • Other: In person test in PWC
10. Design Challenge Part 1: Design Review (Group work)
9 May 2022
No set time
7.5
  • Presentation: In Class
11. Design Challenge Part 2: Poster (Group work)
6 Jun 2022
5:00 PM
7.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
12. Design Challenge Part 3: Report (Group work)
13 Jun 2022
12:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
13. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Dowling, David. Engineering Your Future: An Australasian Guide, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/lib/waikato/detail.action?docID=5915858

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering, Saeed Moaveni (available from Campus Books).

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Recommended Readings

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Meadows, Donella H., and Diana Wright. Thinking in Systems : A Primer. White River Junction, Vt.: Chelsea Green Pub., 2008. Print.
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Other Resources

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None

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Online Support

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This course has a Moodle site (elearn.waikato.ac.nz) associated with it, providing discussion forums and access to lecture notes and additional resources.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.

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Workload

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Lectures 3 hours per week (-2 public holidays) = 34 hours.

Workshops 2 hours per week = 20 hours.

Tutorials 1 hour per week = 11 hours.

Design challenge: Additional self organised learning and group work time = 20 hours.

Assignments: 7 assignments making up 20 hours.

Tests: Additional revision making up 20 hours.

Final exam preparation: Additional revision making up 25 hours.

Grand total of 150 hours.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper is directly linked to the other x70 papers: ENGEN270 – Engineering and Business, ENGEN370 – Engineering and the Environment, and ENGEN570 – Engineering and the Profession.

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