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ENGEN180-23B (TGA)
Foundations of Engineering
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Chanelle Gavin
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TCBD.4.02
chanelle.gavin@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Ajit Pal Singh
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TCBD.4.02
ajitpal.singh@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
This paper is suitable for anyone interested in the application of science to technology and engineering. It provides an introduction to the engineering profession and the role of engineers and technologists in shaping technology in the industrial and post-industrial age. It also covers fundamental principles of engineering design, open-ended problem solving, engineering analysis and engineering accounting of mass and energy.
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/assets/Uploads/Documents/IEA-Graduate-Attributes-and-Professional-Competencies-2021.1-Sept-2021.pdf
Please note:
Linkages to Other Papers
Passing this paper is a pre-requisite for the second year engineering design papers (ENGxx280 or ENGxx281).
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: ENGEN302
How this paper will be taught
The paper content is delivered through a mix of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. The highlight of the course is the major design project, which this year is designing and building remote-controlled model boats to race on the university lake.
Each week students should attend three lectures, a tutorial and a lab session. Tutorials/Labs start in the FIRST week of teaching.
Students will rotate between Lab 01 (experimental/build) and Lab 02 (computer) depending upon the scheduled activity for that week. This will be discussed in the first lecture.
Lab attendance is mandatory. Appropriate footwear must be worn in the labs (i.e. no open toed shoes, shoes must be secured at the heel).
Important Note for International Students: For international students in New Zealand under student visas, regular attendance is part of your visa obligation and is checked as a requirement on the University under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, to which the University is a signatory. Academic staff are formally required to monitor attendance in classes and submission of compulsory assessment events/items and to report to Waikato International in the event that any problem with irregular attendance or non-submission is not resolved.
Required Readings
You will need to have
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.
Time - Estimated Workload
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
This paper facilitates the development of technical writing and management skills, two important competencies expected of a professional engineer. In order to pass this paper, the students are expected to demonstrate their ability to produce written work of adequate standard. The success of the project will depend on the students’ understanding of making appropriate financial decisions to manage a project. Participation in the design project also introduces students to working in a team.
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.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.