Engineering Design and Practice 2B

Unit code: NEE2210 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEE2205 - Analogue Electronics
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit adopts a problem-based learning (PBL) approach where students work collaboratively in teams to solve authentic engineering problems that integrate content from Linear Systems with MATLAB Applications and Analogue Electronics. Under the guidance of an academic mentor, students apply scientific and engineering principles to analyse, design, and present solutions to complex, multidisciplinary challenges. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication, professional ethics, and sustainable design, helping students develop the technical and interpersonal capabilities required for professional engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply scientific and engineering fundamentals to identify complex problems and propose effective solutions;
  2. Communicate technical information clearly and confidently to both professional and general audiences;
  3. Demonstrate advanced technical competence within at least one engineering discipline;
  4. Adopt a systems approach to design, integrating sustainability, ethics, and operational performance;
  5. Collaborate effectively within diverse teams, demonstrating leadership and accountability; and
  6. Recognise the social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities of professional engineers in sustainable development.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 20%
Practical Lab Assessment (Individual) (1500 words)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 60%
Report (30%), Oral Presentation and Project Demonstration (30%) (20 mins per group) (Group)
Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 20%
Portfolio (Individual) (1500 words)

Laboratory Work: This assessment ensures accountability by requiring students to perform hands on and lab tasks under supervision. Real-time observation and process-focused questioning verify understanding and application of analytical skills

Project: This secure assessment ensures authenticity through documented milestone checks tied to individual students, in-class feedback sessions incorporating process-focused questioning, and engagement with clients to simulate real-world practice. Students produce industry-standard outputs, and their work is further validated through peer evaluations, feedback and explicit evaluation of each student’s individual contributions and achievement of learning outcomes. This secure assessment features an oral presentation, followed by unpredictable Q&A to assess each student’s understanding and critical reasoning.

Portfolio: Structured portfolio, supported by progressive milestone checks with regular feedback and validation discussions.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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