| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Engineering Computer Applications and Interactive Design |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG2307 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit equips students with a solid foundation in advanced programming techniques, engineering software applications, and interactive and parametric design methodologies. As technology continues to evolve, computer-based modelling and simulation tools play an increasingly critical role across engineering disciplines, particularly in mechatronics and system design. Rigorous development of such applications and modelling techniques has helped enormously in improving the performance and efficiency of a mechanical system and enhancing its reliability. Through this unit, students will gain hands-on experience with programming languages such as C/C++, and simulation and modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, Inventor, and Solidworks. These tools will be used to develop, model, and simulate engineering systems, enabling students to analyse physical problems and design effective solutions. The unit fosters both theoretical understanding and practical skills in computational modelling, system analysis, and interactive design. It prepares students to apply digital tools confidently in the development and optimisation of engineering systems, with a focus on performance, efficiency, and reliability. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain the fundamentals of computer programming and modelling in solving engineering problems. |
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| K2. | Explain vectors, matrix algebra and numerical methods in the context of engineering. |
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| K3. | Understand the role and application of computational numerical and statistical methods for solving complex engineering problems. |
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| K4. | Reflect on the operations and applications of engineering software (such as C/C++, MATLAB/SimuLink, LabView, Solidworks) in formulating, modelling and analysing a wide range of physical engineering problems and applications. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using computational techniques. |
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| S2. | Design and model engineering applications using available software tools. Develop and debug algorithms for engineering applications. |
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| S3. | Analyse and interpret performance of the designed engineering algorithm / models with alterations of critical model parameters. |
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| S4. | Simulate and analyse the influence of external parameters on the performance of the designed model. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply theoretical knowledge and skills to design and model complex mechanical systems to benefit industrial applications. |
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| A2. | Identify and efficiently solve engineering problems using computational techniques. |
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| Unit Content: |
- Advanced computer programming and modelling methodologies in engineering.
- Introduction to software tools such as C/C++, MATLAB / SimuLink, LabView, Inventor, and SolidWorks.
- Modelling and interpreting physical engineering concepts into computational problems.
- Analysing and solving physical engineering problems using computer programming/modelling techniques.
- Object-oriented programming, software modelling and structured programming techniques in formulating and solving engineering applications.
- Modular programming and data structures.
- Algorithm development for engineering applications.
- Computational numerical and statistical analysis of different engineering problems.
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2 | Experiment work on modelling and programming to verify students' ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills | Reports, demonstrations | 30 - 50% | | 2. | K1, K3, K4, S1, S3, A2 | Relevant problems to enforce understanding of the students | Assignments / quizzes | 10 - 30% | | 3. | K3, S2, S4, A1 | Design exercises | Reports, demonstrations / presentation | 40 - 60% |
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