Advanced Engineering Design

Unit code: NEF4206 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
NHEE students require: NEF3101, 288 credit points and NEE2204. NHEM students require: NEF3101, 288 credit points and NEM3102. NHEC students require: NEF3101, 288 credit points and NEC4102 Others require: NEF3101, 288 credit points
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit prepares you for professional practice by challenging you to undertake complex, open-ended engineering design tasks modelled on real-world projects. You will work both independently and in teams to develop innovative, standards-aligned solutions while applying systems design and project management principles. The unit integrates knowledge from earlier studies and emphasises the use of industry-relevant tools, including computer-aided design software, numerical modelling, scheduling, costing, and resource allocation techniques.



Throughout the unit, you will engage in structured project milestones supported by written portfolios and oral presentations to track and communicate your progress. Final deliverables include two comprehensive design reports and presentations documenting the full design process, technical analysis, and alignment with project specifications. You will be expected to demonstrate intellectual independence, professional responsibility, and engineering judgement in leading and contributing to advanced design outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Identify complex engineering design problems and implement appropriate methods to develop and complete solutions across a range of engineering fields;
  2. Critically review relevant design information and technical data to support informed decision-making;
  3. Design and evaluate feasible engineering solutions within a team setting using a systems approach, considering technical, environmental, economic, and social criteria;
  4. Collaborate effectively in a diverse team as a contributing member or leader of a multidisciplinary design team; and
  5. Present technical outcomes clearly and professionally through reports, team discussions, and oral presentations.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 30%
Regular updates on design progress and skills development (1000 words).
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Presentation on the design process (Individual) (8 mins)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Design report (including design calculations and drawings) (Group) (5000 words)

Required reading

Reading material will be negotiated in consultation with the supervisor and will be appropriate to the topic under investigation. Design brief and specification documents will be provided.

As part of a course

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