Course Title: Engineering Design 2
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Engineering Design 2
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET2257 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
EEET2257 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024 |
EEET2602 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2019, Viet3 2020, Viet2 2022, Viet2 2023, Viet2 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Hiep Tran
Course Coordinator Phone: +613 9925 0864
Course Coordinator Email: hiep.tranlengoc@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 12.11.25
Course Coordinator Availability: Email for an appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Recommended Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course before you commence this course:
• EEET2249 Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (038295)
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Course Description
In this course you will learn the principles and processes associated with designing, constructing, and debugging electronic circuits. A comprehensive case study will be used to support the learning outcomes.
The weekly pre-recorded lectures will present the theory of the case study circuit, the process of circuit design, the concept of simulation to evaluate circuit performance, and the process of proceeding from a circuit schematic to a Printed Circuit Board. The pre-recorded lectures will also discuss practical design issues such as component selection, thermal rating, mechanical footprint, and several other issues that need to be considered as part of the overall design process.
The laboratory experiments will provide a physical forum to develop the practical skills of electronic circuit design. The first experiments will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in circuit schematic capture and simulation using Altium Circuit Designer. The next experiments will be practical breadboard construction of sections of the example case study design. The remainder of the laboratory program will provide a forum for you to design, construct, and test a working version of the case study design circuit.
The overall focus of the course is to present an integrated and coherent approach to the design and construction process of an electronic circuit, which can be applied to more complex system design tasks in the following years of the degree program.
This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for Bachelor of Engineering plans ending in P23:
BH073P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH073VRI23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH073BIT Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH075P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
BH075BIT Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
BH091CNH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Computer Science
BH111ECH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
PLO 1 Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline
PLO 2 Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
PLO 4 Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5 Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 6 Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to manage complex engineering projects.
PLO 7 Apply research principles and methods, taking into account risk and environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8 Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 9 Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and reflection on own learning and career when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10 Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
PLO 11 Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to
1. Model circuit functions using advanced circuit simulation tools within a systematic design process.
2. Employ contemporary CAD tools to design and construct PCB-based electronic circuits.
3. Critically analyse the underlying principles, engineering processes, and trade-offs required to develop and refine circuit designs for practical applications.
4. Undertake advanced processes of physical construction and systematic testing of electronic circuits.
5. Apply a systematic engineering approach to implement and validate complex circuit systems, ensuring their functionality and alignment with design objectives.
6. Communicate engineering findings effectively through written reports tailored to professional engineering audiences.
7. Collaborate and contribute effectively as a team member, demonstrating accountability, ethical conduct, and professionalism.
Overview of Learning Activities
Working relatively independently you will design, build, and test the case study electronic circuit. The major design work in this activity is applying theory to understand the operation and create a working PCB-based physical version of a circuit.
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1: Directed Laboratory Experiments, 22%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO4, CLO6 and CLO7
Assessment Task 2: Case Study Design Project 38%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6 and CLO7
Assessment Task 3: Lectorial Quiz, 10%, CLO3, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 4: Final Timed and Timetabled Assessment 30%, CLO3, CLO5 and CLO6
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.