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Unit of study_

ENGG1000: History and Philosophy of Engineering

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

ENGG1000 is a unique course that aims to provide students with an understanding of the historical development of Engineering with relation to societal expectations of the period. Engineering as a field of study and profession has developed over millennia from simple (yet significant) advances in technology such as the lever and wheel, to modern day examples such as advanced computers, nanomaterials and space flight. Interaction between human society and Engineers has helped develop and guide the advancement of engineering technology; with society posing problems for Engineers to solve and Engineers developing new technology that changed the course of human history, and helped shape the world we live in. The general philosophy behind Engineering is that Engineers work to fulfill the needs of society (water, electricity, technological improvements etc. ), and as such Engineers are expected to act ethically towards society. The role of Engineers in society will be analysed and discussed from a humanistic perspective, with relation to the current Engineers Australia code of ethics. Other relevant philosophical analyses of Engineering as a skill and profession will also be examined such as, aesthetics, creativity, the epistemology of Engineering and more. This course will use online resources extensively and help develop research and communication skills of students, whilst providing an overview of the historical significance of Engineers in society, and what it means to be an Engineer.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	ENGG1000
Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Rod Fiford, rod.fiford@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam	Exam Written exam	30%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Class discussion Discussion	10%	Multiple weeks	n/a
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Participation	Discussion forum Online discussion	10%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Oral presentation Oral presentation	10%	Week 05	n/a
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Assignment	Report Written report	20%	Week 09 Due date: 03 May 2020 at 23:59	n/a
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Assignment	Online blog Online blog	20%	Week 13 Due date: 31 May 2020 at 23:59	n/a
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Assessment summary

Participation: Active participation is required in both online and in-class discussions related to unit of study subject matter.
Presentation: This will focus on a case study chosen by the student related to the historical significance of a major engineering event/invention/breakthrough and subsequent impact on human society.
Report: This involves students discussing the interaction between engineering and society in both present, past and future scenarios.
Online blog: This online task requires the student to create a web ‘blog’using various forms of media to discuss and analyse the impact of a chosen technology on society.
Exam: The exam will test students’ knowledge and understanding of all subject material, potentially including other students` blogs and oral presentations.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

5% of maximum obtainable mark per day or part thereof. 100% late penalty for presentation and exam.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Course introduction/what is engineering?	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	History of engineering 1	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Methodology and philosophy of engineering	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	History of engineering 2	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Student Presentations	Presentation (2 hr)
Week 06	Engineering and society	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	History of engineering 3	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Epistemology of engineering and critical thinking	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	History of engineering 4	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Socio-politics of engineering and technology	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	History of Engineering 5	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Engineering and society - the future?	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Course revision	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance and active participation in class and online discussions is required.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate familiarity with the Engineers Australia code of conduct and develop an awareness of the professional conduct expected from society in an Australian and international context. The relationship between engineering and the needs/expectations of society is investigated and discussed
LO2. demonstrate improved skills in both oral and written communication (reports and examination) and proficiency in using online discussion forums
LO3. demonstrate effective research skills to locate information from a variety of sources, including through interpersonal communication.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Oral presentation and report moved forward a week to better balance assessment tasks..

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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