Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
Define the requirements of a product in conjunction with the product stakeholders
Demonstrate a systematic design and thinking process for product development or solving problems
Model, prototype and/or build a product according to provided specifications
Work effectively in a team to develop a complex product or solve problems
Demonstrate continuous improvement and independence in a team environment
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural
perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)