Overview of Assignment

By the end of this assignment, the student will have experienced the challenge of designing a simple system to meet a specific requirement, having regard for performance targets and taking into account resource and material restrictions.

The student will have also participated in a team competition against other teams, in simulation of commercial environment.

The main “hard” outcome of the assignment will be a vehicle from each team that performs in competition with those built by other teams. The “soft” outcomes will be a report (and optionally a journal) that forms part of the student’s personal portfolio of work.

Learning Outcomes

1. Display an understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.

2. Apply and adapt a range of knowledge and understanding of design methodologies in unfamiliar situations

3. Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.