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Source: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/ENGN1211 Parent: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/AACOM

• Code ENGN1211

• Unit Value 6 units

• Offered by School of Engineering

• ANU College ANU College of Systems and Society
• Course subject Engineering
• Areas of interest Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Engineering More...

• Work Integrated Learning Projects

• Academic career UGRD

• Course convener
• Dr Kiara Bruggeman
• Mode of delivery In Person
• Offered in

First Semester 2026\

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Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering (ENGN1211)

• Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• Work Integrated Learning
• Indicative Assessment
• Workload
• Prescribed Texts
• Areas of Interest
• Other Information
• Fees
• Offerings and Dates

Discovering Engineering is the foundation course for engineering. The course invites students to discover engineering by tackling an open-ended design project, as well as learning a variety of essential technical and non-technical skills. The major project for the course is to work in teams to design and build a robot rover that can autonomously navigate around a maze.

Throughout the course, students undertake a variety of learning activities that introduce the key engineering concepts that are needed to successfully complete the project. Students learn about the engineering design process, including understanding what is needed in a project, generating concepts, prototyping, analysing, and implementing a solution. Students work in teams, allowing them to develop their collaboration and communication skills, as well as their project management skills. This is complemented by learning about the importance of reflective and ethical professional practice. At the same time students will also learn about basic electronics, coding and problem solving, providing a range of fundamental skills needed by a modern engineer.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate research into engineering concepts, technology and contexts.
2. Select and use appropriate engineering tools to model and analyse engineering components.
3. Design a solution to an open-ended problem using an engineering process.
4. Identify responsibilities within an engineering team in relation to professional practice.
5. Communicate engineering concepts and solutions effectively using different media to professional and other audiences.
6. Demonstrate self-reflection and evaluation of ideas

Work Integrated Learning

Projects

This course will give you the opportunity to practice teamwork, build communication skills, problem solving skills and develop project management skills.

Other Information

Professional Skills Mapping:

Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies

Indicative Assessment

1. Engineering Design Report (15) [LO 1,3,5,6]
2. Mid-semester Test (15) [LO 1,2]
3. Lab Quizzes (15) [LO 2,5]
4. Rover Project (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
5. Reflection (15) [LO 1,5,6]

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Workload

• 24 x 1 hour lectures
• 3 x 2-hour computer labs
• 3 x 2-hour project workshops
• 6 x 1-hour Project group updates with optional 1-hour drop-in
• Plus group and individual study

Prescribed Texts

No prescibed texts.

Areas of Interest

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Engineering
• Computer Engineering

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.

Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students\ If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. 

Student Contribution Band: : 2

Unit value: : 6 units

If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) placeor international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.

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