Special projects in automotive design and build

In this unit, you will have the chance to sharpen your design skills by tackling automotive challenges as part of a large, multidisciplinary team. Through this experience, you'll develop an understanding of the necessary trade-offs required to meet diverse demands, such as manufacturing capabilities, sustainability, and cost-efficiency, all while aiming for high-performance designs. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on knowledge of relevant manufacturing practices and play an active role in the fabrication process. As part of this collaborative effort, you'll be expected to work effectively within the team, take initiative in specific areas, and navigate a broad range of technical and non-technical issues related to the automotive project.

Field trips - You will have opportunities to participate in experiential learning through relevant off-campus track testing.

Problem-based learning - This unit incorporates problem-based learning, where you will engage in research, integrate theory with practice and apply your knowledge and skills to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.