Course Summary

Do you like solving complex problems? Are you creative? Systems Engineering involves the design, production, operation, evaluation and iteration of integrated systems, which mediate and control many aspects of human experience. You will identify and quantify systems goals, generate system designs, practice trial and error, justify design trade-offs, select and implement the most appropriate designs. In addition, you will test and verify that the system is well-built and integrated before evaluating how well the completed system meets the intended goals and reflect on the systems engineering process to create a satisfactory design outcome.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Build several projects including a simple machine, an electrical system and an integrated system containing a microcontroller
• Produce a folio containing designs, production, testing and evaluating diagrams, data, notes and conclusions
• Develop knowledge of electrical, mechanical, open and closed-loop systems to design and build an integrated system and portfolio
• Demonstrate knowledge of planning, design, hand skills, component identification, testing procedures and safe work practices