ENEM14015 - Dynamic System Modelling and Control

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This project-based learning unit examines the behaviour of mechanical systems. You will apply knowledge of engineering science and mathematics to model and analyse mechanical systems and consider the nature of engineering assumptions, and the effects of uncertainty on modelling and analysis. You will apply vibration and control theory, design and analyse linear and non-linear mathematical models and use simulation software to predict the behaviour of mechanical systems in the industry. You will have opportunities to work individually and in teams to complete projects and to develop interpersonal and technical communication skills. You will prepare professional documentation of problem solutions and project reports. Online students are required to have access to a computer. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 4
Credit Points 12
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.25
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: (ENEM12007 Statics and Dynamics or ENEM12010 Engineering Dynamics) and MATH12225 Applied Computational Modelling

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2026

Term 2 - 2026 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

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This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

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Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 15.38% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: SUTE report
Feedback
Great communication. Always encouraging students to communicate with the lecturer and answer quickly and effectively.
Recommendation
Should continue to communicate effectively with all students.
Action Taken
Student communication was delivered in a timely manner.
Source: SUTE reports
Feedback
Maybe marking a little sooner would help as there is a crossover between consecutive assessments.
Recommendation
Assessment marks should be released to students to avoid crossover between consecutive assignments.
Action Taken
All assignment marks were released to the students except the final assessment which were made available after the certification of grades.
Source: UC reflection
Feedback
Most students fail to start early on their group project work.
Recommendation
Students should be encouraged to communicate effectively among themselves from the beginning of the term.
Action Taken
Students were notified by Moodle messages when they must start working on the group project.
Source: SUTE reports
Feedback
Useful feedback score is low from student survey response.
Recommendation
Providing feedback in a matter that is more easily understood by the students and provide an additional session for understanding feedback.
Action Taken
During the workshop classes the feedback on group projects were discussed. Students were offered personal consultation time when needed.
Source: SUTE report
Feedback
The students misunderstood the unit requirements.
Recommendation
The unit requirements should be thoroughly discussed with the students at the beginning of the term.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: UC reflection
Feedback
The unit has high workload for the students.
Recommendation
The assignment submission deadlines for students of this unit should be redistributed in alignment with other undertaken unit workloads.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes
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