ENGGEN (Engineering General)

ENGGEN 102 - Basic Skills for Engineering (15 pts)🏳

An introduction to key concepts in areas such as mathematics and physics relevant to intending engineers. This course upskills students who wish to complete an engineering degree but have little prior knowledge of core areas such as differentiation, integration, and mechanical systems. Recommended preparation: Achievement standards 91261 Apply algebraic methods in solving problems and 91262 Apply calculus methods in solving problems, or equivalent.

Restriction: ENGSCI 111, 211, MATHS 102, 108, 110, 120, 130

ENGGEN 115 - Principles of Engineering Design (15 pts)🏳

An introduction to the principles of design as a fundamental part of engineering practice and a foundation for subsequent design courses. Students are also introduced to essential drawing skills and CAD, and complete group- based design projects. Topics include systems life cycle, design, and introductions to professional issues such as health and safety, ethics, sustainability, cultural diversity, communication, leadership, and teamwork.

ENGGEN 121 - Engineering Mechanics (15 pts)🏳

An introduction to planar mechanics including: free body diagrams, planar equilibrium of rigid bodies, friction, distributed forces, internal forces, shear force and bending moment diagrams, kinematics and kinetics of particles, and Design 928 work and energy, relative motion, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies.

Restriction: CIVIL 210, MECHENG 222

ENGGEN 131 - Introduction to Engineering Computation and Software (15 pts)🏳

Development Introduction to problem solving in engineering through the use of the software package MATLAB, and the programming language C.

Restriction: ENGSCI 233, 331

ENGGEN 140 - Fundamentals of Engineering in Society (15 pts)🏳

An introduction to chemistry and biology as applied to solving fundamental engineering problems from first principles using conservation laws and with appropriate consideration for uncertainty. Problems will also be addressed from a social perspective, considering the environment, the Treaty of Waitangi, social license to operate, and the role of professional engineering skills in the community and society.

ENGGEN 199 - English Language Competency (0 pts)🏳

competency in the English language as determined by the

ENGGEN 204 - Professional Skills, Communication, and Collaboration (15 pts)🏳

A system-wide view of the role of the professional engineer in society and business. The skills of advocacy, and individual and group-based communication are put into practice. Scenarios representative of real-world issues are addressed through team-based projects and problem solving. The professional issues introduced in ENGGEN 115 (health and safety, ethics, sustainability, cultural diversity, communication, leadership, and teamwork) are continued and developed.

Prerequisite: ENGGEN 115, 199

ENGGEN 299 - Workshop Practice (0 pts)🏳

Restriction: BIOMENG 299, CHEMMAT 299, CIVIL 299, COMPSYS 299, ELECTENG 299, ENGSCI 299, MECHENG 299, MECHTRON 299, SOFTENG 299, STRCTENG 299

ENGGEN 303 - Innovation and Business Cases (15 pts)🏳

Introduction to theory and practice of managing projects, innovation, product development and service delivery. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to complete a project based on a complex real-world systems scenario. Project management and innovation topics are integrated with design studies covered in previous courses, and extended to wider business issues of risk and opportunities, entrepreneurship, financial management, and regulatory issues.

Prerequisite: ENGGEN 199, 204

ENGGEN 388 - Leadership in Engineering (0 pts)🏳

Prepares engineers for roles as future leaders. Enhances skills in seeing problems from non-engineering perspectives and dealing with situations without ideal solutions. Develops skills from other disciplines and increases awareness of the broader context of how engineering supports society.

Prerequisite: Programme Director approval

ENGGEN 403 - Systems Thinking (15 pts)🏳

An introduction to the commercial drivers and business practices which prepare students for successful roles in the commercial, government, and non-profit sectors after graduation. Students are presented with a systems thinking approach to managing large, complex, multidisciplinary challenges. Professional issues (such as health and safety, sustainability, resilience, ethics, leadership, and cultural diversity) from previous courses are expanded.

Prerequisite: BUSINESS 101 and 102, or BUSINESS 111 and 112, or DESIGN 220 or 221 or 222, or ECON 151 and GLOBAL 101, or COMMS 320 or ENGGEN 303 or LAW 241 or MUS 186 or 365 or PROPERTY 231 or SCIGEN 201 or 201G

ENGGEN 499 - Practical Work (0 pts)🏳

Students are required to complete 800 hours of engineering practical work and complete formal written reports reflecting on their work experience. This enables students to gain workplace experience, practical knowledge, and hands-on engineering experience by working in an organisation.

ENGGEN 601 - Case Studies in Engineering 1 (15 pts)🏳

The case study may include aspects of design or analysis, a survey and/or evaluation of a problem in any branch of engineering. Students are required to submit a report.

ENGGEN 602 - Case Studies in Engineering 2 (15 pts)🏳

The case study may include aspects of design or analysis, a survey and/or evaluation of a problem in any branch of engineering. Students are required to submit a report.

ENGGEN 622 - Advanced Topics in Engineering 1 (15 pts)🏳

Courses on topics determined each year by the Associate Dean Postgraduate in the Faculty of Engineering.

ENGGEN 623 - Advanced Topics in Engineering 2 (15 pts)🏳

Courses on topics determined each year by the Associate Dean Postgraduate in the Faculty of Engineering.

ENGGEN 698 - Practical Work for Experienced Engineers (0 pts)🏳

Students will demonstrate via formal records at least 800 hours of relevant practical work experience in Engineering completed in the last 5 years.

Prerequisite: At least 800 hours of practical work in responsible engineering employment

Restriction: ENGGEN 699

ENGGEN 699 - Practical Work (0 pts)🏳

Students will complete 800 hours of relevant practical work experience in Engineering and reflect on the connections between their work and their study. The work experience can be undertaken at any time during the degree programme or via a combination of some prior and Design 929 work experience and ongoing work experience gained concurrently with the degree.

Restriction: ENGGEN 698

ENGGEN 701 - Professional Project (15 pts)🏳

A comprehensive investigation, analysis and reporting of a complex engineering design, development or professional engineering problem.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

Restriction: ENGGEN 401, 405, 410, 705

ENGGEN 705 - Engineering Product Development (15 pts)🏳

Advanced topics in the engineering design and development of new manufactured products, taking an integrated approach including technical, commercial, and user aspects. Theory is linked to practice through multidisciplinary teams engaging in projects and case studies.

Prerequisite: B grade or higher in ENGGEN 303

Restriction: ENGGEN 401, 405, 410, 701, MGMT 305

ENGGEN 720 - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 721 - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳

Restriction: ENGGEN 769

ENGGEN 722 - Special Study in Engineering Management 1 (15 pts)🏳

Directed study of an engineering management topic approved by the Programme Coordinator.

Restriction: CIVIL 716

ENGGEN 723 - Special Study in Engineering Management 2 (15 pts)🏳

Directed study of an engineering management topic approved by the Programme Coordinator.

ENGGEN 724 - Special Study in Technology Management 1 (15 pts)🏳

Directed study of an engineering technology topic approved by the Programme Coordinator.

ENGGEN 725 - Special Study in Technology Management 2 (15 pts)🏳

Directed study of an engineering technology topic approved by the Programme Coordinator.

ENGGEN 726 - Climate Adaptation of Infrastructure (15 pts)🏳

Impacts of climate change on infrastructure and adaptation strategies to respond to these changes. Impact assessments, vulnerability studies, and development of adaptation strategies and techniques for whole of life asset management. Decision-making, management and climate resilience of transport, potable water provision, stormwater and wastewater systems, buildings and other physical infrastructure systems.

ENGGEN 730 - Management Skills for Project Professionals (15 pts)🏳

Core theories and their implications for the art and practice of project management in organisations.

ENGGEN 731 - Agile and Lean Project Management (15 pts)🏳

The culture, structures, roles, tools and techniques required for effective management of projects in uncertain, volatile and ambiguous environments where the project scope evolves or the timescale is the primary driver. Students will learn advanced techniques and apply them to reinforce their learning.

Restriction: ENGGEN 740

ENGGEN 732 - Systems Thinking and Project Business Case (15 pts)🏳

The business case as the tool of choice for many businesses for turning strategy into projects and the subsequent investment appraisals. Topics include systems thinking, the theory of constraints, value, cost/benefit analysis, quadruple bottom line, sensitivity analysis, risk analysis, investment appraisal, performance measurement and benefit realisation.

ENGGEN 733 - Strategy, Portfolios, Programmes and Projects (15 pts)🏳

The practical application of strategic management principles to enable the successful delivery of portfolios, programmes and projects in demand and supply side organisations in the public and private sectors. Examination of international examples from different industry sectors illustrates how theoretical concepts and practical applications can relate to the success or failure of portfolios of resources, programmes of work, and individual projects, sometimes in conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.

Restriction: ENGGEN 741

ENGGEN 734 - Engineering Contracts for Project Managers (15 pts)🏳

Theoretical concepts in engineering commercial contracts, how those concepts apply to the work environment and manifest in the contracts in use in the project environment. Students will study relevant case law, NZS3910, NEC3 and FIDIC.

Restriction: CIVIL 790

ENGGEN 735 - Project Management Case Studies (15 pts)🏳

Examination of examples from industry to show how theoretical concepts relate to the success or failure of projects. Students will study a range of projects from across the world that highlight critical success factors.

Restriction: ENGGEN 741

ENGGEN 736 - Research Implementation and Dissemination - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

Critical reflections on undertaking a research project focussing on elements of project implementation and dissemination of research findings and outcomes. Leverage the benefits of the research project by focussing on the communicating the findings of the project to appropriate audiences and maximising the impact of the project for key stakeholders. Critically evaluate own performance in undertaking a project and adoption of a philosophy of continuous improvement during implementation stage of a project. Identification of lessons learned in order to inform future research.

Corequisite: ENGGEN 792 or 794 (ENGGEN 736 must be taken in the same semester as ENGGEN 792 or 792B or 794 or 794B)

ENGGEN 737 - Engineering Risk Management - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

The theory and practice of risk management, providing a comprehensive approach to identify, analyse, and treat risks inherent in engineering projects. Critical analysis and synthesis of risk management frameworks to deliver outcomes in scenarios of uncertainty and to communicate and Design 930 plans at a professional level. An independent project is undertaken in which students apply risk management theories to engineering projects.

Restriction: CIVIL 716

ENGGEN 738 - Work Based Learning - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

Studies in professional and interpersonal skills within the context of engineering and project management practice. Develops ability to critically self-assess competencies. Fosters and enhances competencies in preparation towards membership of a professional body via application of theory and exploration of work practices. Students prepare a portfolio of independent work demonstrating competencies required of a Chartered professional at an advanced level.

Restriction: CIVIL 708

Note: Students must be in professional employment or have completed at least three years' professional employment within engineering.

ENGGEN 739 - Cost Engineering - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

Advanced topics in cost engineering such as engineering economics, cost planning, cost estimating, cost control, cost analysis and lifecycle costing. These topics are extended by independent and group applied projects in which students solve complex engineering management problems. The core taught skills are complemented by independent research to solve cost engineering problems or critically analyse alternative cost engineering approaches.

Restriction: CIVIL 709

ENGGEN 740 - Project Management Bodies of Knowledge (30 pts)🏳

A comprehensive and critical review of existing and emerging project management bodies of knowledge including Waterfall, Agile, Lean and Extreme Project Management approaches. Comparison of a range of project management frameworks and methodologies for management of risk, including the applied application of a range of tools, techniques and knowledge to open-ended project scenarios.

Restriction: CIVIL 703, ENGGEN 731, 742

ENGGEN 741 - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (30 pts)🏳

Critical elements of project delivery including leadership, organisation, owner profile and participation, project objectives, investment decisions and change management. Project, Programme and Portfolio Management frameworks and their practical application to organisations in managing strategy implementation. Examples from industry show how theoretical concepts relate to the success or failure of projects, programmes and portfolios under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.

Restriction: ENGGEN 733, 735

ENGGEN 742 - Project Management (15 pts)🏳

Planning, organisation and control of projects in ordered environments. Application of project management principles, concepts, disciplines, tools, techniques and processes to the typical project lifecycle. Studies in the knowledge areas/domains defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Development of a range of skills, tools and techniques to become an effective project manager.

Restriction: CIVIL 703, ENGGEN 740

ENGGEN 743 - Applied Creative Thinking (15 pts)🏳

Application of inventive problem solving and creative thinking to formulate novel engineering solutions. Theories, tools and techniques to assist with generating innovative ideas. Techniques for improving the creativity of teams. Develops skills in the facilitation of workshops to help teams solve complex problems. Practical application of the concepts are synthesised to solve case study industry problems, and students’ individual scenarios.

Restriction: ENGGEN 722

ENGGEN 766 - (45 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 766A - (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 766B - Research Project in Engineering Management - Level 9 (30 pts)🏳

A major project which should relate to a practical situation in an organisation or company selected by the candidate. The project must be approved by the Master of Engineering Management Programme Director, and may take the form of a survey and evaluation of modern advances in engineering management practices, the development and/ or implementation of new management strategies, or a management oriented industrial case study.

Restriction: ENGGEN 763, 764, 765

and B, or ENGGEN 766

ENGGEN 769 - Research Methods for Engineers (15 pts)🏳

Development of research methods knowledge and skills including research philosophy and design, research ethics, data collection and analysis techniques, identification of limitations, and writing up and reporting. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are addressed.

Restriction: CHEMMAT 751, CIVIL 705, COMPSYS 700, ELECTENG 700, ENGGEN 721, ENGSCI 700, MECHENG 700, SOFTENG 700

ENGGEN 770 - Medical Device and Technology Development - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

Clinical and technical aspects of medical device development. Identification and definition of a medical device, examples and case studies. Evidence based technology, justification and motivation for developing medical devices. Techniques and issues concerning medical device research and design processes. Includes individual research related to medical device and technology development.

ENGGEN 771 - Medical Device Industry Practice - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

Commercial lifecycle considerations in medical device design. Clinical evaluation of systems; safety and ethics issues. Medical and regulatory requirements and international standards for medical devices; quality assurance and controlled design. Examples drawn from surgical assistance and medical intervention systems, training systems, prosthetics, orthotics, exoskeleton devices, and healthcare robotics.

ENGGEN 784 - (30 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 784A - (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 784B - Capstone Project - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

An extensive team-based project within a virtual or real- world organisation, where students will apply highly specialised theories, frameworks, and tools to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions to industry standards. Students will formulate plans, reports, and Design 931 and deliver presentations that convey their findings and facilitate critical reflective analysis of their learning experiences throughout the project.

and B, or ENGGEN 784

ENGGEN 785 - (30 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 785A - (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 785B - Professional Capstone - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

An advanced course comprising an integrating project with students working independently and inter-dependently in teams to research, investigate and apply engineering knowledge to develop solutions. A comprehensive investigation of an open-ended, complex, real or synthetic engineering problem within a simulated professional office. Completion of a comprehensive report and presentation covering technical, economic, environmental, health and safety and management components.

Prerequisite: 60 points from 700 level courses in the BE(Hons) and MProfEng Schedules

and B, or ENGGEN 785

ENGGEN 790 - (45 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 790A - (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 790B - Research Project - Level 9 (30 pts)🏳

and B, or ENGGEN 790

ENGGEN 791A - (30 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 791B - Dissertation in Medical Devices - Level 9 (30 pts)🏳

A structured supervised research project addressing a topic relevant to the development and commercialisation of medical devices and technologies.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

A and B

ENGGEN 792 - (30 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 792A - (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 792B - Research Project - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

A research project which requires students to undertake a practical application in a temporary endeavour to deliver a product, service or specified outcome. May take the form of surveys, interviews, action research, project implementation and evaluation of modern advances in project management practices, or a project management oriented case study. Projects conducted by students working in pairs. Each student must prepare a separate individual report.

and B, or ENGGEN 792

ENGGEN 794 - (30 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 794A - (15 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 794B - Research Project - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳

A research project which requires a student to undertake a practical application in a temporary endeavour to deliver a product, service or specified outcome. May take the form of action research, project implementation and evaluation of modern advances in project management practices, or a project management oriented case study. Project will be conducted by students working individually within an existing project orientated team.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

and B, or ENGGEN 794

ENGGEN 796A - (60 pts)🏳

ENGGEN 796B - ME Thesis (Engineering) - Level 9 (60 pts)🏳

Students are required to submit a thesis on a topic assigned by the appropriate Head of Department.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval

A and B Engineering Science