Course description

Implications of being a professional engineer in the 21st century through active engagement with technical, socio-economic and political aspects. Each student will focus on the 14 National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges in an enquiry based approach requiring an in-depth framing of the problem, including identification of innovative opportunities and the necessary conditions for developing a solution that is scalable and can be applied at a global level. Student will also examine disruptive technologies, and carry out a critical analysis of environmental policy. Students will act as consultants and advisors to the newly formed ¿UQ Engineering Global Innovations Centre¿ (a fictitious organisation) and be required to demonstrate their leadership skills in developing a network of collaborators from the relevant disciplines within the UQ research community, as well as industry and the community. Key lectures provide supporting technical / social / political / cultural / economic issues around the challenges and technologies, developing networks within communities, leadership, planning and persuasive communication. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the issues in persuasive arguments to the relevant stakeholders. Critical peer review is an integral part of the course. Each assessment item will be evaluated by peer assessment, providing opportunities for the fair and critical evaluation of the efforts of peers.

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