e-Portfolio Part 1: USQ Graduate Engineering Capabilities

BENH Engineering Program – Mechanical

Student Name: Huseen M H A E A Alaoud

Student ID: 0061078784

BENH Program Entry Date: 20/07/2015

BENH Program Completion Date:23/11/2019

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Note: The template is used four time – i.e. one discipline major based graduate capability for each of
four template copies.
E-Portfolio Part 1: Engineering – Graduate Capabilities Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Capability ME1
Identifies and applies
appropriate fundamental
principles to describe and
model practical mechanical
plant and systems.
1a) Understands relevant
engineering mathematics,
physical and material sciences.
[EA1.1a]
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1b) Able to choose appropriate
materials for a design, accounting
for the manufacturing processes
necessary to construct the
design.
[EA1.2a,EA1.3a,EA2.2a,EA2.2b,EA
2.2c,EA2.2h]
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Reflection snippets of how you believe the course/s help you attain
the graduate capabilities.
Reflect on your level of understanding – i.e. if you had a bad
assessment result – how do you fix this gap in knowledge and ensure
future assessments go better.
MEC3203: Materials Technology / MEC2401: Dynamics 1 /
ENM2600: Advanced Engineering Maths;
The course of Materials Technology introduced me to the different
types of materials used in engineering, materials properties, 20/07/20
strengthening mechanisms and materials selection for a particular 15
application. The subject of Dynamics 1 introduced me basic
understanding of effect of forces on moving bodies. Advanced
Engineering Maths built the concepts that were applicable in the
analysis of different engineering problems.
MEC3203: Materials Technology: B
MEC2401: Dynamics 1: C
ENM2600: Advanced Engineering Maths: C
MEC3204: Production Engineering / MEC2202: Manufacturing
Processes / MEC2301 Design of Machine Elements /
In Manufacturing Processes, I learnt about the different conventional
and non-conventional manufacturing processes. Design of machine 1/07/200
elements introduced me the various constraints that must be
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addressed to design successful machine elements. Mechanisms and
techniques to manufacture large quantity products were learnt in
Production Engineering.
MEC3204: Production Engineering: C
MEC2202: Manufacturing Processes: C
MEC2301 Design of Machine Elements: C
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1c) Understands static loading
and applies these principles to
determine the required strength
of objects and structures.
[EA1.2a,EA1.3a,EA2.2a,EA2.2b,EA
2.2c,EA2.2h]
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1d) Understands the dynamic
behaviour of moving objects and
applies these principles to
determine the motion of
components and mechanisms.
[EA1.2a,EA1.3a,EA2.2a,EA2.2b,EA
2.2c,EA2.2h]
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1e) Understands the nature of
fluids and applies these principles
to determine fluid flow and
energy transfer.
[EA1.2a,EA1.3a,EA2.2a,EA2.2b,EA
2.2c,EA2.2h]
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1f) Applies computational tools
to communicate engineering
systems and to analyse problems.
[EA1.2a,EA1.3a,EA2.2b,EA2.2c,EA
2.2d,EA3.2b]
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MEC 2402: Stress Analysis
This course introduced me to the different types of stresses which
develop in materials due to external loads. Depending upon the
2/07/201
relations between loads and stresses, I gained understanding of
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different failure theories of materials.
MEC 2402: Stress Analysis: C
MEC2401: Dynamics 1
Dynamics 1 deals with the study of effect of forces on the bodies. In
this subject, I learnt about the two types of dynamics i.e. kinematics
2/08/201
and kinetics. Newton’s laws of motion and other governing principles
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were studied and applied on the problems. Analysis for planar
kinematic motion and kinetic motion were performed.
MEC2401: Dynamics 1: C
MEC3102: Fluid Mechanics / MEC4103: Heat Transfer/ MEC2102:
Thermodynamics;
Fluid mechanics introduced the basic concepts of fluid in static and
moving conditions. The governing equations like Bernoulli’s equation,
energy and mass conservations were applied and flow of fluid through 30/06/20
the conduit was studied. In thermodynamics, I learnt about the 19
system, system types, properties of system and the different
processes that a system can undertake. Different thermodynamics
cycles were studied which convert heat into work. Heat transfer
introduced me the different modes of heat exchanger between two
bodies and the governing equations which model the heat transfer.
MEC3102 Fluid Mechanics: C
MEC4103: Heat Transfer: C
MEC2102 Thermodynamics: C
ENG3104: Engineering Simulations and Computations
In this course, the competency of using MATLAB was developed. 6/12/201
Different built-in commands, functions and data types were learnt 8
which are the building blocks of simulations and computations in
MATLAB. These skills helped in solving and analyzing the problems of
engineering subjects in MATLAB.
ENG3104: Engineering Simulations and Computations: C
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Graduate Capability ME1 E-Portfolio Reflective Writing Notes
Date
(To later expand in USQ Mahara as a 60 – 100 word concise Entered in
reflection of student capability competency element) USQ Mahara

Summary/Prioritise courses that cover several elements, and also arrange/group together in related subject matter:
Plan your line of reasoning for your reflection.

Subject or
Elements of Any personal highlights & Deficits
Summary of Course Code/Name Artefact
Competency Actions
Grade

MEC3203: Materials Technology: [EA1.2a,EA1.3a,E B

A2.2a,EA2.2b,EA2
MEC2401: Dynamics 1: C
.2c,EA2.2h]
ENM2600: Advanced Engineering Maths: C
[EA1.2a,EA1.3a,E
MEC3204: Production Engineering: C
A2.2a,EA2.2b,EA2
MEC2202: Manufacturing Processes: .2c,EA2.2h] C
MEC2301 Design of Machine Elements: C
MEC3102: Fluid Mechanics
C
MEC4103: Heat Transfer
C
MEC2102: Thermodynamics
C
ENG3104: Engineering Simulations and
Computations C

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 USQ Student E-Portfolio Engineering Reflection ME1

Name/: Huseen M H A E A Alaoud Graduate Capability: [Insert Graduate

Engineering Program/Major: BENH / Mechanical Engineering capability text that matches the
Start/Finish ECC Period: 20/07/2015,23/11/2019 Reference number you used for Heading]
In the basic courses of material technology and manufacturing processes, the key aspects of the [Next to relevant
materials were studied. The different categories of the materials and their mechanical properties paragraph]
were studied. These properties were obtained from the Stress strain diagrams. The different
[Insert Course] /
manufacturing techniques and cutting operations were learnt to manufacturing the required
[Insert Graduate
product. The subject of stress analysis focus on the failure of material under the action of stresses.
Different types of stresses and various failure theories of material were learnt. Attribute Element
of competency/s]
The subjects of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer were the core subjects of the
thermal power engineering. The concepts taught in these subjects were interlinked to each other.
Thermodynamics basically deals with the study of system, properties, heat and work interactions. In
this subject, I learnt about the thermodynamic system, its state, properties and interaction of heat
and work from the system to surrounding. There are several reversible and irreversible processes
that are executed by the system. These processes form the basis of thermodynamics cycles which
are used practically to convert the heat into work. Thermodynamic cycles for both the ideal gas and
steam were studied. Carnot cycle is the ideal operating cycle for ideal gas while Rankine cycle is the
ideal cycle for vapor. The improvements in the Rankine cycle were studied to have the maximum
efficiency of the cycle. These improvements include superheat, regenerative, lowering the
condenser pressure and increasing the boiler pressure. The basic refrigeration cycles used in the
heat pumps and refrigerators were also studied and learnt briefly.
The fluid dynamics deals with the study of fluids in statics and dynamics conditions. The concepts of
fluid flowing in pipe and ducts i.e. laminar flow and turbulent flow, viscous flows around the solid
bodies and boundary layers were learnt. The fundamental concepts of fluids in statics like specific
gravity, pressure exerted by fluid and viscosity were learnt which form the basis of this subject.
Control volume approach was learnt to analyze the flowing fluid through a system. Techniques of
similitude and dimensional analysis were learnt that are of vital importance to analyze the behavior
of prototype and model. It also covers the theoretical techniques to form dimensionless number
which provide us very useful information about the fluids. The aspects of fluid flowing in the pipe
were learnt that include laminar flow, turbulent flow, developing flow and developed flow. The
velocity profiles and temperature profiles of the fluids flowing were learnt.
In heat transfer subject, the various mechanisms of heat transfer were studied that include
conduction, convection and radiation. The basic concepts of heat transfer and Fourier’s conduction
law was studied in the conduction mode of heat transfer. Methods for the transient heat conduction
were studied that were used to study the time dependent features of temperature. Numerical
techniques were studied to model the conduction heat transfer. Convection heat transfer was learnt
and the various correlations for the Nusselt number were learnt that help us to calculate the value
of heat transfer coefficients.
The subject of engineering simulation and computation was of vital importance. In this
course, effort was made to learn the software skills on MALTAB. The basics techniques of
using MATLAB were addressed. The competency in using the MATLAB was developed by
using the built-in commands and writing MATLAB codes. The different data types and
plotting curves and finding the solution of linear equations was learnt. This software is very
useful in simulation studies. Experimental studies require huge amount of money and time
which one cannot afford all times. Simulations can be performed on the software and
feasibility of system can be predicted based on the simulated results.

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ECC Artefacts:

Materials Technology: MEC2301 ➔ B

Dynamics 1: MEC2401 ➔ C
Advanced Engineering Maths: MEC 3203 ➔ C
Production Engineering: MEC 3204 ➔ C
Manufacturing Processes: MEC2202➔ C
Design of Machine Elements: MEC2301➔ C
Fluid Mechanics: MEC3102➔C
Heat Transfer: MEC4103➔C
Thermodynamics: MEC2102➔C
Engineering Simulations and Computations: ENG3104 ➔ C
Dynamics 1: MEC2401 ➔ C

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Graduate Capability ME2
Conceptualises, analyses, and
validates mechanical plant and
mechanical system design.
2a) Applies component and
system level design principles
taking into consideration relevant
manufacturing principles and
human factors. [EA1.6a,EA1.6f,
EA2.2c,EA1.5b,EA2.2a]
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2b) Appreciates the basis and
relevance of standards and codes
of practice as well as legislative
and statutory requirements
relevant to mechanical
engineering. [EA1.6b,EA2.1f]
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2c) Demonstrates creativity,
innovative thinking, sustainable
practice and entrepreneurship.
[EA1.5e,EA1.6c,EA2.1f,EA2.3a,EA
2.3c,EA2.4f]
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Reflection snippets of how you believe the course/s help you
attain the graduate capabilities.
Reflect on your level of understanding – i.e. if you had a bad
assessment result – how do you fix this gap in knowledge and
ensure future assessments go better.
MEC2406: Mechatronics & Automation / MEC2304: Solid
Modelling / MEC2202: Manufacturing Processes
The basics of robotics and automation were learnt in the subject of
10/09/201
mechatronics and automation. The concepts and techniques of
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working drawings were learnt in the subject of solid modeling. It
introduced me the principles and skills required for parametric solid
modeling. Different manufacturing techniques were learnt in
manufacturing processes.
MEC2406: Mechatronics & Automation: C
MEC2304: Solid Modelling: B
MEC2202: Manufacturing Processes: C
ENG3902: Professional Practice 1 / MEC3903: Mechanical Practice
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These courses introduced me the to the professional development
activities, managing, execution and reporting of the project. It talks 5/03/2016
about the professional attributes and skills that engineer must have
in order to work professionally in a workplace.
ENG3902: Professional Practice 1
MEC3903: Mechanical Practice 3
ENG4940: Work Experience – Professional: Okay
MEC2406: Mechatronics & Automation / ENG1101 Engineering
Problem Solving / ENG1100 Intro to Engineering Design
Subject of Mechatronics and Automatic taught me the concepts and
principles of analysing the automation and mechatronics systems.
Attention was paid on the state-state modelling and designing the 01/012/20
mechatronic systems. The subject of engineering problem solving 16
taught me the concepts that were really very useful in the future
studies. It polished my skills to work both as an individual and as a
team member. ENG1100 focused on the aspect of creativity,
computer aided based conceptual sustainable design in designing
systems.
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2d) Uses mathematical methods,
visualization tools and simulation
for analysis and design
optimization. [EA2.2d
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2e) Proposes and implements
appropriate design validation
procedures and
techniques.[EA2.1c,EA2.1d,EA2.2
f,EA2.2g]
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2f) Compares design options in
terms of their social,
environmental, cultural and
economic impacts.
[EA1.6d,EA1.6f,EA2.1e]
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Graduate Capability ME1
MEC2406: Mechatronics & Automation: C
ENG1101 Engineering Problem Solving: C
ENG1100 Intro to Engineering Design: C
ENG3104: Engineering Simulations & Computations / MEC2406
Mechatronics & Automation;
Subject of Mechatronics and Automatic taught me the concepts and
10/012/20
principles of analysing the automation and mechatronics systems.
Attention was paid on the state-state modelling and designing the 17
mechatronic systems. In ENG3104, the competency of using
MATLAB was developed. Different built-in commands, functions
and data types were learnt which are the building blocks of
simulations and computations in MATLAB. These skills helped in
solving and analyzing the problems of engineering subjects in
MATLAB.
ENG3104: Engineering Simulations & Computations: C
MEC2406: Mechatronics & Automation: C
MEC 2401 Dynamics 1
Dynamics 1 deals with the study of effect of forces on the bodies. In
this subject, I learnt about the two types of dynamics i.e. kinematics
30/11/201
and kinetics. Newton’s laws of motion and other governing principles
were studied and applied on the problems. Analysis for planar 7
kinematic motion and kinetic motion were performed.
MEC 2401 Dynamics 1: C
MEC2304: Solid Modelling / ENG1100: Intro to Engineering Design
ENG1100 focused on the aspect of creativity, computer aided based
conceptual sustainable design in designing systems. The concepts
and techniques of working drawings were learnt in the subject of
solid modeling. It introduced me the principles and skills required for
parametric solid modeling.
ENG1100 Intro to Engineering Design: C
MEC2304: Solid Modelling: B
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Summary/Prioritise courses that cover several elements, and also arrange/group together in related subject matter:
Plan your line of reasoning for your reflection.

Subject or
Elements of Any personal highlights & Deficits
Summary of Course Code/Name Artefact
Competency Actions
Grade

MEC2406: Mechatronics & Automation: [EA1.6d,EA1.6f,EA C

2.1e]
MEC2304: Solid Modelling: B
[EA2.1c,EA2.1d,E
MEC2202: Manufacturing Processes C
A2.2f,EA2.2g]
ENG1100: Intro to Engineering Design C

MEC 2401 Dynamics 1 C

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 USQ Student E-Portfolio Engineering Reflection 0061078784

Name/: Huseen M H A E A Alaoud Graduate Capability: [Insert Graduate

Engineering Program/Major: BENH / Mechanical Engineering capability text that matches the
Start/Finish ECC Period: 20/07/2015,23/11/2019 Reference number you used for Heading]
The subject of Introduction to Engineering Design developed the skills of creativity, conceptual, [Next to relevant
sustainable and computer aided design. It introduces me the basic concepts and principles of paragraph]
problem solving which helped me throughout my bachelor degree. In this subject, my drafting skills
[Insert Course] /
were improved by hand sketching and CAD (computer aided design) software. I learnt the principle
[Insert Graduate
and techniques of orthographic projects and constructing auxiliary views of an object. I was
introduced to the different types of drawings like electrical drawings, survey drawings, civil Attribute Element
engineering drawings and mechanical engineering drawings. Effort was made to draw the pictorial of competency/s]
and engineering views of an object. Design skills were polished considering the design aspects of
product. The problem-solving technique were improved by applying them in engineering conceptual
problems.
In the subject of Introduction to Problem Solving, I was familiarized with the tools that helped me in
all courses throughout the degree. In this course, virtual teamwork and communication was
emphasized. I was the given the opportunity to work in a group as an effective team member and
achieve the desired goals by the collaboration of all team members efforts. Computer was used in
writing the professional reports and submitting them. I was be able to apply the concepts that I
taught in this course, to the other courses of degree.
The course of professional practice introduced me to the non-technical skills that are of equal
importance as that of technical skills. Objective of this course was to reflect on the professional skills,
identifying skills and improving the skills where I was lacking. I also learnt how to find information in
a professional and ethical way and how to use references in reports. Professional development skills
within the premises of USQ and outside the university were reflected and analyzed critically.
The subject of Introduction to Mechatronics and Automation focused on the identification and
analysis of key components of a mechatronic system. State space modeling was used in modeling
and demonstrate the system. Different types of motors, actuators and microcontrollers were
introduced and used in the analysis of a mechatronics system. It also paid attention on the basic
electrical systems, hardware, interface and sensors.
In the subject of Dynamics I, I learnt the fundamental concepts and laws of motion governing the
subject. The relationships between force, acceleration, mass, impulse and momentum was studied
and they were used in the analysis of plane motion of rigid bodies, particles and mechanisms. The
objective of this course was to sketch the free body diagram of body which show the geometry of
all forces acting on the body and to solve for unknowns. Relations of velocity and acceleration and
work energy principle was used to solve the engineering problems. Governing laws like Newtons
laws of motion, law of conservation energy, mass and momentum were applied on the bodies and
various problems were solved. The vibration of the system was also taught and its various forms like
undamped and damped vibrations were analyzed.
The subject of engineering simulation and computation was of vital importance. In this
course, effort was made to learn the software skills on MALTAB. The basics techniques of
using MATLAB were addressed. The competency in using the MATLAB was developed by
using the built-in commands and writing MATLAB codes. The different data types and
plotting curves and finding the solution of linear equations was learnt. This software is very
useful in simulation studies. Experimental studies require huge amount of money and time
which one cannot afford all times. Simulations can be performed on the software and
feasibility of system can be predicted based on the simulated results.

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ECC Artefacts:

Engineering Problem Solving: ENG1101 ➔ E

Intro to Engineering Design: ENG1100 ➔ C
Dynamics 1: MEC 2401 ➔ C
Solid Modelling: MEC2304 ➔ C
Engineering Simulations & Computations: ENG310 ➔ FNC
Mechatronics & Automation: MEC2406 ➔ C

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Graduate Capability ME3
Identifies and applies
appropriate fundamental
principles to describe and
model practical mechanical
plant and systems.
3a) Understands and applies
engineering management
principles and tools.
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3b) Applies risk management
principles to ensure reliability
and sustainability of mechanical
systems. [EA1.5c
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3c) Checks for compliance with
ethical principles and legislative
requirements including health
and safety. [EA2.1h]
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3d) Utilises reflective practice
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Reflection snippets of how you believe the course/s help you attain
the graduate capabilities.
Reflect on your level of understanding – i.e. if you had a bad
assessment result – how do you fix this gap in knowledge and ensure
future assessments go better.
ENG 3003: Engineering Management;
This course introduced me the to the management skills that are 7/03/201
necessary to play managerial role by the engineers in the workplace. 6
I learnt about the ethical and lawful aspects of management in this
course.
ENG 3003: Engineering Management: C
ENG4004: Engineering Project and Operation Management;
This subject covered all the aspects of a project which must be 5/03/201
understood and paid attention for its successful completion. I learnt 7
about the project schedule and risk management plans in this course.
ENG4004: Engineering Project and Operation Management: C
ENG3003: Engineering Management / ENG 3902: Professional
Practice 1
30/07/20
Engineering management covers the management aspect of project 17
like how to schedule the activities, timeline, completion and
delivering of a project. The objective of professional practice to
apply theoretical knowledge and gain more experimental exposure
of the field.
ENG3003: Engineering Management: C
ENG 3902: Professional Practice 1: P
ENG1101: Engineering Problem Solving;
The subject of engineering problem solving taught me the concepts 7/03/201
that were really very useful in the future studies. It polished my skills 6
to work both as an individual and as a team member. I learnt about
the oral and written communication skills that affect the progress of
a project.
ENG1101: Engineering Problem Solving: C
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Plan your line of reasoning for your reflection.

Subject or
Elements of Any personal highlights & Deficits
Summary of Course Code/Name Artefact
Competency Actions
Grade

ENG3003 : Engineering Management [EA2.1h] C

ENG 3902: Professional Practice 1 P

ENG1101: Engineering Problem Solving C

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 USQ Student E-Portfolio Engineering Reflection 0061078784

Name/: Huseen M H A E A Alaoud Graduate Capability: [Insert Graduate

Engineering Program/Major: BENH / Mechanical Engineering / capability text that matches the
[Major] Reference number you used for Heading]
Start/Finish ECC Period: 20/07/2015,23/11/2019
The subject of Engineering Management taught me the management aspects of a project. There are [Next to relevant
many things which come into picture while managing a project like project scheduling, ethics, risk paragraph]
management, prioritizing the tasks, solving problems in the given timeframe and proper completion
[Insert Course] /
of a project. These the things which an engineer must know and have full competency. I learnt that
[Insert Graduate
keeping the view of many factors like optimization techniques, proper scheduling and planning of
activities, cost analysis, risk management and supervision, project can be completed successfully Attribute Element
and the required goals can be achieved. These things can be improved by observations, experience of competency/s]
and internships when engineer actually have the exposure of these things in real world.
The course of Operations Management and Engineering Project also helped me in understanding
the flow of project from beginning to end. I learnt that project management skills play a vital role in
the completion of a project. The project sustainability and reliability can be improved by proper risk
management and having solution of possible occurring risks. For the mechanical field, structural and
moving parts are always required in the field, therefore, engineer should focus on risk-prone parts
and proper manage them. I learnt that; satisfactory completion of project can be performed by
prioritizing the risks operations. The success rates of project can be increased by proper managing
all the tasks. This course introduced me the all basic aspects of management which form the basis
of managing whole project. The subject of professional practice enhanced my practical skills and
gave me the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in solution of real-world problems. The
practical observation of things in workplace enhanced my theoretical concepts and helped me in
understanding the mechanical systems. The non-technical skills like communication skills, team
work, management skills were also improved in the professional practice. This course also
highlighted the legal responsibilities that an engineer must pay attention of. The ethical aspects of
the project were also covered in this subject. These courses help in grooming the future career of
mechanical engineers.
In the subject of Introduction to Problem Solving, I was familiarized with the tools that helped me in
all courses throughout the degree. In this course, virtual teamwork and communication was
emphasized. I was the given the opportunity to work in a group as an effective team member and
achieve the desired goals by the collaboration of all team members efforts. Computer was used in
writing the professional reports and submitting them. I was be able to apply the concepts that I
taught in this course, to the other courses of degree. The activities like team work, effective
communication skills, risk management and prioritizing the tasks helped me completing the
professional practice.

ECC Artefacts:

Engineering Management: ENG 3003 ➔ C

Engineering Problem Solving: ENG1101 ➔ C
Engineering Project and Operation Management: ENG4004 ➔ C

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Graduate Capability ME4
Advances mechanical
engineering practice so as to
sustainably meet current
and future demands.
4a) Applies systems thinking to
solve problems.
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4b) Extends existing modelling
techniques to emerging
technologies relevant to
mechanical engineering practice.
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4c) Explores the potential
benefits of emerging
technologies.
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4d) Contributes to discussions on
the need for new standards and
the review of existing standards
relevant to mechanical
engineering.
E-Portfolio Reflective Writing Notes: Add relevant courses and
Reflection snippets of how you believe the course/s help you attain
the graduate capabilities.
Reflect on your level of understanding – i.e. if you had a bad
assessment result – how do you fix this gap in knowledge and ensure
future assessments go better.
ENG 1101: Engineering Problem Solving;
The subject of engineering problem solving taught me the concepts
that were really very useful in the future studies. It polished my skills
to work both as an individual and as a team member. I learnt about 7/012/20
the oral and written communication skills that affect the progress of 16
a project.
ENG1101: Engineering Problem Solving: C
ENG2304: Solid Modelling;
The concepts and techniques of working drawings were learnt in the 20/09/20
subject of solid modeling. It introduced me the principles and skills 17
required for parametric solid modeling. The software skills like
AutoCAD, Solidworks were improved in this subject.
ENG2304: Solid Modelling: C
MEC3203: Material Technology; 2/12/201
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The course of Materials Technology introduced me to the different
types of materials used in engineering, materials properties,
strengthening mechanisms and materials selection for a particular
application.
MEC3203: Material Technology: B
ENG1101: Engineering Problem Solving
In this course, group discussions and efforts were made to create 1/12/201
new standards that might be more helpful in the mechanical 5
systems. Literature review was performed to gain understanding of
existing standards and in the light of some modern techniques, some
improvements in the mechanical systems were proposed.
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Date
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Summary/Prioritise courses that cover several elements, and also arrange/group together in related subject matter:
Plan your line of reasoning for your reflection.

Subject or
Elements of Any personal highlights & Deficits
Summary of Course Code/Name Artefact
Competency Actions
Grade

ENG1101: Engineering Problem Solving C

ENG2304: Solid Modelling C

MEC3203: Material Technology B

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USQ Student E-Portfolio Engineering Reflection [Insert Grad Capability Reference number]

Name/: Huseen M H A E A Alaoud Graduate Capability: [Insert Graduate

Engineering Program/Major: BENH / Mechanical Engineering / capability text that matches the
[Major] Reference number you used for Heading]
Start/Finish ECC Period: 20/07/2015,23/11/2019
It is the core responsibility of the engineers to take care of sustainable solutions in the workplace. [Next to relevant
Since, engineers work on the technical works, therefore, the solution proposed by the engineers paragraph]
must be sustainable and proceed on long term basis. The engineering judgments made by the
[Insert Course] /
engineers must also be so accurate that they might not lead to the failure of product or project. To
[Insert Graduate
learn about these factors and improving them the course of Engineering Problem Solving was
undertaken. I developed the skills that that play vital role in the engineering workplace. In this Attribute Element
course, I learnt the engineering approach that should be used when solving the engineering of competency/s]
problems. I was also taught the various methods that can be used to identify the possible sources of
errors. In the subject of Introduction to Problem Solving, I was familiarized with the tools that helped
me in all courses throughout the degree. In this course, virtual teamwork and communication was
emphasized. I was the given the opportunity to work in a group as an effective team member and
achieve the desired goals by the collaboration of all team members efforts. Computer was used in
writing the professional reports and submitting them. I was be able to apply the concepts that I
taught in this course, to the other courses of degree. The activities like team work, effective
communication skills, risk management and prioritizing the tasks helped me completing the
professional practice.
Cost and time are the two major constraints that are always imposed to the engineering project. To
cope with these constraints, engineers must always follow the modern computational and modeling
techniques. These aspects of projects were addressed in the course of Solid Modeling. In this subject,
my drafting skills were improved by hand sketching and CAD (computer aided design) software. I
learnt the principle and techniques of orthographic projects and constructing auxiliary views of an
object. I was introduced to the different types of drawings like electrical drawings, survey drawings,
civil engineering drawings and mechanical engineering drawings. Effort was made to draw the
pictorial and engineering views of an object. Design skills were polished considering the design
aspects of product. The problem-solving technique were improved by applying them in engineering
conceptual problems.
To produce the product that should run long term and reliable, the material of that product must
possess suitable properties. To distinguish the different types of materials and their mechanical
properties, the course of Mechanical Technology was taken which discussed these concepts. After
learning this course, I gained the basic concept of different types of materials and mechanical
properties associated with those materials. A product can contain more than one material, then
selection of materials must be subjected to the required properties of the product. The mechanical
properties of the materials can be obtained from the stress strain curves. The different
manufacturing techniques and cutting operations were learnt to manufacturing the required
product. Different types of stresses and various failure theories of material were learnt. The
engineers should have sound knowledge and understanding of existing standards. Also, based on his
knowledge, experience, research he should always make effort to propose new standards of
mechanical system that might be more useful. The courses of Professional Practice broadened my
vision of observing things and enhanced my practical skills.

ECC Artefacts:

Engineering Problem Solving: ENG1101 ➔ E

Materials Technology: MEC 3203 ➔ B

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Solid Modeling: ENG2304 ➔ C

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