Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

World class engineering education

Integrated learning is a continuous initiative for curriculum development that seeks to:

• provide students with an improved understanding of multidisciplinary engineering and the roles of professionals outside engineering
• increase the emphasis on active learning with the aim of improving the depth of learning, retention of knowledge and development of self-learning abilities
• enhance the skills of graduating engineers - including communication, life-long learning, problem solving, leadership and team work
• increase students' awareness of the engineering impact on social, environmental and economic issues
• improve student's ability to connect skills and knowledge from multiple sources and practical experiences and applying them in various settings.

Integrated learning incorporates a range of techniques including project-based and problem-based learning, working in multidisciplinary teams, learning from the environment and developing technical skills.

Benefits to industry and investors

For employers, the Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre offers opportunities to work with, supervise and evaluate a broad range of students. The Monadelphous ILC will allow students to work in teams and meet industry partners at strategic project development stages. In addition, existing industry linkages such as the Cooperative Education for Enterprise Development (CEED) projects will be better integrated into the engineering curriculum.

Benefits to the community

The Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre will provide improved opportunities for:

• Outreach which:
  • encourages prospective students and school groups to visit the centre
  • provides a safe environment for interesting and new hands-on activities
  • promotes engineering as a career to school students, teachers and the public
  • broadens the public understanding of technology and its role in society
• providing an inviting and exciting environment for The University to showcase the research developments and innovations in engineering
• improving university and industry linkages

Benefits to students

The Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre (Monadelphous ILC) will provide students with an area where they can:

• work collaboratively and in interdisciplinary teams
• increase opportunities to improve communication skills
• utilise state-of-the-art design facilities
• opportunities for students to work with employers on real research projects, such as those undertaken through Cooperative Education for Enterprise Development (CEED).
• develop problem solving skills and project skills
• develop life-long learning skills
• broaden their knowledge of other disciplines 

This initiative will ensure our engineering graduates develop the skills they need to meet industry requirements.