VCE Systems EngineeringResources 2013–2017Some of the print resources contained in this list may be out of print. They have been included because they may still be available from libraries, bookshops and private collections.At the time of publication the URLs (website addresses) cited were checked for accuracy and appropriateness of content. However, due to the transient nature of material placed on the web, their continuing accuracy cannot be verified. Teachers are strongly advised to prepare their own indexes of sites that are suitable and applicable to the courses they teach, and to check these addresses prior to allowing student access.

BOOKSElectrical/ElectronicBaker, T 2001, Experiments in DC/AC Circuits with Concepts, Thomson Delmar Learning, New York, USA.Bishop, O 2011, Electronics, A First Course, 3rd edn Newnes, New York, USA. Cernasov, A 2004, Digital Video Electronics, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.Fardo, S & Patrick, D 1999, Understanding DC Circuits, Newnes, New York, USA.Fletcher, R & Warner, N 1996, Introducing Design in Electronics, The Jacaranda Press, Milton, Queensland, Australia.Gates, E 2001, Introduction to Electronics: A Practical Approach, 4th edn, Thompson Delmar Learning, New York, USA. Gibilisco, S 2011, Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, 5th edn, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA. Green, M 2000, Power to the People, Sunlight to Electricity Using Solar Cells, UNSW Press, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Horn, D 1993, How to Test Almost Everything Electronic, TAB Books, USA.Iannini, R 2005, More Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius: 28 Build-It-Yourself Projects, 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics, New York, USA.

Johnston, G 2000, Short Circuits Volume 3, 1st edn, Jaycar Electronics Group, Silverwater, Australia.

Johnston, G 2004, Short Circuits Volume 2, 1st edn, Jaycar Electronics Group, Silverwater, Australia.Lincoln, D 2005, Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller, McGraw-Hill, USA.

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Mawson, D 2001, Electronic Products – Design and Make It, Stanley Thornes, Cheltenham, UK.

Miller, R & Miller, M 2008, Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls, McGraw-Hill, New York.Patrick, D 2000, Understanding AC Circuits, Newnes, New York, USA.Payne, B & Rampley, D 2006, Real World Technology – Electronic Products, Collins, UK.

Phillips, P 1996, Electrical Principles 1, Nelson Thompson Learning, Melbourne, Australia.Pratley, J 1997, Electronic Principles and Applications, Arnold, UK.Predko, M 2005, Digital Electronics Demystified, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.Predko, M 2005, 123 PIC Microcontroller Experiments for the Evil Genius, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.

Scherz, P 2006, Practical Electronics for Inventors, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.Sclater, N 1999, Electronics Technology Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.

Clean energy technology systemsAubrecht, G 2005, Energy: Physical, Environmental, and Social Impact, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA.

Ball, M & Wietschel, M 2009, The Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities and Challenges, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.

Dell, R & Rand, DAJ 2004, Clean Energy, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK.

Droege, P 2009, 100% Renewable: Energy Autonomy in Action, Earthscan, London, UK.

Gibilisco, S 2007, Alternative Energy Demystified, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.

Hinrichs, R & Kleinback, M 2006, Energy: Its Use and the Environment, 4th edn, Thomson Learning, New York, USA.

Holland, G & Provenzano, JJ 2007, The Hydrogen Age: Empowering a Clean-Energy Future, Gibbs Smith, Layton, USA.

Kirkwood, RC & Longley, AJ 1995, Clean Technology and the Environment, Blackie Academic and Professional, Glasgow, UK.

Kothari, D P, Singal, KC & Ranjan, R 2009, Renewable energy sources and Emerging Technologies, PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.Landes, D 2003, The Unbound Prometheus: Technological Change and Industrial Development in Western Europe from 1750 to Present, Cambridge University Press, UK.

Wilder, C & Pernick, R 2008, The Clean Tech Revolution, HarperCollins, New York, USA.

Designing with systems

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Beeden, R & Atkin, S 2003, Practical Design and Technology: Mechanical Constructions, Heinemann Educational Books – Library Division, UK.Beeden, R & Atkin, S 2004, Practical Design and Technology: Electronic Constructions, Heinemann Educational Books – Library Division, UK.Beeden, R & Atkin, S 2003, CAD/CAM Constructions: Practical Design and Technology, Heinemann Educational Books – Library Division, UK.Biggs, A, Hoffman, M & Sheppard, T 2002, Design and Make It: Systems and Control Technology, revised edn, Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, UK.Caldwell, R 2003, Higher Technology and Design, Hodder & Stoughton, London, UK.Chapman, C 2003, Total Revision: GCSE D & T Resistant Materials, Collins Educational, Scotland, UK.Norman, E, Urry, S, Cubitt, J & Whittaker, M 2000, Advanced Design and Technology, 3rd edn, Longman, UK.Sharman, R 2001, Solar Electricity, a User’s Guide for Design Installation and Use, Tasmin Publishing.

Thompson, R 2011, Prototyping and Low Volume Production, Thames & Hudson, London, UK.

Tickoo, S 2010, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0: for designers CADCIM Technolgies, Indiana, USA.Timings, R 2004, Basic Manufacturing, 3rd edn, Newnes, Oxford, UK.

General systemsBrain, M 2003, How Stuff Works, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Queensland, Australia.Brain, M 2003, More How Stuff Works, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Queensland, Australia.De Rooy, B & Barclay, S 1998, Systems Technology for Schools (Australian Technology Series), Cambridge University Press, Melbourne, Australia.

Harfield, D (ed.) 2011, How it Works Book of Amazing Technology, Imagine Publishing, Dorset, UK.

McCauley, D 2004, The Way Things Work, 3rd edn, Dorling Kindersly, London, UK.O’Neill, P & Prosper, JP 2006, Systems Engineering VCE Units 1–4, Thomson Learning Australia, Melbourne.Ramsey, B et al. 1998, Technology 2, Cambridge University Press, Australia.Ramsey, B et al. 1998, Technology 1, Cambridge University Press, Australia.Wing, C 2007, How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.

Mechanical systemsBloomfied, L 2006, How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life, 3rd edn, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, USA.

Boundy, A 2007, Engineering Drawing, 7th edn, McGraw Hill, Roseville, Australia.

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Cave, J 2001, Access Technology – Constructional Materials, Nelson Thornes, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Ellse, M 1997, Mechanics and Electricity (Advanced Modular Science), Nelson Thornes, UK.Erjavec, J 2004, Automotive Technology A Systems Approach, 4th edn, Delmar Publishing, New York, USA. Lokensgard, E 2010, Industrial Plastics – Theory and Applications, 5th edn, Delmar, New York, USA.Parr, A 1999, Hydraulics & Pneumatics: A Technician’s and Engineer’s Guide, Butterworth & Heinemann, Oxford, UK.Schwaller, A 1998, Motor Automotive Technology, 3rd edn, Delmar, New York, USA. Sclater, N & Chironis, N 2011, Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, 5th edn, McGraw-Hill, USA. Stacey, C 1998, Practical Pneumatics, Butterworth-Heinemann, USA.

New and emerging technologies

Einsiedel, EF 2009, Emerging Technologies: From Hindsight to Foresight, UBC Press, Vancouver, Canada.

Janocha, H 2007, Adaptonics and Smart Structures: Basics, Materials, Design and Applications, 2nd edn, Springer – Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany.

Jones, MT 2009, Artificial Intelligence: A Systems Approach, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, USA.Mackenzie, D & Wajcman, J 1999, The Social Shaping of Technology, 2nd edn, Open University Press, UK. (Digitised edition, 2009.)

Phaiden, 2009, New Technologies, Phaidon Press, London.

RoboticsArrick, R & Stevenson, N 2003, Robot Building for Dummies, Wiley Publishing, Indiana, USA.Graham, B & McGowan, K 2004, Build Your Own All-Terrain Robot, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.Iovine, J 2001, Robots, Androids and Animatrons, 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA.Johnson, D 2002, Robot Invasion, McGraw-Hill/Osbourne, California, USA.McComb, G 2006, The Robot Builders Bonanza, 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill Professional, New York, USA. Severin, E 2003, Robot Companions: MentorBots and Beyond, TAB Books, New York, USA.

JOURNALS AND PERIODICALSAustralian Popular Science

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Australian Media Properties Pty LtdSurry Hills NSW 2010www.popsci.com.au/

Design and Technology Onlinewww.dtonline.org

DesignandTech.comwww.designandtech.com

GizmagPO Box 110St Kilda South Vic 3182www.gizmag.com.au/home/

Good Design Australiawww.designawards.com.au/application_detail.jsp?applicationID=3961

Journal of Design and Technology Education, The Design and Technology Association (DATA) www.data.org.uk

New Scientist Magazinewww.newscientist.com/news

Popular MechanicsHearst Magazines DivisionHearst Communications Inc.Iowa, USA

Science, Technology & Engineeringwww.enged.com.au

Shambles Design and Technologywww.shambles.net/designtechnology

Silicon ChipSilicon Chip Publications Pty LtdPO Box 139Collaroy NSW 2097

Tech Directions Magazinewww.techdirections.com

TechnotesDesign and Technology Teachers’ Association of Victoria150 Palmerston StreetCarlton Vic 3053

TiesThe online magazine for Design and Technology Educationwww.tiesmagazine.org/

AUDIOVISUALAutomotive Design: CAD-CAM case studies (DVD) 2002, Video Education Australasia.Auto Electrics (DVD) 1990, Classroom Video.

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Biomorphic Mouse (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.

CAD –CAM Series (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.

CAD –CAM in the Classroom (DVD) 2003, Video Education Australasia.

CAD –CAM in Industry and Schools (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.Composites (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.

Composite Materials Series (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.Cutting Metal (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.Design Applying the Elements (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.

Designing a Lawnmower (DVD) 2007, Classroom Video.Designing a Workshop Project (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.Designing on Screen (DVD) 2009, Classroom Video.

Developing a Design Brief (DVD) 2010, Video Education Australasia.Elements and Principles of Design (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.Electric Dreams Series (DVD) 2009, Classroom Video.

Electricity: A 3-D Animated Demonstration Series (DVD) 2007, Video Education Australasia.Electricity and Electronics Series (DVD) 2006, Classroom Video.

Electronics – Industry Applications (DVD) 2002, Video Education Australasia.

Electronics Series (DVD) 2002, Video Education Australasia.

Electrical Safety (DVD) 2001, Classroom Video.Engineering at the Cutting Edge (DVD) 2004, Classroom Video.

Essentials of Design and Technology Skills: Drilling, lathes and soldering (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.

Evaluating a product (DVD) 2008, Video Education Australasia.

Factors of design Series (DVD) 2011, Video Education Australasia.Forming and Shaping Metal (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.

Inclusive Design: How industry designs for the user (DVD) 2010, Video Education Australasia.Innovation and Emerging Technologies (DVD) 2009, Classroom Video.Joining Metals (DVD) 2006, Classroom Video.

Materials Super Series (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.

Max Wolff: Industrial Designer (Designer People Series) (DVD) 2008, Video Education Australasia.Mechanical Systems (DVD) 2000, Classroom Video.Non-Ferrous Metals (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.

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Performance Series (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.Plastics (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.Plastics in Manufacturing (DVD) 2003, Classroom Video.

Practical Use of Materials Series (DVD) 2010, Video Education Australasia.

Printed Circuit Boards: Uses, design and manufacture (DVD) 2002, Video Education Australasia.

Product Design and Sustainability Series (DVD) 2009, Classroom Video.

Safety in Technology Workshops (DVD) 2001, Video Education Australasia.

Safety in the Workshop – Avoiding Accident and Injury (DVD) 2009, Classroom Video.Simple Machines – Junior (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.Simple Machines – Senior (DVD) 2002, Classroom Video.Simple Machine Series – Force varies but work is constant (DVD) 1996, Classroom Video.

Smart Car: Launching Daimler-Chryslers New Product (DVD) 2001, Video Education Australasia.

Structures (DVD) 1999, Classroom Video.

Sustainability in Australia Series (DVD) 2009, Classroom Video.Technology and the Workplace of the Future (DVD) 1998, Video Education Australasia.Testing Consumer Products (DVD) 1999, Classroom Video, Bendigo.The Birth of a Sports Car Series (DVD) 2004, Video Education Australasia.

The Riddle of the Tay Bridge Disaster (DVD) 2001, Video Education Australasia.

The Seven Wonders of the Industrial World Series (DVD) 2003, Video Education Australasia.

Tools of the Trade Series (DVD) 2007, Classroom Video.

Using Mathematical Models in Engineering: Terror, Tragedy and Vibrations (DVD) 2006, Video Education Australasia.

Washing Machine – Design and Manufacture (DVD) 1999, Classroom Video.

WEBSITES

CAD softewareAspire 2011, Vectric Ltd.www.vectric.com/

AutoCAD 2011, Autodesk, Inc. www.autodesk.com.au

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Cut 3-D 2011, Vectric Ltd.www.vectric.com/

Google SketchUp 2011http://sketchup.google.com/

Modela Player 4 2011, Roland DGA Corporation. www.rolanddg.com/index.html

Photo V carve 2011, Vectric Ltd.www.vectric.com/

Pro ENGINEER, Wildfire 5.0 Schools Edition 2009, Parametric Technology Corporationwww.ptc.com/community/landing/wf5.htm

Rhinoceros: 2011, NURBS modelling for Windows Robert McNeel and Associates.www.rhino3d.com/

SOLIDWORKS 2011, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.www.solidworks.com/

2D PCB 2010-2011, TechSoft UK Limited.www.techsoft.co.uk/products/software/2D_PCB.asp

V Carve Pro 2011, Vectric Ltd.www.vectric.com/

Yenka/Crocodile Clips simulation softwarewww.crocod-ileclips.com/

Component, kit and equipment suppliers555 Electronicswww.555electronics.com.au/Pasco scientific, science, design and technology equipment for Australian schools.

Altronicswww.altronics.com.au/Electronics company that supplies electronic components and goods.

Hare & Forbes MachineryHousewww.machineryhouse.com.au/Home?link=top

Intellecta Technologies Pty.Ltd.www.intellecta.net/index.htmlIntellecta Technologies produces and develops resources for science and technology education.

Jaycar Electronicswww.jaycar.com.au/An Australian electronics retail company that sells electronics components and electronic kits.

Mechatronic Motion Solutionswww.festo.com/cms/en-au_au/index.htmSupplier of automation technology and industrial training and education programs.

Oatley Electronics

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www.oatleyelectronics.com/Online electronics company.

School Electronics SuppliesPO Box 636Heathmont Vic 3135Tel: (03) 8802 0628

Scorpio Technologywww.scorpiotechnology.com.au/Supplies schools with technology kits and components.

Wiltronicswww.wiltronics.com.au/Electronics company based in Ballarat that sells, imports, distributes, and manufactures an extensive range of electronic goods.

Associations – TechnologyDesign and Technology Teachers' Associationhttp://dattaaustralia.cloudaccess.net/members.htmlAssociation representing design and technology organisations and educators in Australia.

Design and Technology Teachers' Association Victoria (DATTA Vic)www.datta.vic.edu.au/

International Technology Education Association (ITEA)www.iteaconnect.orgProfessional organisation for technology, innovation, design and engineering educators.

The Design and Technology Association (DATA)www.data.org.ukAssociation promoting and supporting design and technology organisations and educators based in the United Kingdom.

EducationalSTEP: Sustainable Technology Education Projectwww.stepin.org

The RACV Energy Breakthroughwww.racvenergybreakthrough.netA program for students, teachers, parents and the local industry to design and construct a vehicle, machine or innovation in technology that represents an 'energy breakthrough'.

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/systemseng/systemsengindex.htmlVCAA Systems Engineering page.

Electronics and roboticsArrick Roboticswww.robotics.com

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EduTekwww.edutek.ltd.ukElectronic Resources for students and teachers.

Festowww.festo.com

Intellecta Technologies Pty Ltdwww.intellecta.net

L.A.P. Techwww.laptek.com.au/Workbook courses covering vehicle repairs/service and the automotive industry, electronics, microelectronics and VELS Design, Creativity and Technology.

MicroZed Computerswww.microzed.com.au

Mondo TronicsJameco Robot Storewww.robotstore.com

PicaxeRevolution Education Ltdwww.picaxe.co.uk

Professor Martin Smith’s Robotics Resourcewww.robot.org.uk

SMC PneumaticsSMC Onlinewww.smcusa.com

Materials informationAlibaba Online Plastic Supplier Locatorwww.alibaba.com/countrysearch/AU/plastic-sheet.html

Australian Steelwww.australiansteel.com/

MatWeb, Material Property Datawww.matweb.com

Plastics.orgThe American Plastics Councilwww.plastics.org

New and emerging technologies

Andreadis, D, Technology: Scramjets Integrate Air and Space, no date, The Industrial Physicistwww.aip.org/tip/INPHFA/vol-10/iss-4/p24.html

Australian Government Department of DefenceDefence Materiel Organisation, Projectswww.defence.gov.au/dmo/tap/index.cfm

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Better Place Australiawww.betterplace.com.au/Information on electric cars.

CSIRO, Research and Reportswww.csiro.au/

Macinnis, P, On the Trail of the Scram Jet, 17/10/2002, Australian Broadcast Corporationwww.abc.net.au/science/slab/hyshot/default.htm

McGowan, JF, Cheap Access to Space: Lessons from past Breakthroughs, 11/05/2001, The Space Reviewwww.thespacereview.com/article/1368/1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, What’s a Scramjet?, NASAwww.nasa.gov/missions/research/f_scramjets.html

Metallurgy for Dummies, Nanomaterials – The Future Technology http://metallurgyfordummies.com/nanomaterials-the-future-technology/

Metallurgy for Dummies, What are Nanomaterials? http://metallurgyfordummies.com/what-are-nano-materials/

SolarImpulse, SolarImpusle: Around the World in a Solar Planewww.solarimpulse.com/

The Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR), TechNyou http://technyou.edu.au/

Clean energy technology systemsAustralian Government Clean Energy Future, 2012www.cleanenergyfuture.gov.au/clean-energy-future/our-plan/clean-energy-australia/

Centre for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)Stevens Institute of Technology, Engineering Projectswww.ciese.org/engineeringproj.html

Victorian Department of Primary Industries, Energy in Victoriawww.dpi.vic.gov.au/energy

Workplace health and safetyDEECD Health, Safety and WorkSafe (general information) www.education.vic.gov.au/hr/ohs/default.htm

Technology specific safety informationwww.education.vic.gov.au/hr/ohs/hazards/techareas.htm

On Guard Safety Trainingwww.1300beonguard.com/index.htm

Safe Work Australia http://safeworkaustralia.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Standards Australiawww.standards.org.au/

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Victorian WorkCover Authority, Worksafe Victoria website www.worksafe.vic.gov.au

GeneralBritish Broadcasting Corporation, Design and Technology, British Broadcasting Corporation.www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/BBC site explaining mechanics, pneumatics, electronics and systems principles.

HowStuffWorkswww.howstuffworks.comIncludes alternative energy production and a broad range of information on machines.

Instructableswww.instructables.com/technology/Shows a range of simple to more complex projects – useful for project ideas.

Legowww.lego.comEverything about the world of lego, including engineering and design.

MicroZed ComputersMicrozed.com.au Useful site for Picaxe projects.

Simple Machines

www.dynamicscience.com.au/tester/solutions/hydraulicus/simplemachinesindex.htmMechanics animation site.

Ryan, V, Technologystudent.comwww.technologystudent.com/index.htmIncludes mechanic animations that students can easily follow.

Picaxehttp://picaxe.co.ukUseful site for Picaxe projects.

The Futures Channelwww.thefutureschannel.com/Teachers can subscribe to receive vodcasts on recent STEM developments.

ORGANISATIONSThe Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies (CERES)Corner Roberts and Stewart StreetsBrunswick East Vic 3057Tel: (03) 9389 0100Website: www.ceres.org.au

Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA)http://dattaaustralia.cloudaccess.net/

Education Services AustraliaLevel 5440 Collins Street

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Melbourne Vic 3000Email: info@esa.edu.auWebsite: www.esa.edu.au/

Energy Safe VictoriaLevel 34 Riverside QuaySouthbank Vic 3006Website: www.esv.vic.gov.auThe technical electrical regulator responsible for ensuring the safe supply and use of electricity in Victoria. It also encourages efficient use of electricity.

Engineers Australia (Victorian division)21 Bedford StreetNorth Melbourne Vic 3051Tel: (03) 9329 8188Fax: (03) 9326 6515Website: www.ieaust.org.au (National)www.vic.engineersaustralia.org.auEngineers Australia is dedicated to the growth and long-term support of the engineering profession.

Engineers Without BordersPO Box 708North Melbourne Vic 3051Tel: (03) 9329 1166Fax: (03) 9696 9034Email: info@ewb.org.auWebsite: www.ewb.org.au/Engineers Without Borders collaborate with developing communities both within Australia and overseas. Providing access to knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies these communities need to improve their livelihoods.

Monash University Boat and Model Solar Car ChallengeDepartment Mechanical Engineering, Monash University, Caulfield CampusPO Box 197East Caulfield Vic 3145Tel: (03) 9903 1808Fax: (03) 9903 2766Website: www.modelsolar-vic.net

The Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC)At Strathmore Secondary College400 Pascoe Vale RoadStrathmore, Vic 3041Tel: (03) 9379 3456Fax: (03) 9374 3855Email: information@vssec.vic.edu.auWebsite: www.vssec.vic.edu.auA dedicated science centre which promotes science education. It engages students by using space as a setting for learning.

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