Griffith University has recently added the mechanical engineering discipline to its offerings in the School of Engineering. Within the school there is a vision to enhance student learning outcomes, engagement and improve retention through implementation of a student-focused learning approach. A range of project-based learning initiatives are to be implemented. These projects range from small embedded projects in traditional courses to wholly continuous assessment courses with a strong PBL focus. The third-year mechanical engineering heat and mass transfer course was developed using a design-and-build project as the central theme and was run for the first time in 2014.
