| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Engineering Capstone Project 2 |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG4003 |
| Credit Points: | 30.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENGRG4002) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENGIN4002) |
| ASCED: | 039999 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
| This unit enables students to use knowledge acquired during their studies to complete a chosen engineering research project. In the process, students will employ hands-on, analytical and computing skills relevant to their fields of studies. Students will finalise their survey of relevant literature and present their findings in a dissertation. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | |  | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Plan and lead an engineering research project. |
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| K2. | Demonstrate an ability to apply critical and independent thinking. |
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| K3. | Explore and interpret the ethics and norms that guide engineering practice (including professionalism, innovation and adaptability). |
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| K4. | Recognize the importance of version control when undertaking engineering research. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate proficiency in project management tools and concepts. |
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| S2. | Critically analyse scientific material to effectively synthesize information and/or ideas. |
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| S3. | Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage time and resources (independently and/or as a member of a team). |
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| S4. | Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate (both written and oral) with others within the engineering community. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to solve contemporary and emerging engineering challenges. |
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| A2. | Apply developed analytical skills to assess and infer engineering data. |
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| A3. | Prepare a complete critical analysis of the chosen engineering research topic. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Structuring and drafting of a research thesis.
2. Producing a research paper out of the thesis work. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | S1-S4, A1, A2 | Report on the progress of the research project | Report or logsheet | 10% - 30% | | 2. | K1-K4, S1-S4, A1-A3 | Production of a complete and original written dissertation | Dissertation | 60% - 80% | | 3. | K1-K3, S1-S4, A1-A3 | Oral presentation outlining the research project findings | Presentation to a panel of academics and peers | 20% - 40% |
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