SEJ441 - Engineering Project A
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) * Enrolment in trimester 3 is subject to Unit Chair approval. |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Tim Hilditch Trimester 2: Tim Hilditch Trimester 3: Tim Hilditch |
| Cohort rule: | Must be enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463, S465 |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of both third year two-credit point PODBL units within S460, S461, S462, S463, S465 or SEB324 OR Completion of one third year two-credit point PODBL unit AND one unit from SED304, SEE344, SEM310, SER204 |
| Incompatible with: | SEJ443 and SEJ440 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Students are expected to maintain a minimum of fortnightly contact with their academic supervisor either face-to-face or online. Students will attend the oral presentation on a single scheduled day during the trimester as detailed in the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning. Students are expected to maintain a minimum of fortnightly contact with their academic supervisor either face-to-face or online. Students will attend the oral presentation on a single scheduled day during the trimester as detailed in the unit site |
Note:* Enrolment in trimester 3 is subject to Unit Chair approval. | |
Content
In this unit, students will develop a detailed proposal and undertake preliminary or proof-of concept tasks for an engineering research project. The unit uses the concept of research methodologies as a vehicle for student self-directed learning and prepares them for tackling an extended engineering project from conception through to realisation. Students will work with an academic supervisor to formulate a proposal that clearly defines the scope, objectives, justification and methodology for the project and incorporates consideration of any key stakeholder requirements, as well as safety, risk and ethical factors. The proposal will allow students an opportunity to obtain advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in their project area during the development of the methodology. Students will also design and conduct initial project work to demonstrate that the methodology or initial concepts are viable and that project objectives can be met. The project proposal and preliminary project work undertaken in this unit will be continued and completed in SEJ446.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Develop a detailed engineering design or research project proposal that incorporates appropriate project planning methodologies and stakeholder requirements. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of safety, risk and ethical considerations relevant to the proposed project. | GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant background literature and potential approaches to undertake the project in developing an initial literature review and project methodology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Effectively and convincingly communicate and defend their understanding of technical content, project objectives and project-design reasoning in an oral presentation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Produce and discuss preliminary results to validate and/or justify the proposed project objectives and methodology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial proposal | Written proposal report | 20% | Week 5 |
| Oral presentation | 10-minute presentation, and 10-minute question time. | 20% | Week 9 |
| Final project proposal and progress report | Written technical report | 50% | Week 12 |
| Project management report | Written overview report | 10% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the final project proposal and progress report.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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