SEJ446 - Engineering Project B
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) |
| 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: | SEJ441 or SEJ440 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEJ442 |
| 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 and required to attend the project exhibition on a single scheduled day at the end of the trimester. Refer to the unit site for further details. (Attendance to complete project work will be dependent on the nature of the project). |
| 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 and required to attend the project exhibition on a single scheduled day at the end of the trimester. Refer to the unit site for further details. (Attendance to complete project work will be dependent on the nature of the project). |
Note:* Enrolment in trimester 3 is subject to Unit Chair approval. | |
Content
This unit is a capstone project for students immediately prior to them leaving for their chosen career. Students will undertake project work proposed in SEJ440 or SEJ441, and then critically analyse and evaluate the results prior to communicating the project outcomes. It encompasses a number of technical engineering skills and an understanding of professional context in their discipline gained during the degree, and thus is a reflection of what they can anticipate when entering employment as a graduate engineer. Projects will have a research element to them in the justification of the approach and critical evaluation of results, although some may not necessarily be research-based, but rather industry specific. The learning style is predominantly student-led with direction from a supervisor through face-to-face or on-line meetings.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Demonstrate advanced technical and theoretical knowledge in a specific area of their chosen discipline through the presentation, critical analysis and evaluation of project results. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Exhibit autonomy in conducting and managing a substantial project using formal project planning methods to a professional standard while accommodating stakeholder safety, risk and ethical requirements. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate effective oral and visual communication skills in conveying project outcomes to a varied audience in an exhibition format. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Illustrate advanced technical written communication skills to the extent of producing a substantial formal report which conforms to specified formats and effectively communicates project outcomes. | GLO2: Communication |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project exhibition | Poster presentation as part of a 1 day student exhibition | 30% | Week 12 |
| Project completion and management | Written report, 1,000-word maximum | 30% | Week 13 |
| Final project thesis | Written final report | 40% | Week 13 |
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 demonstrate a satisfactory performance (a mark of at least 50%) in each of the four unit learning outcomes (ULOs).
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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