SEJ446 - Engineering Project B
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | Available at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus from Trimester 2, 2027 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online^ *Enrolment in Trimester 3 is subject to Unit Chair approval. |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Ellen Moon Trimester 2: Tim Hilditch Trimester 3: Tim Hilditch |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D467, S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466, S467 |
| Prerequisite: | SEJ441 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEJ442 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour online seminar (weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9). In addition to Project work undertaken on campus, students are required to maintain a minimum of one hour fortnightly contact with their academic supervisor face-to-face and compulsory attendance on campus for the project exhibition on a single scheduled day at the end of the trimester. Refer to the unit site for further details. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour online seminar (weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9). Students are required to maintain a minimum of one hour fortnightly contact with their academic supervisor face-to-face or online and compulsory attendance on campus for the project exhibition on a single scheduled day at the end of the trimester. Refer to the unit site for further details. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:^Enrolments after the dates below are 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 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.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Project management and closeout | Digital portfolio of status reports, project management evidence, and project closeout reporting | 30% | Fortnightly throughout the trimester, final submission Week 11 |
| Assessment 2 Project exhibition | Poster presentation as part of a one-day student exhibition | 30% | Week 12 |
| Assessment 3 Final project thesis | Written final report | 40% | End-of-Unit Assessment period |
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 pass in each of the four unit learning outcomes (ULOs).
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SEJ446 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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