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<p>This unit enables students to use knowledge acquired during their studies to undertake an engineering research project. In the process, students will employ hands-on, analytical and computing skills relevant to their fields of studies. Students will also survey relevant literature and present findings in the form of a report and in front of an engineering audience.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Production of a literature survey.<br>
2. Research questions and writing a research proposal.<br>
3. Databases for research and literature management</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit enables students to use knowledge acquired during their studies to undertake an engineering research project. In the process, students will employ hands-on, analytical and computing skills relevant to their fields of studies. Students will also survey relevant literature and present findings in the form of a report and in front of an engineering audience.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Production of a literature survey.<br> 2. Research questions and writing a research proposal.<br> 3. Databases for research and literature management</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4002">039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>( the student has achieved at least 300 Credit Points prior to enrolment and must be undertaking EN8 )</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENGIN4001"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify and select the appropriate approach to undertake an engineering research project.</p>
K2
<p>Demonstrate competence in critical and independent thinking.</p>
K3
<p>Explore and interpret the ethics and norms that guide engineering practice (including professionalism, innovation and adaptability).</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate proficiency in project management tools and concepts.</p>
S2
<p>Assess scientific material to effectively synthesize information and/or ideas.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate an ability to manage time and resources (independently and/or as a member of a team).</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate (both written and oral) with others within the engineering community.</p>
A1
<p>Investigate published material relevant to engineering problems.</p>
A2
<p>Construct a research plan.</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to solve contemporary and emerging engineering challenges.</p>
A4
<p>Apply developed analytical skills to assess and infer engineering data.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Develop understanding of research approaches; identify possible research topics and explore and review list of references; develop/choose suitable methodology; prepare and present research project and proposed methodology</p>
<p>Research proposal presentation</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Report on the continuous progress of the research project</p>
<p>Continuous progress report and activity logs</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A4
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<p>Demonstrable progress of a written dissertation or other modes of written work including a review of the latest developments in the field, the methodology and results of the project</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>50% - 70%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4002">039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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