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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Structuring and drafting of a research thesis.<br>
2. Producing a research paper out of the thesis work.</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 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.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Structuring and drafting of a research thesis.<br> 2. Producing a research paper out of the thesis work.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4003">039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG4002" target="_blank">ENGRG4002</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENGIN4002"</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>Plan and lead an engineering research project.</p>
K2
<p>Demonstrate an ability to apply critical and independent thinking.</p>
K3
<p>Explore and interpret the ethics and norms that guide engineering practice (including professionalism, innovation and adaptability).</p>
K4
<p>Recognize the importance of version control when undertaking engineering research.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate proficiency in project management tools and concepts.</p>
S2
<p>Critically analyse scientific material to effectively synthesize information and/or ideas.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate an ability to effectively 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>Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to solve contemporary and emerging engineering challenges.</p>
A2
<p>Apply developed analytical skills to assess and infer engineering data.</p>
A3
<p>Prepare a complete critical analysis of the chosen engineering research topic.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Report on the progress of the research project</p>
<p>Report or logsheet</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Production of a complete and original written dissertation</p>
<p>Dissertation</p>
<p>60% - 80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Oral presentation outlining the research project findings</p>
<p>Presentation to a panel of academics and peers</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4003">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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