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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 front of an engineering audience.</p>
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<p>•Production of a literature survey.<br>
•Research questions and writing a research proposal.</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 front of an engineering audience.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Production of a literature survey.<br> •Research questions and writing a research proposal.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENCOR4100"</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>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>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Presentation and reporting in the early weeks of the semester on the progress, which has been achieved thus far in the research project.</p>
<p>Progress report</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, S4, A1
2
<p>Report on the continuous progress of the research project</p>
<p>Continuous progress report and activity logs</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1
3
<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
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:
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4001">View unit fees</a>
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