42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp)
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 42908 Engineering Project Preparation
Recommended studies:
students are strongly recommended to enrol in this subject in the session immediately following the prerequisite subject, 42908 Engineering Project Preparation
Description
A graduate project is a significant body of engineering work conducted in a professional manner and documented in a comprehensive report. It provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their advanced knowledge and skills gained as part of their coursework and apply these to a real-world engineering problem. The project may involve the development of a new technology, product and/or process, or the application of existing technologies, products and methods in a new way, to solve a problem. In certain cases it may be appropriate to undertake a critical review of a method, ideas, a technology or combinations of these. In all cases it is vital that the project can demonstrate a 'value-added' component that the student has originated.
The planning, implementation and documentation of the project are supervised by a member of academic staff. The scope of the work, the deliverables for assessment and the assessment criteria are negotiated between the student and the academic supervisor and documented in a learning contract that is signed by the student and supervisor(s). Industry-based projects are highly encouraged and an additional industrial supervisor may be involved. The responsibility of finding a suitable project topic and an academic supervisor rests with the student.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Independently identify and investigate a complex problem. (B.1) |
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| 2. | Design and conduct appropriate experiments and other tests, or undertake the design of an artefact; analyse and interpret result data and formulate reliable conclusions. (C.1) |
| 3. | Identify constraints, uncertainties and risks of the system. (D.1) |
| 4. | Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose. (E.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, and influence stakeholders, and apply expert judgment establishing and managing constraints, conflicts and uncertainties within a hazards and risk framework to define system requirements and interactivity. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design thinking and decision-making methodologies in new contexts or to novel problems, to explore, test, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, theories or concepts. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply theoretical, conceptual, software and physical tools and advanced discipline knowledge to research, evaluate and predict future performance of systems characterised by complexity. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating autonomously within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
In the prerequisite subject, 42908 Engineering Project Preparation, students will be expected to develop a complete project plan. In addition to this, students will have identified Graduate Attributes which they wish to further develop and demonstrate during their enrolment in the Engineering Graduate Project. They will also determine what evidence they will produce to support their claims of graduate attribute development. The project plan, the list of graduate attributes to be developed and the envisaged evidence will form the basis for a learning contract in this subject. Students are expected to provide evidence that they have developed a subset of the FEIT graduate attributes to a level appropriate for a master's degree graduate (AQF9).
A complete list and description of Graduate Attributes for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology can be found at: https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/who-we-are/engineering-and-it-uts/graduate-attributes.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Students enrolled in the Master of Professional Engineering should note that this subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies:
- 1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
- 1.5. Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
- 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- 2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- 2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
- 2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
- 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
- 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
Teaching and learning strategies
There is a session in Week 2 to orient students to the requirements of the subject and another session in Week 11 for project progress presentation. For the remainder of the session, students need to source a supervised-research project and work under the supervision of an academic member of FEIT.
It is expected that students need at least 600 hours to complete this part of the project in one session.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: 5-minute project presentation
| Intent: | You will practice oral communication skills by presenting progress on your project. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1 and E.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
Assessment task 2: Progress report
| Intent: | This component provides students the opportunity to select and develop particular graduate attributes relevant to their development needs to a level consistent with master's program outcomes. In this first part of the 12 cp project, this assessment task can either be a Literature Review or Review of Methods, Technologies etc. as negotiated between the student and the supervisor. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1 and E.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 85% |
| Length: | Typically of the order of 40 pages + appendices and any other evidence required by the supervisor |
| Criteria: | Assessment criteria are determined as part of the learning contract. |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.