48006 Capstone Project
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade, no marksRequisite(s): (48260 Engineering Project Management OR 16912 Construction Project Management Principles) AND (48142 Engineering Practice Review 2 OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10062 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts International Studies Diploma Engineering Practice OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10063 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10065 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10068 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business Diploma Engineering Practice OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10073 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10074 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science Diploma Engineering Practice OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10075 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10076 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science Diploma Engineering Practice OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10078 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10079 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma Engineering Practice OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10080 Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10084 Bachelor of Engineering Electrical Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10085 Bachelor of Engineering Computer Systems Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10086 Bachelor of Engineering Telecommunications Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10087 Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10088 Bachelor of Engineering Manufacturing Engineering OR 144 credit points of completed study in C10091 Bachelor of Engineering Manufacturing Systems Engineering)
Anti-requisite(s): 48001 Project BEngSc
Description
This subject is the students' capstone project and involves the implementation and write-up of their final project. Students can refer to 41029 Engineering Research Preparation as a reminder of what needs to be completed prior to the commencement of this phase of work.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Independently or as a part of the team identify and apply relevant problem solving methodologies. |
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| 2. | Ensure that all aspects of the project are soundly based on fundamental principles. |
| 3. | Critically review and apply relevant standards and codes of practice underpinning the discipline. |
| 4. | Collect knowledge using research in order to identify and investigate complex problems. |
| 5. | Design and conduct appropriate experiments and other tests, analyse and interpret result data and formulate reliable conclusions. |
| 6. | Identify constraints uncertainties and risks of the system. |
| 7. | Conceptualize alternative approaches and evaluate potential outcomes against appropriate criteria. |
| 8. | Competently address problems involving uncertainty and ambiguity. |
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, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
In collaboration with an academic advisor, students will implement their approaches to the Capstone Project. Students are expected to develop their learning approaches and deliverables autonomously with with guidance of their academic advisor. Regular meeting times should be scheduled throughout the duration of the project.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Proposal
| Intent: | The proposal is intended to be a planning document for the capstone project. Its purpose is to identify approximate timelines and meeting dates. The proposal provides the basis for a contractual agreement between the student and their academic advisor regarding project objectives. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | Mandatory task that does not contribute to subject mark |
| Length: | 10-15 pages |
Assessment task 2: Final Report
| Intent: | To document, to academic standard, a professional engineering project to demonstrate competencies expected of a professional engineer. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 100% |
| Length: | Length of the final report should reflect the content of the study undertaken. |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.