Final Year Research Project 1 (Civil and Infra)
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours Face to Face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
100 credit pointsAims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce you to engineering research through planning and managing an innovative engineering research project, using research methods and reflecting on broader professional issues related to the project.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Plan and manage an innovative engineering research project, within given constraints, using knowledge and skills developed during the course (K1,K2,K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,S4,A2,A3,A4,A6).
2. Research a complex problem by formulating a research question, appraising current literature and developments, and applying research principles and methods (K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,A2,A3,A4).
3. Demonstrate effective professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences through proposals, reports, documentation and presentations (A2,A4).
4. Apply problem-solving methodologies to generate, evaluate and justify innovative solutions (K1,K2,K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,A3).
5. Use project management processes and tools, and self-management skills, to plan and manage project work (K5,K6,S4,A2,A4,A5,A6).
6. Reflect on professional engineering practice and its impact on the project, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations, along with standards and codes of practice (K5,K6,S4,A1,A2,A4).
7. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and professional accountability in all aspects of project work, including teamwork, dealing with stakeholders and demonstrating a professional image (K5,K6,S4,A1,A2,A5,A6).
2. Research a complex problem by formulating a research question, appraising current literature and developments, and applying research principles and methods (K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,A2,A3,A4).
3. Demonstrate effective professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences through proposals, reports, documentation and presentations (A2,A4).
4. Apply problem-solving methodologies to generate, evaluate and justify innovative solutions (K1,K2,K3,K4,S1,S2,S3,A3).
5. Use project management processes and tools, and self-management skills, to plan and manage project work (K5,K6,S4,A2,A4,A5,A6).
6. Reflect on professional engineering practice and its impact on the project, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations, along with standards and codes of practice (K5,K6,S4,A1,A2,A4).
7. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and professional accountability in all aspects of project work, including teamwork, dealing with stakeholders and demonstrating a professional image (K5,K6,S4,A1,A2,A5,A6).
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Courses with unit
University of Baghdad - Pathway degree
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (12 hours), Supervisor Meetings (12 hours - not timetabled), Workshops (24 Hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (0 hours)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (6 hours)
Non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 96 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (0 hours)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (6 hours)
Non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 96 hours)
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Report | Individual or Group | 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
Presentation | Individual or Group | 15% | 1,2,3 |
Research Plan | Individual or Group | 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
Workbook | Individual or Group | 20% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Minimum Requirements to pass this Unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• an aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• an aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more.
Content
- Research
o Defining the research problem
o Reviewing the literature
o Research methods and methodologies
o Ethics and plagiarism
o Planning a research project
o Communicating research
o The roles of students and supervisors
- The Engineering Profession
o Issues associated with professional engineering practice, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations
o Reflection and self-review practices
- Research Project
o Literature surveys, definition of problems, generation of solutions, and analysis.
o Regular meetings with supervisor
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.