Final Year Research Project 2 (Eng/Bus)
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce you to engineering and business research through planning and managing an innovative engineering and business 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:
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, business arguments, 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 and business 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).
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).
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
* Scheduled face to face: Lectures (12 hours), Workshops (24 hours) Supervisor consultations (12 hours) – Not timetabled
* Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (5 hours)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including research project activities and independent study (approx. 97 hours)
* Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (5 hours)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including research project activities and independent study (approx. 97 hours)
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Final Report | Individual or Group | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Presentation | Individual or Group | 15% | 1, 2, 3 |
Research Paper | Individual or Group | 15% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Workbook | Individual | 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:
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Teamwork skills
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
Research
• The principles of engineering research
• Defining the research problem
• Reviewing the literature
• Research methods and methodologies
• Ethics and plagiarism
• Planning a research project
• Communicating research
The Engineering Profession
• The Profession of Engineering
• Issues associated with professional engineering practice, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations
Business Studies
• Application of business knowledge to a real world context
• External environment scan to aid strategy development
• Evaluation of commercialisation opportunities local, national and global, as applicable
• Awareness of team dynamics and appreciation of techniques to achieve optimum performance within a diverse project team
• The principles of engineering research
• Defining the research problem
• Reviewing the literature
• Research methods and methodologies
• Ethics and plagiarism
• Planning a research project
• Communicating research
• The roles of students and supervisors
• The Profession of Engineering
• Issues associated with professional engineering practice, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations
• Reflection and self-review practices
• Application of business knowledge to a real world context
• External environment scan to aid strategy development
• Evaluation of commercialisation opportunities local, national and global, as applicable
• Awareness of team dynamics and appreciation of techniques to achieve optimum performance within a diverse project team
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.