SEJ441 - Engineering Project A

Year:

2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Trimester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Trimester 3: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online^ Subject to approval

Credit point(s): 2
EFTSL value: 0.250
Cohort rule:

Must be enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466

Prerequisite:

Completion of both third year two-credit point PODBL (project oriented design based learning) units within S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466 or SEB324

OR

Completion of one third year two-credit point PODBL (project oriented design based learning) unit AND one unit from SED304, SEE344 or SEJ302, SEM310 or SER204.
Incompatible with:

SEJ443 and SEJ440

Study commitment

Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus

Students are expected to maintain a minimum of fortnightly contact with their academic supervisor either face-to-face or online. Students will attend the oral presentation on a single scheduled day during the trimester as detailed in the unit site.

Scheduled learning activities - online

Online independent and collaborative learning. Students are expected to maintain a minimum of fortnightly contact with their academic supervisor either face-to-face or online. Students will attend the oral presentation on a single scheduled day during the trimester as detailed in the unit site.

Note:

^ Enrolment in Trimester 3 is subject to evidence of confirmation of a supervisor and Unit Chair approval.
Further information can be found on the Engineering Hub https://d2l.deakin.edu.au/d2l/home/177703

Content

In this unit, students will develop a detailed proposal and undertake preliminary or proof-of concept tasks for an engineering research project. The unit uses the concept of research methodologies as a vehicle for student self-directed learning and prepares them for tackling an extended engineering project from conception through to realisation. Students will work with an academic supervisor to formulate a proposal that clearly defines the scope, objectives, justification and methodology for the project and incorporates consideration of any key stakeholder requirements, as well as safety, risk and ethical factors. The proposal will allow students an opportunity to obtain advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in their project area during the development of the methodology. Students will also design and conduct initial project work to demonstrate that the methodology or initial concepts are viable and that project objectives can be met. The project proposal and preliminary project work undertaken in this unit will be continued and completed in SEJ446.

Hurdle requirement

To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the final project proposal and progress report.

Unit Fee Information

Click on the fee link below which describes you: