civ4mep major engineering project
MAJOR ENGINEERING PROJECT
CIV4MEP
2015
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
In this subject the students will work independently on design-based projects. Each student will select a discipline-related project from a range of real world problems in cooperation with local and regional industry for which a complete a design solution, within the specified time parameters will be produced. Face to face and online group discussions among students and teachers will be frequently held to monitor progress. A conference style symposium attended by students, staff and industry will be organised to allow students to present their project findings. Student project work will culminate in a project portfolio with accompanying design and work progress reports.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The new Penguin dictionary of civil engineering | Recommended | Blockley, D 2005 | PENGUIN BOOKS, LONDON |
| Readings | A User's Guide to Engineering | Recommended | Jensen, J 2006 | PEARSON PRENTICE HALL, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers, 5th edn | Recommended | Merritt, F & Ricketts, M & Loftin, J 2004 | MCGRAW-HILL, LONDON |
| Readings | Civil engineering project management, 4th edn | Recommended | Twort, A & Rees, J 2004 | ELSEVIER/BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN, OXFORD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply sound skills in research, investigation and design of an engineering problem
- Activities:
- Student work independently under teacher supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals as well as sustainable and ethical engineering practices to projects.
- Activities:
- Student work independently under teacher supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Synthesise knowledge and skills gained in previous years in the course.
- Activities:
- Student work independently under teacher supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Think critically, to analyse and evaluate information and evidence collected, and to deploy evidence logically.
- Activities:
- Student work independently under teacher supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Work individually and independently to achieve design solution.
- Activities:
- Student work independently under teacher supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including skills in professional presentations and engineering report writing.
- Activities:
- Face to face and online group discussions among students and teachers will be frequently held. Students to participate in a conference style Symposium attended by students, staff and industry to present their project findings. Students# project work will be culminated in a project portfolio with accompanying design and work progress reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Apply project management skills to effectively manage themselves, particularly in terms of time and deadlines.
- Activities:
- Student work independently under teacher supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project outilne and plan report (1500 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Progress report (1500 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Project portfolio (collection of material including a reflective journal) (6000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Seminar paper and presentation (4000 words and 20 minutes) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |