ems5aei advanced engineering innovation
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INNOVATION
EMS5AEI
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject addresses innovation and commercial thinking to: discover/define problems; capture primary research, generate ideas, design, evaluate, and analyse ideas using the case teaching method. Students will develop detailed knowledge of the product design process through case studies and will be actively engaged by a range of expert case studies in the field of innovation within academia and industry while taking consideration of the societal, legal and environmental impacts. Working in teams students learn how to best leverage from individual strengths by embracing marketing principles and stakeholder engagement through presentations and case study reviews. Students will engage with and receive feedback from professional experiences from industry and academia in dealing with the challenges of bringing innovative solutions into market.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMitchell Sesso
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following: SMENC, SMENCB, SMENE, SMENEB, SMENM or SMENMB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Investigate and apply understanding of current and future key areas of innovation in Australia and worldwide.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
02. Identify and critically analyse problems that require innovative thinking to improve business potential.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
03. Analyse comprehensive market research and primary research data to derive realistic project and business objectives.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
04. Conduct high level brainstorming methodology and selection methods to unravel numerous potential solutions to identified complex problems.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
05. Comprehensively investigate and report on the impact of technical, financial, societal, legal and environmental impact and viability of innovations and ideas.
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- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
06. Effectively communicate innovative solutions from a developed portfolio, presenting technical and non-technical information.
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- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
07. Engage with and liaise with the class, mastering the art of reporting, analysis and outcome delivery with regards to innovative product/service solutions.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials and Workshops
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMitchell Sesso
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Online quizzes (equivalent total 1000 words) | In Weeks 3, 6 and 9. Quizzes provide regular feedback to students ensuring that they are staying on top of topic content. This is essential in blended learning. | 15 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One group portfolio + innovation report (equivalent to 1,250 words per student) | Students are required to develop a comprehensive report in groups of 5. The report reflects on the innovation findings and must demonstrate an ability to write concisely. | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
| Two individual reflection report on contribution to innovation portfolio (equivalent to 750 words) | The written reflective journal is utilised to examine the individual student learnings during the team work in the innovation assignment. | 15 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
| One, 5 minute concise innovation presentation to industry in week 11 (equivalent to 500 words) | Students will present their innovation to the industry they are working with. This demonstrates a culmination of research as well as ability to help the audience understand the innovative solution. | 10 | 07 |
| Online test taken in class on an individual case study in week 10 (1500 words) | This test reflects the case study element of the subject. | 30 | 01, 05, 07 |