ADVANCED RESEARCH BASED LEARNING A

EMS4ARA

2021

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

The subject is available to individuals who are more focused on research-based learning and who do not wish, or who are unable to secure a WIL placement. This subject and its companion EMS4ARB, give you an opportunity to investigate a contemporary research issue for engineers in Australia. Projects can either be industry based, that is, a problem identified by industry, or a problem associated with one under investigation at the University. The method of study may be laboratory, computer or field-based. You will work independently on your project and are expected to maintain regular contact with your supervisor/s.

SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorBandita Mainali

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesELE3PRO OR CIV3CPM

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify a current technical engineering problem that could be addressed through a research-based engineering project .

02. Apply design and problem-solving skills to create solutions to technical engineering problems.

03. Develop formal project plans, literature reviews and project methods using appropriate technical and academic skills.

04. Self-reflect on personal learning outcomes, particularly in relation to the attainment and application of Engineers Australia Stage One Competencies.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2021, Week 09-18, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBandita Mainali

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 9 - 18
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 18 and delivered via blended.
A PC Lab will be required.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One Project Plan (approx. 2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3
One Literature review (approx. 4000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One Project Methodology (approx. 2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Two Self-reflection Journals (approx. 500 words each - total 1000)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 09-18, Blended