Handbook

COREQUISITE:

Must be enrolled in either a single or double Bachelor's course in engineering. Clayton-based students must also be concurrently enrolled in ENG0001 alongside ENG4701.

PREREQUISITE: 

Must have completed at least 24 credit points of Level 3 or 4 engineering- or FIT-coded units.

The project will be based on a research problem. You will bring in necessary learning while actively undertaking this project.

Week 3

For this milestone, you will confirm that you have met with your project supervisor and commenced your project. In consultation with you, your supervisor will:

• Discuss the current status of your project and identify any support or resources you may need.
• Confirm whether an OH&S risk assessment and/or ethics approval is required.

This milestone ensures that your project is underway with appropriate safety measures and support identified.

Week 8

For this milestone, you will deliver a short presentation during a Zoom Meeting with your project supervisor and an external marker. This assessment will confirm your readiness to progress with your project. You will need to demonstrate that you have:

• Clearly identified the problem or opportunity your project addresses.
• Defined an initial scope for your work.
• Developed a plan to begin your data collection or design processes.
• Identified any major risks that could impact your project.
• Completed relevant OH&S and ethics requirements.

This milestone ensures you are on track and have considered key aspects necessary for a successful project outcome.

Week 12

For this milestone, you will submit an initial draft of your project paper, which will be reviewed by external markers. The initial paper draft should include:

• Literature review that establishes the context and significance of your project.
• A clear explanation of your chosen methodology and methods, including appropriate and ethical data collection and analysis and/or design frameworks.
• An outline of the anticipated outcomes of your project.

This milestone provides an opportunity to receive feedback on your project's progress and alignment with the project aims, ensuring that your paper meets academic standards.

• First semester, Clayton, Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE)
• Second semester, Clayton, Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE)

• First semester, Malaysia, Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE)
• Second semester, Malaysia, Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE)

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of up to 2 hours of scheduled learning activities and 10-12 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.