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Industry Project (CHEN90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
January
Sandra Kentish
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Sandra Kentish
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au
June
Sandra Kentish
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
Candidates will undertake as individuals or as a member of a team a designated investigative project within a suitable industry partner that could involve critical analysis of a topic, experimental research and/or development, theoretical modelling, process simulation and/or the solution of an industrial problem. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, written and verbal technical communication, interpretation of results and team work will be required. Working off campus may be also be required, depending on the project.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The exact content covered in the subject will depend to some extent on the nature of the industry project. Topics covered will most probably include literature searches, site safety, risk assessment, engineering analysis, modelling and design and report writing.
This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Plan and conduct an independent project within an industrial setting
- Communicate their research plan orally to an audience of their peers
- Present a detailed written report.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in this subject requires approval of the subject coordinator
AND
Students must have completed at least 125 points towards the 300 point Master of Engineering (Chemical) (Biochemical) and (Chemical with Business) degree. This is inclusive of any advanced standing (i.e. For example, 100 points of advanced standing would only require a student to have completed 25 points of credit before enrolling).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90033 | Internship |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A written report of up to 35 pages, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output (50%). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 and 3 will be assessed through the student's written report.
- A 15 minute oral presentation supported either by powerpoint slides or a poster (25%). ILOs 2 and 3 will be assessed through the student's presentation. Students complete their oral presentation towards the end of semester and their written report is submitted during the exam period.
- An assessment of the quality of the student's research work, including a mid-semester oral update briefing (25%). ILO 1 will be assessed through the student’s performance in research workspace.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Sandra Kentish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Asingle lecture upon commencement and an average of 2 hours of meetings with academic and industrial supervisors per week Teaching period 21 November 2016 to 12 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 13 January 2017 Census date 13 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 January 2017 Assessment period ends 24 February 2017 January contact information
Sandra Kentish
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sandra Kentish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Asingle lecture upon commencement and an average of 2 hours of meetings with academic and industrial supervisors per week Teaching period 20 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 31 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Sandra Kentish
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au
- June
Principal coordinator Sandra Kentish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Asingle lecture upon commencement and an average of 2 hours of meetings with academic and industrial supervisors per week Teaching period 26 June 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 31 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 June contact information
Sandra Kentish
Email: sandraek@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Contact Hours: An average of 2 hours of meetings with academic and industrial supervisors per week. Total Time Commitment: Estimated 400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Students will receive one-on-one instruction on how to complete an open-ended research project on some industrially-related topic in chemical engineering. They will undertake a project either individually or as part of a team of two students. Students will take responsibility for their time management setting priorities and establishing a program that will allow them to complete their project within the time allowed. They will also need to be aware of and follow all safety procedures and rules on site.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will be guided throughout their project by an engineer of the industry project sponsor as well as by an academic of the Department. These engineers will be their guides and mentors on the project. Students will also be provided with access to key relevant research papers. They will be expected to identify further material which they will be able to access through the University Library system.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The projects available in this subject are all industry relevant. They may require the student to travel to the industry partner site. Students will be challenged with real projects that are of importance to industry.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Chemical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biochemical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Chemical with Business) Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022