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IE Research Project 1 Part 1 (CVEN90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Murray Peel
Email: mpeel@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Patricia Sauri Lavieri
Overview
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AIMS
This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.
Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences.
Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project.
Notes
Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2 must be taken in 2 consecutive semesters. Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and continue their enrolment in the consecutive semester.
Note 2: Students wishing to directly incorporate work done during a non-teaching period must qualify for doing an individual project and have the agreement of a project supervisor and subject coordinator. During the non-teaching period the student must maintain a journal, and review the online lectures, but all assessment will occur at the regular times during the teaching semester.
Note 3: Students and their supervisors must adhere to the University Code of Conduct for research, which may include obtaining human or animal research ethics approval.
Note 4: Students working in University laboratories must comply with OH&S requirements and may be required to undertake additional training such as Workshop Tools Training before access the labs.
Note 5: Students are advised to enrol in the subject at the earliest opportunity to ensure ease of communication prior to the start of semester.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The first half semester addresses research training and comprises online lectures and tutorials with group homework on topics such as project development, literature review, methodology development, skill development, critical thinking, project documentation, reflective writing, and scientific writing. Students will practise these skills throughout their project topics with supervisors providing feedback on the results.
Students then continue the project within their groups and with regular progress meetings with their supervisor for the remainder of the year. The project culminates with students presenting their project and findings on a poster at a student expo, as an oral presentation, and also in written form in the style of a conference paper.
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).
Choice of Research Subject for the Master of Engineering
CVEN90047 is a semester long capstone research project taken over one semester. It is less suited to research projects that are dependent on methodologies requiring experiments that take longer than 6 weeks to complete, field work, and problems involving research on humans (for example surveys). It is more suited to methodologies involved computer simulations, analysis of pre-existing data, theoretical studies and shorter experimental programs.
CVEN90064/65 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and Part 2 have the same assessment and learning outcomes at CVEN90047 but are taken over two consecutive semesters. Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and continue their enrolment in the consecutive semester. Because of the extended length and the possibility of work in the break between semesters students wanting to pursue a project that requires extra duration due to logistical issues should enrol in CVEN90064/65
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Search, analyse and document engineering science and other literature in order to determine the need for further research in a chosen area
- Synthesize an hypothesis to be tested
- Devise a methodology of investigation to test the hypothesis
- Collect and analyse a range of data (qualitative and/or quantitative) and/or undertake computer modelling and simulation to implement the methodology
- Write project reports that follow good engineering science practice
- Present a poster of the findings of an investigation.
Generic skills
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This is a Capstone subject and may only be commenced in the final year (100 points) of study and one of the followings sets of subjects
CVEN90043 and CVEN90044 and CVEN90045 and CVEN90049
Or
CVEN90043 and CVEN90044 and CVEN90045 and ENEN90031
Or
GEOM90008 and GEOM90006 and GEOM90033 and GEOM90038
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENEN90031 | Quantitative Environmental Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GEOM90006 | Spatial Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
When undertaking this subject students cannot gain credit for the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90022 | IE Research Project 1 | No longer available | |
CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
CVEN90056 | IE Research Project 3 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Part 1 and 2 of the subject (CVEN90064 and CVEN90065 together).
Note: The following assessment items are written on the understanding that students will enrol in this subject in two successive semesters. Progression to the second semester of study is dependent on satisfactory progress in assessment items 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8. At the end of the first semester of enrolment, students who make satisfactory progress will receive a mark of CNT (Continuing) that will be replaced with a grade upon completion of the second semester of study. Students who do not achieve satisfactory progress in the first semester, because they have not met the hurdle requirements, will have a failing grade awarded at the conclusion of the first semester of study, and consequently will have to recommence their enrolment.
End of 1st semester of study
- Project Proposal team (1 to 4 people) report (20%), outlining the context, literature review, methodology and method for their project requiring 120 hours of work per person. Project is due at the end of first semester of study. Passing is a hurdle requirement. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this project assessment
- Final team report (50%) in the style of a conference paper, and incorporating revised sections of the proposal report, not exceeding 15 pages excluding reference lists, requiring approximately 180 hours of work per team member. Due at the end of 2nd semester. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this team report
- Presentation of conference style team poster (10%) requiring approximately 10 hours total work, and due during the end of 2nd semester exam period. ILO 5 is addressed in this team poster
- Presentation of a team oral presentation (10%) of approximately 15 minutes, and participation in the subject conference during the end of 2nd semester exam period, requiring approximately 10 hours per team member. ILO 5 is addressed in this oral presentation
- Individual journal (5%) containing reflections on the research process and progress, and the development of graduate attributes presented in 12 individual journal entries totalling approximately 2000 words over the project period, and requiring approximately 10 hours or reflection, investigation and writing. ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this journal
- A weekly factual record of project progress (5%) including items such as meeting minutes, key decisions, resources used, and must be maintained on a project blog and contributed to by all team members, requiring approximately 13 hours work each. For team projects the relative contributions of each team member to the overall project should be discernible from this record. ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment
- Fortnightly attendance (minimum of 70%) of the Departmental research seminars (or equivalent) in the project period. Completion of a critique form for 6 seminars will be evidence of attendance, which will be marked Pass/Fail. Approximately 15 hours work. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 5 (Hurdle) are addressed in this assessment
- Registration for a project topic prior to day 1 of the first semester of study is a hurdle requirement, requiring approximately 2 hours of work. ILO 1 is addessed in this assessment
Hurdle Requirements: The following must be satisfied in order to pass the subject:
- Students must register for a project topic prior to day 1 of the first semester of study
- Fortnightly attendance (minimum of 70%) of the Departmental research seminars (or equivalent) in the project period. Completion of a critique forms for each seminar will be evidence of attendance, which will be marked Pass/Fail
- A factual record of project progress including items such as meeting minutes, key decisions and resources used must be maintained on a project blog. For group projects the relative contributions of each group member to the overall project should be discernible from this record
- A Pass mark for the mid-project report.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Murray Peel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 hours (Workshops: 6 hours in CVEN90064 only; Progress meetings/feedback by academic supervisors: 12 hours per semester). Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Murray Peel
Email: mpeel@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Patricia Sauri Lavieri Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 hours (Workshops: 6 hours in CVEN90064 only; Progress meetings/feedback by academic supervisors: 12 hours per semester). Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Patricia Sauri Lavieri
Time commitment details
200 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1and then subsequently enrolling in CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CVEN90064 and CVEN90065).
This subject is co-taught with CVEN90047 and CVEN90056.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
David Evans, Paul Gruba and Justin Zobel (2011) How to Write a Better Thesis. Melbourne University Press. Carlton, Vic.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
- Lectures and tutorials on research techniques
- Fortnightly meetings with mentors and other students to discuss progress and problems
- Independent research on a project, and communication of the results of that research
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
David Evans, Paul Gruba and Justin Zobel (2011) How to write a better thesis. Melbourne University Press. Carlton, Vic.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Some topics available for investigation are sponsored and supervised by industry partners. For students intending to develop a career in research, this subject represents a key subject and opportunity to demonstrate their talents. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Engineering Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Spatial Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural - 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022