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Capstone Project A (MCEN90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is for Exchange students needing to do a one semester project.
The subject involves undertaking a substantial project requiring an independent investigation on an approved topic in advanced engineering design or research.
The emphasis of the project can be associated with either -
- A well-defined project description, often based on a task required by an external, industrial client. Students will be tutored in the synthesis of practical solutions to complex technical problems within a structured working environment, as if they were professional engineering practitioners; or
- A project description that will require an explorative approach, where students will pursue outcomes associated with new knowledge or understanding, within the mechanical science disciplines, often as an adjunct to existing academic research initiatives.
It is expected that the project will incorporate findings associated with both well-defined professional practice and research principles.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject is normally only available to Exchange students.
Exchange students will complete a substantial project that is equivalent to one-quarter of a full-time course load (25 points), normally within the final year of study towards a professional engineering degree.
Most students will complete this project over one semester but start/finish dates are flexible.
Project selection will follow the procedure used for MCEN90022. The subject coordinator should be consulted before the task of securing a project begins.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject it is expected a student would have the following skills:
- Critical thinking and critical judgement of assumptions adopted
- Interpretation and analysis of data
- Application of theory to practice
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- 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
- Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
- Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN90012 | Design for Manufacture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN90013 | Design for Integration | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
MCEN90024 and MCEN90011
0R equivalent subjects as approved by the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- One final report submitted at the end of the project, as agreed at the outset of the project between the student and the academic supervisor, in a Scope of Works document (80%), requiring approximately 170 to 200 hours of work.
- One verbal defence of the results and contributions of the project. Formal presentation of 20 minutes, questions 20 minutes (20%), approximately 15 to 20 hours of work.
An academic supervisor and academic examiner will provide marks for both Final Report and Verbal Defence
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Colin Burvill Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 hours Total time commitment 400 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Colin Burvill Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 hours Total time commitment 400 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
Time commitment details
400 hours - (this subject for exchange students completing a one semester project)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Refer to MCEN90022 Handbook entry.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Refer to MCEN90022 Handbook entry.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSRefer to MCEN90022 Handbook entry.
- 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