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IE Research Project 2 (CVEN90047)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Murray Peel
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The first half of 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, an oral presentation at a student conference, 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).
Notes
Note 1: 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 research techniques lectures, but all assessment will occur at the regular times during the teaching semester.
Note 2: 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 3: 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 4: Students are advised to enrol in the subject at the earliest opportunity to ensure ease of communication prior to the start of semester.
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
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- 1. Search, analyse and document engineering science and other literature in order to determine the need for further research in a chosen area
- 2. Synthesize an hypothesis to be tested
- 3. Devise a methodology of investigation to test the hypothesis
- 4. Collect and analyse a range of data (qualitative and/or quantitative) and/or undertake computer modelling and simulation to implement the methodology
- 5. Write project reports that follow good engineering science practice
- 6. Present a poster of the findings of an investigation.
- 7. Make an oral presentation 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 taken in the final year (100 points) of study and one of the follow the following 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
Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject and:
CVEN90020 - Research Topic
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90022 | IE Research Project 1 | No longer available | |
CVEN90064 | IE Research Project 1 Part 1 | No longer available | |
CVEN90065 | IE Research Project 1 Part 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project Proposal team report, 1 to 4 people, outlining the context, literature review, methodology and method for their project. Requiring 120 hours of work per person, due mid semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this project
| Mid semester | 20% |
Final team report 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 semester. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this report.
| End of semester | 50% |
Presentation of conference style team poster, requiring approximately 15 hours total work and due during the end of semester exam period. ILO 5 is addressed in this assessment
| During the examination period | 10% |
Team oral presentation, approximately 15 minutes, and participation in the subject conference. Requiring approximately 10 hours per team member, during the end of semester exam period. ILO 5 is addressed in this presentation
| During the examination period | 10% |
Individual journal containing reflections on the research process and progress, and the development of graduate attributes. Presented in 6 individual journal entries totalling approximately 2000 words over the project period, and requiring about 10 hours of reflection, investigation and writing. ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this journal
| 5% | |
A weekly factual record of project progress including items such as meeting minutes, key decisions and resources used and must be maintained on a project blog and contributed to by all team members. Requiring about 10 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
| 5% | |
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 10 hours work. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| N/A | |
Registration for a project topic prior to day 1 of the first semester of study is a hurdle requirement, requiring about 2 hours of work. ILO 1 is addressed in this assessment
| N/A |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Proposal Project Report (group assessment with individual components). 60 hours of work per person. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 - 3, and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 10% |
Final Project Report (group assessment with individual components). 240 hours of work per student. ILOs 1 - 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 50% |
Non-technical (poster) presentation to lay-audience (individual assessment). 15 hours of work total. ILO 6 is addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 12 | 10% |
Oral Examination (individual assessment). 15 - 20 minutes per student. ILOs 1 - 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 hours (Workshops: 6 hours per semester; Progress meetings/feedback by academic supervisors: 12 hours per semester) Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Murray Peel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 hours (Workshops: 6 hours per semester; Progress meetings/feedback by academic supervisors: 12 hours per semester) Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Murray Peel
Time commitment details
400 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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
Online 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
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Type Name Course Master of Environmental Engineering Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Spatial Specialisation (formal) Environmental - 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.
- 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