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Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 (ENGR90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On 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 1
Electrical students should contact Marcus Brazil - brazil@unimelb.edu.au
Civil, Spatial, Structural and Environmental students contact Murray Peel - mpeel@unimelb.edu.au
Mechanical, Mechatronics and Aerospace students contact Bagus Nugroho - bagus.nugroho@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Electrical students should contact Marcus Brazil - brazil@unimelb.edu.au
Civil, Spatial, Structural and Environmental students contact Murray Peel - mpeel@unimelb.edu.au
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace students contact Bagus Nugroho - bagus.nugroho@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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The subject involves undertaking a substantial group project (typically in groups of three students) requiring an independent investigation on an approved topic in advanced engineering design and / or research. Each project is carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff and where appropriate an industry partner.
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 engineering science disciplines, often as an adjunct to existing academic research initiatives.
It is expected that the Capstone Project will incorporate findings associated with both well-defined professional practice and research principles and will provide students with the opportunity to integrate technical knowledge and generic skills gained in earlier years.
The project component of this subject is supplemented by a lecture course dealing with project management tools and practices.
Note: Students are to take Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 and then subsequently continue with Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 in the following semester. Upon successful completion of this project, students will receive 25 points credit.
Intended learning outcomes
- 1. successfully complete a distinct engineering project;
- 2. effectively communicate the outcomes of various stages of an engineering project;
- 3. learn and apply standard engineering project management tools;
- 4. identify standard organisational structures, analyse the relative merits of different approaches, and implement and report on the approach taken by the project team.
- 5. describe the role of published research, precedent, prior art, patents, registered designs and standards in the engineering project;
- 6. explore and articulate the impact of activities associated with the engineering profession in the wider community.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of engineering science and engineering methods to solve complex problems.
- Ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding.
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
- Ability to plan work and use time effectively.
- Ability to function effectively in multidisciplinry teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
- Ability to manage project group dynamics.
- Ability to function effectively in a professional engineering environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
- Capacity for independent thought
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MCEN90022, MCEN90040, MCEN90042, MCEN90043, ELEN40001, ELEN40012, ELEN90067, ELEN90070, ELEN90081, ELEN90082, BMEN90018, CVEN90047, CVEN90064, CVEN90065, CVEN90056.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The student needs to be within the last 112.5 points of his/her Master of Engineering candidature to enrol in this subject.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous Assessment on Professional Engineering Practice: Assignment 1 (individual assessment) due week 4-7 of 1st semester of project.
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 15% |
Continuous Assessment on Professional Engineering Practice: Assignment 2 (individual assessment) due week 8-12 of 1st semester of project.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 15% |
Non-technical presentation to lay-audience of no more than 30 minutes (individual assessment). Due week 6-12 of 2nd semester of project.
| From Week 6 to Week 12 | 10% |
Final written report (group assessment with individual components), due week 12 of 2nd semester of project. Groups between 2‐4 students.
| Week 12 | 30% |
Oral examination. Due in the exam period of the 2nd semester of project.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Additional details
This subject is run across two subsequent semesters, the assessment applies to the entire enrolment across Engineering Capstone Project Parts 1 and 2 of this 25 pt subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of lectures Total time commitment 200 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 1 contact information
Electrical students should contact Marcus Brazil - brazil@unimelb.edu.au
Civil, Spatial, Structural and Environmental students contact Murray Peel - mpeel@unimelb.edu.au
Mechanical, Mechatronics and Aerospace students contact Bagus Nugroho - bagus.nugroho@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 200 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
Electrical students should contact Marcus Brazil - brazil@unimelb.edu.au
Civil, Spatial, Structural and Environmental students contact Murray Peel - mpeel@unimelb.edu.auMechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace students contact Bagus Nugroho - bagus.nugroho@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours for Engineering Capstone Project Part 1, 400 hours in total for Part 1 and Part 2 subjects.
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
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Major Mechatronics Systems Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Spatial Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace - 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