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Materials Engineering Research Project (MREN90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@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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Students will undertake as individuals, or as a member of a group, a designated investigative project which could involve a critical literature review, 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. Lectures will be presented on laboratory safety, and the use of statistical methods for experimental data analysis. Engineering graduates need the ability to research topics and to perform structured investigations. This research project subject provides students with an opportunity to develop these skills and to develop an appreciation of the importance of lifelong learning. The exact content covered in the subject will depend to some extent on the nature of the research project. Topics covered will include literature searches, laboratory safety, risk assessment, data modelling, data analysis, error analysis and report writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Plan and conduct an independent research project in the materials engineering field
- Communicate their research results orally to an audience of their peers
- Analyse experimental data using appropriate statistical methods
- Evaluate their findings in 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
None
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
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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One written report of up to 35 pages, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output. Due in the first week of the end-of-semester exam period. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 to 4 will be assessed through the student's written report.
| During the examination period | 50% |
One 15 minute oral presentation supported either by powerpoint slides or a poster with a further 15 minutes for response to questions. ILOs 2 to 4 will be assessed through the student's presentation.
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 25% |
Conduct will be assessed on the student's understanding of their project demonstrated by their written and oral behaviour as well as their active participation in the project. Professionalism, communication, and physical and verbal behaviour will be assessed. ILO 1 will be assessed through the student's performance in research workspace. Assessed within semester (weeks 1-12). | Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture (first week of semester only) + 5 x 1 hour lectures in the next few weeks of semester Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 25 November 2019 to 16 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 11 December 2019 Census date 31 January 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 February 2020 Assessment period ends 28 February 2020 Summer Term contact information
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1
Coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 400 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 1 contact information
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 400 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
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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