Handbook home
Materials Engineering Research Project (MREN90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
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
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
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 Dual-Delivery (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 30 November 2020 to 14 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 15 December 2020 Census date 29 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 February 2021 Assessment period ends 26 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1
Coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 400 Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 400 Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 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