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Architectural Engineering Thesis (ABPL90390)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject is the culmination of each student's studies in the Master of Architectural Engineering. It will offer a range of opportunities for students to demonstrate an original approach to research and design synthesising, in architecture and engineering. The capstone thesis is co-taught between the faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning and the Melbourne School of Engineering, providing an interdisciplinary environment for students. The subject is designed to provide students with an enriching experience that immerses them in a dual architectural-engineering research and design environment, fit for the double accreditation of their degree.
Students will be expected to demonstrate their aptitude to conduct research and contribute to the existing body of knowledge in architectural and engineering theory and practice.
The specific outputs of the thesis in terms of design and research will be determined on a case by case basis, with course coordinator approval.
Intended learning outcomes
- Search, analyse and document engineering science, architecture, and other literature in order to determine the need for further research in a chosen area;
- Demonstrate a capacity to make a contribution to the existing body of knowledge in architectural and engineering theory and practice;
- Demonstrate critical awareness of how the student's chosen specialisation contributes to the relevant body of knowledge;
- Synthesize an hypothesis to be tested;
- Devise a methodology of investigation to test the hypothesis;
- Collect and analyse a range of data (qualitative and/or quantitative) and/or undertake computer modelling and simulation to implement the methodology;
- Demonstrate an understanding of design as a form of research inquiry;
- Write project reports that follow good research practice;
- Present the findings of an investigation using multiple media (such as posters, slide-show projections, physical models, videos, and others as relevant) accompanied by an oral presentation
Generic skills
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the architectural engineering discipline
- Correct use of architectural engineering terminology
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to analyse social and cultural contexts
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and graphically
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Capacity for creativity and innovation in response to complex problems
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students are strongly encouraged to take their capstone subject during the last semester of their course.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Interim project proposal presentation (intercrit 1) to supervisor(s) and jury panel of at least two other reviewers. Students will present the identified research gap, hypothesis and proposed methodology and data requirements (requiring 15 hours of work)
| Week 4 | N/A |
Mid-project report, outlining the context, literature review, methodology and method for the project, including feedback from Hurdle requirement 1 requiring 105 hours of work
| Week 6 | 10% |
Mid-project presentation to studio teacher and jury panel of at least two other reviewers (equivalent requiring 15 hours of work). Students will present their research work in progress comprising physical and digital models, drawings or animations, including results, as relevant to the individual project
| Week 6 | 10% |
Interim project presentation (intercrit 2) to studio teacher and jury panel of at least two other reviewers (equivalent requiring 15 hours of work). Students will present their research work in progress comprising physical and digital models, drawings or animations, including results, as relevant to the individual project
| Week 9 | N/A |
Final project presentation to studio teacher and jury panel of at least two other reviewers and hand-in of all design material (large-scale drawings/models/animations) produced during the semester. The presentation takes 10 mins, followed by 15-20 mins defense in front of the jury panel, equivalent requiring 15 hours of work). Students will present and hand in their research comprising physical and digital models, drawings or animations, including results, as relevant to the individual project (equivalent requiring 70 hours of work)
| Week 14 | 40% |
Final report incorporating revised sections of the Mid-project report, Requiring approximately 160 hours of work
| Week 14 | 40% |
Individual journal containing reflections on the research process and progress, and the development of graduate attributes, presented in 3 individual journal entries totalling approximately 1000 words over the project period (start, mid-semester and end), and requiring about 10 hours of reflection, investigation and writing
| Week 14 | N/A |
A weekly factual record of project progress including items such as key decisions and resources used, requiring about 10 hours work, weeks 1- 12
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dominik Holzer Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dominik Holzer Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Specified on a case by case basis.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering - 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: 31 January 2024