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Capstone Project A (MCEN90036)
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
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is for Exchange students needing to do a one semester project.
The subject involves undertaking a substantial project requiring an independent investigation on an approved topic in advanced engineering design or research.
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 mechanical science disciplines, often as an adjunct to existing academic research initiatives.
It is expected that the project will incorporate findings associated with both well-defined professional practice and research principles.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Successfully complete an engineering project;
- Effectively communicate the outcomes of various stages of an engineering project;
Generic skills
On completion of this subject it is expected a student would have the following skills:
- Critical thinking and critical judgement of assumptions adopted
- Interpretation and analysis of data
- Application of theory to practice
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- 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
- Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
- Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN90012 | Design for Manufacture | No longer available | |
MCEN90013 | Design for Integration | No longer available |
OR
All of
MCEN90024 Mechatronics Design
MCEN90011 Manufacturing Systems
OR
Equivalent subjects as approved by the subject coordinator.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One final report, as agreed at the outset of the project between the student and the academic supervisor, in a Scope of Works document.
| Submitted at the end of the project | 80% |
One verbal defence of the results and contributions of the project. Formal presentation of 20 minutes, questions 20 minutes.
| 20% |
Additional details
An academic supervisor and academic examiner will provide marks for both Final Report and Verbal Defence
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bagus Nugroho Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Bagus Nugroho Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
400 hours - (this subject for exchange students completing a one semester project)
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Refer to MCEN90022 Handbook entry.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Refer to MCEN90022 Handbook entry.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSRefer to MCEN90022 Handbook entry.
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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