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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
Overview
Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written report of up to 35 pages, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 to 4 will be assessed through the student's written report. Written reports will be submitted during the first week of the exam period.
| During the examination period | 50% |
A 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. Oral presentations will be scheduled in the last 2 weeks of semester.
| Late in the teaching period | 25% |
Conduct will be assessed on your understanding of the project and your active participation in the project. ILO 1 will be assessed through the student's performance in research workspace. Assessed throughout the teaching periods within semester. | Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 X 2-hour lectures in a semester Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 November 2022 to 12 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 13 December 2022 Census date 27 January 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 February 2023 Assessment period ends 24 February 2023 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 2 X 2-hour lectures in a semester 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
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 X 2-hour lectures in a semester 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
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024