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Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 (ENGR90037)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The subject involves undertaking a substantial group project (typically in groups of three students) requiring an independent investigation on an approved topic in advanced engineering design and / or research. Each project is carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff and where appropriate an industry partner.

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 engineering science disciplines, often as an adjunct to existing academic research initiatives.

It is expected that the Capstone Project will incorporate findings associated with both well-defined professional practice and research principles and will provide students with the opportunity to integrate technical knowledge and generic skills gained in earlier years.

The project component of this subject is supplemented by a lecture course dealing with project management tools and practices.

Please note:

Students enrolled in the suite of Master of Engineering programs must be within the final 112.5 points of their degree to enrol.

Students enrolled in the Master of Industrial Engineering must be within the final 100 points of their degree to enrol.

Students are to take Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 and then subsequently continue with Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 in the following semester. Upon successful completion of this project, students will receive 25 points credit.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • 1. successfully complete a distinct engineering project;
  • 2. effectively communicate the outcomes of various stages of an engineering project;
  • 3. learn and apply standard engineering project management tools;
  • 4. identify standard organisational structures, analyse the relative merits of different approaches, and implement and report on the approach taken by the project team.
  • 5. describe the role of published research, precedent, prior art, patents, registered designs and standards in the engineering project;
  • 6. explore and articulate the impact of activities associated with the engineering profession in the wider community.

Generic skills

  • Ability to apply knowledge of engineering science and engineering methods to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding.
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
  • Ability to plan work and use time effectively.
  • Ability to function effectively in multidisciplinry teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
  • Ability to manage project group dynamics.
  • Ability to function effectively in a professional engineering environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
  • Capacity for independent thought

Last updated: 16 April 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Option 1

Students enrolled in the suite of Master of Engineering programs must be within the final 112.5 points of their degree to enrol.

Option 2

Students enrolled in the Master of Industrial Engineering must be within the final 100 points of their degree to enrol.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BMEN90018 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
CVEN90047 IE Research Project 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
No longer available

MCEN90022, MCEN90040, MCEN90042, MCEN90043, ELEN40001, ELEN40012, ELEN90067, ELEN90070, ELEN90081, ELEN90082, CVEN90064, CVEN90065.

Last updated: 16 April 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Continuous Assessment on Professional Engineering Practice: Assignment 1 (individual assessment) due week 4-7 of 1st semester of project.

  • 10 hours
From Week 4 to Week 715%

Continuous Assessment on Professional Engineering Practice: Assignment 2 (individual assessment) due week 8-12 of 1st semester of project.

  • 10 hours
From Week 8 to Week 1215%

Non-technical presentation to lay-audience of no more than 30 minutes (individual assessment). Due week 6-12 of 2nd semester of project.

  • 15 hours
From Week 6 to Week 1210%

Final written report (group assessment with individual components), due week 12 of 2nd semester of project. Groups between 2‐4 students.

  • 60 hours
Hurdle requirement		Week 1230%

Oral examination for each student of up to twenty minutes. Due in the exam period of the 2nd semester of the project.

  • 20 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve at least a pass average for the combination of oral examination and final written report. 		During the examination period30%

Additional details

This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.

This subject is run across two subsequent semesters, the assessment applies to the entire enrolment across Engineering Capstone Project Parts 1 and 2 of this 25 pt subject.

Last updated: 16 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Extended)
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours of lectures
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 30 June 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends30 June 2024

    Semester 1 (Extended) contact information

    Electrical students should contact Marcus Brazil - brazil@unimelb.edu.au
    Civil, Spatial, Structural and Environmental students contact Murray Peel - mpeel@unimelb.edu.au
    Mechanical, Mechatronics and Aerospace students contact Bagus Nugroho - bagus.nugroho@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 (Extended)
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends24 December 2024

    Semester 2 (Extended) contact information

    Electrical students should contact Marcus Brazil - brazil@unimelb.edu.au

    Civil, Spatial, Structural and Environmental students contact Murray Peel - mpeel@unimelb.edu.au

    Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace students contact Bagus Nugroho - bagus.nugroho@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours for Engineering Capstone Project Part 1, 400 hours in total for Part 1 and Part 2 subjects.

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Additional delivery details

This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.

Last updated: 16 April 2024

Further information

Last updated: 16 April 2024