Overview
In this unit, students will apply the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their Associate Degree to a capstone project. They will manage the project, identify and apply required technical knowledge, develop a project problem definition from a loosely formed client brief and produce detail drawings and documentation. Students will demonstrate a systems approach to design activities incorporating sustainability principles. They will also review the conduct and management of engineering enterprises based on personal work experience and reflect on the engineering design process and project management and their role in it. They will operate in an ethical manner, communicate effectively and provide evidence of professional conduct and a commitment to lifelong learning. Note: Students must have completed minimum of 6 weeks work experience in an engineering para-professional role or carry out an industry-based project in order to be eligible for a passing grade in this unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Students must have completed 72 credit points.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Moodle
Need for more guidance on assessments
While ample guidance was provided through numerous resources on the Moodle site and via email and telephone, this point was made by two respondents. This guidance will be more thoroughly underscored in the next installment of this unit.
Feedback from Email, Moodle
Challenges with developing some sections of the project report such as literature review and methodology
Several examples were been provided to address these issues. In the next iteration, some time will be devoted to highlighting and discussing these aspects.
Feedback from Email, Moodle
More discussions on Engineering Project Management techniques
A new module covering aspects of work breakdown structure, project planning and scheduling will be developed and disseminated to the students in the next iteration.
- Apply the techniques of project management to planning and design of an engineering project
- Identify, justify and apply the technical knowledge and skills required to develop a project specification and design
- Develop a project problem definition and conceptual design consistent with Australian Standards and current engineering practice from a loosely formed client brief
- Produce detail drawings and documentation for an engineering project using common drafting practices and Australian and industry standards appropriate to discipline
- Demonstrate a systems approach to design activities incorporating sustainability principles
- Review and discuss the conduct and management of engineering enterprises and the structure and capabilities of the engineering workforce based on personal work experience
- Reflect on the engineering design process and project management, your role as a designer both as an individual and as a team member, and the role of other stakeholders in these processes
- Provide evidence of ethical conduct, effective oral and written communication, professional conduct as a member of a peer learning team and a commitment to life-long learning
This unit assists students to develop the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies for Engineering Associates.
Knowledge and Skill Base: Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 assist development of Elements 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6
Engineering Professional Ability: Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 assist development of Elements 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4
Professional and Personal Attributes: Learning Outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 assist development of Elements 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 100% | ||||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 100% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
p.gudimetla@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Zoom Collaborate Session - 2 hour - TBA
- Introduction to the unit
- Overview of Engineering Projects
- Developing Project aim and Objectives
- Expectations - Are you biting off more than you can chew?
- Identify any IP/Confidentiality issues
Chapter
Refer to Lecture Slides and information in Week 1 block in unit Moodle site
Events and Submissions/Topic
Event 1 (E1): Read the unit profile thoroughly and understand what is required of you to successfully complete this unit.
E2: Consider the type of project work you need to undertake to achieve the learning outcomes of this unit.
E3: Begin preliminary project proposal - 2 pages (max)
Module/Topic
Zoom Collaborate Session - 2 hour - TBA
- Tips to conducting literature reviews
- Project Methodology - Exploring the options
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Project Planning - The Timeline
Chapter
Refer to Lecture Slides and information in Week 2 block in unit Moodle site
Events and Submissions/Topic
E3(cont): Develop a 2 page project proposal and spell out the project aim and objectives and expected outcomes.
Write a 1 page summary on how your project will help you achieve the learning outcomes of this unit.
E4: Identify any IP/Confidentiality issues in your project. Get all parties to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements where applicable.
Submission (S1): 2 page project proposal and 1 page summary on achieving LOs by Friday, 16th Mar 2018, 11:59 p.m.
Where applicable, all NDAs have to signed by relevant stakeholders before the transmission/sharing of any sensitive information. A copy of the NDA can be downloaded via the Unit Moodle site.
Module/Topic
Zoom Collaborate Session - 2 hour - TBA
Project work commences
Literature Review
- Information Retrieval & Processing
Chapter
Refer to Lecture Slides and information in Week 3 block in unit Moodle site
Events and Submissions/Topic
Return of Submission 1 - after approval
E5:
- Develop Project Methodology
- Estimate the resources you need
- Engineering/technical skills audit
Develop a justification for the proposed methodology
E6: Have you considered the resources you need to carry out the project?
E7: Analyse the engineering/technical skills you need to apply to realise your project objectives
Submission (S2): Submit draft Project Plan by Friday, 23rd March 2018, 11:59 p.m. Include a Gantt Chart.
Module/Topic
Literature Review continues
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
E8: Commence developing Chapter 2 Literature Review. Depending on your project topic and scope, this chapter can be anything from 10 to 25 pages.
E9: Get a grip on citation and referencing styles. Harvard style is preferred.
Module/Topic
Literature Review continues
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
E10: Revise/review the proposed Project Methodology you will use in your project. This will constitute Chapter 3 of your project report.
Submission (S3): Submit a draft methodology by Friday, 6th Apr 2018, 11:59 p.m.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Return of feedback on S3
Module/Topic
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submission (S4): Draft Literature Review by Friday, 27th Apr 2018, 11:59 p.m.
Module/Topic
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Return of feedback on S4
Module/Topic
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Project work continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submission (S5): Submit draft project report by Friday, 18th May 2018, 11:59 p.m.
Module/Topic
Portfolio finalization commences
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Portfolio finalization continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Portfolio finalization continues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Subit Portfolio
- Project Report
- Video Presentation
- Reflective Journal
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submit Project Portfolio by Monday, 11th June 2018
Portfolio Due: Exam Week Monday (11 June 2018) 11:00 pm AEST
1 Portfolio
Your Portfolio will comprise the following compulsory items in this unit:
- Project Report (learning outcomes, LO1-5)
- Video Presentation (10 minutes, LO8)
- Reflective paper on project planning and management process (LO6)
- Reflective paper on engineering practice as defined in learning outcomes (LO 6, 7, 8)
Please refer to the unit Moodle site for detailed information on the above 4 submissions.
Exam Week Monday (11 June 2018) 11:00 pm AEST
The following assessment criteria shall apply (refer to the unit Moodle site for a comprehensive guide to the assessment criteria):
1. Project Report (70% Weighting) - the report captures all the elements of the work that has been undertaken during the term. It is presented in the prescribed format and follows all relevant guidelines as stipulated in the Assessment Criteria Document on the unit Moodle site.
2. Video Presentation (10% Weighting) - the 10 minute video will summarize the project work - aims & objectives, approach and methodology, main results and outcomes achieved. It will conclude with your comment on how you think you have acheived the LOs in this unit.
3. Reflective Journal (20% Weighting) - the journal will describe how you have attained each of the learning outcome in this unit with appropriate reflections your experiences in the term.
- Apply the techniques of project management to planning and design of an engineering project
- Identify, justify and apply the technical knowledge and skills required to develop a project specification and design
- Develop a project problem definition and conceptual design consistent with Australian Standards and current engineering practice from a loosely formed client brief
- Produce detail drawings and documentation for an engineering project using common drafting practices and Australian and industry standards appropriate to discipline
- Demonstrate a systems approach to design activities incorporating sustainability principles
- Review and discuss the conduct and management of engineering enterprises and the structure and capabilities of the engineering workforce based on personal work experience
- Reflect on the engineering design process and project management, your role as a designer both as an individual and as a team member, and the role of other stakeholders in these processes
- Provide evidence of ethical conduct, effective oral and written communication, professional conduct as a member of a peer learning team and a commitment to life-long learning
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
