ENRP20003 - Engineering Research Project Implementation

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit is designed so that students can complete an investigative study through the analysis of, reflection on and critique of, an area of their professional practice that was commenced in Engineering Research Project Planning. By completing this project, students will contribute to the body of knowledge for their discipline. Students will present their project in a thesis and a professional presentation.

Details

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level 9
Credit Points 12
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.25
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: ENRP20001 Engineering Research Project Planning

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 1 - 2025 Profile
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

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).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Postgraduate 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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Report 20%
2. Presentation 20%
3. Portfolio 60%

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

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 87.50% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 24.24% response rate.

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.

Source: SUTE
Feedback
Availability of the software and their license renewal
Recommendation
The students and supervisors should work with the Unit Coordinator and Lab Manager to ensure software access and availability for project implementation prior to the start of the term.
Action Taken
The Unit Coordinator is improving this process to ensure timely access to the required software and license renewals before the term begins.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Simulation lab access
Recommendation
The Unit Coordinator should arrange access to the simulation lab for all the project students with DFM from the beginning of the Term.
Action Taken
The Unit Coordinator plans to coordinate with relevant departments to facilitate seamless simulation lab access for students at the start of the term.
Source: SUTE Unit Comments Report
Feedback
The unit provides useful knowledge on engineering research, writing techniques, and professional documentation.
Recommendation
Refining and expanding resources on engineering writing, research methods, and professional documentation should be continued. Supplementary materials (e.g., templates and recorded tutorials) should be provided to reinforce learning outside lectures.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE Unit Comments Report
Feedback
Students found the slides helpful for learning and developing research-related skills and assessing new research methodologies.
Recommendation
Ensure slides are well-structured, concise, and visually engaging and should support key learning outcomes. More real-world case studies or research examples should be incorporated to enhance understanding of methodologies.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE Unit Comments Report
Feedback
The unit helps students develop various skills necessary for engineering research and implementation. Topics such as writing for engineers, conducting research, and using automated tools like a table of contents were particularly appreciated.
Recommendation
Maintaining and further enhancing the focus on practical research skills should be integrated with more hands-on exercises and case studies. Developing additional resources, such as video tutorials or interactive workshops, should reinforce key concepts for future professional and academic research applications.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE Unit Comments Report
Feedback
Some issue raised was the lack of timely communication regarding schedule changes. Some students nearly missed their final presentations due to unannounced changes in presentation times.
Recommendation
Clear communication protocol for any schedule changes should be established, ensuring timely announcements via email and learning management systems. To avoid confusion, a structured timeline of key assessments should be provided at the start of the term and minimise last-minute changes.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Implement the project plan prepared in the planning unit with consultation and guidance from your project advisers and stakeholders
  2. Think critically, demonstrate sound analysis, and make rational, justifiable decisions in order to find the optimal, sustainable solution
  3. Demonstrate leadership by contributing to the body of knowledge related to the discipline area and participating in professional networks
  4. Communicate preliminary results to stakeholders through interim and regular progress reports to solicit timely and constructive feedback
  5. Communicate findings using written and oral methods to inform both internal and external workplace practising professionals
  6. Critically reflect on self-performance and develop a plan for lifelong and professional learning.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 2A )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1A 3A )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1A 2A )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1A 2A )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1A 2A )
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 1A )
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 2A 6A )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 3A 4A 5A )
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 2A )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 2A 4A 5A )
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 6A )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Postgraduate Units Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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• Professional Level
• Advanced Level
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