Final Year Research Project 2
Overview
This unit of study requires students to plan and execute a substantial research or design -based project, using their technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, manage and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice thus demonstrating the achievement of AQF Level 8 and Swinburne Engineering Competencies. Depending on each engineering Major, some of the projects will be experimental and/or developmental in nature to include design, construction, programming, while others may involve computer-based simulation, design or literature surveys.
Requisites
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Manage a research project effectively using project management processes and tools, and self-management skills, within technical, budgetary, risk and time constraints (K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6)
- Apply effective research methods, practices, principles and technological tools to implement a complex engineering project work; with data acquisition, data analysis, interpretation and synthesis (K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3, A4)
- Apply problem-solving methodologies to provide logical reasoning and hypothesis testing to generate, evaluate and justify innovative solutions (K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A3)
- Demonstrate effective professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences through proposals, business arguments, reports, documentation, presentations, and demonstration or analysis of project outcomes (A2, A4)
- Reflect on professional engineering practice and its impact on the project, including safety, ethical, legal, social, cultural and sustainability considerations, along with standards and codes of practice (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A4)
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and professional accountability in all aspects of project work, including teamwork(when appropriate and applicable),dealing with stakeholders and demonstrating a professional image (K5, K6, S4, A1, A2, A5, A6)
Teaching methods
Sarawak
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Online Learning Activities | 0.50 | 12 weeks | 6 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Other | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 8.00 | 12 weeks | 96 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Synchronous Lectures | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 0.50 | 12 weeks | 6 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Other | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 8.00 | 12 weeks | 96 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Individual/Group | 10 - 25% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Report | Individual/Group | 50 - 70% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Research Piece | Individual/Group | 5 - 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Written Assignment | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
Learning will take place primarily through self-guided learning tasks guided by the student’s supervisor(s) and pursue independently an individual design/ research project which commenced in ENG40001. The two units together normally include a concise literature survey and developmental work such as design, analysis, simulation, experimental investigation, construction, programming, data analysis and discussion, and drawing conclusions.  Learning will be augmented by guest speakers’ seminars and class discussions and presentations. The seminars will focus on contemporary issues in the engineering profession.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.