Course Outline (Higher Education)

School: School of Engineering, Information Technology and Physical Sciences

Course Title: ADVANCED ENGINEERING PROJECT 1

Course ID: ENGIN5002

Credit Points: 30.00

Prerequisite(s): (ENGIN3001 or ENGIN5001)

Co-requisite(s): Nil

Exclusion(s): (ENCOR7020)

ASCED: 039999

Description of the Course :

This course is intended to be taken in sequence with ENGIN5003 and will equip students with knowledge and
skills to undertake an engineering research project. In the process, students will employ a combination of
hands-on, analytical and computing skills relevant to their field of advanced study. Students will also critically
review relevant literature and present findings in front of a peer based audience.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, etc.)

Work Experience:

No work experience: Student is not undertaking work experience in industry.

Placement Component: No

Program Level:

Level of course in Program AQF Level of Program

5 6 7 8 9 10
Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course the students are expected to be able to:

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 Course Outline (Higher Education)
ENGIN5002 ADVANCED ENGINEERING
PROJECT 1

Knowledge:

K1. Critically analyse the concepts underlining engineering research.

K2. Explain how to approach and undertake an engineering research project at an advanced level.
K3. Systematically apply critical thinking to research design, investigation and experimentation.

Skills:

S1. Analyse and evaluate engineering data at an advanced level and appropriate to the discipline or
advanced field of research.
S2. Present the outcomes of the engineering research to peers through written and verbal mediums.
S3. Critically review and synthesise research literature.
S4. Recognise the limitations and uncertainty of research undertaken and formulate recommendations for
future research.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1. Critically assess, analyse and synthesis a major set of engineering data and/or information.
A2. Produce a major piece of written work through a thesis and other format(s), commensurate with the
discipline and field of research.

Course Content:

Topics may include:

Structuring and drafting of a research thesis.

Producing a research paper out of the thesis work.

Values:

V1. Demonstrate an independent intellectual demeanour befitting an engineering graduate.

Graduate Attributes

The Federation University FedUni graduate attributes (GA) are entrenched in the Higher Education Graduate
Attributes Policy (LT1228). FedUni graduates develop these graduate attributes through their engagement in
explicit learning and teaching and assessment tasks that are embedded in all FedUni programs. Graduate
attribute attainment typically follows an incremental development process mapped through program
progression. One or more graduate attributes must be evident in the specified learning outcomes
and assessment for each FedUni course, and all attributes must be directly assessed in each
program

Graduate attribute and descriptor Development and acquisition of GAs in the course
Learning Code Assessment Code
Outcomes A. Direct task (AT#) A.
(KSA) B. Indirect Certain
N/A Not B. Likely
addressed C.
Possible
N/A Not
likely

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 Course Outline (Higher Education)
ENGIN5002 ADVANCED ENGINEERING
PROJECT 1

Graduate attribute and descriptor Development and acquisition of GAs in the course
Learning Code Assessment Code
Outcomes A. Direct task (AT#) A.
(KSA) B. Indirect Certain
N/A Not B. Likely
addressed C.
Possible
N/A Not
likely
Our graduates are curious, reflective and K1-K3, S1-S4, A 1, 2 A
GA 1 critical. Able to analyse the world in a way that A1-A2
Thinkers generates valued insights, they are change
makers seeking and creating new solutions.
Our graduates have ideas and are able to K1-K3, S1-S4, B 1, 2 A
GA 2 realise their dreams. They think and act A1-A2
Innovators creatively to achieve and inspire positive
change.
Our graduates engage in socially and culturally K1-K3, S1-S4, B 1-3 B
appropriate ways to advance individual, A1-A2
GA 3
community and global well-being. They are
Citizens
socially and environmentally aware, acting
ethically, equitably and compassionately.
Our graduates create, exchange, impart and K1-K3, S1-S4, A 1-3 A
convey information, ideas, and concepts A1-A2
GA 4 effectively. They are respectful, inclusive and
Communicators empathetic towards their audience, and
express thoughts, feelings and information in
ways that help others to understand.
Our graduates display and promote positive K1-K3, S1-S4, B 1-3 A
behaviours, and aspire to make a difference. A1-A2
GA 5
They act with integrity, are receptive to
Leaders
alternatives and foster sustainable and resilient
practices.

Learning Task and Assessment:

Learning Outcomes
Learning Tasks Assessment Type Weighting
Assessed
A short presentation in the early weeks of the
K1-K3, S1-S4, A1-A2 semester on the progress, which has been achieved Presentation 5 - 10%
thus far in the research project.
Draft of a dissertation,
Demonstrable progress of a written dissertation or
K1-K3, S1-S4, A1-A2 technical report or an 75 - 85%
other mode of written work.
academic paper.
K1-K3, S1-S4, A1-A2 Presentation as specified in the course handbook. Presentation 10 - 20%

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (IEEE-Refer to the library website for more information.)

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