Introduction
Each student is required to undertake a substantial high level two-semester project, this unit being the first, within their engineering discipline, which may involve aspects of research and development work, engineering design, literature survey, experimental work, theoretical work, computational studies, simulation, prototype testing and implementation. Industry linked projects are encouraged. Honours projects are required to have a significant research component to develop the skills required for a research higher degree (PhD or Masters). Projects will synthesise and extend knowledge gained in other units. Each student is assigned an individual supervisor from the academic staff of the school, but where appropriate may also have school or industry based co-supervisors.
Students are required to provide planning and costing details for their projects, to meet regularly with their supervisor. At the end of Engineering Honours Project B an electronic thesis is to be submitted on a date determined by the Head of School. The electronic copy of the final thesis must also be submitted via Turnitin. The electronic copy of the thesis will be retained for the University of Tasmania library thesis collection.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Honours Project A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG401 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Damien Holloway |
| Teaching staff | Individual supervisor from profile academic staff in engineering (may also have co-supervisor, e.g. from industry or another school) |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. select, adapt and effectively apply research processes, methodologies, tools, and techniques to plan, conduct and manage an independent related research project.
2. critically analyse research literature to conduct a literature review.
3. be aware of the social consequences of related research and respond appropriately to ethical considerations and act in accordance with best practice and industry standards.
4. analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors to answer a research question, and to defend a research approach.
5. document and communicate effectively the research techniques used and the results of the research both orally and in a written thesis
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KIT307 and completion of 8 discipline major
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KNE407 or ENG403 or KNE489
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | TBA |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment for Project A comprises: a project plan, 15 minute oral presentation, draft thesis (approx. 5,000 words) and a reflective journal. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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