Honours Project A unit (ENG401)

Hobart

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 by the University of Tasmania library.

Summary

Unit name	Honours Project A
Unit code	ENG401
Credit points	25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Associate Professor Damien Holloway
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Select, adapt and effectively apply research processes, methods, tools, and techniques to plan, conduct and manage an independent related research project
• Critically analyse research literature to conduct a literature review
• Interpret and respond appropriately to WH&S, IP, data management and ethical considerations and act in accordance with best practice and industry standards
• Analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors to answer a research question, and to defend a research approach
• Document and communicate effectively the research techniques used and the results of the research both orally and in a written thesis
• Function effectively as a member and at times leader of an authentically diverse engineering team comprising student, supervisor, laboratory, technical or industry support and any other relevant stakeholders

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Completion of 50 credit points of ENG units at intermediate level AND 50 credit points of ENG units at advanced level

Teaching

Assessment	Reflective Journal (5%)|Progress oral presentation (10%)|Project Plan (10%)|Draft thesis and progress summary report (75%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required reading is project-dependent and some may be provided by your supervisor. You will be expected to search databases and journals to find other more targeted relevant reading specific to your topic.
Recommended	Recommended reading is project-dependent and some may be provided by your supervisor. You will be expected to search databases and journals to find other more targeted relevant reading specific to your topic.

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