Dissertation C unit (JEE703)

Introduction

Students develop, implement and carry out a research project under the supervision of at least one staff member from the Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics or UTAS. The progress and outcomes of the research are assessed in the form of a research proposal, interim report, executive summary, oral presentation and a written thesis in journal article format.

Summary

Unit name	Dissertation C
Unit code	JEE703
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator	Doctor Hung Nguyen
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Develop innovative research concepts and implement creative problem-solving approaches for effective documentation and management of research processes.
• Evaluate existing methodologies through systematic literature review to propose evidence-based improvements for a selected research problem.
• Conduct comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment to systematically evaluate and mitigate threats to project progression, personnel safety, and equipment integrity.
• Develop a validated solution to assigned engineering problems using experimental methods, numerical simulation tools, and/or supervisor-approved methodologies under realistic project constraints.
• Develop effective technical communication through written documentation and oral presentations when conveying complex engineering concepts and research findings to diverse audiences.
• Produce original contributions to the maritime engineering discipline by justifying novel components, system improvements, or value-added solutions using industry-standard methodologies.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE501

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Once-off research project seminar/conference will be held by the end of semester, and last whole date for all students of Dissertation C to present their research projects in form of oral presentations which are assessed by examiners. A student will submit an excecutive summary and present her/his research project using PowerPoint.
Assessment	Presentation (10%)|Log/Workbook (20%)|Thesis (70%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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