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48001 Project BEngSc

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UTS: Engineering
Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): (96 Credit Value in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 96 Credit Value in spk(s): C10077 Bachelor of Engineering Science in Engineering Innovation)) AND (48250c Engineering Economics and Finance OR (22107c Accounting for Business Decisions A AND 25311c Financial Management for New Enterprises)
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 48006 Capstone Project AND 48012 Capstone Project AND 48016 Capstone Project Part A AND 48026 Capstone Project Part B

Handbook description

This project subject provides students with the opportunity to consolidate their prior learning in an open-ended, multidisciplinary engineering project. Students work as part of a team that integrates most aspects of a full engineering design cycle, and learn about frameworks for analysing socio-technical systems, management techniques and technology assessment concepts. They are expected to develop client requirements through consultative processes, and to develop engineering specifications appropriate to the various stages in the project cycle. They assess alternative solutions and develop preferred options. Students gain experience in defining and articulating needs and evaluating engineering responses. They produce a comprehensive report documenting the engineering process and project outcomes, and are also required to present aspects of the project through a variety of communication media, including online and face-to-face modes.

Teaching and learning strategies

  • Resource and logistics session (2 sessions)
  • Online presentation of project proposal
  • Liaison with project stakeholders and academic supervisor (throughout semester)
  • Project presentation (1 day)
  • Teamwork project

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Project proposal

Objective(s):

Preparation for undertaking project, Establishment of project evaluation criteria. (draft should be submitted 2 weeks prior to final submission – 5 marks) Opportunity for formative feedback Provides evidence of



  • Negotiation of multiple perspectives;

  • Awareness of engineers' need to assume citizenship responsibility;

  • Presentation of reasoned arguments;

  • Teamwork and project management.

Weighting: 30%

Assessment item 2: Project proposal critique

Objective(s):

Demonstration of individual understanding of project concepts.
Demonstration of ability to critically analyse the work of others
Weighting: 10%

Assessment item 3: Project Presentation

Objective(s):

Demonstration of understanding of project outcomes and the engineering process that led to those outcomes.
Demonstration of presentation skills, including advocacy. Opportunity for formative feedback

Weighting: 15%

Assessment item 4: Project Report

Objective(s):

Demonstration of project outcomes
Demonstration of report writing proficiency

Weighting: 25%

Assessment item 5: Individual project diary

Objective(s):

Demonstration of individual contribution, individual learning outcomes.
Weighting: 20%

Other resources

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