Engineering Project (Part A) (10004.2)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.25 6 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Level 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit is Part A of a 2 part year-long capstone unit. It integrates the theory, knowledge, and skills learned in the individual units of the course, and it offers students the opportunity to apply them to solve industry standard projects. Through the projects, students will reflect, synthesize and apply the professional and the generic skills learned; in particular, students will reinforce and further develop their independent research skills, team working skills, project management skills, and critical thinking and problem solving skills. Through working on sizable industry standard projects, the unit is aiming at practising the Stage 1 competency standard for professional engineers, stipulated by Engineers Australia. The unit prepares students ready for jobs or further higher degree studies.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Attest a comprehensive understanding of advanced knowledge that underpins network engineering;
2. Analyse complex problems and formulate solutions, taking into consideration professional practice, code of ethics and professional standards of the industry;
3. Evaluate the context of engineering projects, such as social and economic constraints, legal and ethical issues, risk and benefit balance, technology availability and stakeholders' acceptance;
4. Analyse information critically and illustrate professional skills, such as teamwork, communication to a variety of audiences, project management, engineering techniques, methods, and processes, including an understanding of the role of professional bodies and societies; and
5. Conduct research, evaluate research methods, and interpret research findings with some independence.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively


Prerequisites

This unit is only available for students enrolled in the 344JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours) or ETB001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Students enrolled in ETB001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) must have passed 72 credit points including 11408 Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship AND 9789 Technology and Engineering Management.

Students enrolled in 344JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours) must have passed 72 credit points including 9789 Technology and Engineering Management.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

9587 Engineering Project 1 AND 9824 Engineering Thesis 1 (6cp).

Equivalent units

9587 Engineering Project 1 AND 9824 Engineering Thesis 1 (6cp).

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

No required text. Students can consult any standard and relevant texts on the following topics: project management, requirement analysis, risk management, agile development, quality assurance and testing, time management, stakeholder analysis, communication and presentations.      

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Late submission

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late. An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted unless a special arrangement is made with supervisor/ convener

Special assessment requirements

Pass grade

In order to pass this unit, students must achieve an overall pass (50 out of 100) of the total final moderated marks (which includes individual grades). Moderated marks  will be calculated based on the formula provided under 'Peer Evaluation'. 

The Academic Integrity Module completion is required for a pass grade in the unit (and non-completion of this assessment in a unit will result in an NC grade, regardless of the students' final numerical result).

Timely submission of assessment item A1 is required to attempt each of the other assessments, including the second part of assessment A (A2 Project Proposal report). All projects and group allocations must receive approval from the unit convenors by week 3.

To successfully complete the unit, students must have a project allocation done per the "Project Proposal and Plan (Group)" assignment. All projects and group allocations must receive approval from the unit convenors by week 3. Students who do not have an approved project will receive a zero mark for the subsequent assignments as group work components are required throughout the semester in order to demonstrate that the learning outcomes of this unit have been met.

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

ITS Capstone Project Expo (TBA)

The ITS Capstone Project Expo will showcase a mix of student groups presenting, showcasing posters and displaying demos on the expo day, which will be judged by a panel from the industry. Out of all the capstone projects of the semester, three categories (ten groups in each category) of projects will be selected to participate in the expo based on the final assessment by the supervisory/ examiner board. The categories are:

  • Best Presentation
  • Best Posters
  • Best Overall Project 

The best from each category will be given an award from the school/ faculty along with a certificate. All the finalists will also receive a certificate signed by Dean.

Learner engagement

Workload

The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours

As the units are capstone units, students are expected to devote significant number of hours in the project activities. The following table provides an indicative guide of the number of hours students should commit to their projects:

Project activities

Hours for 3 cp unit

Hours for 6 cp unit

Attendance and participation of workshops (3x6)

18

18

Meetings with various stakeholders (including supervisors/ sponsors)

7

22

Project initiation and planning, including the completion of the Project Plan

20

50

Project execution

50

100

Project management, including the completion of assignments B, C & D

25

50

Project closure and presentation (Completion of assignment E)

30

60

Total

150

300

Inclusion and engagement

Inclusion and Welfare

It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or an ongoing health condition register with the Inclusion and Welfare Service as soon as possible so that reasonable adjustment arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

The professional nature of this unit requires active participation and group work at all learning activities for the successful completion of this unit . If attendance and group work requirements cannot be satisfied, it is recommended that you meet with your Unit Convener to schedule this unit for a future semester. Attendance to workshops and meetings will be recorded. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items and poor PEI from your peers..

Required IT skills

Varies due to the nature of the project the student undertakes It is strongly encouraged for students to form teams with diverse skill sets. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

Some capstone projects may have some internship. It may involve real ICT practice in workplaces, and therefore, extra student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in this section.

Additional information

Intellectual property (IP) deed poll

Depending on the project sponsors /industry partners requirements and noting the contributions provided by the project sponsors/industry partners to this unit and project, students involved in this unit may be required to enter into a Deed Poll to assign any intellectual property created by the student to the project sponsor/industry partner.  Students are encouraged to acquire independent legal advice on the Deed Poll, the legal consequences of signing this and to clarify any queries or concerns they may have about signing the Deed Poll. 

The deed poll agreement template will be available in the unit Canvas site.