Engineering Project PG (10098.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Engineering Project PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.25 6 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This is a major capstone project based upon skills attained in Information Science Research Methodology PG. This unit builds on the core units in network engineering OR software engineering and draws those various elements together to synthesize the theory and practice of network or software construction.
The unit uses a variety of tools and techniques to manage, design, analyse and implement high-quality practical information systems in a project typical of systems that exist in industry, government and small business.
Students will be guided to use these tools and techniques within a sound framework of software engineering or network engineering principles.
Project and quality management, and system design and implementation procedures, covered in earlier subjects are expected to be applied with emphasis on proper planning and control.
Project management reviews and usability evaluations, design and use of test data and procedures, and provision of high-quality interactive interfaces that are simple to use are expected.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse and construct the target project effectively and efficiently within a team;
2. Determine and generate the project management approach to implement a high-quality practical project;
3. Analyse and interpret the relations and interrelations among the different components of the project; and
4. Interpret and apply engineering and quality assurance principles in the software and systems development environment.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

6797 Information Science Research Methodology PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

NONE.

Equivalent units

NO.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Mohammad Abualsheikh
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Mohammad Abualsheikh
Not available

Required texts

  • "Practical Research: Design and Process" by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, 13th global edition, Pearson, 2023
  • "Ethics for the Information Age" by Michael J. Quinn, 8th edition, Pearson, 2019

In addition to the required textbooks above, relevant research papers will be provided during the semester. Students can also consult any standard and relevant texts on the following topics: engineering design, engineering research, project management, requirement analysis, risk management, agile development, quality assurance and testing, time management, stakeholder analysis, communication, and presentations.

Submission of assessment items

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).

To successfully complete the unit, students must have a project allocation done per the "Project Proposal" assignment. All projects and group allocations must receive approval from the unit convenors by week 5. 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.

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 six-credit point unit, the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours. Students are expected to devote a significant number of hours to the project activities. The following table provides an indicative guide of the number of hours students should commit to their projects:

Activities

Estimated hours

12 lectures  x 1 hour each

12

11 workshops x 2  hours each

22

Meetings with various stakeholders (including supervisors/ sponsors)

10

Project initiation and planning

40

Project design and execution

160

Assessment items

56

Total

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 in 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.

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.