Engineering Project PG Part B (12093.1)

This unit is Part B of a 2-part year-long honours level unit. It is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to undertake a significant research project in the field of engineering. Over the course of a year, students will work on a thesis that will be based on an engineering project of their choice. The unit will enable students to develop and apply their research skills, including project planning, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, and academic writing. Upon completion, students will have produced a comprehensive and original piece of research that demonstrates their thorough knowledge of engineering principles and their ability to apply them to real-world problems.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced skills in managing an engineering research project, including risk analysis, ethical considerations, quality assurance and sustainability;
2. Utilise analytical and problem-solving skills to propose solutions to contemporary engineering projects;
3. Apply comprehensive engineering research skills in creating research proposals and reports;
4. Clearly communicate and present research findings as appropriate for a diverse range of audiences
5. Produce a comprehensive engineering research project and thesis

Graduate attributes

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 - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - think globally about issues in their profession
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

12092 Engineering Project PG Part A

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.