Engineering Project PG Part B (12093.1)

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

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

Pass grade

To successfully complete the unit, students must have their project allocated according to the "Project Proposal" assignment. All projects and supervisor allocations must be approved by the Unit Convenor by week 5. Students without an approved project will receive a zero for subsequent assignments, as ongoing work is required throughout the semester to demonstrate the unit's learning outcomes.

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students about any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes. 

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

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:

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 and its legal consequences and to clarify any queries or concerns they may have about signing the Deed Poll. 

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

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