CIVL4660

Project S2

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Engineering

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Independent research study in the form of a literature review, an experimental or theoretical investigation, an engineering design problem etc. Results are communicated in the form of a seminar, poster and final report.

Objectives

To allow the student to:
A1 Use their initiative in an area of self selected engineering interest.
A2 Demonstrate initiative through the work performed.
A3 Critically analyse the work performed previously by others.
A4 Critically assess the achievements, limitations and further requirements of his/her own work.
A5 Demonstrate an appreciation of the state-of-the-art in the selected area.
A6 Demonstrate, through oral and written presentations, an ability to communicate the objectives and outcomes of the work.

Content

A self directed project under the supervision of a member of academic staff involving two 15 minute seminars and a written report of the project. Course involves instruction in presentation skills and library use.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A.

Transition

Not required.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

A student should have completed sufficient courses to be able to complete their program requirements in the year of enrolment.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Self Directed Learning
Studio

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	To pass this course students must pass all three components of the assessment. NOTE: Any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in Week 1.
Other: (please specify)	Progressive assessment based on poster and seminar.
Reports	Final report.

Contact Hours

Individual Supervision: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component

Oral Communications: University skill cluster 1 is that graduates will posses suitable oral and written communication skills; this CCC addresses 1a, oral communications. Students must demonstrate adequacy in oral presentation in conjunction with a poster and seminar presentations. To pass this course, students must obtain 50% or more in the oral component. Students failing to meet this essential level of oral communication skills, providing all other aspects of the project work is satisfactory, will be offered a second oral presentation opportunity.

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