Available in 2024
Course code

ELEC4840B

Units

20 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

Final Year Projects represent the culmination of study towards the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Projects offer the opportunity to apply and extend material learned throughout the program. Assessment is by means of a seminar presentation, submission of a thesis, and a public presentation of work undertaken. In contrast to the majority of courses studied elsewhere in the program, projects are undertaken individually or in small groups. This necessarily introduces the dimension of workload management into the program to enable completion of a large, relatively unstructured "assignment" over the course of the year. The projects undertaken span a diverse range of topics, including theoretical, simulation and experimental studies, and vary from year to year. The emphasis is necessarily on facilitating student learning in technical, project management and presentation spheres.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024
  • Semester 2 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)

Multi-term sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a sound technical knowledge of their selected project topic.

2. Undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.

3. Design engineering solutions to complex problems utilising a systems approach.

4. Conduct an engineering project.

5. Communicate with engineers and the community at large in written and oral forms.

6. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a professional engineer.


Content

This course will be conducted largely as an individual or small group project under the direct supervision of a member of academic staff. The specific project topic undertaken will reflect the common interests and expertise of the student(s) and supervisor. Students will be required to:

  1. Perform a literature search to review current knowledge and developments in the chosen technical area; 
  2. Undertake detailed technical work in the chosen area using one or more of: theoretical studies, computer simulations, and hardware construction.
  3. Produce progress reports or maintain a professional journal to establish work completed, and to schedule additional work within the time frame specified for the project; 
  4. Prepare a formal report describing the work undertaken and results obtained so far; and
  5. Present the work in a forum involving poster presentations and demonstrations of operational hardware and software.

Assumed knowledge

3rd year of Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications or Mechatronics Engineering degree


Assessment items

Project: Part A - WH&S Requirements
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Report: Part A - Interim Report
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Presentation: Part A - Seminar Presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Presentation: Part B - Project Demonstration

Report: Part B - Final Report


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Plus regular meetings with designated supervisor.

Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Plus regular meetings with designated supervisor.

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Plus regular meetings with designated supervisor.

Course outline