MECH6840A
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course deals with the concept of research and research communication skills: involving information processing, literature review, research problem definitions, documentation of research/experiment outcomes, and oral presentation. The research communication skills in conjunction with a specific experimental topic chosen by the student are central to the activity of this course. These are associated with basic measurement techniques, sourcing, evaluating, reporting on literature, planning an experiment, safety in the laboratory, and data processing techniques. The skills obtained in Part A is directly linked to the masters level project in Part B.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
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. Evaluate the results of existing research
2. Devise hypotheses for testing
3. Plan experiments to test hypotheses
4. Safely conduct experiments
5. Analyse experimental data
6. Report and present effectively on findings
7. Apply time and project management skills to an engineering project
8. Demonstrate a high level of self-directed learning
Content
1. Research concept
2. Research communication skills
3. Evaluation of literature
4. Seminars
5. Data presentation
6. Report writing
Assessment items
Presentation: Part A Seminar 1
Written Assignment: Part A Literature Review 1
Presentation: Part A Seminar 2
Written Assignment: Part A Experiment Report
Presentation: Part A Seminar 3
Written Assignment: Part A Literature Review 2
Written Assignment: Part B MPE Thesis
Written Assignment: Part B FYP Conference Abstract Submission
Presentation: Part B Seminar at FYP Conference
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per term
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per term
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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