ele3tip technology investigative proj
TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT
ELE3TIP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Each student undertakes an investigative project on a theme relevant to their degree. The topic is selected after consultation with the unit coordinator and available supervisors. The project will involve an investigation into a contemporary technology problem or question. Students will be required to meet weekly with their supervisor. The outcome of the investigation requires a project report of about 2,500 words in length, excluding appendices, but supported by appropriate diagrams, charts, graphs and other illustrations. At the conclusion of the project students give a short individual oral presentation of their work.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJim Whittington
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Electronic Technology (SBET).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ELE3ETP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Utilise research skills to investigate and report on a selected engineering topic.
- Activities:
- Lectures covering research skills including library research, reinforced by actual research supported and guided by the library where necessary.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Interpret and provide commentary on research findings in a technical research report using correct structure and referencing standards.
- Activities:
- Lectures on report writing. Write report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Present a technical oral presentation to a group of peers, answer questions and critique other presentations.
- Activities:
- Lecture on presentation skills and optional practice prior to final presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJim Whittington
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Required to attend regular individual supervisor meetings."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min oral presentation | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Investigation plan, equivalent to 1,000 words | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Progress reporting activities | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| project report, equivalent to 2,500 words | 60 | 01, 02 |