Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Rex Di Bona
Contact via via Email
50 Waterloo Road
Appointment via email, Tue/Wed @ 44RW
Co-convenor
Nicholas Tse
Contact via via Email
50 Waterloo Road
Appointment via email, Tue/Wed @ 44RW
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(COMP115 or COMP1000) and (ENGG100 or ENGG1050)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
CIVL2301 or (COMP247 or COMP2250) or (COMP225 or COMP2010) or (ELEC240 or ELEC2040) or (ELEC242 or ELEC2042) or (ELEC260 or MTRN2060) or (ELEC270 or ELEC2070) or (ELEC295 or ELCT2005) or (MECH203 or MECH2003)
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The 4th SPINE unit aimed to develop professional, transferable and employability skills. The Unit consists of a series of online modules and integrated project-based learning activities. Students will be exposed to real engineering projects and be apply and integrate their learnt technical skills in resolving a real-world inspired engineering problem. The working environment will facilitate the development of transferable skills such as effective team working skills and various form of technical communication skills. Students are expected to apply systems thinking and design thinking in developing an innovative and practical engineering solution for the given problem. They will be expected to work alongside fellow senior students. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit, a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer to the policies and procedures section.
Hurdle Requirements
There will be a "Fitness to Practice (FTP)" hurdle requirement that students must meet in order to pass this unit. Any students who do not meet the professionalism required of the Unit will first be warned formally via email and an in-person meeting. This includes following the given lab safety requirements and adherence to COVID safety policy. For further details please refer to the policies and procedures section, specifically the Fitness to Practice Procedure.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Fitness to Practice Hurdle | 0% | Yes | End of Semester |
A1 Online materials | 20% | No | Refer to iLearn |
A2. Reflective writing | 10% | No | Week 7 and 13 |
A3. Portfolio | 10% | No | Week 13 |
A5. Vertically Integrated Project | 60% | No | refer to iLearn |
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: End of Semester
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This non weighted hurdle requires students to demonstrate achievement and compliance with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency. In particular, but not limited to Section 3: Professional and Personal Attributes. This is a "fitness to practice" demonstration task.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Refer to iLearn
Weighting: 20%
A range of topics delivered via podcasts, video recordings and other reading materials. Periodic online assessment around these topics. Material content will include but not limited to project management, team management, project organisation.
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 7 and 13
Weighting: 10%
Reflective writing on transferable skills learnt. There will be two required submission at two-time points in the semester. Refer to iLearn for more information.
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Continue professional development. A core part of the SPINE unit where students are to continually improve on their Portfolio development.
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: refer to iLearn
Weighting: 60%
Working collectively as a team of engineers (different disciplines and years), students are to design, conceive, document, implement and communicate a detailed plan to a multi-disciplinary real-world inspired engineering problem. The work will have multiple subcomponents and milestone and will required teams to peer evaluate. More information on iLearn.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Refer to iLearn for more details.
Refer to iLearn for more details.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
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For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
In response to LEU and other students feedback from previous years, there has been a slight change to the due dates and workload requirement of the unit.
Also, the Engineering challenge was changed to ensure authentic projects are used in running this unit.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook