Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
June Ho
Contact via Via-email
School of Engineering, 50 Waterloo Road
By appointment via email
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngElecEng or MEngEnvSafetyEng or MEngMechEng or MEngNetTeleEng or MEngMgt
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this professional practice capstone unit students will work as teams of consulting engineers to provide an engineering solution to a real need or problem, and which addresses a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The teams may be multidisciplinary, as required by the nature of the project, and will source valuable exposure to an in-depth understanding of the problem, the relevant industry, and the socio-technical and other contexts in which the need or problem arose, and the engineered system or solution required. The teams will be expected to organise, plan, and perform all other tasks associated with good engineering practice, including discussion and reflection around the engineering problem and the engineering process. Individual and collective technical and professional competencies will be demonstrated through the production of a substantial report and presentation for consideration. An appreciation of the various contexts and factors impacting upon engineering practice will be developed. |
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:
Requirements to Pass this Unit
Achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50%, and
Achieve at least 50% in the final report.
Hurdle Assessments
In this professional practice unit, students must contribute to the group project and perform the work professionally. The final report is a hurdle requirement. A grade of 50 or more in the final report is a condition of passing this unit.
A continual contribution throughout the project timeline is required for the project assignment. Before the Assessment of the Final Report, students are given feedback on their contribution and performance. If no contribution or bad performance is recorded, students are permitted up to two opportunities for improvement.
Late Assessment Penalties
Penalties only apply to written assessments or recordings that are uploaded onto iLearn. They do NOT apply to weekly quizzes, time-sensitive or timetabled/scheduled assessments.
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, please apply for Special Consideration.
Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted
Final Report, Progress Report, Peer Evaluation, Portfolio – YES, Standard Late Penalty applies
Presentation, Quizzes, - NO, unless Special Consideration is Granted
Special Considerations
The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through ask.mq.edu.au.
Assessment Activities
Assessment Criteria: rubrics
Submission of Assessments: Turnitin/ iLearn
Marking of Assessments: turn-around times of 1-2 weeks
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Engineering Presentation | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Final Report | 30% | Yes | Week 13 |
Portfolio | 10% | No | Week 13 |
In session quizzes | 30% | No | Week 4,7,10 |
Peer evaluation | 5% | No | Week 13 |
Progress Report | 15% | No | Week 5 |
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Each group will provide a presentation of their engineering solution
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Groups will produce a professional engineering report on the engineering solution to the chosen problem
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Students will contribute regularly to an individual portfolio, recording a summary of professional practice engagement activities. (Note: the portfolio should be updated regularly, as appropriate depending on the variety of tasks).
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: Week 4,7,10
Weighting: 30%
A series of small quizzes to reflect on the foundation scaffolding learning materials supporting the design of a solution
Assessment Type 1: Non-academic writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 1 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 5%
Students will produce a peer evaluation. They will evaluate and provide feedback to, a group of their peers on one of the deliverable assessments. Assessment for this is based on the quality and constructive nature of the evaluation.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%
A preliminary progress report outlining preliminary findings, a plan for the remaining work including individual roles within the team
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
Communication is made via your university email or through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to unit convenor's email address.
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Please refer to iLearn.
Classes and tutorials start in week 1.
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New topics (Ethics and Research Skills for non-research students).
EA Competency Standard |
Unit Learning Outcomes |
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Knowledge and Skill Base |
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. |
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1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing. |
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1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge |
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1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions |
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1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice |
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1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice. |
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Engineering Application Ability |
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving |
ULO3 |
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. |
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2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. |
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2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. |
ULO3 | |
Professional and Personal Attributes |
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. |
ULO4 ULO5 |
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
ULO2 ULO4 |
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3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. |
ULO4 ULO5 |
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3.4 Professional use and management of information. |
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3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. |
ULO1 | |
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership |
ULO1 |
Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook