Research Project 1

Unit code: NEF4101 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEF3202 - Research Methods
Completion of at least 288 credit points
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The research project is the culminating experience of the student’s course and provides students with the opportunity to apply and integrate their knowledge and skills gained from earlier years. This unit focuses on undertaking a literature review and developing a research proposal for a substantial discipline related project. The project will then be executed in NEF4201 Research Project 2. Wherever possible, projects will be sourced from industry partners. Projects will be undertaken individually by each student although a number of projects can be closely related to address large challenges or problems.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review and analyse a multi-faceted problem of significance to the discipline;
  2. Evaluate the feasibility of a range of solutions by using discipline-relevant research methods;
  3. Critically analyse existing literature and/or designs related to the project; and
  4. Develop an effective proposal within the constraints of the project brief.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Progress report
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
Oral Presentation
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 50%
Project Proposal (5000 words or equivalent) (hurdle)

The Project Proposal is a hurdle assessment as it is the only task that addresses all Engineers Australia Competency listed below.

Required reading

None required.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
NHEM | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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