Unit of Study ENGN4009 Engineering Professional Practice Thesis 1 (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

Hons Unit
Credit points

24
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

Completed at least 240 credit points of the3508003 - Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) OR 3508001 - Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours)

Enrolment information

This unit requires software that is only compatible with Windows (W10 and newer).

Unit description

This professional orientated thesis unit guides students through the processes required to plan and initiate an independent research project, in conjunction with an industry partner, that will make an original contribution to knowledge in their engineering discipline. Students are required to conduct a literature review on a chosen topic within their discipline, develop a research proposal and commence research activities.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Research

Module 2: Research Methods 1

Module 3: Research Methods 2

Module 4: Research Methods 3

Module 5: Research Communication Skills 1

Module 6: Research Communication Skills 2

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Dual Term2	Dual Term2
Lismore	Dual Term2	Dual Term2
Online	Dual Term2	Dual Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify and locate research literature related to a chosen research area and to critically review and evaluate relevant research literature using a thematic approach to identify knowledge gaps that could be addressed through a research project

demonstrate the ability to identify and apply the appropriate research approach and methodology for engineering research projects

define the scope of a research project to address one or more identified gaps in existing knowledge in terms of achievable aims and an appropriate methodology

present a coherent written proposal for a research study that describes the background, aims, rationale, methodology, and anticipated outcomes for the proposed study.

demonstrate an ability to initiate a research project by sourcing necessary resources, obtaining necessary approvals, and commencing preliminary data collection.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	10%
Presentation	10%
Thesis	60%
Presentation	10%
Portfolio	10%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	10%
Presentation	10%
Thesis	60%
Presentation	10%
Portfolio	10%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	10%
Presentation	10%
Thesis	60%
Presentation	10%
Portfolio	10%

Prescribed learning resources

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Fee information

Domestic

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