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ENGN8170 Group Project

ENGN8170 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By Research School of Engineering
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Engineering
Offered in First Semester, 2013 and Second Semester, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course provides students with a capstone experience in engineering.

Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes are:

  • To consolidate existing knowledge of engineering design practices
  • To apply existing or new technical knowledge to formulate suitable solutions to a broad and complex design problem and justify the selection
  • To practice project management and organisational skills in producing deliverables on schedule
  • To develop skills in presenting technical information through written and verbal reports
  • To experience functioning effectively as an individual, and within a multi-disciplinary group, to achieve a practical engineering outcome
  • To reflect on your role as an engineer within a interdisciplinary team and consider the required professional attributes
Indicative Assessment

Project Concept Document (10%); Project plan and timeline (10%); Requirements Report (20%); Ideas review (15%), Design Report (30%); Design Presentation (15%).

The grade for each team member will be moderated around the group grade based on the review of the Individual Performance Review Document (IPRD).

Workload

This course has an approximate workload of 20 hours per week.

Requisite Statement

ENGN8100 Introduction to Systems Engineering

Recommended Courses

The course is targeted at students in the final year of their postgraduate degree and assumes advanced knowledge and skill levels.

Technology Requirements

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Academic Contact jochen.trumpf@anu.edu.au

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