Course overview
This is Part 1 of 2 of the Engineering Internship courses. The aim of Part 1 is to equip learners with the skills necessary to undertake an industry-based research project. Both Parts 1 and 2 of these courses will equip learners with the skills necessary for engineering professionals to negotiate, plan, execute, and communicate the outcomes of an engineering research project within an industrial environment. Part 1 specifically entails commencing the comprehensive research project situated in an industry setting. It aims to fulfill the learning outcomes of both the Professional Engineer Career Preparation and Engineering Research Project A courses, merging practical industry exposure with academic research. Selection for this internship is merit-based, focusing on academic and interview performance.
Course learning outcomes
- Formulate an engineering problem scope from a limited brief, drawing on collaboration with an academic advisor, published works and discipline-specific knowledge, that is suitable for the allocated time frame, and can be completed within the available resources.
- Critically evaluate the state of the field and previous research by accessing, systematically searching, evaluating and referencing relevant and reliable published works
- Identify, select and apply appropriate research methodologies to a complex engineering problem
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team to achieve project outcomes, contributing to team leadership as the situation requires, using effective self and/or team management, review and improvement practices.
- Use and manage information in a professional context and be aware of common document identification, tracking and control procedures
- Synthesise and effectively communicate the rationale, progress and outputs of an engineering project through written and oral means to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Critically assess the issues surrounding the conduct of an identified engineering project including, ethical, cultural, safety, social, environmental and economic impacts, as appropriate.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30502
Section LE01
Size 0
Available 0
Class number 20595
Section WS01
Size 35
Available 35
Mawson Lakes
Class number 30503
Section LE01
Size 0
Available 0
Class number 20596
Section WS01
Size 35
Available 35
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