Engineering Research Project Part B

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 4901
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Course ID
203683
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course develops your ability to execute and deliver engineering projects. It is the first in a series of research project courses where students solve authentic engineering problems supported by academic supervisors in small groups. In Part A, students will work to develop a project plan, literature review, and methodology, for an identified engineering project and build their professional practice skills in engineering management alongside oral and written communication. Students continue the same project in Part B. These project courses must be undertaken in consecutive teaching periods and acceptable progress is required to continue to Part B.

  • Project Management/Processes And Logistics
  • Technical Writing And Communication
  • Presentation

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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