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MC229 - Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)
Plan: MC229 - Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
A number of teaching and learning approaches are used within this program to develop your capabilities. The approaches used in each course will be appropriate to the core curriculum areas and capability dimensions which are designed to assist you in developing skills as an independent and lifelong learner. The program will achieve these learning and professional outcomes through the consistent and extensive use of updated courseware that has been designed with students’ needs as its central plank.
The educational philosophy of this course is based on the principles of adult learning applied to postgraduate coursework study. The major styles of teaching and learning you will experience throughout your program will include, but are not limited to the following:
Classroom teaching and/or online Canvas sessions: These sessions utilise a range of teaching and learning techniques including lectures, guest lectures by practitioners, class presentations, group discussion and student-led discussion. This style of learning is designed to maximise your understanding of the curriculum content and skills. It is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion with your peers. Classes may be offered in intensive mode over weekends or in week-long blocks. You are expected to be responsible for the completion of all out of class learning activities which may require extra reading of both library and online materials.
Laboratory: Most of the engineering focused courses require practical experience in a controlled and safe environment. RMIT has a tradition to be practical and industry related. Laboratory classes are scheduled with smaller group size. During laboratory classes, you will be given instructions to operate equipment which will produce effects that can be verified by the theories taught in classroom teaching. Laboratory demonstrators will be present in the sessions to assist your learning process.
Problem-based learning: You may be in a small group or team, or work individually to apply knowledge to solve problems and examine case studies. This technique is designed to simulate the experiences you will encounter working in industry as a professional.
Assignments and projects: These may be either research or problem based, and may be undertaken in teams or individually. They will provide you with experience at undertaking research and reasoning, to write effectively and to present your findings and advice to a range of audiences; and may also require you to provide oral presentations. Assignments and projects are also designed to provide a way to receive feedback on your skills development and be able to utilise this feedback to improve your skills and further develop your capabilities in the relevant area.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include tests, essays, reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments (for example design and build).
If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program director or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
To view the Assessment Policy go to here.
Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program.
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enroled in this RMIT program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities; and
- complete these activities in real or simulated work contexts or situations that may include teamwork with other students from different disciplines
In "Energy Efficiency and Demand Management" (MIET2125); and "Economic, Social and Environmental Context for Sustainable Energy" (MIET2126) you will work on practical projects in a simulated or real work environment. You then will be assessed by and receive feedback from those involved in relevant industries.
The "Master's Research Project" (OENG1088 or OENG1089 and OENG1090) course(s) involve(s) work integrated learning through an industry-based project. Interested students are offered the opportunity of doing a major research project for a course within the program, or their major design project (a 48 credit point course in itself), with an external company, government or other organisation. A primary opportunity for students to gain such a placement is through the RMIT-NORTHLink Greenhouse and Energy Efficiency Program, a collaboration between RMIT University and NORTHLink, the northern region of Melbourne’s business networking organisation. In this case the projects focus on practical measures the host organisation can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and increase use of renewable energy sources. RMIT Property Services also offer a number of placements for Master's students to work on projects on emission reduction and energy efficiency projects.
In addition to these courses you are strongly recommended to undertake at least 10 weeks of engineering work experience supervised by a professional engineer. If your work experience meets the requirements it may be assessed concurrently with your work experience as part of courses such as
- EEET2471 Professional Experience Postgraduate.
You can enrol in EEET2471 Professional Experience Postgraduate while you are undertaking engineering work experience at any time during your program as a University elective course or you can enrol in it as a technical option course in some programs in your final year.
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
Program Amendment
In 2016 this program underwent a minor amendment. The following Table advises students who have failed an old course as to the substitute course they should complete.
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| OENG1087 | Master's Research Methods | 24 | OENG1120 | Research Methods in Engineering | 12 |
| elective from list in Year 2 | 12 |
If you need any transitional or enrolment advice, please contact your Program Manager.
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