Course Title: Industry Research Project 3

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: OENG5193

Course Title: Industry Research Project 3

School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6016 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Principal Technical Officer)

Course Contact : Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email:engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Dr. Daniela Achim

Tel. No.: +61 3 9925 4523

Email:daniela.achim@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 120

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

EB020 Report Writing & Presentation Skills for Managers

Course Description

The purpose of this module is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to undertake industry based research. The module also assists in drawing together the studies that have been undertaken within the Advanced Diploma program. This Industry Research project has a nominal duration of 120 hours and as such, should have a level of complexity and/or detail commensurate with the allocated time.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBH634 Industry Research Project 3


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this module the learner should be able to:
1. Plan a research project
2. Apply appropriate investigation techniques
3. Analyse data generated by research
4. Identify conclusions/outcomes of research
5. Present final report in appropriate format


Details of Learning Activities

 Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials, group/individual work on projects, site visits, and interaction with individuals and groups as required.


Teaching Schedule

Please note: while your teacher will cover all the materials in the schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.Students are required to self study the learning materials for the hours not scheduled in teaching schedule.

Week 1: Introduction and Overview of the subject.

Week 2-9: Student identification and secure of the project.

Week 10-20: Mentoring students to work on the project. 

Week 21-31: Mentoring students to finish the final research report.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Student Resource Drive and Blackboard

S:\Mechanical & Manufacturing Students\OENG5193- Industry Research Project 2012


Overview of Assessment

The assessment for this module will consist of the following:
1 x written industry based project proposal
1 x project activities diary
1 x major industry research project report and presentation


Assessment Tasks

In order to pass this subject, you are required to finish three assessments by the end of the course:

Assessment 1. Research Proposal with signed Practical Placement Agreement. (15%)

Assessment 2. Interim Report : report of the work finished in the middle of the project. (25%).

Assessment 3. Final Research Report together with Project Activities Diary. (40%).

Assessment 4. Signed Supervisor Marking Form. (20%). 
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
Assessment 1 1
Assessment 2 2,3,5
Assessment 3 2,3,4,5
Assessment 4 1,2,3,4,5

Other Information

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assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

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Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and
support to complete your studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

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Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Other Information:

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