Course Title: Engineering Capstone Project Part A

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Engineering Capstone Project Part A

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
OENG1167	City Campus	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024
OENG1167	City Campus	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Internet	Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023
OENG1183	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet3 2019, Viet2 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet1 2023
OENG1183	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Internet	Viet1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
OENG1169	Kaplan Singapore	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFMay2023 (KA5M)
OENG1169	Kaplan Singapore	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2023 (KA5S)
OENG1169	Kaplan Singapore	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFMay2024 (KA5X)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2021 (VM9), OFFJan2021 (All)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2021 (All)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2022 (All)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2023 (All)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2023 (All)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2024 (All)
OENG1170	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2024 (All)

Course Coordinator: Professor Majid Nazem

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3628

Course Coordinator Email: Majidreza.nazem@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 10.12.24

Course Coordinator Availability: contact through Canvas

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge
This capstone course coalesces and further develops all of the graduate attributes and skills that you have learnt and established to date. It is therefore intended to form part of your final year of engineering studies.

Course Description

This course is the first half of a research and development (R&D) project that comprises two sequential courses (Part A and Part B) and is the capstone for all engineering programmes within the School of Engineering. In this culminating academic experience, you will apply your technical knowledge and further develop your research, design and professional engineering skills. The authentic project maybe industry based and focuses on producing well-managed practical and pertinent solutions to either discipline specific, or cross disciplinary engineering problems, through robust research and established engineering design processes. This first part of the project (Part A) focuses on:

• articulation of the project requirements, challenge, need, problem or feasibility.
• establishment of design criteria and constraints.
• project planning.
• the critical appraisal of all the relevant published material by way of a comprehensive literature search and review.
• benchmarking of all related and relevant solutions.
• and hence well-informed consideration of possible solutions.

After successfully passing this course you will undertake the required companion course “Engineering Capstone Project (Part B)” which will result in the fulfilment of the final project deliverable.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onward. See the WAM information web page for more information.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for Bachelor of Engineering plans ending in P23 and specialising in:
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronic; Biomedical; Mechanical; Electronic and Computer Systems; Electrical; Sustainable Systems; Civil & Infrastructure; Aerospace; Chemical; and Environmental Engineering and associated double degrees:

PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.
PLO 3: Apply engineering research principles, methods and contemporary technologies and practices to plan and execute projects taking into account ethical, environmental and global impacts.
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity. 
PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.
PLO 6: Develop and demonstrate the capacity for autonomy, agility and reflection of own learning, career and professional development and conduct.
PLO 7: Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member in diverse, multi-level, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and globally inclusive perspectives and participation.

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for all other Bachelor of Engineering plans specialising in:
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronic; Biomedical; Mechanical; Electronic and Computer Systems; Electrical; Sustainable Systems; Civil & Infrastructure; Aerospace; Chemical; and Environmental Engineering and associated double degrees:

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the
engineering discipline.
1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of
contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem
solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools, and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of
engineering projects.
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro­active demeanour.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Plan and ethically consider the entire project lifespan and its influences;
2. Combine engineering theory with rigorous research in using design processes for the consideration of the best possible solutions.
3. Effectively manage and deliver the preliminary aspects of a research and development project at a professional engineering level.
4. Effectively communicate in oral and written form, using appropriate language and terminologies.

Overview of Learning Activities

The authentic engineering project (representative of relevant real-world challenges) is intended to develop self-motivated life-long learning skills and is dependent upon the application of initiative and a proactive approach to your experience, whether you are part of a team or conducting this as an individual. You will form a close working relationship through regular (weekly) meetings with an academic supervisor, and where applicable an industry mentor, who will both offer guidance, advice and assessment. In addition to the assessment deliverables, you will be expected to keep a comprehensive record of your meetings and progress in a professional journal. Relevant information, resources and expectations shall be provided by the Learning Management System. This project exemplifies the development of employability skills, and potential employers will be genuinely interested in your role and your achievements.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

X This course has no hurdle requirements and consists of the following assessment tasks:

Melbourne Assessment Schedule

Early assessment task - Project proposal and risk assessment
Weighting 15%
Students shall clearly articulate the project problem, the scope of work and a mutually agreed contract for the project outcomes.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 3, 4

Assessment task 2 – Progress Report
Weighting 50%
This exercise will comprise an executive summary; a clear exposition of the problem; a literature review and benchmarking exercise; definition of the criteria and constraints and preliminary conclusions.
The progress report is to be independently marked.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment task 3 - Presentation
Weighting: 25%
A project progress presentation will be delivered.
This assessment supports CLOs 3 and 4.

Note: All assessments must be individualised. Where assessment is the product of a team contribution, it shall be clear who has contributed, how and where. 

Assessment task 4 - Professional practice and contribution
Weighting 10%
The assessment comprises:

• Supervisor's assessment of your engagement, team-work and independent practice
• Engineering journal

Professional conduct and performance shall be assessed throughout the regular meetings and record keeping (i.e. professional journal).
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4

 

Vietnam Assessment Schedule

Early assessment task - Project proposal and risk assessment
Weighting 25%
Each student shall clearly articulate the project problem, the scope of work and a mutually agreed contract for the project outcomes.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 3, 4

Assessment task 2 – Progress Report
Weighting 40%
This exercise will comprise an executive summary; a clear exposition of the problem; a literature review and benchmarking exercise; definition of the criteria and constraints and preliminary conclusions.
The progress report is to be independently marked.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment task 3 - Professional practice and contribution and presentation
Weighting 35%

The assessment comprises:

• Engagement
• Engineering Journal
• Independence & collaboration
• Progress presentation to supervisor

Professional conduct and performance shall be assessed throughout the regular meetings and record keeping (i.e. professional journal).
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Note: All assessments must be individualised. Where assessment is the product of a team contribution, it shall be clear who has contributed, how and where. 

 

Singapore Kaplan Assessment Schedule

Early assessment task – Project proposal and risk assessment 
Weighting 20%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 3, 4

Assessment task 2 - Weekly Meetings/Professional Practice and contribution 
Weighting 15%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment task 3 – Oral Presentation
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 3 and 4

Assessment task 4 - Written Report/Progress Report 
Weighting 40%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4

Note: All assessments must be individualised. Where assessment is the product of a team contribution, it shall be clear who has contributed, how and where. 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.