Course Title: Industry Research Project 3
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
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
Mr. Leon Mattatia
Tel: +61 3 9925 4668
Email: leon.mattatia@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
The proposed teaching schedule for this course is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delivered | Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Introduction and overview of the subject, discussion of assessment, resources available | 1 |
| 2 | Student research, planning and identification of the project topic. | 1 |
| 3 | Student research, planning and identification of the project topic. | 1 |
| 4 | Student research, planning and identification of the project topic. | 1 |
| 5 | Student research, planning and identification of the project topic., Commencement of investigation work.by student | 1, 2 |
| 6 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 7 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 8 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 9 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 10 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 11 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 12 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 13 | Student Mentoring - student to work on the project; preparation of project presentation & report. | 2, 3 |
| 14 | Project Presentations by students | 2, 3, 4 |
| 15 | Project Presentations by students | 2, 3, 4 |
| 16 | Student Mentoring and feedback to students to fine tune and finalize the project; completion of final report. | 2, 3, 4 & 5 |
| 17 | Final Mentoring Session and submission of Final Research Report | 2, 3, 4 & 5 |
Please note: Students are required to work on their Research Projects for the hours not listed in teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Class notes on S Drive and Blackboard
S:\Mechanical & Manufacturing Students\OENG5191-3- Industry Research Project 2014
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 complete the following assessments :
1. Project Presentation - 20%
2. Final Research Report together with Project Activities Diary - 80%
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes |
| 1. Project Presentation | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 2. Final Research Report | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 30 hours outside the class time.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
Maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
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.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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