| Unit name | Research Project 4: Preparation for Research Degree |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENGM0068 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Trask |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Research Project 3 (AENG30017). A mark of 70 or greater in Research Project 3 would normally be expected to be able to take this unit. An academic supervisor must be agreed in advance, and a research proposal must be prepared as part of the application and selection process for this unit. The proposal is evaluated by independent academics. The final approval to take this unit is subject to agreement from the academic supervisor and unit director. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The aim of this unit is to enable students to further develop the skills of managing a significant technical problem that is loosely defined, and the solution, or method of approach, that has much that is unknown. Specifically, this unit aims to prepare students for application to a research degree (PhD), by enabling indepth individual study, in combination with developing scientific communication skills.
Upon completion of this project, the student will have acquired skills to:
1. scope a research proposal to address an open-ended problem,
2. evaluate and critique academic and technical literature,
3. apply engineering knowledge to solve novel and open-ended problems,
4. independently develop technical depth (analytical, numerical, experimental) through application,
5. critically analyse and evaluate technical results,
6. effectively communicate in-depth technical knowledge in the format of an academic paper,
7. effectively communicate technical knowledge in an oral presentation,
8. effectively discuss and defend technical knowledge verbally.
This unit consists of individual project work with an allocated supervisor
Formative assessments:
written research proposal (as part of unit selection process) (ILO 1);
critical peer review of a research paper in relevant field of study (ILO 2);
Summative assessments:
[60%] - research paper (ILO 2-6)
[20%] - conference presentation (ILO 7)
[20%] - oral examination by subject experts (ILO 8)
Presentation and oral examination may be conducted online
As recommended by project advisor
