12 weeks

Hawthorn

Credit Points: 25 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

Aims & Objectives:

• Apply knowledge gained from units taught on the program in solving problems relevant to industry and,
• Demonstrate the application of knowledge in problem solving.

Teaching Methods:

Individual Supervision

Assessment:

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas.
• Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations.
• Are adaptable and manage change.
• Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community.
• Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.

Content:

• Students will work, under Swinburne staff supervision, on projects approved by the Course Coordinator. Industrial supervisors may be appointed when required. Each project will involve literature survey, application of theory and techniques, and some methodological investigation.
• Wherever possible projects will be industry based and/or sponsored, and directly relevant to the student’s area of interest or employment. 
• The investigative work carried out on the project, results and conclusions will be presented as a written report in accordance with approved guidelines. An oral presentation of the project work (to a selected audience) may also be required.

Reading Materials:

As appropriate to be prescribed by project supervisor.

References:

Various references and sources of information will be required, depending on the project topic. Supervisors will assist with providing and suggesting suitable references, which include articles in conference papers, journals, trade magazines, books, internet, and communications with experts from industry and within Swinburne.