Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
48 Hours
Hawthorn, Sarawak
250 credit points
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce
After successfully completing this unit students should be able to: Use the basic principles and concepts of statistical inference applicable in different contexts which may arise in their work as engineers. Apply the principles and techniques of one-way and two-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), including multiple comparisons: and apply the principles and techniques of simple and multiple linear regression and model selectionInterpret and critically evaluate previously published research in a formal literature reviewDescribe the characteristic features of common research methods and debate their relative meritsIdentify a research question (or project problem/objective) and justify the selection of an appropriate and ethically managed research methodProduce a written research/project proposal/report/paper and effectively present information
After successfully completing this unit students should be able to:
Lectures (24 hours), Tutorials (6 hours), Oral presentations (6 hours) and Project-based learning (12 hours)
Research Report worth 40% Oral Presentation and Poster worth 5% Tutorial Assignment worth 5% Class tests worth 50%
In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentalsAbility to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at largeAbility to undertake problem identification, formulation and solutionAbility to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performanceAbility to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team memberUnderstanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable developmentUnderstanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to themExpectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so
Statistics and experimental methodsReport writinge-Poster preparationOral presentations Students may select a project from a list prepared by academic staff, or may suggest their own topic based on individual interest, or arising from their period of Industry-Based Learning. The project may be university based or industry based. It may take various forms involving technology research and development, experimental work, computer analysis, industry liaison and business skills. Students are expected to conduct literature and state-of-the-art surveys, formulate and define problems, generate and select solutions, and analyse and prepare designs. Where appropriate, students will build and test their design. Projects are undertaken under the close supervision of a staff member who meets regularly with the students to discuss and assure progress. Total student time spent on the project is expected to be a minimum of 160 hours.
Communication sections from:Dieter, GE, Engineering Design, 1st metric edn, McGraw-Hill, 1987.Ertas, A & Jones, JC, The Engineering Design Process, Wiley, NY, 1993.Further references as recommended by the supervisor to support the student's project.
Leedy, PD & Ormrod, JE, Practical Research: Planning and Design, 7th edn, Prentice Hall, 2001 Anderson, J & Poole, M, Assignment and Thesis Writing, 3rd edn, Jacaranda Wiley, Brisbane, 1998.
