CHEM ENG 7046A - Masters Project Part 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

In the two-semester M.Eng Research Project, students undertake an AQF9 research project and demonstrate deep discipline understanding in their field of study. Students work directly under the supervision of world-leading research academics, with potential for industry collaboration. These courses strengthen and apply the project management and research skills of the students with a focus on engineering communication and the integration of advanced technical methodologies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CHEM ENG 7046A
    Course Masters Project Part 1
    Coordinating Unit Chemical Engineering
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Contact Up to 20 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Assessment Performance during the project work, assessment of written reports, seminar presentations
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Diana Tran

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    After completion of this course, students should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate understanding of research ethics, and health & safety in the research context.

    2. Carry out research under supervision.

    3.  Maintain appropriate research records.

    4.  Prepare a research dissertation or paper.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2,4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,2

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    1,2
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Supporting materials will be available for downloading from the course website on MyUni.

    Recommended Resources
    References:
    1. Bock P 2001, Getting It Right, Academic Press.
    2. Booth WC, Colomb GG, Williams JM 2008, The Craft of Research, 3rdedition, The University of Chicago Press.
    Online Learning
    A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni, https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/.

    Use will also be made of online bibliographic databases (e.g. Web of Knowledge) and on-line journals (e.g. Sciencedirect).

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative
    Due (week)*
    Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes
    Progress Report 1 12.5 Individual Summative 3 1. 2.
    Progress Report 2 12.5 Individual Summative 12 1. 2.
    Note - this represents 25% of the overall research project.
    Total 25
    * The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
     
    This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
     
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    NOG (No Grade Associated)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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