This course is one of several research and development project courses that form part of the BE (R&D) Program. These individual project courses of varying length are offered at different stages of the degree program, adding up to a total of 30 units of project courses. ENGN4706 is a 6-unit individual research project course, in which students undertake a substantial research project with an experienced supervisor, typically in the final year of their program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify and describe a substantial engineering-related research project, and the knowledge, resources, skills and methodologies required to execute it successfully.
- Generate, analyse, interpret and document new research results, including a thorough assessment of relevant assumptions and limitations, and compare and contrast to existing work and literature.
- Create new knowledge and draw sound conclusions through the application of relevant underlying theory, skills, concepts and methodologies.
- Effectively communicate research outcomes in oral, visual and written forms to colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community.
- Critically reflect on the outcomes and execution of a research project to enable continuous improvement of research skills.
- Work effectively, professionally and ethically as part of a research team led by a project supervisor.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This individual research project will contributes towards developing competencies expected to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.
In this course, you will undertake a substantial research project with an experienced supervisor.
Other Information
Professional Skills Mapping:
Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies
Indicative Assessment
- Mid-term Report (10) [LO 1,2,4,5,6]
- Project Seminar (20) [LO 1,2,4,6]
- Project Report (70) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
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Workload
An individual research project of variable duration, requiring approximately 120 hours total time commitment per 6 units. The project depth and scope should take into account a student’s background and prior studies. Students are encouraged to meet with their supervisor on a regular basis, usually at least once a week.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4980 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2224 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7218 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
