Undergraduate - UnitMTE4525 - Project I

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Offered	Clayton First semester 2012 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Nikhil Medhekar

Synopsis

Project in the materials field involving a literature survey, experimental or theoretical program, preparation and an oral defence of a technical poster.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will:

possess the knowledge of engineering fundamentals to choose, formulate, perform and interpret the results of a definite piece of work
be able to communicate with peers, experts and the community at large the results and significance of the project
possess a deeper understanding in at least one materials engineering topic
be aware of OHSE and risk related consequences of chosen course of action
possess an understanding of the connections between some sub-branches of engineering
possess a wider appreciation of the professional and ethical requirements of materials engineering

Assessment

Poster: 10%, risk assessment: 10%, interview: 60% and overall performance: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor George Simon

Contact hours

One hour of consultation with supervisor per week.

Prerequisites

Completion of 120 points or permission