ENG4001 Special studies in engineering 1
Faculty of Engineering
ENG4001 Special studies in engineering 1 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENG4001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENG4001
1 unit list ENG4001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit comprises a special study in a field of engineering with a content negotiated and agreed between a student and the faculty. The unit is offered as a vehicle to enable an excellent student to undertake studies that would otherwise not fit within the scope of a standard fourth level. The content of the study will vary from student to student. Where necessary, a safety audit and/or risk assessment will be conducted prior to the commencement of work. The student will be expected to prepare a proposal for the study and an analysis of any special requirements to ensure that the scope and expected outcomes of the study are manageable and agreed between the student and the supervisor.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for ENG4001.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
An understanding of the special area of study addressed.
- 2
An understanding of, and respect for, safety requirements.
- 3
The ability to undertake self-directed study involving the gathering and application of information from a variety of sources and, where such information is not readily available, to design and perform tests to establish it.
- 4
The ability to make critical choices between approaches, methods and designs before committing to any one of them.
- 5
The skill to plan a self-directed study and allocate time successfully throughout the duration of the study.
- 6
The ability to make effective oral presentations and to write well structured and well documented reports.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG4001?
ENG4001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ENG4001?
ENG4001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ENG4002.
When is ENG4001 offered?
ENG4001 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is ENG4001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.