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, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 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
Prerequisite:
- Completion of 96 credit points of engineering study and a WAM >78%
- This unit can only be undertaken with the permission of the relevant department Director of Education in consultation with the proposed academic supervisor.
Overview
This unit comprises a special technical research study in a field of engineering, under the guidance of an academic supervisor with a topic negotiated and agreed upon between you and the Faculty of Engineering. The unit is offered as a vehicle to enable an excellent student to undertake in-depth studies that would otherwise not fit within the scope of a standard fourth level. It might take the form of a laboratory research project or another form that allows you to meet the learning outcomes. You will be expected to prepare a proposal for the study and then take responsibility for the implementation of that plan, including compliance with any ethical and OHS requirements. You should meet at least weekly with your supervisor but will be expected to maintain high levels of self-management while interacting professionally with other staff members as needed.
This unit should not be taken concurrently with a final year project unit.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project plan20%
- Presentation20%
- Interview40%
- Supervisor assessment of performance and record-keeping20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Research a specialised area of engineering in collaboration with an expert in that field of knowledge.
- 2
Justify the importance of the topic being studied to audiences from both closely-related and distant fields of knowledge.
- 3
Plan a project and manage the implementation of that plan, responding to external circumstances as needed, while maintaining appropriate formal records of progress.
- 4
Generate creative approaches to address unsolved issues and problems.
- 5
Generate insights into engineering phenomena by interrogating data using appropriate methodologies, while justifying the choice of methodologies being used.
- 6
Synthesise literature data with your primary results to make recommendations on future work.
Workload and teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of 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.
Where it fits
ENG4001 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrew Rodda
- Professor Nikhil Medhekar
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andrew Rodda
- Professor Nikhil Medhekar
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?
In 2023, ENG4001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ENG4001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG4001 have an exam?
No. ENG4001 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ENG4001?
ENG4001 is part of Materials engineering.