ENG5812 Research project B
Faculty of Engineering
ENG5812 Research project B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ENG5811 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ENG5812. This is its 2024 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ENG5812
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ENG5812
1 unit list ENG5812 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Overview
You will undertake a self-guided learning task in the form of a project in this unit. Projects will consist of either a design, theoretical or experimental investigation in the broad area of engineering. The project may be undertaken within the School or externally with a company or research organization. The project and its outcomes will be communicated to a wider audience via a research paper, oral presentation and final report. This unit is the second part of a two-unit project.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Semester 1 - Poster presentation10%
- Semester 1 - Video presentation10%
- Semester 1 - Final report80%
- Semester 2 - Poster presentation10%
- Semester 2 - Video presentation10%
- Semester 2 - Final report70%
- Semester 2 - Supervisor report10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate critically the strengths and weaknesses of a research project in progress to improve its design.
- 2
Design a research project using contemporary research methods.
- 3
Execute the research project according to the design.
- 4
Respond effectively to technical difficulties, risks, and time and budget constraints.
- 5
Justify and Interpret the final results and extend further ideas to a professional audience.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities144 hours
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.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mohammed Ayoub Juman
- Associate Professor Darwin Gouwanda
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tan Jully
- Associate Professor Arshad Salema
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG5812?
You need ENG5811 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ENG5812?
ENG5812 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ENG5813. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is ENG5812 offered?
In 2024, ENG5812 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ENG5812?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG5812 have an exam?
No. ENG5812 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.