MEC4401 Final year project
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4401 Final year project is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 10 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4401
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC4401
2 units list MEC4401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: MAE4901, TRC4000
Prerequisite: 18 engineering credit points at level three
Co-requisite: ENG0001 (for Clayton students)
Overview
You undertake a self-guided learning task in the form of a project.
Projects may be a single semester or (in conjunction with MEC4402) a full year in length [Enrolment by Departmental approval only]. Projects will consist of either a design, theoretical, or experimental investigation. The project may be undertaken either within the Department or externally with a company or research organisation. In either case, an academic member of staff will act as the supervisor. While some projects may benefit from group-based work, it is expected that you will work on your project.
NB. Before work is started on the project a safety induction and risk assessment process will be completed.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- OHS Seminar attendance/Quiz- 6CP-
- Project proposal - 6CP10%
- Final report - 6CP65%
- Oral presentation - 6CP25%
- OHS Seminar attendance/Quiz- 12 CP-
- Project proposal - 12CP5%
- Progress report - 12 CP10%
- Final report - 12CP50%
- Oral presentation - 12CP20%
- Research paper - 12CP15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Generate a research plan based on scientific methodologies and risk assessments.
- 2
Manage a research project effectively within technical, budgetary, risk and time constraints.
- 3
Research an extensive review of relevant scientific literature and critically analyse its relevance to the project work being proposed.
- 4
Utilise data acquisition tools, data analysis and other technological tools effectively in design, research and experimental activities.
- 5
Generate project findings via written reports and oral presentation to a range of audiences in a professional manner.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures4 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
OHS Seminar and full semester project-based work. 12 hours per week of engagement in project activities.
Project will be based on a research problem, and students will bring in necessary learning while actively undertaking this project.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Each student undertakes a project with one or more supervisors. The resources required for that project will vary from project to project.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ooi Ean Hin
- Professor Kerry Hourigan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Kerry Hourigan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4401?
MEC4401 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MEC4401?
MEC4401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ENG4702 and MEC4402.
When is MEC4401 offered?
In 2020, MEC4401 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does MEC4401 have an exam?
No. MEC4401 has 10 assessment tasks and no exam.