TRC3000 Automation project

Laboratory-based classes:
The unit consists of lectures, practical and laboratory classes. Learning in the unit is mainly through the group project which goes for the whole semester and has a number of components which build to form the final project. The students can suggest project topics that interest them (requires final approval by the lecturer). The main learning approach is “Problem-based learning” which requires students to be involved with the project and proactive learners. There are no right or wrong answers to many of the project questions. This does not imply that any answer is adequate. Some answers will be better than others as they achieve the criteria in a better way. The application of project management techniques will provide additional context and motivation for learning in this unit.

Laboratory and Practical class allocation:
There are 3-hours of laboratory classes scheduled each week and one hour of practical classes, commencing in week 1. Students must enrol in one class only using Allocate Plus. Students not allocated to a particular practice class will not be accepted into that session without the written consent of the unit coordinator. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted, unless evidence is shown that timetabling means that is the only session possible.

Communication, participation and feedback:
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoing feedback throughout their studies. In this unit it will take the form of feedback from the lecturer and group feedback via practice classes, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. Students will be encouraged to draw on a variety of feedback to enhance their learning.