ENN595-2 Project 2

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Online

Overview

This forms the second semester of the Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence capstone project. Engineering approaches and tools can be used to solve authentic, industry-informed, complex problems that confront engineers in Robotics and AI. The techniques and tools were identified and the project framed in ENN595-1.  The project will be completed in this unit and outcomes will be presented to specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Implement a suitable research plan in a systematic, rigorous and ethical way.
2. Use appropriate research methodologies to collect, analyse, synthetise and interpret data.
3. Communicate your research process and outcome through a report and a presentation for specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Content

Learning Approaches

The learning approaches are the same as those described in ENN595-1.  Your learning in this unit will take place through an independent, authentic, and industry-informed project supervised by an appointed supervisor. Students undertaking an industry project in their workplace may be supervised jointly by an academic as well as industry/organisation supervisor. If you are not employed in a related industry, you are encouraged to approach a relevant organisation in order to authenticate the nature of the problems confronting the industry as well as explore the potential to work temporarily with the organisation during the course of your project. Your supervised learning will be supported by lectures and tutorials during the first few weeks of the semester, followed by individual interaction with your supervisor(s).

The project is to be an empirical/evidence-based research project with the findings adding to the factual base of the topic or to an improved organisation of theory for the purposes of explanation or prediction in a real world context.

The on-line QUT's Learning Management System (LMS) site will be another forum for learning, interaction and collaboration.

Authentic learning, incorporating some aspects of work-integrated learning, informs the pedagogical approach in this unit. Associated learning approaches include problem/project based learning, experiential learning and reflective learning through guided self and supervisor review and feedback (supported through online and supervisor resources at key stages).

ENN595-1 and ENN595-2 are components of the same project, but cannot be enrolled in the same semester. ENN595-1 should be enrolled in the preceding semester to ENN595-2.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Feedback both oral and written will be provided by the individual supervisors during regular meetings throughout the semester.

You may also receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:

1. Rubrics are provided to show the expected standard for each criterion in an assessment item.
2. Comments returned to you via QUT Learning Management System (LMS).
3. Lecture / consultation sessions may be available for group and individual feedback prior to assessment due dates and on completion of assessments.
4. Generic comments provided via QUT QUT Learning Management System (LMS) and in class.

Assessment

Overview

Assessment will be formative involving an emphasis on constructive and progressive feedback using criteria and standards. Your performance in the unit will be assessed through an oral presentation delivered via Zoom meetings and a final written report. You will have the opportunity to present drafts of your proposal and report to your supervisor for comment and rewriting prior to the date for final submission. The assignments will contribute to the overall summative grade for the unit.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Presentation

Presentation (Oral)
You will present your project progress highlighting the original problem, analysis, synthesis, methodology and proposed solution demonstrating effective use of visual materials (as appropriate).

Assessment: Project Report

Project Report
You will submit a comprehensive report outlining the problem, research method, critical literature and recommendations.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

All commencing students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction.

There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.

If you undertake a project, either individually or in a group, you may in conjunction with your QUT project supervisor, be required to complete and submit a Risk Assessment of your project activities in  HSE Incident Management System  for approval. For further information go to Health, safety and environment for research students - QUT Students.

Additionally, if you undertake an industry project, either individually or in a group, you must ensure that the QUT project partner agreement is completed, respect confidentiality, be aware of any intellectual property requirements for the project and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, (either at QUT or at worksite). For further information please refer to the Work Integrated Learning - QUT Students webpage.

Course Learning Outcomes

EN52 Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices in Robotics and AI
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
2. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply appropriate methods to Robotics and AI problems to achieve research-informed solutions
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
3. Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage projects in Robotics and AI
   Relates to: Project Report
4. Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating ethical and socially responsible practice
   Relates to: Project Report

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

This forms the second semester of the capstone research project of your postgraduate engineering course. Engineering approaches and tools can be used to solve authentic, industry-informed, complex problems that confront engineers. The techniques and tools were identified and the project framed in ENN595-1.  The project will be completed in this unit and outcomes will be presented to specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Implement a suitable research plan in a systematic, rigorous and ethical way.
2. Use appropriate research methodologies to collect, analyse, synthetise and interpret data.
3. Communicate your research process and outcome through a report and a presentation for specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Content

Learning Approaches

The learning approaches are the same as those described in ENN595-1.  Your learning in this unit will take place through an independent, authentic, and industry-informed project supervised by an appointed supervisor. Students undertaking an industry project in their workplace may be supervised jointly by an academic as well as industry/organisation supervisor. If you are not employed in a related industry, you are encouraged to approach a relevant organisation in order to authenticate the nature of the problems confronting the industry as well as explore the potential to work temporarily with the organisation during the course of your project. Your supervised learning will be supported by lectures and tutorials during the first few weeks of the semester, followed by individual interaction with your supervisor(s).

The project is to be an empirical/evidence-based research project with the findings adding to the factual base of the topic or to an improved organisation of theory for the purposes of explanation or prediction in a real world context.

The on-line QUT's Learning Management System (LMS) site will be another forum for learning, interaction and collaboration.

Authentic learning, incorporating some aspects of work-integrated learning, informs the pedagogical approach in this unit. Associated learning approaches include problem/project based learning, experiential learning and reflective learning through guided self and supervisor review and feedback (supported through online and supervisor resources at key stages).

ENN595-1 and ENN595-2 are components of the same project, but cannot be enrolled in the same semester. ENN595-1 should be enrolled in the preceding semester to ENN595-2.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Feedback both oral and written will be provided by the individual supervisors during regular meetings throughout the semester.

You may also receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:

1. Rubrics are provided to show the expected standard for each criterion in an assessment item.
2. Comments returned to you via QUT Learning Management System (LMS).
3. Lecture / consultation sessions may be available for group and individual feedback prior to assessment due dates and on completion of assessments.
4. Generic comments provided via QUT QUT Learning Management System (LMS) and in class.

Assessment

Overview

Assessment will be formative involving an emphasis on constructive and progressive feedback using criteria and standards. Your performance in the unit will be assessed through an oral presentation delivered via Zoom meetings and a final written report. You will have the opportunity to present drafts of your proposal and report to your supervisor for comment and rewriting prior to the date for final submission. The assignments will contribute to the overall summative grade for the unit.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Presentation

Presentation (Oral)
You will present your project progress highlighting the original problem, analysis, synthesis, methodology and proposed solution demonstrating effective use of visual materials (as appropriate).

Assessment: Project Report

Project Report
You will submit a comprehensive report outlining the problem, research method, critical literature and recommendations.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

All commencing students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction.

There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.

If you undertake a project, either individually or in a group, you may in conjunction with your QUT project supervisor, be required to complete and submit a Risk Assessment of your project activities in  HSE Incident Management System  for approval. For further information go to Health, safety and environment for research students - QUT Students.

Additionally, if you undertake an industry project, either individually or in a group, you must ensure that the QUT project partner agreement is completed, respect confidentiality, be aware of any intellectual property requirements for the project and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, (either at QUT or at worksite). For further information please refer to the Work Integrated Learning - QUT Students webpage.

Course Learning Outcomes

EN51 Master of Sustainable Infrastructure

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Sustainable Infrastructure
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate Sustainable Infrastructure problems using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading edge research to achieve innovative, critically informed solutions 
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Sustainable Infrastructure in a way that assures sustainable outcomes over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate Sustainable Infrastructure problems, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability and reflective practice when working in individual and collaborative modes
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN52 Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices in Robotics and AI
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
2. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply appropriate methods to Robotics and AI problems to achieve research-informed solutions
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
3. Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage projects in Robotics and AI
   Relates to: Project Report
4. Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating ethical and socially responsible practice
   Relates to: Project Report

EN53 Master of Renewable Energy

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Renewable Energy
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate Renwable Energy problems using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading edge research to achieve innovative, critically informed solutions
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Renewable Energy in a way that assures sustainable outcomes over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate Renewable Energy problems, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability and reflective practice when working in individual and collaborative modes
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN54 Master of Advanced Manufacturing

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist theory-based discipline knowledge and concepts as they relate to contemporary practice in Advanced Manufacturing
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Employ advanced specialist technical skills, analysis approaches, design, and data to the solution of problems in Advanced Manufacturing, critically evaluating solutions against practice-informed performance and whole-of-life requirements
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Develop and employ professional leadership skills and management frameworks to deliver projects, lead teams, and enact change within Advanced Manufacturing
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Implement professional communication and collaborative skills while engaging with stakeholders, exchanging ideas, and presenting complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, and reflective practice
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Enact a holistic approach to sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing that embodies the principals of efficient, green, circular, and clean
   Relates to: Project Report
7. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation and creativity
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN56 Master of Engineering Technology

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Engineering Technology
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate Engineering Technology problems using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading edge research to achieve innovative, critically informed solutions
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Engineering Technology in a way that assures sustainable outcomes over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate Engineering Technology problems, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability and reflective practice when working in individual and collaborative modes
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN71 Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Management domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN72 Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts and practices in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply appropriate methods to problems to achieve research-informed solutions in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
3. Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage projects in Advanced Robotics and AI and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly in oral and written form for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Project Report
5. Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating ethical and socially responsible practice
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN73 Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate problems in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate problems in Renewable Energy and Project Management domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN74 Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist theory-based discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Employ advanced specialist technical skills, analysis approaches, design, and data to the solution of problems in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains, critically evaluating solutions and practice-informed performance to deliver whole of life requirements and strategic objectives
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Develop and employ professional leadership skills and management frameworks to deliver projects, lead teams, and enact change in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Implement professional communication and collaborative skills while engaging with stakeholders, exchanging ideas, and presenting complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in Advanced Manufacturing and Project Management domains
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, and reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Enact a holistic approach to sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing that embodies the principals of efficient, green, circular, and clean
   Relates to: Project Report
7. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation and creativity
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN75 Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Sustainable Infrastructure and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Data Analytics domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Sustainable Infrastructure and Data Analytics domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate problems in Sustainable Infrastructure and Data Analytics domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN76 Master of Renewable Energy with Data Analytics

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Renewable Energy and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Analyse and evaluate problems in Renewable Energy and Data Analytics domains using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve evidence based, innovative, critically informed solutions and outcomes
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage projects in Renewable Energy and Data Analytics domains in a way that assures sustainable outcomes and strategic objectives over their whole lifecycle
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Effectively communicate problems in Renewable Energy and Data Analytics domains, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report

EN77 Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Data Analytics

1. Demonstrate and apply advanced and specialist theory-based discipline knowledge, concepts, methods and practices as they relate to contemporary practice in Advanced Manufacturing and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Project Report
2. Employ advanced specialist technical skills, analysis approaches, design, and data to the solution of problems in Advanced Manufacturing and Data Analytics domains, critically evaluating solutions and practice-informed performance to deliver whole of life requirements and strategic objectives
   Relates to: Project Report
3. Develop and employ professional leadership skills and management frameworks to deliver projects, lead teams, and enact change in Advanced Manufacturing and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
4. Implement professional communication and collaborative skills while engaging with stakeholders, exchanging ideas, and presenting complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in Advanced Manufacturing and Data Analytics domains
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report
5. Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible practice, recognising the importance of personal accountability, and reflective practice, risk-informed judgements, and leadership
   Relates to: Project Report
6. Enact a holistic approach to sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing that embodies the principals of efficient, green, circular, and clean
   Relates to: Project Report
7. Demonstrate an ability to research and apply established theories and plan and execute a substantial research-based project, cultivating an attitude of engineering innovation and creativity
   Relates to: Presentation, Project Report