ABH402 Project - Part B
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| Unit code: | ABH402 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | ABH401 or UXH400-1 |
| Equivalent(s): | UXH400-2 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $5,436 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABH402 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | ABH401 or UXH400-1 |
| Equivalent: | UXH400-2 |
| Coordinator: | Anoma Kumarasuriyar | a.kumarasuriyar@qut.edu.au |
Overview
ABH402 Project - Part B is the second part of a two unit set that combine to create a 24 credit point capstone research project for the Bachelor of Built Environment(Honours) course. These units draw together knowledge that you have accumulated in the previous six semesters of the course and prepare you for your transition from university to the professional world or into a postgraduate research study.
In this unit you will further refine and implement the project proposal that you have developed in ABH401 Project - Part A, by gathering and analysing data and reporting on your findings and recommendations through finalising your research document. hin
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply design-thinking, problem solving and critical analysis to investigate contemporary problems or challenges and propose innovative solutions.
- Analyse data and apply professional and ethical judgement to inform decisions.
- Analyse the implications of your findings with respect to current and future discipline practice.
- Develop and present a research project to professional and academic communication standards.
Content
The major topics you will cover in this unit comprise:
- Conduct of ethical research, data collection and analysis, communication of results, discussion of findings, limitations and future directions for your research project
- Academic integrity in research
- Refining your literature review
- Writing a research report to a professional and an academic standard
Learning Approaches
The unit adopts a blended learning approach. Lectures at the start of semester explain the requirements and processes involved, and weekly scheduled consultation sessions with a project supervisor.
Your participation in the unit is centred on regular contact with your project supervisor. Your supervisor will be your mentor and primary contact for the unit, and will guide you through the process of developing your project proposal.
As part of the development of the project, your supervisor will assist you with the application of necessary skills and capacities to enable the successful completion of your research project, will help you to ground your project in the relevant literature, and guide your analysis of the data that you collect.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
As part of the supervisor/student relationship that forms the core aspect of this unit most feedback is direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation. During the supervision sessions, a number of formative exercises may be discussed, and individually tailored conversations will take place around your project needs. In addition formal criteria referenced assessment rubrics will be used to assess the various summative assessment items that are part of this unit.
Assessment
Overview
The unit has two assessment items - a draft of the final project document , and a final copy of your dissertation. Your development of these assessment items will be conducted in conjunction with your project supervisor. The draft is intended to act as a final check of your overall project and allows the supervisor to make any final comments before the submission of the completed document.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Draft project document
A draft of the final report including the Introduction, Background, Methodology, and References sections of this submission.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final project
A final report assessed for the quality of its research base, including research questions, objectives and explanation of the background to the research; a discussion of the rigour and appropriateness of the collection and analysis of information; the connections between the analysis and the conclusions; the links to the research questions or objectives; and the quality of the written and graphic communication.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Any additional resources will be discussed in consultation with your project supervisor.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB01 Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills across a range of disciplines and specialist knowledge and skills in one built environment area.
Relates to: Draft project document, Final project - Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
Relates to: Draft project document, Final project - Communicate knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Draft project document, Final project - Plan, develop and complete research and other projects.
Relates to: Draft project document, Final project - Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples.
Relates to: Draft project document, Final project - Reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative.
Relates to: Draft project document, Final project
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABH402 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | ABH401 or UXH400-1 |
| Equivalent: | UXH400-2 |
| Coordinators: | Shabnam Lotfian | f.lotfian@qut.edu.au Anoma Kumarasuriyar | a.kumarasuriyar@qut.edu.au |
Overview
ABH402 Project – Part B is the second unit in a two‑unit honours capstone sequence that together form a 24 credit point research project in the Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours). Building on the approved proposal developed in ABH401 Project – Part A, this unit focuses on the independent execution, analysis, and defence of an honours‑level research project.
In this unit, you will implement your research plan through ethical data collection and analysis, critically evaluate your findings, and communicate research outcomes to professional and academic standards. The unit emphasises sustained research progress, scholarly accountability, and reflective engagement with supervision as you complete and defend your honours research project.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply design-thinking, problem solving and critical analysis to investigate contemporary problems or challenges and propose innovative solutions.
- Analyse data and apply professional and ethical judgement to inform decisions.
- Analyse the implications of your findings with respect to current and future discipline practice.
- Develop and present a research project to professional and academic communication standards.
Content
The major topics you will cover in this unit comprise:
- Conduct of ethical research, data collection and analysis
- Academic integrity in research
- Refining and consolidation of your literature review
- Written communication of research through the preparation of a research report to professional and academic standards, including discussion of findings, limitations, and future research directions
- Oral and visual communication of research findings through the development and presentation of a research poster, which will serve as an oral defence of your research project
Learning Approaches
Learning in this unit is centred on independent research practice, supported through structured milestones and regular engagement with an allocated academic supervisor.
You are expected to take primary responsibility for managing your research process, including methodological decisions, timelines, data collection, analysis, and communication of findings. Supervisory meetings provide guidance on research rigour, ethical conduct, interpretation of results, and refinement of arguments, and offer opportunities to respond critically to feedback as the project progresses.
In addition to supervision, you will engage with scheduled progress checkpoints and targeted support materials that assist with maintaining research momentum and preparing for the scholarly defence of your work. The learning approach supports the transition from guided proposal development in Part A to independent honours‑level research practice in Part B.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
As part of the supervisor/student relationship that forms the core aspect of this unit most feedback is direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation. During the supervision sessions, a number of formative exercises may be discussed, and individually tailored conversations will take place around your project needs. In addition formal criteria referenced assessment rubrics will be used to assess the various summative assessment items that are part of this unit.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is designed to support research execution, accountability, and scholarly communication.
The unit includes two assessment items:
- A Research Progress Report, which provides a structured mid‑project checkpoint on research implementation and progress.
- A Final Honours Research Output, comprising a written research paper and an updated research poster with oral presentation that serves as the scholarly defence of the project.
Assessment items are completed in consultation with your academic supervisor, with summative assessment conducted through a moderated process to ensure consistency and impartiality.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Research Progress Report
This assessment requires submission of a Research Progress Report that demonstrates substantive progress from the approved proposal developed in ABH401 Project – Part A. The report focuses on research execution and documents how the project has been implemented to date, including refinements informed by supervision feedback. Students are expected to demonstrate progress using research approaches appropriate to their project, such as qualitative, design‑led, archival, theoretical, practice‑based, or mixed methods.
The report also functions as a critical checkpoint, supporting research quality, feasibility, and timely completion. It allows you to receive detailed feedback from your supervisor on the quality, coherence, and interpretation of results and analysis prior to completion of the final output, and supports early identification of issues related to data analysis, presentation of findings, and academic integrity.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final Honours Research Output
Research Project Paper
This component requires submission of the final honours research paper, reporting on the completed research project to professional and academic standards. The paper presents a coherent and rigorous account of the research, including the research context, methodology, analysis, findings, and conclusions, and is assessed for research rigour, methodological appropriateness, analytical depth, ethical conduct, and clarity of written and visual communication.
Ethical and responsible use of GenAI tools is permitted in accordance with Canvas guidance.
This component is eligible for the 48‑hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Updated Research Poster Presentation (Verified Identity Assessment)
This component requires exhibition of an updated research poster supported by an oral presentation with Q&A, that together function as the scholarly defence of the honours research project. The poster builds on the ABH401 proposal poster to communicate completed research outcomes, methods, findings, contributions, implications, and limitations.
The oral presentation requires critical explanation and justification of the research and serves as the unit’s Verified Identity Assessment (VIA), confirming authorship, understanding, and academic integrity.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
The Research Project Paper is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Any additional resources will be discussed in consultation with your project supervisor.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB01 Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills across a range of disciplines and specialist knowledge and skills in one built environment area.
Relates to: Research Progress Report, Final Honours Research Output - Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
Relates to: Research Progress Report, Final Honours Research Output - Communicate knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Research Progress Report, Final Honours Research Output - Plan, develop and complete research and other projects.
Relates to: Research Progress Report, Final Honours Research Output - Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples.
Relates to: Research Progress Report, Final Honours Research Output - Reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative.
Relates to: Research Progress Report, Final Honours Research Output