ABH402 Project - Part B
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| Unit code: | ABH402 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 which includes lectures at the start of semester to explain the requirements and processes involved, and weekly scheduled consultation sessions with the unit coordinator. Your participation in the unit is centred on regular contact with your project supervisor. The supervisor will act as 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 the research supervisor will assist you with the application of the 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