ENQ591-2 Project 2
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| Unit code: | ENQ591-2 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | ENN591-1 or ENQ591-1 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,672 |
Unit Outline: Session 3 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | ENQ591-2 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | ENQ591-1 |
| Equivalent: | ENN591-2 |
Overview
This forms the second semester of the Engineering Management capstone project. Engineering management approaches and tools will be used to solve problems that confront engineers. The tools were identified and the project framed in semester 1; and they are applied in this unit. The ability to frame an engineering management approach to an engineering problem, to collect and analyse data and present solutions is essential to professional practice. From a learning perspective, one of the most effective ways of achieving this is to investigate an authentic engineering problem that is relevant to the profession.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Implement appropriate engineering management approaches/tools to resolve the current engineering problem.
- Use specific management methodologies to collect, analyse and interpret data.
- Communicate and continually improve your management approach in response to data analysis and stakeholder feedback through progressive submission, feedback and response with your project supervisor.
- Work independently and collaboratively to collect and analyse data and feedback and find innovative management solutions to the current engineering problem.
Content
The content of this unit will include:
- Lecture on data collection
- Q&A/consultation with coordinator & management expert following progress report assessment.
- Implementing authentic or novel management approaches or tool(s) for resolving the engineering problem.
- Independent collection, analysis and interpretation of data and feedback.
- Critical thinking and reflective practice.
- Report writing skills development and assessment via a final report and presentation.
- Regular meetings with supervisors.
Learning Approaches
Your learning in this unit will take place through an independent engineering management project with an individual supervisor/manager. The engineering management approach to resolving an engineering problem was identified in ENQ591-1 and now requires implementation. This includes data collection, analysis and inference and subsequent refining of the engineering management approach. Your supervised learning will be supported by individual interaction with your supervisor and the teaching team.
The project is to be an engineering management-based project with the findings contributing to the solution of an engineering problem.
The Canvas teaching 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.
Note: ENQ591-1 and ENQ591-2 are components of the same project, but cannot be enrolled in the same semester. ENQ591-1 should be enrolled in the preceding semester to ENQ591-2.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Oral and written feedback will be provided by your individual supervisor/s during regular meetings throughout the semester. Feedback from relevant stakeholders as identified or negotiated as part of your project will also provide valuable feedback.
You may also receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
1. Rubrics provided to show the expected standard for each criteria in an assessment item.
2. Comments returned to you via Canvas.
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 Canvas and in class.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment involves constructive and progressive feedback following key project management processes, criteria and standards. Your performance in the unit will be assessed through a portfolio of progressive work and professional reviews (with supervisor) and a final presentation and report. You will receive formative feedback on drafts of your final report to your supervisor for comment and rewriting prior to the date for final submission.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Progress report
Progress report demonstrating progress in the engineering management project.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Final Report
Final Report
You will submit a comprehensive report outlining the problem, research method, critical literature and recommendations.
Reflections on meetings with the supervisor will be appended to the report.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Presentation
You will present your project outcomes highlighting, the problem, analysis, methodology and the solution.
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
Most of the readings will be determined by your individual project requirements. A list of other general readings will be provided on-line at the commencement of the teaching period.
Resource Materials
Other
You are also required to use the following:
- The unit website on Canvas.
- QUT Library Databases.
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library).
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction.
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the 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 MAPS (Management and Assessment of Project Safety) 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.