C&ENVENG 7049A - Masters Civil Structural Engineering Project Pt 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019
This is a part of a full year course where students work in groups on a research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. Key steps include the production of a research proposal which includes a critical literature review, identification of appropriate research gaps, and a detailed methodology. All groups are expected to produce a safe work plan and liaise with staff, including laboratory personnel, as appropriate. The final outcomes are presented at a one day conference.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 7049A Course Masters Civil Structural Engineering Project Pt 1 Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Contact 480 hours project work over the year Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assessment Project report, literature review, verbal presentation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Noune Melkoumian
noune.melkoumian@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Locate sources of information that will assist with the understanding of a technical problem that has not previously been encountered, 2 Critically evaluate the validity, coverage and gaps in such sources of information; 3 Write a statement of a research question or hypothesis, identifying an issue of which there is incomplete understanding; 4 Design and execute an investigation, experiment or theoretical study to answer the research question; 5 Present the background and findings of the research investigation in multiple formats; 6 Apply an advanced level of technical understanding in multiple areas of technical specialisation to devise solutions to complex technical problems; 7 Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and flexibly as a member of a team, contributing to team leadership as the situation requires; 8 Communicate, in writing and verbally, advanced technical concepts to both technically informed and lay audiences; 9 Apply project management techniques to devise and synthesise engineering solutions to complex, open ended problems.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
3,4,6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
7,8,9 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,6,7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
7,8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
If any school resources are to be used on your project (e.g. laboratories) you are required to submit a completed and signed Technical Resources Application Form (short referred to as TARF). These forms sh