Course Title: Master's Research Project 1
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Master's Research Project 1
Credit Points: 12.00
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JulDec2018 (KP4), JulDec2018 (KP6) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JanJun2019 (KP1) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JulDec2019 (KP6), JulDec2019 (All) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JanJun2020 (KP2), JanJun2020 (KP3), JanJun2020 (All) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JulDec2020 (KP5), JulDec2020 (All) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JanJun2021 (KP1) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JulDec2021 (KP4), JulDec2021 (KP5), JulDec2021 (KP6) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JanJun2022 (KP3) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JulDec2022 (KP4), JulDec2022 (KP5) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JanJun2023 (KP1), JanJun2023 (KP2), JanJun2023 (KP3) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JulDec2023 (KP4), JulDec2023 (KP5), JulDec2023 (KP6) |
OENG1144 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Internet |
JanJun2024 (KP1), JanJun2024 (KP2), JanJun2024 (KP3) |
Course Coordinator: Professor Sabu John
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6007
Course Coordinator Email: sabu.john@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 251.03.015
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
This course is designed to consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application. You will undertake this course in the first of your final two courses of your RMIT Online Masters of Engineering (Management) program. The two courses constitute the major experimental and/or analytical research project for the program and engage you in achieving the objectives of a research project investigated. You will work on research projects individually or in small groups; however, you will submit individual reports and be assessed on your individual project work.
In this course you will formulate your research project, conduct a critical analysis of relevant literature, and plan your approach to your project and undertake some initial investigations. This project is completed in the companion course "Master's Research Project Part 2".
This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/ or community is integral to your experience. You will receive supervision from an internal RMIT supervisor and you may also have an external supervisor (such as an industry-based practitioner). As appropriate to the level of professionalism that is required in this course, you are expected to perform your project work with a high degree of independence and with only limited guidance from supervisors.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to development of the following program learning outcomes:
1. Professional Practice
- Communicate in a variety of different ways to collaborate with other people, including accurate listening, reading and comprehension, based on dialogue when appropriate, taking into account the knowledge, expectations, requirements, interests, terminology and language of the intended audience
- Display a personal sense of responsibility for your work
- Demonstrate orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
2. Research
- Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, with creativity and initiative in new situations in professional practice and with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
- Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering challenges
- Assess, acquire and apply the competencies and resources appropriate to engineering activities
- Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
- Acknowledge (clearly) your own contributions and the contributions from others and distinguish contributions you may have made as a result of discussions or collaboration with other people
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop tools and skills required to understand research terminology and assess published research;
- Identify the types of methods best suited for investigating different types of problems and questions;
- Develop research questions that are based on and build upon a critical appraisal of existing research;
- Design a research proposal; and
- Commence initial preparations for embarking on a new research project.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will undertake work in the research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination). Learning will take place primarily through independent research, guided by your project supervisor and supporting pre-recorded lectures or lectorials.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, andthrough links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.You will typically need to use professional level resources (specialist books, journal articles and conference proceedings) that are accessible in the RMIT library and other major libraries. The internet and course notes may be helpful, but will not be sufficient by themselves to support an entire project at this level.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements
Assessment Task 1 - Initial Project Concept Proposal
Weighting: 25%
This Assessment Task supports CLOs: 1 & 4.
Assessment Task 2 - Literature Review
Weighting: 45%
This Assessment Task supports CLOs: 1, 2 & 3.
Assessment Task 3 - Project Proposal
Weighting: 30%
This Assessment Task supports CLOs: 4 & 5.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.