Engineering Research Project I

Course aim

This course aims to:

• develop analytical knowledge and skills in research methodology, and
• develop competency in critical evaluation of research literature and in designing a feasible research project
  plan.
• Integrate collected data, literature review and the result of systematic selection process to plan and conduct
  research activities

Course content

Characteristics of research, ethical and social implications of research, research problems, research tools,
research planning, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, data collection and measurement
strategies, experiment design, operational research methods, information retrieval, academic integrity,
referencing, literature review, research project development, selection process using AHP and research report
writing.

Textbook(s)

LEEDY P.D. AND ORMROD J.E. 2005, Practical Research Planning and Design, 9th Edn., PEARSON MERILL PRENTICE HALL

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 5004	Engineering Research Practice

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial (weekly tutorial supported by online learning materials)	2.5 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment Project _ Part 1: Problem statement & Literature review, Assignment Project _ Part 2: Project Proposal, In-class Exercises: Information Search, Group topic presentation , Prelecture Exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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