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DENGS01iMXXS0"/601 1031 Welipgtan Stet West Porth WA 6005 PO oc 1003 West Perth WA B72 0008522 citgettedusu vwiteds au Last Updated 8022020 DEng601 / MXX501/601 Unit name ENGINEERING PRACTICE AND KEY RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES Unit code DENG601 / MXX501/601 Unit Duration 12 week Award Doctor of Engineering Duration: 3 years Year Level One or two Unit Creator / Reviewer Dr Hylton K J Macdonald CorelElective | Core PreiCo- cit None requisites hitps/untoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 am91722, 657 AM DENGS01iMXXS0"/601 Credit Pi 4 Total Program Credit Points 120 Mode of : Online or on-campus Delivery Pt 10 hours per week: Lecture - 1 hour Unit Workload Tutorial - 1 hour Practical / Lab - 1 hour (where applicable) Personal Study recommended - 7 hours (guided and unguided) Unit Description and General Aims The subject material within this Unit looks at the history of engineering, the continual evolution of the art and science of engineering, and the definition and practice of engineering. There is an exploration of the qualities which the Chartered/ Professional Engineer requires to develop in his/her critical thinking and problem solving abilities, leading to the development of ‘thinking one’s way through a problem to a solution’ and then communicating that solution in an effective and efficient manner. The role which the Chartered/Professional Engineer needs to undertake in the process of Risk Management, the legal aspects of the Contract, the Engineering Design Process and how this should be controlled, are also examined. Furthermore, consideration is given to the requirement that Chartered/Professional Engineers act ethically at all times, are accountable for their actions, are required to consider the social implications of their actions, and practice Continuous Professional Development to ensure that they remain abreast of best practice at all times. The Unit also addresses the key areas that need to be considered in conducting research, including the evaluation of the research proposal, requirements, literature surveys, model development, analyses, assessment, and the required methodologies to communicate rigorous research outcomes. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this Unit, students are expected to be able to: hitpsuntoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 amt911722, 657 AM DENGSO‘iNMXXSO11601 1. Critique what Engineering is and assess the ethical role and accountability of the Chartered/ Professional Engineer in industry. Bloom's Level 5 2. Devise and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and develop the ability to communicate solutions effectively to others at an advanced level. Bloom's Level 6 3. Evaluate a risk management process and have a broad understanding of Contract law to reduce project challenges and improve project outcomes. Bloom's Level 5 4, Develop and lead the Engineering design process and formulate high level judgement evaluations within the design process. Bloom's Level 6 5, Hypothesise the necessity for continuous professional development and the social responsibility of Engineers to the community. Bloom's Level 6 6. Propose and conduct postgraduate research and development in an engineering and industrial context using both qualitative and quantitative (research) methodologies. Bloom's Level 6 Bloom’s Taxonomy The cognitive domain levels of Bloom's Taxonomy: » Bloom's Bloom's Description Level Category Retrieve relevant knowledge from long-term memory by recogn 1 Remember ‘ 8 8 yey neces recalling and retrieving Construct meaning from instructional messages by interpreting, 2 Understand 9 ges By interpreting summarising, inferring, comparing, contrasting, mapping and ex hitps/untoutine eit. edu.auheldong60-mxx504-804 sit91722, 657 AM DENGS01iMXXS0"/601 3 Apply Carrying out or using a procedure in a given situation by execut operating, developing, illustrating, practicing and demonstrating 4 ‘Analyse Deconstruct material and determine how the parts relate to one ¥ overall structure or purpose by differentiating, organising and at Make judgments based on criteria and standards by checking, 5 Evaluate evaluating, recommending, validating, testing, critiquing and jud 5 create Put elements together to form a coherent pattern or functional hypothesising, designing, planning, producing and constructing Student assessment Assessment Type When Weighting hitps/untoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 i ify topic) | assessed | (% of total | L°arnins (e.g. Assignment - 2000 word essay (specify topic) ( ; Outcomes (eg After | unit " , Examination (specify length and format)) Topic 5) | marks) Ssesset Assessment 1 Type: Practical [Presentation] E.g. Prepare and present a 5-6 slide presentation After 15% 26 ‘summarising an engineering research paper. This will topic 6 include: a description of the problem, the research method, the obtained results, and your conclusion. Assessment 2 Type: Practical [Presentation] E.g. Prepare and present a §-6 slide presentation on | After Topic | 54, 1,2,5,6 an engineering research problem. This will include: a 9 description of the problem, a research question, a literature review, and a research proposal. Assessment 3 After Topic | 40% | 1,23, 5, 1" 6 ant‘911772, 857 AM DENGSO‘iNMXXSO1I601 ‘Type: Report [A research proposal based on an engineering research project. This will include: introduction, literature review, hypothesis, methodology, risk analysis, and conclusion] Word length: 4000 Assessment 4 Type: Report Word length: 2000 Example Topic: “Design an automatic coffee making 1.2.3.4, machine. Do your research to come up with an Final Week | 15% “3 applicable set of attributes. Prioritize the attributes, propose different alternatives and recommend one. Discuss the environmental impact of the machine”, Type: Practical Attendance/ Tutorial participation Example: Presentation, discussion, group work, exercises, self-assessmentireflection, case study analysis, application. Continuous 5% 1-6 Prescribed and Recommended Readings Required Textbook + V. Thiel, Research Methods for Engineers, Cambridge University Press, 2014 — ISBN: 978- 1107034884 + Meyer, G. Reniers, Engineering Risk Management. De Gruyter, 2013 — ISBN: 978-3110285154 - available on Knovel + Okes, Root Cause Analysis - The Core of Problem Solving and Corrective Action. American Society for Quality, 2009 - ISBN: 978-0873897648 — available on Knovel Reference Materials * Haik, T. M. Shahin, Engineering Design Process, 2" ed. Cengage Leaming, 2010 — ISBN: 978- 0495668145 hitpsuntoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 sit1722, 657 aM DDENG=OMxxS01I601 + Hugh Ferguson and Mike Chrimes, The Civil Engineers, Thomas Telford, 2013. (|SBN 978-0- 7277-4143-1) + Institution of Civil Engineers, Ethics Toolkit, ice.org.uk/ethics + World Economic Forum, Programme Against Corruption Initiative, weforum.org/community/partenering-against-corruption-initiative-0. + Institution of Civil Engineers, Continuing Professional Development Guidance, ice.org.uk. + ICE Member Attributes, CEng, MICE, ice.org.uk/my-ice/membership documents/member- attributes. * Anthony E Kelly, Richard A Lesh, John Y Baek, Handbook of Design Research Methods in Education: Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical Learning and Teaching, Routledge, 2008. (ISBN 9780805860597) + Other material to be advised during the lectures Unit Content One topic is delivered per contact week. Topic 1 Engineering, ethics, and contract law Why: Understanding of the professional requirements placed on an Engineer to act ethically and the legal implications and requirements of contracts . What is Engineering . The main Engineering disciplines and branches . The continual evolution of the art and science of Engineering . Engineering ethics . Resolving ethical dilemmas . Academic and research integrity . Legal basis of a contract and what constitutes a legal contract. The role and legal accountability of the chartered/ professional Engineer SPNOMRYNS Topic 2 Critical thinking and problem solving (1) Why: Understanding of the critical role in modem Engineering practice of challenging the status quo and developing fit-for-purpose solutions. hitpsuntoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 arnt1722, 657 aM DDENG=OMxxS01I601 1. Defining the problem 2, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) 3. RCA tools 4, Generate good alternatives Topic 3 Critical thinking and problem solving (Il) Why: Understanding of the critical role in modem Engineering practice of challenging the status quo and developing fit-for-purpose solutions. 1. Trade-off analysis 2. Explore the alternatives 3, Select the best alternatives 4, Check, communicate and implement the decision 5. Critical thinking Topic 4 Overview of research Why: Understanding how to evaluate the research proposal, develop the research proposal, and how to undertake effective and pertinent research, and communicate the results effectively. 1. Preliminary considerations 2, Research designs — quantitative, and qualitative research 3. Survey research methods 4, Case study research Topic 5 Research methodology Why: Understanding how to evaluate the research proposal, develop the research proposal, and how to undertake effective and pertinent research, and communicate the results effectively. 1, Engineering research 2. Ethical issues 3. Research proposal hitpsuntoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 mm1722, 657 aM DDENG=OMxxS01I601 4. Writing a research proposal Topic 6 Techniques of literature review Why: Understanding how to evaluate the research proposal, develop the research proposal, and how to undertake effective and pertinent research, and communicate the results effectively. 1. The concept of body of knowledge 2. Literature review 3. Literature search 4, Writing strategies Topic 7 Student presentation (I): summary of a paper Why: Developing and communicating a critical analysis of engineering research literature. Each student selects an engineering research paper and presents a summary of it. Topic 8 Designing experiments Why: Understanding how to evaluate the research proposal, develop the research proposal, and how to undertake effective and pertinent research, and communicate the results effectively. 1. Hypothesis 2. Sampling strategies 3. Analysis of data 4, Statistical methods Topic 9 Controlling the Engineering Design Process Why: Understanding how the Engineer must control the design process to ensure effective solutions that are fit for purpose. hitpsuntoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 ant1722, 657 aM DDENG=OMxxS01I601 1. From problem definition to customer requirements 2. The engineering design process 1. Problem definition 2. Conceptual design 3. Preliminary design 4, Detailed design 5. Design communication 3. Design for Six Sigma Topic 10 Student presentation (Il): preliminary research proposal Why: Developing and communicating an engineering research proposal effectively. Each student presents a preliminary research proposal and receives feedback from the lecturer and other participants. Topic 11 Risk Management Why: What are the risks faced by the Engineer, analysis and mitigation methods and methods for managing change on a project. 1. Definition of risk 2. Risk management 3. ISO 31000 standard 4. Risk assessment in practice Topic 12 Social responsibility aspects of engineering and continuing professional development Why: Understanding how the Engineer is to remain relevant and understand the social imperatives of projects they undertake. 1. Economic impact of engineering projects 2. Impact of engineering on society 3. Preservation of the environment hitpsuntoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 ont91722, 857 AM DENGS01iMXXS0"/601 4. Sustainability of engineering projects 5. Continuing professional development Engineers Australia The Australian Engineering Stage 1 Competency Standards for the Professional Engineer, approved as of 2013. This table is referenced in the mapping of graduate attributes to learning outcomes and via the learning outcomes to student assessment. Stage 1 Competencies and Elements Competency 1. | Knowledge and Skill Base 44 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical “" | sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 4.2 | Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. 1.3 | In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 4.4 | Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering | discipline. 18 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering | discipline. 1.9 | Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilites and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. 2. | Engineering Application Ability 2.1 | Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving 2.2 | Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. 2.3 | Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. 2.4 | Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering hitps/untoutine it. edu.auheldong60-mxx501-804 sont1722, 657 aM DENGEDs0xx5011601 projects 3. | Professional and Personal Attributes 3.1 | Ethical conduct and professional accountability. 3.2 | Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. 3.3 | Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. 3.4 | Professional use and management of information. 3.5 | Orderly management of self and professional conduct. 3.6 | Effective team membership and team leadership. 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