EG4011 - Thesis Part 1 of 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
A major engineering project consisting of application of advanced laboratory, field or computer techniques for the research, design or solution of an engineering problem. Each student will work on a topic from a list presented by his/her engineering discipline. Multiple disciplinary topics are encouraged. Topics are based on research interests of academic and research staff and are often based on real world problems in cooperation with local and regional industry. Projects often take advantage of James Cook University's unique location, in the tropics and in close proximity to reef and rainforest World Heritage Areas. Components of this subject include planning; literature survey; research, development or design; proposal/progress written report and oral presentation; formal thesis document and seminar presentation of final results.
Learning Outcomes
- ability to locate, select and use both print and electronic resources for research;
- demonstrate a capacity for original thought and independent investigation;
- develop and practise sound oral and written communication skills, in presentation of a progress report and thesis document and in presentation of a technical seminar;
- gain experience in application of advanced engineering techniques;
- gain experience in project planning and demonstrate time management skills.
| Prerequisites: | (72 CREDIT POINTS IN 46110 OR 102810 OR 102809) OR (96 CREDIT POINTS IN (46210 OR 102910 OR 102909) OR (96 CREDIT POINTS IN (103310 OR 112610 OR 1112609)) |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | EG4010 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Owen Kenny |
| Lecturers: | Professor John Ginger, Dr Owen Kenny, Assoc. Professor Bobby Mathan, Dr Rong Situ. |
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| Assessment: | integrated assessment across subject chain (%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.