ENGEN582-23X (HAM)

Honours Research and Development Project

45 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

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Convenor(s)

Hin Lim

Hin Lim
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D.G.20
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hin.lim@waikato.ac.nz

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: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree in Chemical and Biological, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Materials and Process, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Software Engineering.

The paper builds on the knowledge and skills students have gained in the first three years of their professional engineering degree and reinforces the multidisciplinary aspect of engineering. Students will carry out a Research & Development project as an individual or as part of a team, and also to gain an appreciation of the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills required for completing a project that addresses real-work problems.

The paper is managed by Shen Hin Lim, supported by programme leaders, Martin Atkins (Chemical & Biological), Megan Boston (Civil), Ye Chow Kuang (Electrical & Electronic), Graeme Glasgow (Environmental), Leandro Bolzoni (Materials & Process), Rachael Tighe (Mechanical), Shen Hin Lim (Mechatronics), and Mark Apperley (Software).

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How this paper will be taught

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Projects are typically of the "directed study" type, with supervision from an academic staff member and common assessment milestones.
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Required Readings

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Required readings are set by individual supervisors.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based methods and knowledge to provide valid conclusions (WA1,2,3,4)
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  • Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and/or software tools to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WA5)
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  • Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge and ethical considerations to assess relevant limitations, societal, environmental, economic, health, safety, legal and/or cultural issues (WA 6,7)
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  • Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large (WA9)
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  • Apply independent and critical thinking to evaluate state-of-the-art knowledge and emerging technology relevant to a complex engineering problem (WA11)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Prior to A trimester, each student meets with academic staff, discusses possible projects (both university- and work placement-driven), and ranks their top three projects. The Co-convenors and Programme Leaders will then allocate the students to projects and academic staff. Chief Supervisors are responsible for meeting with, and guiding, their students at least every second week from start to end of the project assessments.

A Capstone Evidence Portfolio grade of at least 50% must be achieved to receive a clear pass.

Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Project Proposal
10 Mar 2023
No set time
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Literature and/or Technology Review
3 Apr 2023
No set time
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Project pitcth and mid-project update (video)
6 Jun 2023
No set time
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Mid-project progress outputs (memo)+Interview
17 Jul 2023
No set time
10
  • Other: Submission through moodle and interview
5. Supervisor evaluation assessment
8 Sep 2023
No set time
0
  • Other: Google form
6. Capstone Evidence Portfolio (Part C)
All Completed
65
7. Research and Development (R&D) Report (Dissertation)
12 Oct 2023
No set time
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
8. EDS Poster
6 Oct 2023
No set time
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
9. EDS Expo Display
17 Oct 2023
No set time
-
  • Other: At EDS
10. Oral Defence (Viva Voce)
23 Oct 2023
No set time
-
  • Other: In Scheduled Timeslot
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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