Unit Code: PEB801

Unit Name: Capstone Design Project I

Description: In Capstone Design Project 1, you will complete the first part of a capstone design project that you are subsequently expected to complete in the next semester. The project involves the investigation of an engineering problem related to your discipline. During this course, you will plan your project, and conduct a critical review of relevant published material known as a literature review. and undertake sufficient work to produce initial findings to support further investigation in developing the design of the engineering system. You will be introduced to key research and development processes through lectures and coursework on research methods and design reviews. The project work will require significant research/investigation and reflection. It will also include attention to aspects such as engineering analysis, design, testing and programming. The capstone design project presents an opportunity to integrate relevant knowledge and skills from preceding and concurrent courses in your programme. Each student/student team will have a different, approved design objective and is expected to produce a report of professional standard. You will perform your project work with a high degree of independence and take ownership of that project. This capstone design project activity is undertaken in conjunction with industry or a simulated engineering work environment, thereby contributing to your experience of Work Integrated Learning (WIL). You will be supervised by an internal School supervisor (academic) but you may also have an external supervisor (such as an industry-based practitioner).

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Apply engineering expertise to identify, select, formulate and study the literature of a complex engineering problem. (WA1, WA2) 2. Design solutions for the complex engineering problem by conducting investigations using research-based knowledge and research methods, including the design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health, safety, cultural, societal and environmental. (WA3, WA4) 3. Analyse, budget, plan and develop the methodology of the complex engineering problem and apply engineering tools to predict, model and make informed decisions by critically evaluating the pertinent complex problems which may be new, uncertain, unpredictable, incomplete/deficient, ambiguous/contradictory. (WA5, WA6) 4. Understand, evaluate and assess the sustainability and the impact of professional engineering work in solving complex engineering problems in the societal and environmental contexts adapting to ethical principles, and upholding professional ethics, obligations, and engineering practice. (WA7, WA8) 5. Apply engineering management principles to demonstrate, communicate, comprehend and produce effective design documentation including reports and presentations as an individual and as a member or a leader in diverse teams and multidiscipline to engage in independent and life-long learning. (WA9, WA10, WA11, WA12)

Prerequisite: PEB701

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1