Unit Code: PEB802

Unit Name: Capstone Design Project II

Description: This course comprises the second part of a capstone design project that you as a new graduate might be expected to undertake investigating a research topic relevant to the chosen discipline and designing an engineering solution for the given problem. You already have completed planning and initial work in Capstone Design Project 1. During Capstone Design Project 2, you will undertake sufficient work to produce the design and if applicable prototype of the engineering system which addresses the engineering problem identified in Capstone Design Project 1. The project work will require significant research/investigation, design and reflection. It will also include aspects such as engineering analysis, design, testing and programming if applicable. Your given engineering problem will allow you to integrate relevant knowledge, skills and their application acquired during other courses within your programme. You will apply this knowledge to the investigation of an engineering solution and produce a design to address the problem. You will also need to write a report at an honours degree level and acceptable professional standard. This Capstone Design Project activity is undertaken in conjunction with industry or simulates a real engineering work environment, thereby contributing to your experience of Work Integrated Learning. You will be supervised by an internal School supervisor (academic) but you may also have an external supervisor (such as an industry-based practitioner). You will be expected to perform your project work with a high degree of independence and to take ownership of the project. You will be required to present your project outcomes to a public audience with participants from academia and industry. You will need to defend your findings in this presentation.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course you will be able to: 1. Apply engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization (civil, mechanical or electrical) to the solution of the selected complex engineering problem (WA1). 2. Develop the methodology of the complex engineering problem considering the design systems, components and processes that meet specified needs with appropriate public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (WA3) 3. Investigate, model, simulate, test and analyze the solution of the selected complex engineering problem. (WA3) 4. Analyze, evaluate, validate and troubleshoot the solution of complex engineering problems by using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) 5. Develop, implement, and test the model/prototype as per the standards/specifications/methodology and create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern/IT engineering tools for troubleshooting and evaluation. (WA3, WA5) 6. Assess the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice and solutions to the given complex engineering problem. (WA6) 7. Evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of the given complex engineering problem in societal and environmental contexts. (WA7) 8. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and the norms of engineering practice as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multi-disciplinary settings. (WA8, WA9) 9. Communicate effectively to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. (WA10) 10. Apply engineering management principles and economic decision-making to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments and recognize the need to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. (WA11, WA12)

Prerequisite: PEB801

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 2