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SUBJECT OUTLINE
48026 Capstone Project Part B
Subject coordinator
Dr.Emre Erkmen
Lecturer
Building 11, Level 11, Room 114
telephone (02) 9514 9769
fax: (02) 9514 2633
email: [email protected] (e-mail is the preferred means of contact)
Subject description
Refer to the subject description for 48006 Capstone Project. This subject is intended for students who wish to
undertake a 12-credit-point Capstone Project over two semesters. Students enrol in 48016 Capstone Project Part A in
the first semester and this subject in the second.
Subject objectives
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. Independently or as a part of the team identify and apply relevant problem solving methodologies.
2. Ensure that all aspects of the project are soundly based on fundamental principles.
3. Critically review and apply relevant standards and codes of practice underpinning the discipline.
4. Collect knowledge using research in order to identify and investigate complex problems.
5. Design and conduct appropriate experiments and other tests, analyse and interpret result data and formulate
reliable conclusions.
6. Identify constraints uncertainties and risks of the system.
7. Conceptualize alternative approaches and evaluate potential outcomes against appropriate criteria
8. Competently address problems involving uncertainty and ambiguity.
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes:
Establish priorities and goals [EA Stage 1 Competency: 2.3, 3.5] (A.2)
Identify constraints, uncertainties and risks of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.)
[EA Stage 1 Competency: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3] (A.3)
Apply systems thinking to understand complex system behaviour including interactions between components and
with other systems (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.) [EA Stage 1 Competency: 1.5 ] (A.5)
Identify and apply relevant problem solving methodologies [EA Stage 1 Competency:1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3] (B.1)
Demonstrate research skills [EA Stage 1 Competency: 1.4, 2.1] (B.6)
Evaluate model applicability, accuracy and limitations [EA Stage 1 Competency: 2.1,2.2] (C.3)
Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal goals [EA
Stage 1 Competency: 3.5, 3.6] (D.1)
Course area UTS: Engineering and Information Technology
Delivery Autumn 2015; City
Credit points 6cp
Requisite(s) 48016 Capstone Project Part A
Result type Grade and marks
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Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose [EA Stage 1 Competency:
3.2] (E.1)
Identify and apply relevant project management methodologies [EA Stage 1 Competency: 1.6, 2.2, 2.4] (E.3)
Be able to conduct critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means
of tracking personal development needs and achievements [EA Stage 1 Competency: 3.5 ] (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
Students are expected to learn mainly though self study including critical literature review, use of laboratories and other
available resources as well as consultation with the supervisor. The duration and the frequency of the meetings with
the supervisor are to be determined by the supervisor.
Program
Week/Session Dates Description
Week 1-11 Work on project, meet regularly with supervisor
Week 12 Draft capstone report and demonstrate prototype to supervisor.
Decide whether a D or H grade is a possibility, prepare draft abstract
Potential D/H grade projects submit an abstract
Week 15 Submit Final report(s) to APO
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Poster preparation and D/HD presentation (optional)
Intent: To test oral and written comprehension and presentation skills (this task is optional. only for D/HD
candidates).
Poster presentation and oral presentation.
Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives:
3
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning
outcomes:
E.1
Weight: Mandatory task that does not contribute to subject mark
Due: Week 15
Length: 2000 words poster, 15 minutes oral presentation
Task: Communicate your project with interested members of the audience.
Posters and presentations should be prepared such that a large amount of information can be
presented
Posters should be self explanatory.
Criteria Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
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Criteria
linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Demonstrated ability to communicate the
technical content through visual tools,
e.g. pictures, plots and technical language
100 3 E.1
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes
Assessment task 2: Final Report
Intent: Bringing together the knowledge and information gathered throughout the course in a single
document
Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning
outcomes:
A.2, A.3, A.5, B.1, B.6, C.3, D.1, E.1, E.3 and F.1
Weight: 100%
Due: Week 15
Length: Lenght of the final report should reflect the content of the study undertaken
Task: Study of a technical matter at a level of performance expected of a professional engineer.
This item helps the students to develop technical writing skills whilst developing the ability to critically
review the literature, identify a problem, propose and verify a solution to the problem, and draw
conclusions.
The Final Report assures that students are able to communicate effectively in a written format and
succinctly whilst developing the abilities to apply system thinking, solve technical problems, evaluate
model applicability and self-review.
Criteria
linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Does the candidate clearly identify a
question to be answered or problem to be
solved?
10 1 B.1
Does the candidate present the results of
the project in a succinct and cogent form,
with suitable illustration where
appropriate?
10 3 C.3
Is the content sufficiently substantial and
broad ranging to allow coverage of the
chosen assessment indicators?
5 7 A.5
Does the report contain sufficient material
and is it suitable for publication?
10 4, 5 E.1
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Does the candidate exhibit sufficient
knowledge of the research topic and
familiarity with the discipline it embraces
for a report at this level?
10 3, 4 B.6, F.1
Does the candidate demonstrate a
capacity for clear thinking?
5 2 A.5
Does the candidate demonstrate
significant techniques of analysis and/or
evaluation as outlined in the chosen
assessment indicators?
10 1, 8 F.1
Has the candidate demonstrated an
understanding of project management
techniques and applied them effectively in
their capstone project?
5 6 E.3
Has the candidate demonstrated an
ability to manage their own time and
processes effectively, prioritising
competing demands to achieve the
required goals and objectives?
5 1 D.1
Does the work represent a well planned
approach to the subject matter?
10 1, 5 A.2, A.3, A.5
Is the report structured appropriately? 10 3 A.5, E.1
Does the candidate appropriately orient
the reader to the ground to be covered
and the arguments made?
5 2 E.1
Is the presentation of the report, in
matters of grammar, spelling, punctuation
and general appearance, adequate?
5 3 E.1
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes
Assessment feedback
Students will be provided with feedback during regular meetings with their supervisors. Students are expected to meet
with their supervisors every two weeks. Documented Proposal will be another way of receiving feedback as it will be
adopted where necessary to reflect the content, aims and methods of the project
Minimum requirements
A study of the available literature and a state-of-the-art appraisal of an area of engineering. The literature review
should be integrated with the conclusions and recommendations.
Project should involve Impact analysis, planning and system design – study and analysis of an engineering solution
in its economic, social and environmental context, integrating the engineering dimension with cross-disciplinary
interfaces, and optimizing overall system design, normally interactive with other professions.
Other resources
Student Guide.
Graduate attribute development
For full details about the Faculty’s graduate attributes, see:
www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/who-we-are/welcome/what-makes-us-unique-0
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Assessment: faculty procedures and advice
Special consideration
Special consideration requests for the following are submitted and resolved through the UTS Special Consideration
Process:
www.sau.uts.edu.au/assessment/consideration
Special needs
Students should email the subject coordinator as soon as possible (and prior to the assessment deadline) to indicate
how their ability to meet an assessment component or requirement is impacted, and that they are seeking assistance
through UTS Special Needs as detailed in Section 5.1.3 of Procedures for the Assessment of Coursework Subjects.
Academic integrity
Students should refer to the Advice to Students on Good Academic Practice policy at:
www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/academicpractice.html
If your tutor, assessor or lecturer suspects that you have plagiarised and/or cheated in any assessment task, they have
no choice under UTS rule 16.6 but to refer the matter to the Responsible Academic Officer (usually the Director of
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programs, or the Associate Dean Teaching and Learning).
Academic liaison officer
Academic Liaison Officers (ALOs) are academic staff in each faculty who assist three groups of students: students
with disabilities or ongoing illness; students who have difficulties in their studies because of their family commitments
(e.g. being a primary carer for small children or a family member with a disability); and students who gained entry
through the UTS Educational Access Scheme or Special Admissions.
ALOs are responsible for determining alternative assessment arrangements for students with disabilities. Students
who are requesting adjustments to assessment arrangements because of their disability or illness are requested to see
a Disability Services Officer in the Special Needs Service before they see their ALO.
The ALO for Engineering students is:
Dr Bruce Moulton
telephone +61 2 9514 2681
email [email protected]
The ALO for IT students is:
Dr Julia Prior
telephone +61 2 9514 4480
email [email protected]
Support
Improve your academic and English language skills: HELPS (Higher Education Language and Presentation
Support) Service provides assistance with English language proficiency and academic language. Students who need
to develop their written and/or spoken English should make use of the free services offered by HELPS, including
academic language workshops, vacation intensive courses, drop-in consultations, individual appointments and
Conversations@UTS (www.ssu.uts.edu.au/helps).
HELPS is located in Student Services, on level 3 building 1. Phone 9514 9733.
Statement about assessment procedures and advice
This subject outline must be read in conjunction with the policy and procedures for the assessment for coursework
subjects, available at:
www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/assessment-coursework.html
Querying marks/grades and final results
If a student disagrees with a mark or a final result awarded by a marker:
where a student wishes to query a mark, the deadline for a query during teaching weeks is 10 working days from
the date of the return of the task to the student
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where a student wishes to query an examination result, the deadline is 10 working days from the official release of
the final subject result.
More information can be found at:
https://my.feit.uts.edu.au/pages/course/student_policies_rules
Retention of student work
The University reserves the right to retain the original or one copy of any work executed and/or submitted by a student
as part of the course including, but not limited to, drawings, models, designs, plans and specifications, essays,
programs, reports and theses, for any of the purposes designated in Rule 3.9.2
(www.gsu.uts.edu.au/rules/student/section-3.html#r3.9). Such retention is not to affect any copyright or other
intellectual property right that may exist in such student work. Copies of student work may be retained for a period of
up to five years for course accreditation purposes. Students are advised to contact their subject coordinator if they do
not consent to the University retaining a copy of their work.
Statement on UTS email account
Email from the University to a student will only be sent to the student’s UTS email address. Email sent from a student
to the University must be sent from the student’s UTS email address. University staff will not respond to email from
any other email accounts for currently enrolled students.
Disclaimer
This outline serves as a supplement to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Student Guide. On all
matters not specifically covered in this outline, the requirements specified in the Student Guide apply.
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