ME604 - Project 2

Credit Points: 20 credit points

Workload: 48 hours

Prerequisite: ME603 Project 1

Co-requisite: N/A

Aims & Objectives

This is a fourth trimester core unit out of a total of 12 units in the Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) MEng(Tel). This unit addresses the MEng(Tel) course learning outcomes and complements other courses in a related field by developing students’ specialised knowledge in telecommunication networks and applying critical skills in project management and telecommunication equipment such as Emona ET101, TIMS modules, antenna lab and GSM trainer. For further course information refer to: http://www.mit.edu.au/courses/master- engineering-telecommunications.
This capstone unit provides students an opportunity to implement a project and demonstrate (operate) how it works based on an engineering project in the relevant area. The unit provides students with an in depth discussion of the ME603 Project 1 concepts, methods and principles of core units of MEng(Tel) and provides students with a capstone final year project in telecommunication system specification, development, implementation, testing and troubleshooting. Students apply their skills of project management in a real situation. Students apply what they have learned throughout their course to an application for an actual client in a team environment.
Unit topics:

  • Reflective journal
  • Detailed design. Test plan
  • Identify and solve risk management issues
  • Analysis of ethical issues in project implementation and management
  • Implementation, testing, troubleshooting
  • Documentation, presentation
  • Final project demonstration

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
a. Demonstrate the ability to conceptualise, research, design, plan and execute a substantial capstone project;
b. Adapt and apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the core units of the course in planning and executing
a capstone project in an area related to Networking;
c. Orally present the research background, design, implementation, results and conclusions to an audience
of peers and academic staff;
d. Through written reflective journals and project reports demonstrate communication and technical
research skills to justify and interpret problems, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions;
e. Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with a high level of personal autonomy and
accountability while being part of a team-based working environment.

Weekly Topics

This is the second of the two core project units. It is expected that students will continue on from the first project unit. Each week, students will meet with their project supervisor to report progress on their project and receive project guidance. Each person should maintain a journal in which they write weekly reflections on their participation and experience of the project activities. The journal should be submitted individually in week 12.

Assessment

Assessment Task Release Date Due Date % Learning Outcomes Assessed
Report A: Project Detailed Design (1000 words min, 2000 words maximum)
Report B: Project Detailed Design (2000 words min, 4000 words maximum)		 Week 1 Week 3
Week 5		 8% 12% a,b,e
Project Implementation and Evaluation Report (3000 words max) Week 6, 8 and 10 Week 6, 8 and 10 40% a,b,e
Individual Final Report (6000 words maximum) Week 10 Week 12 20% c
Reflective Journal Week 1 Week 6 & 12 20% d,e
TOTALS     100%  

Class Participation Assessment
This unit has class participation as an assessment. The assessment task and marking rubric will follow the Guidelines on Assessing Class Participation (https://www.mit.edu.au/aboutus/governance/institute-rules-policies-and-plans/policies-procedures-and guidelines/Guidelines_on_Assessing_Class_Participation). Further details will be provided in the assessment specification on the type of assessment tasks and the marking rubrics.

Textbook and Reference Materials

There is no text book. References and/or notes will be provided for the lectures and workshops.
Adopted Reference Style : IEEE

Graduate Attributes

MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:

Ability to communicate Independent and Lifelong Learning Ethics Analytical and Problem Solving Cultural and Global Awareness Team work Specialist knowledge of a field of study

Legend

Levels of attainment Extent covered
The attribute is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations.
The attribute is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations.
The attribute is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations.
The attribute is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials.
The attribute is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this attribute.