ENG498 Bachelor of Engineering Capstone Thesis (28)

This subject helps cadet engineers to enhance their research skills by working in a research project to develop an appropriate research strategy to fill an identified knowledge gap, collect relevant literature data systematically, generate, analyse and interpret the data accurately. Cadets should apply their theoretical and technical knowledge gained elsewhere in the curriculum and the previous workplace to justify the usability of their research findings in civil engineering applications. The outcomes will be delivered in both written (thesis) and oral (thesis defence) formats. Bachelor of Engineering Capstone Thesis is supervised by an academic engineer from Charles Sturt University.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Year-long period 1 (30/60)

School

Charles Sturt University Engineering

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil ) (Honours).

Prerequisites

ENG362 and ENG375

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • apply research in accordance with established research methodologies based on the theories underpinning the engineering discipline;
  • synthesise and use specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline and demonstrate the capacity to independently generate new knowledge in the context of existing literature;
  • apply knowledge of systems thinking methodologies and engagement as a platform for creative, sustainable, and socially responsible engineering practice;
  • use and manage information in a professional and ethical manner, analyse and appraise raw information, and draw appropriate conclusions in context with due consideration of the knowledge, methods, and assumptions within the engineering discipline; and
  • apply communication, research, and technical skills to justify, critique and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, results and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Civil engineering application
  • Research proposal
  • Literature review
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Present Thesis

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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