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CHNG5205: Major Industrial Placement Project

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

The purpose of this proposal is to introduce a new subject into the Master of Professional Engineering with specialisation in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The new subject is designed to equip students with practical experience in the area of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Industrial project placement will clearly cover and widen the practical nature of curriculum base studies. This unit of study will give students a rich experience for undertaking a major project in an industrial environment and developing skills in the preparation and presentation of technical reports. The project is performed under industry supervision supported by School staff and extends over one semester. The students will be engaged full time on the project at the industrial site. Students will be placed with industries, such as mining, oil and gas processing, plastic and paint manufacturing, food production, wastewater and water treatment. The students will learn essential engineering skills, such as how to examine published and experimental data, set objectives, project management, and analysis of results and assess these with theory and existing knowledge.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Credit points 24
Prerequisites
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Passed at least 48 credit points in Master of professional engineering with adequate foundation knowledge in discipline. Students wishing to do this unit of study should contact the Head of School prior to enrolment.
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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CHNG5020 OR CHNG5021 OR ENGG5217 OR CHNG9402 OR CHNG5112
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Timothy Langrish, timothy.langrish@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation Presentation 1, Initial, literature review and research plan
Oral presentation, with slides, of literature review and research plan
4% Progressive
Due date: 13 Mar 2020 at 09:00
10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation Presentation 2, Final, results and discussion
Oral presentation of entire project, particularly results and discussion
4% Progressive
Due date: 12 Jun 2020 at 09:00
15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation Poster presentation
Prepare & present poster on research project to staff, student, industry
8% Progressive
Due date: 25 Sep 2020 at 09:00
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Honours thesis Thesis
Written report on research project in industry
68% Progressive
Due date: 03 Aug 2020 at 17:00
60-70 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Case studies
Reports on Project Management, Professional Engineering, Risk Management
16% Progressive
Due date: 03 Aug 2020 at 17:00
10-30 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10

Assessment summary

Project: Assessment total 24 credit points apportioned

  1. Thesis (16 cps)
  2. Case Studies (4 cps)
  3. Presentations (2 off) (2 cps)
  4. Poster (2 cps)

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Outstanding work of a publishable quality as presented

Distinction

75 - 84

Excellent work, could be published with significant editing

Credit

65 - 74

Solid work, addresses major issues

Pass

50 - 64

Satisfactory work with some gaps

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

10% per day for late thesis and case studies

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period Second presentation, emphasis on results and discussion Presentation (0.25 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Multiple weeks Fortnightly review of progress with supervisors One-to-one tuition (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Progressive Hand in written reports on research project and case studies Project (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Poster presentation Presentation (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Week 03 First presentation, literature review and research plan Presentation (0.15 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Weekly Conduct research project and do case studies in project management, risk management and design Independent study (40 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10

Attendance and class requirements

40 hours per week with the company at the company location, normally, and two oral presentations and one poster presentation in Sydney

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 24 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 480-600 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Literature review and project reports from the University of Sydney libraru and from companies, as appropriate for each placement.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. formulate, plan and deliver an individual technical project addressing a real problem in an industry setting
  • LO2. document and report upon project work undertaken at professional engineering standard in spoken and written form
  • LO3. make effective use of computer-based tools of project planning
  • LO4. analyse chemical engineering technical issues critically, constructively and in depth, with reference to the literature and their own work
  • LO5. analyse and interpret technical results with due consideration of methods and assumptions involved
  • LO6. analyse and discuss organisational structure and its potential impact on project delivery
  • LO7. analyse and interpret quality control methods and expectations affecting the project and its operational context
  • LO8. assess risk factors affecting the project and its operational context
  • LO9. devise an appropriate methodology to attack the given technical task
  • LO10. model an industrial process design in a real operational setting, with due consideration of the modelling method used and its limitations.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The assessments have been reconsidered, and no major changes have been made.

Students should contact the General Office for administrative inquiries and the Unit of Study Coordinator for academic inquiries.

Additional costs

Companies will normally pay travel costs for students (return airfare) and will arrange accommodation for students at the students' own cost. Food and other expenses on the placement should be covered by the student.

Site visit guidelines

Must adhere to all WHS requirements (as above).

Work, health and safety

Students must follow both University WHS and company WHS regulations.  Consult the Unit of Study Coordinator if there is any clash.

Disclaimer

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