Attendance and class requirements

This OLE features a series of integrated online topics, each of which addresses one aspect of scoping, planning and monitoring a project. Each topic will include some instructional text tailored to a general student audience, and a variety of instructional design elements designed to embed and contextualize this learning in terms of the the student`s work. Topics will also include links to a more detailed theoretical discussion for students interested in further developing their  knowledge of project management. Each topic will include structured questions for students to define and scope their projects. At the end of the OLE, students will have prepared project documentation and used this for planning and managing progress of their project.

Time Commitment: The time students take to complete this online OLE will vary widely. It is estimated that it will generally take about forty hours to complete the OLE depending upon the nature of the project.

Time commitment will include the development of project documentation, engagement with learning materials and completion of online knowledge assessments, and the early submission of the students Project Outline to Cogneti AI agent for feedback.   

Completion time will also vary depending on how students engage with the OLE. The OLE is designed to assist in structuring, planning and managing a student project. Some students may complete the OLE independently and others will be working on projects in teams. Duration and time commitment are expected to be aligned to the duration of the project and the extent to which the OLE is being used to support learning and / or to support the management of a project. 

The OLE will also provide links to optional extension material that will significantly enhance students` theoretical learning. Engaging with the extension material may extend the time taken to complete the OLE.

Attendance requirements:   

As per the Faculty of Engineering Coursework Awards Resolutions, students are expected to attend and actively engage in all timetabled activities of their respective units of study.

For this unit of study, students are expected to attend a minimum of 85 percent of timetabled activities. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted only by the Dean or the Head of School.

Failure to meet the minimum attendance requirement may result in a fail grade.

Heads of School, Program Directors and / or Unit of Study Coordinators may set additional assessment items where the attendance requirement differs from 85 percent.

Workshop Participation:

Students are required to engage in a professional manner during workshops. This includes being fully prepared by thoroughly reviewing and engaging with all materials provided by the Unit of Study Coordinator and / or teaching team prior to the workshop where applicable. Active participation in class activities, discussions, and team-based tasks is expected to ensure meaningful contributions and effective collaboration.

Students participating in learning activities, including workshops conducted remotely or online, are strongly encouraged to have their cameras turned on for the duration of the session. Failure to comply may result in a request to show cause. Continued non-compliance may be deemed as non-participation, which could impact assessment outcomes.