Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Chemical Engineering School
Students are required to complete a mini project in their chosen field of study before the end of the third semester. Students will be encouraged to select a suitable project topic upon enrolling and to continuously consider their topic throughout the program, adding value from the different courses they undertake.
The Mini Project in Energy is undertaken after completion of the Part A courses of the MSE or MSE (Management)ᅠ programs. The Project submission must represent academic effort attributable to one half semester of full-time work (4 units).ᅠᅠ
Outputs of the Mini Project are flexible, enabling students to tailor a Project to their demonstrated strengths and personal and professional development aspirations. Options include:
- An applied research Project involving fieldwork and data collection
- A desktop critical review of a particular energy related issue, and
- ᅠA journal article written for “Energy Policy” or an alternative journal agreed with the course coordinator.
All submission types must encompass and build upon knowledge introduced during the MSE programs. Students are encouraged to use the Mini Project experience to undertake collaborative projects with organisations or communities seeking integrated solutions to complex energy-related challenges. Where relevant, Projects can also be developed within the candidate's current work context.ᅠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students will have completed ENGY7000, ENGY7001, ENGY7002, ENGY7003, ENGY7004, ENGY7117, ENGY7200 & ENGY7301
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Completion of 16 units from Part A towards Master of Sustainable Energy
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENGY7112 or ENGY7113 or ENGY7114 or ENGY7115 or ENGY7116
Restrictions
Restricted to Master of Sustainable Energy students.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Aims and outcomes
Through this course, students will be able to conceptualise, develop andᅠ execute a project that contributes to critical aspects of the sustainable energy transition, building on the knowledge they have gained in their MSE coursework. In so doing, students will:
- Synthesise and communicate project outcomes appropriate to the relevant audience, and delivered to academic and industry standards;
- Contribute valuable and innovative insights on the complex challenges facing energy stakeholders, includingᅠ private and governmentᅠ sectors and academic and research institutions.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Conceptual Development - Identify and scope a professional or research area of inquiry, and develop related questions, in a critical area of sustainable energy.
LO2.
Conceptual Development - Locate and evaluate relevant literature and prior art; locate, access, select and use technical and commercial information from various sources; relate prior knowledge to the problem to identify how it can best be applied to tackle the problem.
LO3.
Conceptual Development - Conceptualise, develop and implement a methodology to produce results for the Project, delivered to academic and professional standards.
LO4.
Analysis and Critical Thinking - Collect and analyse data; elicit project requirements and academic concepts.
LO5.
Analysis and Critical Thinking - Draw conclusions based on evidence and argument in a field of sustainable energy.
LO6.
Analysis and Critical Thinking - Contextualise outputs relevant to current research and industry practice.
LO7.
Communication - Build professional links and networks with energy practitioners as part of the Project experience.
LO8.
Communication - Produce a written report or other instrument that eloquently communicates integrated, reflective approaches to the sustainable energy challenge.
LO9.
Communication - Deliver an oral presentation at a professional level (similar to an international conference or 'board of directors' briefing).
LO10.
Communication - Confidentially discuss relevant aspects of the Project, and why it matters in the context of the sustainable energy transition, to relevant stakeholders.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
---|---|---|---|
Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Milestone 1: Project Proposal
|
5% Hurdle |
5/08/2024 1:00 pm |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Milestone 2: Interim Report
|
10% Hurdle |
16/09/2024 1:00 pm |
Presentation |
Milestone 3: Oral Presentation
|
15% Hurdle |
10/10/2024
Presentation Schedule TBA |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Milestone 4: Final Report/Journal Article
|
70% Hurdle |
25/10/2024 1:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Milestone 1: Project Proposal
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 5% Hurdle
- Due date
5/08/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
The Project Proposal should be prepared and discussed with your supervisor, and submitted to the Course Coordinator on the due date. Further information on requirements can be found in the Professional Project Handbook, available on Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
A pass mark (>=50%) is required for all milestone assessments to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Please submit through TurnitIn on Blackboard Site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Milestone 2: Interim Report
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 10% Hurdle
- Due date
16/09/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
An interim or draft version of the final report (or other agreed outputs) should be prepared and discussed with your supervisor, and submitted to the Course Coordinator at the agreed due date during the project. Further information on requirements can be found in the Professional Project Handbook, available on Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
A pass mark (>=50%) is required for all milestone assessments to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Please submit via TurnitIn on Blackboard ENGY7215.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Milestone 3: Oral Presentation
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15% Hurdle
- Due date
10/10/2024
Presentation Schedule TBA
- Learning outcomes
- L09, L10
Task description
You will be expected to present an overview of all of your research findings to date to your peers and academic supervisors, and where appropriate, to industry partners.
The presentation should not be any more than 15 minutes and 15 minutes of questions and answers.
Students who are off campus will do this via Zoom or other online web interface.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A pass mark (>=50%) is required for all milestone assessments to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Milestone 4: Final Report/Journal Article
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 70% Hurdle
- Due date
25/10/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
The Final Report is the principal output of the Mini Project. The word limit of the Final Report is up to 8000 words or as set by the journal. Further information on requirements can be found in the Professional Project Handbook, available on Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
A pass mark (>=50%) is required for all milestone assessments to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Via TurnitIn on ENGY7215 Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Description |
---|---|
1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to pass Project Proposal (Milestone 1) OR fails to pass Interim Report (Milestone 2) OR overall course grade typically < 20%. |
2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall course grade typically between 20-44% OR overall grade >45% but both Presentation (Milestone 3) and Final Report (Milestone 4) failed. Must pass both Project Proposal (Milestone 1) and Interim Report (Milestone 2) to receive a grade of 2 or greater. |
3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Overall course grade typically between 45-49% OR overall grade > 50% but Presentation (Milestone 3) or Final Report (Milestone 4) failed. |
4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The candidate has produced a competent and comprehensible Final Report, which satisfies the assessment criteria to the satisfaction of the examiners. Overall course grade typically between 50-64%. Must pass all milestones to receive a grade of 4 or higher. |
5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The Final Report is judged by the examiners to be of interest, showing competence in the disciplinary areas applied, and with sufficient structure and content to support its approach and findings. Overall course grade typically between 65-74%. |
6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The candidate has demonstrated creative, adaptive, and proactive behaviour in their Professional Project. The Final Report is original in conception, effectively written and presented, and represents a useful contribution to the relevant area of practice. Overall course grade typically between 75-84%. |
7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Outstanding achievement in all aspects of the Professional Project. The Project demonstrates critical analysis and original insight, understanding of large-scale system processes and interactions between these (ecology, economics, climate, culture, history), the relevance of the 'big picture' to local contexts, and an innovative response to the specific research problem. Overall course grade typically >85%. |
Additional course grading information
To receive a 4 or higher, all Hurdle assessments (Milestone 1, 2, 3 and 4) must be passed. A pass mark for all pieces of assessment is 50%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Supplementary assessment for failure of any of the assessment milestones (hurdles) will involve resubmission of the assessment milestone.
Please refer to Blackboard's ᅠIntegrated Resources page for ᅠmarking rubrics.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Additional learning resources as directed by project supervisor(s).
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Mini Project - research and report writing Activities vary according to project scope and delivery mode, and include field work, industry placements, interviews and surveys, desktop modelling and analysis, software design, and article writing. |
Seminar |
Mini Project - presentation seminar Students will present their Mini Project at a Presentation 'conference' session (schedule TBA). Students are expected to attend the entire session to support their peers, which may also include students undertaking MSE Professional Projects. Learning outcomes: L09, L10 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.