ENMP503-17A (HAM)

Special Topics in Engineering 2

15 Points

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
School of Engineering

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Janis Swan

Janis Swan
4049
FG.1.03
By appointment
jswan@waikato.ac.nz

Rob Torrens

Rob Torrens
4684
LSL.G.32
Appointments are best arranged in advance via email.
torrens@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: lmitchel@waikato.ac.nz
: dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz

Placement Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cward@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

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Paper Description

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General Topic Areas and Facilitators

  • Analogue electronics: Prof. Jonathan Scott, Dr Nihal Kularatna
  • Biofuels/ bio-refineries: Dr Mark Lay. Dr Aydin Berenjian, AProf. Michael Walmsley, Dr Martin Atkins
  • Biotechnology & bioprocessing: Prof. Janis Swan, Dr Mark Lay, Dr Aydin Berenjian
  • Ceramics: Dr Rob Torrens
  • Composite materials: Prof. Kim Pickering, AProf. Johan Verbeek, Dr Shen Hin Lim; Dr Leandro Bolzoni
  • Computation, modelling and numerical analysis: Dr CK Au, Prof. Ilanko, Dr Michael Cree, AProf. Alistair Steyn-Ross, Dr Lee Streeter, Dr Marcus Wilson, Prof. Yifan Chen
  • Cortical modelling: Prof. Moira Steyn-Ross, AProf. Alistair Steyn-Ross, Dr Marcus Wilson
  • Electronic engineering/energy storage: Dr Nihal Kularatna, AProf. Rainer Künnemeyer, AProf. Howell Round, Prof. Jonathan Scott, Dr Michael Cree, Dr Lee Streeter
  • 3D Imaging: Dr Michael Cree
  • 3D Printing/ rapid manufacturing: Prof. Kim Pickering, Dr CK Au, Dr Shen Hin Lim
  • Energy systems engineering/ renewable energy/ energy efficiency/ energy storage: Dr Nihal Kularatna, AProf. Michael Walmsley, AProf. Johan Verbeek, AProf. Mike Duke, Dr Mark Lay
  • Environmental technology/engineering: Dr Mark Lay, Dr Graeme Glasgow, Dr Aydin Berenjian
  • Food technology/engineering: Dr James Carson, Prof. Janis Swan, Dr Aydin Berenjian, Dr Mark Lay
  • Forest processing/ pulp and paper/ wood: AProf. Michael Walmsley, Dr Martin Atkins
  • Image processing: Dr Michael Cree, Dr Lee Streeter
  • Instrumentation/ sensors: Prof. Jonathan Scott, Dr Nihal Kularatna: AProf. Rainer Künnemeyer
  • Manufacturing technology: Dr CK Au, Dr Leandro Bolzoni
  • Materials science, mechanics of materials: Prof. Kim Pickering, Dr Rob Torrens, Prof. Ilanko, AProf. Johan Verbeek; Dr Leandro Bolzoni
  • Mechanical engineering: Prof. Mike Duke, Prof. Ilanko, Dr CK Au, Dr Shen Hin Lim
  • Mechatronics/robotics: Prof. Jonathan Scott: Dr CK Au, Dr Shen Hin Lim, Dr Michael Cree
  • Medical physics: Dr Michael Cree, Prof. Yifan Chen
  • Metallic materials: Dr Leandro Bolzoni
  • Metrology: Prof. Jonathan Scott, Dr Marcus Wilson
  • Microwave & millimetre-waves: Prof. Jonathan Scott, Prof. Yifan Chen
  • Numerical modelling:Optical engineering, photonics: AProf. Rainer Künnemeyer, Dr Michael Cree, Dr Lee Streeter
  • Physics (general): Dr Michael Cree, AProf. Alistair Steyn-Ross, Prof. Moira Steyn-Ross, Dr Marcus Wilson
  • Polymers/ plastics: AProf. Johan Verbeek, Prof. Kim Pickering, Dr Mark Lay
  • Potable water/ domestic & industrial wastewater treatment: Dr Graeme Glasgow, Dr Mark Lay
  • Power electronics: Dr Nihal Kularatna
  • Process control: AProf. Michael Walmsley
  • Process engineering/ unit operations: Dr James Carson, AProf. Johan Verbeek, AProf. Michael Walmsley, Prof Janis Swan, Dr Mark Lay
  • Process integration (energy, mass): AProf. Michael Walmsley, Dr Martin Atkins

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Paper Structure

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This 15-pt paper is normally based on independent theoretical, literature or experimental investigations of a selected topic, supervised on a tutorial basis by agreement between an academic in the School of Engineering and the student. Occasionally, the paper may be based on a series of lectures and workshops (for example, from a visiting academic). The paper provides an opportunity to develop a foundation for study at graduate level. Due to the independent nature of the course and the time management skills required, these papers are only recommended for highly self-motivated students. This paper should not be taken because a student does not wish to take other papers.
Topics can be broad in scope (see topics above), based on the research areas of academics in the School of Engineering), but must be at 300-level and have sufficient depth and/or breadth to cover 15 points. Admission is at the discretion of the Head of the School of Engineering, who will take advice from the course coordinator(s) and the academic supervisor. The project must be agreed before enrolling.
Progress throughout the paper is discussed/monitored with the academic supervisor. Students should attend any designated lectures, as well as the seminars listed below, which give suggestions on planning the research, presentation and technical writing. Students are responsible for ensuring they meet regularly with their academic supervisor periodically during the course.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Organize and carry out an independent project with minimal guidance
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Write a technical report to an adequate standard for the CEO of a company or research entity
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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These papers are 100% internally assessed. Assessment items, contribution to the final grade and due dates will be agreed by the student and academic supervisor. They are included on the Acceptance Form and must be signed-off by both supervisor and student within the first week of semester.

Alignment with assessments:

Assessments will be agreed by the supervisor and student and noted on the Project Acceptance Form. They will be appropriate to the topic and align with the learning outcomes.

Alignment with the BSc or BE(Hons) graduate profile:

The Special Topics paper allows students to explore areas in engineering, materials and processing, electronics or physics that are of current interest and broaden the student’s perspectives in the area. Assessments can include presentations and reports

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Internal components
100
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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As suggested by supervisor/student.
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Online Support

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No on-line support.
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Workload

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To be negotiated but the expectation is approximately 200 hours total work for a 20-point paper.
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