CHEMMAT 777A/B : Research Portfolio

Engineering

2022 Semester One (1223) / Semester Two (1225) (90 POINTS)

Course Prescription

A structured supervised research portfolio addressing a topic relevant to the development and commercialisation of food process engineering technologies.

Course Overview

This course will involve an independent research project. There are no courses and the student is expected to work and to develop the scope of the project with a supervisor. The project may involve experimental and/or mathematical modelling work. Some projects may be multidisciplinary and may even involve commercial research partners.

Course Requirements

Restriction: CHEMMAT 774, 775, 776 To complete this course students must enrol in CHEMMAT 777 A and B

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Retrieve, assess, and evaluate existing research outcomes and technologies relevant to the field of research (Capability 1 and 2)
  2. Classify, summarise, explain, and critique the basic findings of the literature review and identify gaps in the current knowledge (Capability 1 and 2)
  3. Demonstrate clearly their knowledge of the underlying theory, methods, and procedures (Capability 2 and 3)
  4. Correctly use the theory and research methods and efficiently conduct the required experiments and/or simulations (Capability 2, 3 and 5)
  5. Design, develop, evaluate, and validate appropriate solutions for the selected research questions keeping in mind on the technical, social and environmental aspects of the solution (Capability 2, 3, 5 and 6)
  6. Demonstrate their proficiency in engineering / technical writing by being able to generate a technical research report (Capability 4)
  7. Provide knowledgeable and logical explanations and expert opinion in relation to the research findings (Capability 2 and 4)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Report 100% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Report

A single report is expected upon the completion of CHEMMAT777B.

Workload Expectations

This course does not have any lectures but requires a regular meeting with your supervisor to discuss the project progress.

The expected workload for these projects is approximately 120 hours per 15 pts (1-1 1/2 days per week).

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This is an independent project course and there are no lectures scheduled.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Health & Safety

Students must ensure they are familiar with their Health and Safety responsibilities, as described in the university's Health and Safety policy.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 05/07/2022 02:38 p.m.