ECE3091 Engineering Design 2010
ECE3091
Engineering Design
Unit Guide - on campus
Semester 2, 2010
Faculty of Engineering
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ECE3091 Engineering Design 2010
ECE3091 Engineering Design
Unit Guide – on campus
Semester 2, 2010
Unit staff – contact details
Unit Coordinator:
Campus:
Phone:
Email:
Office hours:
Other Staff
Campus:
Phone:
Email:
Office hours:
Malaysia:
Dr. Andrew Price
Clayton
+61 3 9905 3932
Andrew.Price@eng.monash.edu.au
Wednesday 9am-1pm Wednesday 2pm-4pm
Ros Rimington
Clayton
+61 3 9905 1898
Ros.Rimington@eng.monash.edu.au
Chew Moi Tin
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Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Clayton
Monash University, 3800
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Faculty of Engineering
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First Published February 2009
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Contents
Unit Outline.................................................................................................................1
Unit synopsis............................................................................................................1
Learning outcomes...................................................................................................1
Engineers Australia generic attributes.....................................................................1
Workload..................................................................................................................3
Unit relationships......................................................................................................3
Continuous improvement.........................................................................................3
Teaching and Learning Method................................................................................4
Communication, participation and feedback............................................................4
Unit schedule...........................................................................................................5
Unit Resources...........................................................................................................6
Prescribed text(s) and readings...............................................................................6
Recommended text(s) and readings........................................................................6
Required software (and/or hardware)......................................................................6
Equipment and consumables required or provided..................................................7
Study resources.......................................................................................................7
Library access..........................................................................................................7
Monash University Studies Online (MUSO).............................................................7
Assessment................................................................................................................8
Assessment tasks....................................................................................................8
Assessment details and criteria...............................................................................9
Hard copy assignment submissions.......................................................................10
Electronic submission of assignments in MUSO....................................................10
Instructions for submitting an assignment electronically using MUSO...................11
Assignment coversheet..........................................................................................12
University and Faculty policy on assessment.............................................................13
Due dates and extensions......................................................................................13
Late assignment.....................................................................................................13
Return dates...........................................................................................................13
Plagiarism, cheating and collusion.........................................................................14
Register of counselling about plagiarism...............................................................14
Non-discriminatory language.................................................................................14
Students with disabilities........................................................................................15
Related links..............................................................................................................16
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Unit Outline
Welcome to ECE3091 Engineering Design. This is a practical hands on unit where
students examine the concepts of Engineering Design in an exciting project based
learning mode. There will be theoretical concepts as well, including project management
methods, design analysis techniques and methods for successfully working with a
practical design. This is a unit that puts many other activities you have undertaken so
far to use, gives them a context in a semi-controlled environment. We attempt to make
the experience as close as possible to working in a real situation.
Unit synopsis
This unit extends the level of complexity of electronic design by integrating and applying
knowledge from a number of level 2 units. Students will use knowledge from linear and
non-linear electronics, computer engineering and communications engineering, to tackle
a group project, applying project management skills, and extending their experience of
working in groups. The project will extend the design processes introduced in the earlier
units to a larger, more complex, and less constrained situation. The project will be
complemented by lectures in project management, including working with teams, project
management tools and techniques, and written and verbal communication.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this Unit students will have the following:
Knowledge and understanding:
1 understanding of how to apply a wide range of knowledge to an integrated project.
2 knowledge of engineering design tools including CAD, schematic capture and printed
circuit design.
Skills:
3 skills to read data sheets and extract the relevant data quickly.
4 management skills necessary to be able to work in a team and contribute successfully
to the overall project.
5 skills in the use of project management tools, including software.
6 skills in finding an optimum trade-off between conflicting requirements.
7 understanding of the requirements of effective oral and written communication
Attitudes:
8 confidence to evaluate different design ideas, test hypotheses and make decisions
that affect an entire project.
9 appreciation for the problems involved in actually building an electronic product.
Engineers Australia generic attributes
The Engineers Australia Policy on Accreditation of Professional Engineering Programs
– requires that all programs ensure that their engineering graduates develop to a
substantial degree the generic attributes listed below. Listed below are the activities in
this unit that will help you to achieve these attributes.
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Note: that not all graduate attributes are relevant to each unit.
Engineers Australia generic attributes
The Engineers Australia Policy on Accreditation of Professional Engineering
Programs – requires that all programs ensure that their engineering graduates
develop to a substantial degree the generic attributes listed below. Listed
below are the activities in this unit that will help you to achieve these
attributes.
Note: that not all graduate attributes are relevant to each unit.
Generic Attribute
Activities used in this Unit to
Develop Generic Attributes
a) ability to apply knowledge of basic science and
engineering fundamentals;
Project in area of interest
common to student and
supervisor. The projects require a
mix of theory and practice, with
the theory informing the practice,
and results being related to
theoretical expectations. The
project requires a significant
knowledge of both technical and
academic literature, and its
reduction to practice.
b) ability to communicate effectively, not only with
engineers but also with the community at large;
Presentation of findings to a panel
of review . Where possible the
panel includes external
supervisors, that is, members of
the wider engineering community.
c) in-depth technical competence in at least one
engineering discipline;
The project requires a significant
examination and review of both
technical and academic literature
in a specific engineering
discipline. Students are
encouraged to compare and
contrast what work has been
done before and how they will
contribute new knowledge in their
chosen field.
d) ability to undertake problem identification,
The students are required to
develop a Requirements
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formulation and solution;
Specification based on
discussions with the supervisor
and industrial partner (the
"customer"). Possible solutions
should be compared at an early
stage. To develop an optimum
solution, students are expected to
cast the problem into an
engineering formalism suitable for
that sub-discipline, then apply
appropriate solution techniques.
The students are expected to
demonstrate that the solution
satisfies the requirements
specification by devising and
conducting an appropriate test
and evaluation regime and
demonstrate the efficacy of their
solution.
e) ability to utilise a systems approach to design
and operational performance;
Use of project development tools
and milestone deliverable items
such as Requirements Analysis
and Initial Design Specification
f) ability to function effectively as an individual and
in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with
the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as
an effective team member;
The project encourages and
rewards original thought and effort
in addition to time management
and self discipline. The project
also encourages students to take
a leadership role in their own
future.
g) understanding of the social, cultural, global and
environmental responsibilities of the professional
engineer, and the need for sustainable
development;
Evaluation of risks and impact on
society and environment as well
as safety
h) understanding of the principles of sustainable
design and development;
Projects are encouraged to
include energy management and
reduced energy consumption
where possible. Some projects
have a direct ‘green’ theme while
others seek to adopt energy
conservation policies.
i) understanding of professional and ethical
responsibilities and commitment to them
The engineering profession
requires a commitment to ethical
behavior since engineers are
acting on behalf of the community
at large to provide a safe living
and working environment and
deliver services and products
which improve and enhance living
conditions. Projects are required
to demonstrate an observance of
ethical behavior and responsibility
in the form of workmanship,
safety, practicality and reliability.
j) expectation of the need to undertake lifelong
learning, and capacity to do so.
Project work is designed to
encourage and inspire students to
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use their talents and to explore
their understanding of a given
area of engineering. The project
seeks to develop new knowledge
and expand human
understanding. This project is
presented as the first step on the
path of lifelong learning.
Workload
Lectures
2 hours
Laboratory
4 hours
Tutorial
0 hours
Private
study
6 hours (consisting of individual and group assignment work,
lecture revision, and additional researching and reading)
Total per
week
12 hours (Students who wish to achieve more than the bare
minimum pass are likely to spend more than this time per
week)
Unit relationships
Prerequisites ECE2071, ECE2072, ECE2061, ECE2062, ECE2041
Corequisites
None
Prohibitions
ECE3905, TEC3191
Continuous improvement
Monash is committed to ‘Excellence in education’ and strives for the
highest possible quality in teaching and learning. To monitor how
successful we are in providing quality teaching and learning Monash
regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of
the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through Unit
Evaluation Surveys. It is Monash policy for every unit offered to be
evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete
the surveys as they are an important avenue for students to “have their
say”. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with
evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for
improvement.
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Faculties have the option of administering the Unit Evaluation survey
online through the my.monash portal or in class. Lecturers will inform
students of the method being used for this unit towards the end of the
semester.
Previous Student Evaluations of this unit If you wish to view how
previous students rated this unit, please go to
http://www.monash.edu.au/unit-evaluation-reports/
Over the past few years the Faculty of Engineering has made a number
of improvements to its units as a result of unit evaluation feedback.
Some of these benefits include tutor/demonstrator training, improved
objectives and better feedback mechanisms.
Immediate feedback for us
According to past evaluations of this unit, we have set an improvement priority
for this semester. It is to make the learning outcomes clearer; to make the unit
more stimulating; to improve resources and to improve the level of tutoring
and feedback.
Feedback is welcome at any time throughout the semester. Please use email
to send it to the unit co-ordinator, or in person.
For many students, success or failure in ECE3091 is a matter of organization
and of self discovery. Because the unit makes substantial use of material
presented in pre-requisite units, students quickly garner an understanding of
where their skills lie and where they have deficiencies. Students who start
early and actively participate typically have a very enjoyable experience.
Feedback requires one very specific thing, input! For you the student to gain
the best learning experience possible, we need your input from the start, in
lectures, discussions and the practical exercises. Help us to help you. The
success or failure in this unit will depend largely on your input.
You may wish to use the open ended questions in the unit evaluation to
provide written feedback on your experience of this and whether it has been
helpful to you during this semester.
Teaching and Learning Method
The unit consists of lectures and practice classes synchronized with laboratory The
main learning approach is “Problem-based learning” which requires students to be
involved with the project and proactive learners. There are no right or wrong answers
to many of the project questions. This does not imply that any answer is adequate.
Some answers will be better than others as they achieve the criteria in a better way.
Project work should be regarded by all students as an opportunity to demonstrate
their excellence in a chosen area of engineering.
Laboratory allocation
Each campus has space set aside for projects to be conducted. In addition
supervisors may direct students to specific laboratory resources as necessary.
Consult your supervisor.
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Communication, participation and feedback
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of
ongoing feedback throughout their studies. In this unit it will take the form of group
feedback via practice classes, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison,
verbal and written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback
related to assignment marks and grades. You are encouraged to draw on a variety
of feedback to enhance your learning.
Students may achieve feedback in several ways:
1. In response to weekly journal entries made by students placed on the
Blackboard page
2. Through weekly contact with supervisors
3. Through email discussion with supervisors or the unit coordinator
4. Through oral discussions conducted in laboratories or places of testing and
demonstration with their project supervisor
5. Through direct oral interaction with the assessment panel
6. Through written or oral comments associated with each milestone
7. Through weekly consultation with the academic who will utilize the system of
group numbers to ensure that each group has consultation with an academic
each week. It is the student’s responsibility to attend the laboratory session.
Feedback may take the form of advice, direction, suggestion or an indication that a
task may or may not be to the satisfaction of the supervisor or unit coordinator.
Since the majority of projects are conducted with close association with a supervisor
and there is significant opportunity for the student to meet with their supervisor on
many occasions not all feedback will be documented. This unit provides a
mechanism through direct weekly meetings, journal entries, presentations and
impromptu meetings for students to gain significant feedback. Students are
encouraged to document each meeting they have with their supervisor as part of
their weekly journal. Failure to update the journal on a weekly basis may substantially
limit the kind and type and delivery of feedback available. Students have a
responsibility if they require feedback to ask for it at the time it is needed. There is of
course no guarantee the feedback received will be to the students liking.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they make regular weekly entries
into their online journal. This journal can be used by the students to demonstrate
continuous effort in their project. Alternatively, the panel of experts may point to the
lack of entries in the student’s journal as evidence of lack of effort in the project.
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Unit schedule
Week
Lecture
Lecturer
Assignment activity
1. 1. Introduction to
Lectures, topics, revision,
Hardware. Questions and
answers on projects.
Student Reporting and
documentation of
contribution
AP, RR
Introduction to projects,
team construction, safety
1
Group Formation and
distribution of hardware.
AP
1. 2. Safety. Risk Analysis.
2
2.1. Sensors and sensing.
2.2. The importance of
documentation, referencing
and journals
AP
Safety Risk Assessment.
First posting.
RR
3
3.1 The Requirements
Analysis. Types of projects.
AP
Literature Review.
Motor Drives. Pulse width
modulation, H Bridge
RR
3.2 Working in groups,
conflict resolution
4
4.1 Design specification
AP
4.2 Planning and
scheduling (Project
Management Software)
RR
6
Requirements Analysis
Due
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5.1 Output devices, optical
isolation. Driving higher
current devices safely.
5.2. Analog to Digital
conversion.
AP
AP
6
AP
6.1 Printed Circuit Board
Design
6.2. The Design Cycle
Model.
RR
7
Design Specification Due.
7.1 Printed Circuit Board
Design
AP
7.2. Software Design Tools
AP
8.1 Design For Testing
AP
8.2 Report Writing.
RR
9.1. Considerations of
Product Development.
AP
8
9
9.2 Presentation Skills
RR
7
. Compulsory Preliminary
Demonstration. Milestone
Goals. Goals as
specified by Unit
Coordinator for each
project must be
demonstrated this week.
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10.1 FYP presentations:
areas of interest
10.2 TBA
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11.1 Presentations
AP
11.2 Presentations
RR
12
AP
Final Report. Final
Submission. Including
final Schematics and
code.
RR
Individual Team Trial.
Ranking for final
competition.
AP RR.
Final Trial
12.1 Presentations
12.2 Presentations
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Revision
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Unit Resources
Prescribed text(s) and readings
In order to minimize costs for students, no text book is specified however students will
need to contribute to the cost of their design project instead.
Recommended text(s) and readings
Art of Electronics, Horowitz and Hall.
Required software (and/or hardware)
Altera Quartus 8.1, Altera NIOS 8.1 available in all labs and for students to download
from Altera at www.altera.com
Matlab and Simulink (optional)
Equipment and consumables required or provided
Each group will be loaned for the duration of the semester one Monash Microboard and
one USB Blaster Programming device. These two items must be returned at the end of
semester intact and in complete working order. Students will be held financially liable for
their loss or destruction. Students will also be provided with other items specific to their
project. Items of a general nature other than the supplied items will need to be acquired
by the students.
Study resources
It is recommended that students become familiar with the Quartus programming
environment. There are many tutorials and guides on the manufacturers web site :
www.altera.com
This unit has a reading list which you may find useful.
Library access
The Monash University Library site contains details about borrowing rights and
catalogue searching. To learn more about the library and the various resources
available, please go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au
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Monash University Studies Online (MUSO)
All unit and lecture materials are available through the MUSO (Monash University
Studies Online) site. You can access this site by going to:
a) http://muso.monash.edu.au or
b) via the portal (http://my.monash.edu.au).
Click on the My Units tab, then the Monash University Studies Online hyperlink
In order for your MUSO unit(s) to function correctly, certain programs may need to be
installed such as Java version 1.4.2. This can easily be done by going to
http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/downloadables-student.html to
update the relevant software.
You can contact the MUSO helpdesk by:
Phone
(+61 3) 9903-1268 or 9903-2764
Operational hours (Monday – Thursday) – local time
Australia: 8 am to 10 pm (8pm Non Teaching period)
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Malaysia:
6 am to 8 pm (6 pm Non Teaching period)
South Africa:
11pm to 1pm (11 am Non Teaching period)
Operational hours (Friday) – local time
Australia:
8 am to 8 pm
Malaysia:
6 am to 6 pm
South Africa:
11pm to 11 am
Operational hours (Saturday-Sunday) – local time (Teaching and Exam Period Only)
Australia:
1 pm to 5 pm
Malaysia:
11 am to 3 pm
South Africa:
4 am to 8 am
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Further information can be obtained from the following site
http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/index.html
ECSE Department also provides additional unit resources on the website:
http://www.ecse.monash.edu.au/teaching/unitsweb.html
Assessment
Week Submission Date
Activity
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Project Hardware and complete Final report with
schematics, code and proof of functionality and
fitness for purpose (Determined by Trials)
Requirements Analysis
Design Specification
Presentation
Friday 1pm
4
Friday 1pm
8
Friday 1pm
11,12 Lecture session as
determined by
schedule.
Total assessment
Value
%
70
10
10
10
100%
The unit coordinator reserves the right to moderate the assessments given by the
individual tutors. This process will occur at the end of the semester.
Students must achieve a mark of 45% in EACH of these components and an overall
mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.
Assessment details and criteria
Assessment Task 1:
Project Hardware and complete report
Details of task: Complete a hardware design project in a group of three.
Criteria for Assessment task 1:
Students must provide evidence by means of a log from the reporting method
nominated by the Unit Coordinator (This will be a Blackboard page) which
demonstrates ongoing, continual and meaningful contribution to the project. Failure to
provide evidence of such a contribution will be grounds for failure in this unit.
Students will be examined on the completeness and professionalism of their project.
This will be done in a number of ways. At the end of semester each and every group will
compete in a demonstration day.
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Each of the projects will be evaluated according to but not limited to:
1 Their ability to perform the required task.
2 The efficiency in performing the task (for example power consumption, time taken)
3 The professional presentation
4 Workmanship
5 Supporting documentation including schematic diagrams, printed circuit board
artworks
6 A final report incorporating all documents and management documents.
Several of these items must be provided as milestones during the semester. These
milestones are compulsory.
Each week during the laboratory sessions a panel of academic staff will assess the
members of each group and provide a weekly evaluation of performance based on
individual contribution. At the end of semester, the assessment of the academic panel
will be used to moderate the project mark for each student. It is therefore essential that
students are able to demonstrate during the laboratory session each week, their own
contribution to the project including work done during the laboratory session. Students
must provide supporting evidence of their efforts each week. Students who do not
attend laboratory sessions cannot demonstrate any activity for that week and will be
assessed accordingly. It is expected that students will participate and work on their
projects during their laboratory session. It is up to the individual student to prove they
have been an active contributor to their project each week, from week one, with
evidence of tasks completed by the student, and demonstrations during the laboratory
sessions of actual work completed by the student. Assessment times will be random
during the session.
The project must be functional and fit for the purpose for which it was intended in order
to achieve a minimum pass grade in this unit.
Assessment Task 2:
Requirements Analysis. Refer to Lecture notes for details
Assessment Task 3:
Design Specification. Refer to Lecture notes for details
Assessment Task 4:
Group Presentation. Refer to Lecture notes for details
Minimum Requirement to Pass the Project Assessment task:
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The question of ‘what is the least amount I have to do to pass’ while not in keeping with
the spirit of learning all that is possible and taking advantage of the opportunity to gain
experience must be addressed. Since each project is different, some new and others
mature, each project will have a minimum requirement needed to pass. This will be
determined by the unit coordinator in conjunction with a panel of experts consisting of
the co-presenters of the unit and will be communicated to the students during the
course of the unit. Typically however, a project is deemed to be satisfactory if it meets a
minimum level of performance, reliability and competitiveness and a basic fitness for the
purpose for which it was intended.
Some guidance as to the level of achievement expected:
Level of technical contribution and presentation
Potential
mark range
Students demonstrate clear understanding of their topic and
demonstrate significant initiative and original thought in their solution.
Performance measures such as time and reliability, efficiency and
workmanship clearly highly distinctive.
80-100
The milestones are clearly written and documented, meet all of the
criteria for length etc , are clearly written and grammatically correct and
contain all of the content which is appropriate to the type of project.
The presentation is very clear, the student talks clearly, the slides are
well prepared and make good use of diagrams etc to illustrate the key
points. The talk ends on time. The student can answer questions clearly
and convincingly.
Demonstration of project outcomes is evident to the review panel,
repeatable, in line with predictions and expectations made in the
various milestones.
Evidence of original thought and implementation is provided.
Performance is of a highly distinctive nature, clearly evidenced by
reliability in the multiple trials available and consistent performance.
Typically performance times much better than the majority of groups,
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with innovative implementation and professional presentation and
workmanship of the final product.
Students demonstrate a clear understanding of their project topic and 60-80
the work presented meets that specified in the project description. The
milestones are clearly written and documented, meet all of the criteria
for length etc, are grammatically correct and contain all of the content
which is appropriate to the type of project . However errors,
inconsistencies and omissions may be apparent to the panel or
supervisor in the body of work provided.
The presentation is clear, the student talks clearly, the slides are
reasonably well prepared and make good use of diagrams etc to
illustrate the key points. The presentation is solid but not highly
distinctive in content or presentation style.
Demonstration of project outcomes is evident to the review panel,
repeatable with some difficulty but still in line with most predictions
and expectations made in the various milestones. Performance
measures such as time workmanship, reliability better than the majority
but not at the highest level. Mostly reliable, and competitive but clearly
not in the absolute highest performance category.
Students demonstrate an understanding of the main points of the 50-60
project topic. The work almost meets the specification set out in the
various milestones. The demonstration of outcomes has limitations,
particularly with respect to the milestones. Students can answer simple
questions but cannot answer more difficult ones. Outcomes of the
project are not clearly evident to the review panel. Demonstrations are
not repeatable in a reasonable time frame. Performance measures such
as time, reliability and workmanship are better than barely functional
however fitness for the purpose for which it was intended and
competitiveness are clearly not evident. A team which is reliable but
uncompetitive can expect this category. Barely functional can expect
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the low end of this category.
Students do not understand the topic and present trivial or irrelevant 0-49
results or non functioning demonstrations of project achievements
which do not meet the expectations according to the milestones
presented by the student during the course of the project. The
presentation of findings does not have adequate technical content. In
the opinion of the review panel the project does not meet reasonable
expectations of effort for a project of this size and length. Only trivial or
partial completion of project objectives. Project is not fit for the
purpose for which it was intended. Is unable to meet minimum
specifications of the project, is non functional in the opinion of the
panel of experts.
Hard copy assignment submissions
Projects and reports will be submitted on Friday of Week 12 at 1pm precisely to
the lecturer in charge at a point designated by the lecturer during the semester.
Late submissions will not be accepted..
Students: You must keep a copy of your assignment in electronic format. We
suggest you keep a print out also.
Electronic submission of assignments in MUSO
How it works
1. If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, use only the MUSO
assignment submit tool. Do not submit files attached to email. Log into MUSO
http://muso.monash.edu.au and select the unit for which you wish to submit work.
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2. Unless you have made prior arrangement s with your lecturer, only the following
file formats will be accepted: .doc, .rtf, .txt, .pdf, .html
3. It is essential you adhere to the following format for the naming of the file you wish
to submit: a) It MUST contain your Authcate name. b) There must be NO
SPACES in the filename.
4. You will receive a confirmation message within MUSO once you have
successfully submitted your assignment within the electronic dropbox.
5. Comments and grading of your assessment will be communicated to you either by
MUSO, email, or post.
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Instructions for submitting an assignment electronically using MUSO
1. Click on the Assignments icon on the relevant unit homepage. The Assignments
screen displays.
2. Click on the assignment title for which you wish to submit your work.
3. Click on the Add Attachments button.
4. To locate your file, click on the Upload File button. The Upload File menu will
appear.
5. Locate the assignment file you wish to upload by clicking on the Browse button.
6. Select the file and click on the Open button. The Upload File for Assignment
screen appears with your uploaded file displayed.
7. Click on the Save button.
8. You will see a green tick next to your uploaded file. To confirm this is the file you
wish to upload, click the Add Selected button.
9. Click on the Submit button. You'll see a confirmation window when your
assignment has been successfully submitted.
10. To return to the MUSO homepage, click on the Continue button.
The rules
By submitting your assignment electronically you are deemed to have accepted these
rules.
1. Late assignments will not be accepted electronically as the mailbox will be
disabled at 5.00pm on the due date.
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2. You must keep a copy of your assignment in electronic format. We suggest you
keep a print out also.
3. The cover page of your assignment must set out your name, student number,
topic, tutor's name and a declaration that says "I [insert your name] declare that
this assignment is entirely my own work and that it has not been submitted for
assessment in any other unit. I have kept a copy of this assignment. This project
contains no material that has been accepted for the award of any other degree or
diploma in any educational institution and, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person,
except where due reference is made in the text of the project."
4. Remember that, just as for hard copy submissions, you should arrange your study
/workload so as to allow plenty of time for last minute hitches. Computer
problems/ busy servers will NOT be an excuse for an extension. Do not leave
electronic submission of your assignment to the last minute.
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Assignment coversheet
All assignments need to be submitted with a coversheet.
The Faculty assessment coversheet is accessible on the Faculty website under Current
Students, Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework Students, Assessment, exams and
results at:
http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/download/assessment-coversheet.pdf
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University and Faculty policy on assessment
Due dates and extensions
The due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section.
Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. Students are advised to NOT
assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.
If you need an extension for any of the assignments, you must submit a written
request 48-hours before the due time and date, and attach supportive evidence
such as medical certificate.
The form should preferably be forwarded as an email attachment, sent to the unit
co-ordinator. The email should be sent from your university email address with
your name typed in lieu of signature.
Note that other lecturers cannot grant extensions. Lecturer-in-charge (unit coordinator) will indicate at the time of granting the extension whether any penalty
in marks will apply to the submitted work.
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If an extension is granted, the approval must be attached to the assignment.
Late assignment
If you are late in applying for an extension or you don’t have a good reason, you
should still submit the work, but 10% of the total marks available for that
assessment component will usually be deducted for each day late.
No assignment will be accepted once an assignment has been returned to the
class.
Deferred tests and examinations may be granted in cases of extenuating
personal circumstances such as serious personal illness or bereavement.
Remember, you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted
assignments to safeguard against the loss of work through accident or error.
Return dates
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the
submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.
Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the
Monash University Education Policy at:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/unisec/academicpolicies/policy/assessment.html
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Plagiarism, cheating and collusion
The University regards most seriously any acts of dishonesty in assessment such
as plagiarism, collusion, resubmission of previously marked work in different
units, examination misconduct and theft of other students’ work.
Plagiarism While some people incorrectly assume that plagiarism occurs only
where someone copies verbatim, it really involves taking and using another
person’s ideas or work and passing these off as one’s own by failing to give
appropriate acknowledgement; that is, not indicating by referencing that the ideas
expressed are not your own. Good scholarship is marked by an
acknowledgement of the origin of ideas you use, develop or synthesise.
Collusion (or unauthorised collaboration) Means joint effort in preparing material
submitted for assessment, between students or others, except where this has
been approved by the lecturer-in-charge of the unit.
Cheating Means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in an examination or in
other written or practical work required to be submitted or completed by a student
for assessment. Hence, if the passing off was done intentionally you have
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cheated, if it was not intentional, the offence you have committed is the academic
misdemeanor of failing to reference a source correctly.
Acts of dishonesty in assessment could result in penalties, including failure in the
unit and possible exclusion from the University. For further details please refer to
the University’s Discipline Statute (Statute 4.1).
University statements on plagiarism are contained in the University Discipline
Statute 4.1 at: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/calendar/statutes/statutes04.html
and accompanying guidelines at:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/unisec/academicpolicies/policy/plagiarism.html
Register of counselling about plagiarism
The university requires faculties to keep a simple and confidential register to
record counselling to students about plagiarism (e.g. warnings). The register is
accessible to Associate Deans Teaching (or nominees) and, where requested,
students concerned have access to their own details in the register.
Non-discriminatory language
The Faculty of Engineering is committed to the use of non-discriminatory
language in all forms of communication. Discriminatory language is that which
refers in abusive terms to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or
nationality, ethnic or language background, physical or mental ability, or political
or religious views, or which stereotypes groups in an adverse manner. This is not
meant to preclude or inhibit legitimate academic debate on any issue; however,
the language used in such debate should be non-discriminatory and sensitive to
these matters. It is important to avoid the use of discriminatory language in your
written work. The most common form of
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discriminatory language in academic work tends to be in the area of gender
inclusiveness. You are, therefore, requested to check your work for this and to
ensure it is non-discriminatory in all respects.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities that may disadvantage them in assessment should
seek advice from Faculty of Engineering Student Service staff and/or their Unit
Coordinator before completing assessment tasks and examinations.
Deferred assessment and special consideration
Deferred assessment (not to be confused with an extension for submission of an
assignment) may be granted in cases of extenuating personal circumstances
such as serious personal illness or bereavement. Special consideration in the
awarding of grades is also possible in some circumstances. Refer to the Faculty
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Assessment Policy and forms at:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/srg/srg-78.html
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Related links
Responsibilities of Students
As a student of the University you have the following responsibilities:
• to apply yourself to your studies to the best of your abilities
• to become familiar with the rules and regulations governing the degree in which you
are enrolled, and to ensure that the units selected meet the degree requirements
• to be aware of the policies and practices of the University and of any faculty and
department in which you are enrolled, which are contained in the materials and
information made available to you
• to be aware of the rules and regulations concerning the use of University computing,
library and other facilities, as set out in published material
• to meet deadlines for work to be submitted
• to take the initiative and consult appropriately when problems arise
• to submit original work for assessment without plagiarising or cheating
• for on-campus students, to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars for each unit in
which you are enrolled and, for off-campus students, to engage thoroughly with all
course materials and participate in any prescribed residential schools
• to accept joint responsibility for your own learning
• to contribute to the development of university programs and policies by participating in
consultative and deliberative processes in a responsible and ethical manner
• to be aware of the university's commitment to equal opportunity and to demonstrate
tolerance and respect for all members of the University community
• to respect the right of staff members to express views and opinions
• to respect the working environment of others in all areas of the University
• to retain a copy of all assignment work submitted for assessment, and hold it until a
grade for the unit has been published
• to regularly scan personal computers for viruses and other destructive software and to
ensure that ‘infections’ are not transmitted to computers owned by the University, or
to computers owned by other students, or by other individuals or organisations
• to regularly back-up documents, databases, presentations, spreadsheets and other
files held on a personal computer which relate to your study at university and to
arrange secure storage for these ‘back-up’ copies.
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• to regularly check both the unit WebCT site and your official University email account.
University link to student and staff responsibilities:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Academic-Policies/policy/codes-ofpractice-for-teaching-and-learning.html
Plagiarism, Cheating & Collusion
University link:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Academic-Policies/policy/plagarismand-cheating.html
Faculty link:
Ethical Behaviour
University link:
http://www.monash.edu.au/resgrant/human-ethics/index.html
Faculty link:
Occupational Health & Safety Policy Information for Students
University links:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/for/students.html
Also available on the OHSE website
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/:
Occupational health & safety policies, procedures and guidelines, which include:
Alcohol & other drugs policy
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/alcohol-drugs.pdf
Environment policy
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/environment-policy.pdf
Procedures for hazard & incident reporting, investigation & recording
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/incident-report.pdf
Immunisation policy
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/Immunisation.pdf
Occupational health & safety policy
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/ohs-policy.pdf
Policy on first aid http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/first-aid.pdf
Policy on the prevention of bullying & occupational violence at Monash
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/bullying-violence.pdf,
to be used in conjunction with the Procedures for managing incidents of bullying &
occupational violence in the workplace
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/bullying-violence.pdf
Policy with respect to smoking
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http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/policies/smoking.pdf
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OHS procedures for work & study during times when emergency response is limited
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/after-hours.pdf
Procedures for health & safety issue resolution
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/procedures/issue-resolution.pdf
Pets on campus http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/others/pets-oncampus.html
Ergonomic guidelines Computer User Guide
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/others/ergonomics-computer.pdf
Ergonomics at Monash - Computer Workplace Design Guidelines
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/others/ergonomics-workplacedesign.pdf
Emergencies
For all non-medical emergencies in working hours, telephone extension 333.
For all emergencies out of normal hours, telephone extension 333.
Faculty lin
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