Master of Development Technologies

Course 213-DT (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 Contact Course Coordinator Dr Lu Aye E: lua@unimelb.edu.au Faculty of Engineering Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	The Graduate Program in Development Technologies is designed in consultation with senior engineering academics in developing countries for engineers and other applied scientists in developing countries. This program is also useful for applicants interested in working in overseas countries. This program is designed for students to acquire skills in the analysis, design and management of engineering systems in developing countries and to gain advanced knowledge in the selection and adaptation of engineering technology for sustainable economic development.
Objectives:	That a graduate of the program should: acquire skills in the analysis, design and management of engineering systems in developing countries; gain advanced knowledge in the selection and adaptation of engineering technology for sustainable economic development.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	-
Subject Options:	Core Subjects (50 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-609 Technology in Society Semester 1 12.50 421-616 Technology Assessment Semester 1 12.50 421-619 Energy for Sustainable Development Semester 2 12.50 421-625 Case Studies in Development Technologies 2 12.500 50 points of subjects chosen from Electives or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator (not more than 25 points by research) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-505 Engineering Hydraulics Semester 1 12.50 421-511 Advanced Concrete Theory & Design Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-512 Structural Dynamics Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-513 Computer Aided Design (Masters) Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-514 General Structural Design Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-516 Hydraulics and Hydrology Semester 2 12.50 421-517 Earthquake Engineering (Masters) Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-518 Applied Hydrology Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-519 Design of Environmental Systems Semester 2 12.50 421-520 Canal Hydraulics Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-521 Coastal Engineering Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-522 Environmental Engineering Design Semester 2 12.50 421-523 Occupational Health and Safety Basics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 421-525 Field Data Acquisition and Analysis Semester 1 12.50 421-539 Geotechnical Applications Semester 2 12.50 421-547 Transport Engineering (Masters) Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-548 Transport Systems (Masters) 2 12.500 421-553 Engineering Systems Management (Masters) 1 12.500 421-580 Hydrological Processes 1 Semester 1 12.50 421-581 Hydrological Processes 2 Semester 1 12.50 421-602 Air Quality Control Semester 1 12.50 421-604 Environmental Management ISO 14000 Semester 2 12.50 421-605 Managing Water Borne Risks Semester 2 12.50 421-606 Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources Semester 1 12.50 421-609 Technology in Society Semester 1 12.50 421-616 Technology Assessment Semester 1 12.50 421-619 Energy for Sustainable Development Semester 2 12.50 421-624 Special Studies In Hydraulic Eng. Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-625 Case Studies in Development Technologies 2 12.500 421-626 Design of Energy Systems Semester 2 12.50 421-627 Sustainable Water Resources Management Semester 2 12.50 421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology Semester 2 12.50 421-636 Applied Fortran Programming Semester 2 12.50 421-640 Water Supply and Waste Water Management Semester 1 12.50 421-644 Research Project Semester 1, Semester 2 50 421-649 Special Studies Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 421-654 Principles of Asset Management Semester 1 12.50 421-663 Engineering Project Management Semester 1 12.50 421-664 Project Delivery Semester 2 12.50 421-666 Management of Project Resources Semester 2 12.50 421-667 Project Management Practices Semester 2 12.50 421-668 Sustainable Irrigation System Management Semester 1 12.50 421-680 Engineering for Sustainable Environments Summer 12.50 421-681 Management for the Environment Semester 2 12.50 421-682 Engineering Systems Management Semester 2 12.50 421-637 Indoor Environment Quality Not offered in 2008 12.500
Entry Requirements:	4 year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline with an average grade of at least 65% or via pathway (average grade equivalent to at least 65% at the University of Melbourne) Language Requirements International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes: Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either: TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based) or IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module). Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative English Language entry requirement is available as follows: TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne or IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne. The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your program.
Core Participation Requirements:	-
Graduate Attributes:	-
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