Integrated Design
Subject 421-442 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 4 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 8 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practical classes Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | 421-405 Management for Engineers 3, 421-441 Infrastructure Design or 421-322 Environmental Engineering Design 1 | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Prof Priyan MendisContact
Professor Priyan MendisDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tel: +61 3 83447244
Email: pamendis@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: | This subject is the capstone subject for degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Students will initially work as individuals on conducting an in-depth review of the literature related to an aspect of a broad design project, which will then be followed by a small group project. The project will require students to work in teams developing an integrated solution to a real-world engineering problem. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing innovative solutions that consider long term sustainability. |
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Objectives: |
At the completion of this subject students should be able to;
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Assessment: | One scoping document (1000 word group assignment due week 3, 5%) 1 literature review (3,000 words equivalent in the 1st half of semester, 30%) and 1 group assignment (2,000 words per student equivalent) in the 2nd half of semester (50%), a critical review of two colleagues literature reviews (500 words, due week 8, 10%), one group presentation (end of semester, 10%). Team cooperation and contributions will be taken into account in awarding individual marks for team outcomes. |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement) Civil Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement) Environmental Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Science |
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