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Port Access and Navigation (CVEN90068)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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September
Overview
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The subject examines the management ship traffic in a Port/Harbour. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of a former ship Captain and Harbour Master. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures.
Topics include:
- Wave theory and marine forecasting;
- Vessel types and handling;
- Navigational aids;
- Underkeel clearance;
- Channel design;
- Port safety;
- Port Organization.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental topics of port access and navigation;
- Analyse port access and navigation applications;
- Apply a system approach to port access and navigation as a part of port and harbour engineering;
- Prepare port access and navigation plans for a given class of vessel
- Demonstrate highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
- To make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
- To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
- Communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
- Cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A background in Civil Engineering or related subjects is recommended. Basic computer skills in MS Office are also recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Essay (Literature review of a specific port related aspect) 1000 words, 15 hours (10%) submission by week 2. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 is addressed in this essay
- Computer exercise with submission of a report, 1500 words, 50 hours (30%) submission by week 7. ILOs 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment
- Essay (Solution of a practical problem) 5000 words (also draws from the computer exercise) 100 hours (60%) submission by week 12. ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in this assessment
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- September
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 30 hours; Computer lab sessions: 6 hours; Optional Tutorials/consultations, 12 hours) Total time commitment 200 hours Pre teaching start date 18 September 2017 Pre teaching requirements In the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete readings. Further details in LMS. Teaching period 25 September 2017 to 29 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 19 September 2017 Census date 6 October 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 September contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
In the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete readings. Further details in LMS.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Master of Environmental Engineering Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Civil) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Structural) Specialisation (formal) Spatial Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Environmental) Major Master of Engineering (Spatial) Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Environmental - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022