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Systems Modelling and Design (CVEN30010) // Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Prof Stephan Matthai
Email: stephan.matthai@unimelb.edu.au
Amir Orangi
Email: amir.orangi@unimelb.edu.au
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- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Over approximately the first half of the semester, separate lectures in both geotechnical engineering will be presented supplementing the basic technical knowledge required to undertake the design projects. Worked examples will be provided at various times to illustrate the application of that knowledge. Students will also undertake one laboratory session during this period so that they can get some hands-on experience with seepage in soils. Over the last few weeks of the semester, students will be provided with an engineering design project. Details of the design project and all necessary knowledge necessary, including the usage of the software, will be provided during workshops.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
A range of references will be provided to allow students to back up the basic information provided in lectures. This material will include specifically prepared notes on selected topics, PowerPoint presentations, worked design examples, manuals for the software used in the design projects and online tutorials for this software.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The main link with this subject is that students will be able to develop many of the essential modelling and design skills typically required for careers in engineering design, not only in generic terms but also specifically in terms of geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. The software used in the projects undertaken is widely used in industry. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Civil Systems Major Civil Systems Major Environmental Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Environmental - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
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Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 22 March 2024