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Port and Harbour Engineering (CVEN90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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The subject examines Port/Harbour Planning & Design Fundamentals. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems and issues relevant for port and harbour engineering. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from world leading firms. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in the technologies, concepts, methods & hydrodynamic theories used in the planning, design & construction of harbour facilities.
Topics include:
- The business of ports
- Structural design of marine infrastructure
- Port design
- Ships, pilotage and navigation, berthing and mooring
- Harbour hydrodynamics
- Hydrographic surveying
- Corrosion protection
- Civil works at ports.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental topics of port and harbour engineering;
- Use new engineering applications in this field;
- Apply a systems approach to port and harbour applications as a part of coastal and civil engineering;
- 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, including knowledge equivalent to ENGR20003 Engineering Mechanics, ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics, and CVEN90043 Engineering Site Characterisation. 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, 20 hours (10%) submission by week 2. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 is addressed in this essay
- Computer exercise with report, 2000 words, 50 hours (30%), submission by week 6. ILOs 2, 3, and 4 are addressed in this assessment
- Essay (solution of a practical problem) 5000 words building on computer exercises, 70 to 80 hours (45%) submission by week 11. ILOs 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment
- Online quiz (1 hour) (15%). ILO 1 is addressed in this assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 24 hours; Computer lab sessions: 12 hours; Optional Tutorials/consultations: 12 hours) Total time commitment 200 hours Pre teaching start date 5 February 2018 Pre teaching requirements In the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete readings. Further details in LMS. Teaching period 12 February 2018 to 16 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 6 February 2018 Census date 9 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 February 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 Environmental Engineering Course Master of Engineering Structures Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Structural - 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022