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Earth Processes for Engineering (ENEN20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Ryan Hoult
Semester 2
Dr Samintha Perera
samintha.perera@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
In this subject students will be introduced to physical earth processes and their engineering applications and implications. In particular, the subject concentrates on engineering aspects of climate, water and soils and their interactions. Simplified modelling and relevant analytical techniques are introduced throughout the subject. The students will learn about fundamental material required for later year subjects such as CVEN30010 System Modelling and Design, CVEN90044 Engineering Site Characterisation and CVEN90050 Geotechnical Engineering.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Climate and seasonality; carbon cycle, global water cycle and catchment water cycle; rainfall, infiltration, runoff and evapotranspiration; catchment processes and stochastic rainfall modelling; soil identification; landscape forming processes; basic soil mechanics; earth engineering stability; revision.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Identify key aspects of the climate, soil and water environment that their course is directed towards
- Describe and quantify aspects of the climate system, climate variability and climate change
- Describe and analyse hydrological systems and the cycling and transformation of water and energy in those systems, including aspects of their variability, dependence on climate and land use and implications for soil water and runoff behaviour
- Describe the key soil and landscape forming processes and their geomechanical implications
- Describe the concept of sustainability and, given a project description, identify and justify analyses required to assess aspects of environmental sustainability in the context of climate, water and soils
- Quantify various constituents of soil and classify them with hydrological and engineering implications
- Understand how water and soil interact in natural hydrological systems and in engineering designs and quantify soil behaviour and stability caused by interaction of soil and water
- Assess soil stability in both natural and engineering systems with the ability to predict stresses and strengths within a soil mass
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Critical thinking and judgement
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Understanding environmental responsibilities and the need for sustainable development
- Ability to function effectively as an individual with the capacity to be an effective team member
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
OR
ONE OF the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR10003 | Engineering Systems Design 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENVS10001 | Natural Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENVS10002 | Reshaping Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR10005 | Statics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students cannot gain credit for this subject and:
421-209 Geomechanics 1
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2 hour end of semester examination (50%). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 8 are addressed in the examination
- Four written team-based assignments (10% each, 40% in total) each with 3 team members and each a minimum of 1000 words (maximum of 2000 words) requiring 10 to 12 hours of work per student. Due between week 5 and week 12. ILOs 2, 3, 7 and 8 are addressed in these assignments
- Attendance and participation in one laboratory class with a written assignment of a minimum of 1000 words (maximum of 2000 words) (10%) requiring 10 to 12 hours of work including preparation. Due between week 8 to week 11. ILOs 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment
Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass both assignment and examination components to pass the subject
Note: Students are required to participate in a peer assessment process to allow the coordinator to allocate individual marks for the group assignments.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Murray Peel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 50 hours ( Online lectures: 36 hours per semester; Workshops: 12 hours per semester; Laboratory Session: 2 hours per semester). As semester 1 lectures will be delivered online, a one-hour (optional) consultation tutorial will be provided each week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Ryan Hoult
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Samintha Perera Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 50 hours (Lectures: 36 hours per semester; Workshops: 12 hours per semester; Laboratory Session: 2 hours per semester) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Samintha Perera
samintha.perera@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The delivery of this subject is based on lectures which are fully integrated with weekly workshops and a series of assignments allocated throughout the semester. Problem-based learning is a key feature aiming to enrich students’ appreciation of the subject contents and their engineering relevance and practical applications. A hands-on exercise is conducted in a laboratory environment to quantify various constituents of soil and classify them with hydrological and engineering implications. The subject also allows students to develop their teamwork skills by collaborating on group assignments.Please note, Semester 1 lectures will be delivered online, which incorporate a series of multiple-choice questions to aid in learning the material. A one-hour (optional) consultation tutorial will be provided each week to give students an opportunity to ask questions regarding the online learning material.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
This subject does not require students to purchase any particular prescribed textbooks but learning material is provided online via a series of relevant web links and downloadable documents, including an online text.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Practical context and industry links are provided in the problem-based learning exercises.Note: This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science
- 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 Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Specialisation (formal) Civil Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Environmental Breadth Track Engineering and Environments - 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.
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: 11 April 2024