Integrated Design - Infrastructure (CVEN90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
This subject involves a major design project that concentrates on preparing a design proposal for a larger spatial scale infrastructure system such as a suburban precinct, a transport system for a small city, or a precinct level water and renewable energy supply system. The preparation of a feasibility study or conceptual design report will be the key deliverable for this subject. Students would work in small teams and receive guidance from experienced engineers in preparing the infrastructure design proposal, which would concentrate on scoping a design to meet societal needs.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Conduct thorough investigations to scope an engineering design problem
- Generate alternative solutions to meet infrastructure needs
- Assess and choose optimal engineering solutions using a multi-criteria assessment incorporating net present value, social and environmental considerations
- Demonstrate ability to work in a team to design a complex engineering project with definite deliverables and completion dates
- Apply core management techniques to the team activities
- Communicate conceptual design solutions via written and oral reports.
Generic skills
- Ability to undertake research and apply critical thought to formulate engineering solutions
- Potential for innovation and creativity
- Proficiency in report writing
- Capacity to summarise and present design concepts and outcomes
- Understanding of how to engage with and work constructively and productively in an integrated multi-disciplinary team to achieve mutually agreed outcomes in a constrained time frame.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN30010 | Systems Modelling and Design |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CVEN90052
Recommended background knowledge
This subject should be taken in the final or penultimate semester of study in the Master of Engineering degree
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
- In pairs, present & participate in 5-minute oral reports (5%) on an aspect of the project context, requiring about 3 hours of work. Due week 3. Intended Learning Outcome (ILOs) 1 and 6 are addressed in the reports
- In pairs, publish a 4 page literature review on an aspect of the project context on the project web site (10%) requiring approximately 20 hours of work per person. Due week 3. ILOs 1 and 6 are addressed in the review
- In teams of 4, prepare a preliminary report on the design criteria and options, and provide a critical review on the reports of two other teams (15%) requiring about 60 hours of work per person. Due week 6 and 7. ILOs 2, 3 and 6 are addressed in the report
- In teams of 4, prepare a final design report (60%) requiring about 100 hours of work per person. Due week 12. ILOs 3, 4 and 6 are addressed in the report
- In teams of 4, maintain a weekly project management log (10%) requiring about 10 hours of work per person. Due weekly. ILO 5 is addressed in the assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Russell Thompson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours (Lectures/Workshops for project briefings: 12 hours per semester) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course Master of Engineering Project Management Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Civil - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022