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Metocean Engineering (CVEN90066)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Alessandro Toffoli
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery |
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The subject examines in-depth the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean, in shelf seas, and in coastal regions. It also provides an introduction to wave and hydrodynamics modelling as a support for engineering applications. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and industry applications. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in wave physics that is essential to evaluate the environmental impact on design and operation of marine structures.
Topics include:
- Linear wave theory;
- Second-order wave theory
- Wave Spectrum;
- Tides;
- Wave Measurements;
- Near-shore processes;
- Wave statistics;
- Hydrodynamics and wave modelling;
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental topics of marine hydrodynamics;
- Respond to environmental issues in maritime engineering;
- Plan field/laboratory campaigns and analyse field/laboratory data;
- Model marine hydrodynamics for maritime engineering operations;
- 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;
- Specialised knowledge in the field of maritime engineering and application of this knowledge in industry;
- Cognitive skills to conduct experiments, analyse data and formulate engineering 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 Fundamental Fluid Mechanics and Geomechanics. Basic computer skills in Microsoft 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay (1000 words on critical reading of a research paper). Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 is addressed in this essay
| Week 6 | 10% |
Laboratory exercises and data analysis, 2000 words. ILOs 3, 4 and 5 are addressed in this assessment
| Week 6 | 40% |
Computer exercise and submission of a report with result interpretation, 3000 words. ILOs 2 to 5 are addressed in this assessment
| Week 11 | 30% |
Online quiz/test. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in this assessment
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Alessandro Toffoli Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 47 hours (Lectures: 20 hours; Computer lab sessions: 12 hours; Practicals: 3 hours; Tutorials/consultations: 12 hours) Total time commitment 200 hours Pre teaching start date 19 July 2021 Pre teaching requirements In the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete readings. Further details in LMS. Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 30 July 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Alessandro Toffoli
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject has a pre-teaching period:
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 Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Mechanical 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