Port and Harbour Engineering (CVEN90070)

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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:

  1. Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems;
  2. To make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts;
  3. To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts;
  4. Communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts;
  5. Cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas.

Last updated: 10 November 2023

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: 10 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An essay of 500 words (literature review of a specific port related aspect). Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 is addressed in this essay.

  • 20 hours (of work required)
Week 210%

A computer exercise report of 1500 words. ILOs 2, 3, and 4 are addressed in this assessment

  • 40 hours (of work required)
Week 630%

An essay of 3,000 words (solution of a practical problem) building on computer exercises. ILOs 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment

  • 70 hours (of work required)
Week 1145%

Online quiz of one hour length. ILO 1 is addressed in this assessment.

  • 10 hours (of work required)
Week 1215%

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Dates & times

Not available in 2023

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: 10 November 2023

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Engineering Structures
    CourseMaster of Environmental Engineering
    Specialisation (formal)Structural
    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

    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: 10 November 2023