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Environmental Systems Modelling & Design (ENEN30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Adel Emadzadeh
email: aemadzadeh@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is the capstone for the Environmental System major in the Bachelor of Science. It addresses the major steps in environmental engineering design using the systems approach and builds on knowledge gained in subjects including Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and Earth Processes for Engineering and assumes a familiarity with concepts of sustainability and engineering systems.
Engineering systems are often highly complex, especially environmental systems which are often not well understood. Engineering design of models of such systems pose significant challenges since the models typically involve a large number of decision variables (and therefore a large number of potential solutions), multiple competing objectives and are often subject to various constraints.
Factors that influence the design process include logical problem formulation which facilitates a systematic approach to problem solution, analysis of the model to identify optimal design solutions and investigation of model performance. The final decision-making process can be further complicated by the fact that different stakeholders may have different or conflicting preferences.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Apply systems approach to solve environmental engineering problems.
- Critically evaluate complex engineering design problems.
- Assess the impact of simulation models and optimisation algorithms in solving engineering problems.
- Apply simulation models and optimisation algorithms to solve engineering problems
- Critically evaluate complex engineering decision-making process.
- Make well-justified decisions considering multiobjective tradeoffs and/or different stakeholders' preferences.
Generic skills
- Competence in critical thinking in identifying, formulating and solving engineering problems.
- Competence in independent thinking in making decisions based on best available information.
- Ability to synthesise information and ideas to assist decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively, as an individual as well as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including written, oral and listening.
- Ability to manage time, tasks and group dynamics effectively in order to meet submission deadlines and requirements.
- Life-long learning skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
OR
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Working knowledge of EXCEL and WORD.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Phase I of the design project, including a report of maximum 10 pages, plus model files, due mid-semester. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes ( ILO's) 1,2,3 & 4.
| Week 6 | 35% |
Phase II of the design project, including a report of maximum 10 pages, plus model files, due end of the semester. Addresses ILO's 1 -6.
| Week 12 | 35% |
One final examination. Addresses ILO's 1,2,3,5 & 6.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Adel Emadzadeh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 48 hours of contact hours, including lectures, tutorials and workshops. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Adel Emadzadeh
email: aemadzadeh@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Working knowledge of EXCEL and WORD.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Engineering Specialisation (formal) Environmental Major Environmental Engineering Systems - 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.
- 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: 31 January 2024