Integrated Design Project 4

Unit code: NEC3008 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEC3005 - Highway Systems and Pavement Engineering; and
NEC3006 - Transport Engineering and Planning; and
NEC3007 - Environmental Engineering and Management
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In this unit, you will develop transport engineering design solutions by integrating knowledge from transport engineering, highway systems, infrastructure planning, geotechnical and environmental considerations, and other relevant disciplines. Emphasis is placed on compliance with industry standards and the application of sustainable transport engineering practices.

As a design-based unit undertaken in the second semester of your third year, this subject challenges you to apply concepts from highway systems, infrastructure and environmental engineering, project planning, risk management, systems thinking and problem-solving to real-world transport engineering scenarios.



Through engagement with innovative design methodologies, you will refine your technical communication skills by producing detailed water engineering design documentation and professional presentations. This unit bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications in water engineering while incorporating sustainable practices, respect for First Nations peoples’ insights, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure socially responsible and impactful engineering outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Formulate cohesive engineering design solutions by integrating knowledge from highway systems, pavement, geotechnical and multiple other engineering disciplines into design projects;
  2. Manage a design project through all stages using effective project planning, risk management, and scheduling techniques, while demonstrating teamwork orderly management of self and professional conduct;
  3. Critically review and apply creative approaches in the development of transport engineering designs, addressing complex challenges while incorporating sustainable practices, respect for First Nations peoples’ insights, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure socially responsible and impactful outcomes; and
  4. Report complex transport and civil engineering design solutions clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences through detailed reports, drawings, and presentations.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 20%
Preliminary design proposal (Group) (1000 words)
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 50%
Comprehensive project report with calculations, drawings, project management, and validated sustainable and culturally informed design solutions. (Group) (5000 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 30%
Oral presentation and individual portfolio documenting design process, project management, and validated solutions. (Individual) (Presentation 8min)

Report: Each student's individual contribution to the group assessment will be systematically evaluated and assessed, with consideration given to their specific tasks, responsibilities, and active engagement throughout the collaborative process.

Project: This secure assessment ensure authenticity through documented milestone checks tied to individual students, in-class feedback sessions incorporating process-focused questioning, and engagement with clients to simulate real-world practice. Students produce industry-standard outputs, and their work is further validated through peer evaluation, feedback and explicit evaluation of individual contributions and achievement of learning outcomes.

Presentation: This secure assessment features a formal presentation to a panel of experts with unpredictable Q&A to verify critical reasoning, supported by an individual portfolio reflecting on personal contributions, experiences, and responses to feedback.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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