Unit details
Prerequisites
NEC2203 - Hydraulics
NEC2204 - Highway Engineering
NEC3103 - Hydrology and Water Resources
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Investigate key issues in a typical civil engineering design problem, formulate the problem, and use a systems approach to solve it; | ||
2. | Locate, evaluate and use additional data and information from a variety of sources relevant to a particular design; | ||
3. | Analyse the implementation of preliminary designs for projects in the broad fields of water and road engineering; | ||
4. | Evaluate design options against technical and other criteria; and | ||
5. | Collaborate effectively as a member and/or leader of a small design team. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Presentation | Presentations (2) | 30% |
Test | Test | 20% |
Assignment | Two team-based design reports | 50% |
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