Engineering Applications

Unit code: NEF4207 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEF3101 - Project Management
NEC3203 - Structural Engineering Design 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit focuses on the practical application of advanced environmental and structural engineering principles in real-world design contexts. You will integrate knowledge and skills from this and previous units to solve complex, multidisciplinary problems that reflect current engineering practice. Emphasis is placed on deepening your technical understanding while enhancing your capability to develop design solutions that are technically sound, environmentally responsible, and professionally communicated.



Through project-based learning, you will tackle authentic environmental and structural challenges, working both independently and collaboratively. The unit also supports the development of critical problem-solving skills, communication proficiency, and workplace readiness, preparing you to transition confidently into professional roles.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Implement technical knowledge and skills to identify and evaluate appropriate solutions to practical environmental and structural engineering design problems;
  2. Design and evaluate solutions to more complex engineering problems using a systems-based approach;
  3. Collaborate effectively within a team and accept responsibility for your individual contribution to collective outcomes; and
  4. Present technical information clearly and professionally through written reports and team-based discussions.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Online Quiz (30 mins)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 35%
Problem worksheet (Individual) (3000 words)
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 25%
Design Project (Group) (2500 words)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 25%
Problem based scenario test (60 mins)

Online Quiz: Knowledge-based tasks covering various environmental engineering application concepts, aiding in progressive skill development

Assignment: Assessment applying analytical and digital skills to practical design task, with documented processes to verify deep understanding.

Project: This secure assessment ensures accountability through structured reflection, documented collaboration, and detailed explanation of techniques, with in-class progressive milestone checks linked to individual students also being used to enhance security. These milestones are recorded and incorporated into the overall marking process. Explicit evaluation of individual contributions further support the secure assessment and assurance of each student’s achievement of learning outcomes.

Test: The invigilated in class secure assessment presents unpredictable problem-solving scenarios that test deep understanding, requires explanation of reasoning and process, and involves applying knowledge to new contexts.

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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