Engineering Applications

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

    This integrated unit focuses on the applications of advanced environmental and structural engineering design technologies in engineering practice. It offers you a distinctive opportunity to apply technical knowledge and skills learned in this integrated unit and previous units to solve practical environmental and structural engineering design problems. You will gain technical knowledge in environmental and structural engineering, and improve your problem solving and communication skills and employability.

    Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Apply technical knowledge and skills learned to solve practical environmental and structural engineering design problems;
    2. Develop solutions to complex engineering design problems incorporating a system approach;
    3. Work effectively and accept responsibilities for contributions to team works; and
    4. Demonstrate good communication skills in team discussions and technical report writing.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Online Quiz
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Problem worksheet
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Design Project
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Final test

    Required reading

    Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

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