Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Units

Synopsis

An introduction to momentum transfer. Topics include fluid statics; differential and integral balances of mass, momentum and energy; flow measurement; pipe flow and frictional losses; dimensional analysis; pumps; compressible flow.

Objectives

1. Calculate fluid forces acting on bodies which are partially or fully submerged in fluids.
2. Use control volumes to predict fluid behaviour with particular regard to the principles of continuity, momentum and energy, and the Bernoulli equation.
3. Use dimensional analysis and modelling to plan experiments, to present results meaningfully and to predict prototype performance.
4. Calculate lift and drag forces for bodies subjected to fluid motion.
5. Compute flow rates in pipe networks under steady state conditions.
6. Understand the typical operation and applications of Pumps and Compressors, their capabilities and limitations, and operating parameters that significantly affect performance
7. To describe the nature of two-phase flows and to use simple models for prediction of pressure drops in such flows
8. To classify non-Newtonian Fluids, use constitutive equations for these fluids to predict pressure drops in different flows
9. Carry out simple experiments relating to fluid properties and flow behaviour.

Assessment

Assignments: 30%
Examinations (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 1 hour of practice classes, 2 hours laboratory classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CHE2100

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to topics in material and energy balances through a systematic treatment of: multiple unit operations, recycle, reactions, equations of state, liquid-vapour phase equilibrium, liquid-liquid equilibrium, latent and sensible heat, heat of reactions, and computer aided simulation. The HYSIS process simulation software will be used to aid in the solution of more complex system.

Objectives

The student is expected to learn procedures to solve complex material and energy balances.

Assessment

Tests 10%
Projects 30%
Examination (3 hours): 60%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

6 hours lectures, practice classes, laboratories and project work and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CHE2113, CHE2140

Synopsis

Introduce fundamentals and applications of heat and mass transfer. Develop an understanding of the mechanisms and mathematical representation of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer and convective mass transfer. Gain an appreciation for the analogies between heat and mass transfer using dimensional analysis. Understand and apply concepts of local and overall heat and mass transfer coefficients including boiling heat transfer to simple problems. Gain an understanding of molecular diffusion in gases, solids, and liquids and develop methods to use these concepts in problem solving. Perform experiments to illustrate the concepts of heat and mass transfer.

Objectives

1a. Understand the basic mechanisms of conduction, convection and radiation and the mathematical representations of the corresponding rates of heat transfer
1b. Understand the basic mechanisms of diffusive and convective mass transfer within a phase and the mathematical representation of the corresponding rate of mass transfer.
2. Develop an understanding of the dependence of heat and mass transfer rates on fluid and system properties and geometry
3. Understand the analogy between heat and mass transfer
4. Develop skills in solving engineering problems involving heat and mass transfer such as heat transfer between fluids in contact, radiation to/from surfaces, mass transfer between phases in contact.
5. Understand the application of dimensional analysis to the development of correlations for heat and mass transfer
6. Learn to derive and apply expressions for heat and mass transfer coefficients
7. Understand the basic mechanism of molecular diffusion and its mathematical representation.
8. Develop skills in the experimental measurement of heat and mass transfer processes and the interpretation of experimental data in the context of the theory of heat and mass transfer
9. Obtain practice in writing a technical report.

Assessment

Laboratory: 15%
Assignments and Tests: 15%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice sessions, 2 hours laboratory classes and 6 hours private study per week

Co-requisites

CHE2162

Synopsis

Introduce fundamentals and applications of classical thermodynamics. Understand the concepts of heat, work, energy, and entropy, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their application. Introduction to the Carnot cycle and the concept of irreversibility. Understand the use of property diagrams in solving heat engine and heat pump cycles. Understand the operation and analysis of the Brayton, Otto, Diesel and Rankine cycles. Introduction to the analysis of refrigeration and heat pump cycles. Perform experiments to illustrate the concepts of Thermodynamics. Simple combustion processes. Renewable energy and its use in heating and electricity generation and environmental benefits.

Objectives

1. Understand the basic concepts of energy, work, heat, temperature, state of a system, path and state functions, phase equilibrium
2. Understand the formulation of the first and second laws of thermodynamics including the Kelvin-Planck and Clausius forms of the second law
3. Develop skills in applying the first and second laws of thermodynamics to problems involving open and closed systems in steady and unsteady state situations
4. Be able to calculate changes in internal energy, enthalpy and entropy of simple fluids in the vapour, liquid, and mixed state as a result of heat and work interactions
5. Be able to analyse the performance of gas and vapour power cycles in particular the Brayton cycle, Otto cycle, diesel cycle and Rankine cycle. Appreciate the use of T-s and P-v diagrams in the solution and interpretation of these problems
6. Be able to analyse the performance of refrigeration and heat pump cycles by the use of tables and/or P-h diagrams
7. Be familiar with renewable energy systems and their Thermodynamic analysis
8. Develop skills in the experimental measurement of heat and work transfer processes and the interpretation of experimental data in the context of the theory of thermodynamics
9. Obtain practice in writing a technical report.

Assessment

Laboratory: 15%
Assignments and Tests: 15
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practice sessions and/or laboratories and 6 hours of private study per week

Synopsis

Application of biology, colloid, polymer and surface science to biotechnology, nanotechnology, and sustainable engineering. Colloid stability/coagulation, polymer physics, polymers in colloidal systems and interfacial science. Elements of interfacial engineering and nanomaterials including micelle bilayers, liquid crystals, vesicles, bicontinuous structures. Cell biology and DNA including the introduction of the cell, the parts of the cell, cellular composition and the different types of cells used in biotechnology. The cell as a factory. DNA and the central theme of DNA processes and applications. Examples of bio-nano engineering in food science.

Objectives

Develop the ability to apply the basic concepts of biology, colloid, surface and polymer science to applications in biotechnology, nanotechnology and sustainable processes. Develop teamwork and communications skills. Develop the skills to undertake a literature search and prepare a literature review.

Assessment

Mid-semester test: 10%
Individual and team projects: 40%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours practice sessions/laboratory sessions and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Chemistry (or ENG1070 or CHM1011 or equivalent)

Synopsis

This unit covers thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint. Content will cover basic concepts and the use of: thermodynamic functions such as free energy, enthalpy, and entropy; estimation of properties of pure compounds and mixtures; description of solution thermodynamics and its applications, equilibrium phase diagrams and chemical reaction equilibria.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course students should:

1. be able to apply mass, energy and entropy balances to flow processes
2. be able to calculate the properties of ideal and real mixtures based on thermodynamic principles
3. be able to determine changes in the properties of gases, fluids and solids undergoing changes in temperature and volume
4. be able to explain the underlying principles of phase equilibrium in binary and multi-component systems
5. understand the concepts involved in describing the extent to which chemical reactions proceed, and the determination of composition attained at equilibrium.

Assessment

Individual tests: 15%
Laboratory: 15%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial classes, 2 hours laboratory classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2164

Prohibitions

CHE3115

Synopsis

This unit provides a thorough introduction to process control and simulation. The unit begins with understanding disturbances, why disturbances need to be controlled and possible responses of various systems to a disturbance. The selection of which variables to control, which variables to manipulate and approaches to interactions are covered, together with the most important types of control loops and computer control systems. Topics include common control scenarios - feed back, feed forward, and cascade systems; ratio control; tuning of PID controllers; single loop and multiple loop systems; interactions and decoupling; process simulation and advanced process control.

Objectives

After completion of this unit, the student should be able to:

1. understand the response to a disturbance including first order and second order responses
2. analyse common control scenarios including feedback, feed forward, ratio and cascade systems
3. analyse and model simple dynamic systems and understand the approach to modeling more complex systems
4. apply basic and advanced control strategies including tuning of controllers, and model-based control
5. appreciate the issues associated with the use of computer control systems for the implementation of process control
6. analyse a process and select a suitable control strategy for a given situation

Assessment

Laboratory: 5%
Assignments/tests: 25%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours of practice sessions/laboratories and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG2091 and ENG2092

Prohibitions

CHE3107, CHE4110

Synopsis

This unit will explore cleaner production and sustainability concepts, the principles of process design and development and associated flowsheets, systematic approaches to waste minimisation in process and utility systems, the methodology of life cycle assessment and application of life cycle assessment to processes and products. These themes will be developed in lectures and supported by student project work related to selected industrial processes.

Objectives

Understand the principles of cleaner production and sustainability and apply these principles in the design and evaluation of processes and products
Be able to design and evaluate processes with emphasis on resource and energy efficiency and waste minimisation
Be able to develop and draw a detailed process flowsheet
Be able to represent the life cycle of a product using a block diagram, and identify the main environmental impacts of the life cycle.
Understand the principles of life cycle assessment and apply the methodology to processes and products.
Understand the benefits and burdens of materials recycling.

Assessment

Projects: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours project work and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2162, CHE2163, CHE2164

Synopsis

This unit aims to develop a fundamental understanding of chemical reaction kinetics and reactor design, including:

1. fundamentals of design of ideal reactors
2. rate laws, collection and analysis of rate data, stoichiometry
3. isothermal reactor design
4. multiple reactions, reaction mechanisms and pathways
5. an introduction to bio-reaction engineering
6. non-isothermal reactor design
7. catalysis and catalytic reactors.

Objectives

The student is expected to:

1. understand the importance of chemical kinetics and reactor design in chemical industry
2. understand the fundamentals of chemical kinetics for complicated reactions
3. understand the fundamentals of kinetics of catalytic reactions, including some biochemical reactions
4. understand the fundamentals of reactor design
5. apply advanced mathematics to complicated problems of reactor design
6. analyse the behaviour of complicated reactors
7. apply the fundamental principles of reaction engineering to a wide range of problems, eg in traditional petrochemical and chemical industry, in pharmaceutical industry, in energy industry, in environmental protection
8. appreciate the roles of chemical engineers in society
9. be confident in identifying new reaction engineering problems and formulating original solutions.

Assessment

Assignments/Tests: 15%
Laboratory: 15%
Examination: 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practice sessions/laboratories and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2162, CHE2163, CHE2164

Prohibitions

CHE3101, CHE4102

Synopsis

A comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of separation processes of interest to the chemical industry is covered. The fundamental principles of mass transfer are reviewed and extended to include principles of interfacial mass transfer and simultaneous heat and mass transfer. General mass and energy balances are derived for equilibrium staged processes. The applications of these principles are made to the unit operations of distillation (binary and multi-component), liquid-liquid extraction, gas-liquid absorption and stripping, condensation of multi-component systems, humidification and drying, adsorption and ion-exchange, and membrane separation processes.

Objectives

1. Understand the analysis of general equilibrium stage processes (co- and countercurrent)
2. Understand the principles underlying the operation of a range of separation processes
3. Understand how to analyse the operation and performance of a range of separation processes and unit operations
4. Develop skills in solving engineering problems related to design and operation of separation processes and unit operations
5. Develop experimental skills in operating and analysing the performance of separation unit operations
6. Illustrate through laboratory exercises the practical applications of the knowledge gained in separation processes.

Assessment

Assignments/tests: 15%
Laboratory: 15%
Examination: 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice sessions, 2 hours laboratories and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2162, CHE2163

Prohibitions

CHE3102

Synopsis

This unit will develop four important inter-related themes associated with the detailed design of chemical equipment and processes. These themes are process safety, mechanical integrity, equipment selection, and process operability (including piping and instrumentation). These themes will be developed using a mixture of lectures and project-orientated learning activities, which will involve computer simulation and at least one plant visit.

Objectives

Be able to design processes which eliminate or reduce the risks to personnel and the environment and layout a processing plant to facilitate its operation and safety.
Be able to calculate the stress distribution for plane stress and be able to calculate the principal stresses for the following loading conditions: internal pressure, bending, and torsion. Calculate the combined loading on a pressure vessel and complete the mechanical design according to AS1210.
Be able to select materials for particular applications from an understanding of their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Be able to calculate the main parameters required to specify rotary equipment such as pumps, compressors, expanders and mixers and be able to design fully a heat exchanger. Furthermore, be able to select the appropriate form of this equipment.
Be able to draw a P & I diagram for a continuous process including details of the piping system and instrumentation, including simple control strategies.
Understand the role of the chemical engineer in the detailed design of a project and his/her relationship to other engineers and professions who might also be involved.

Assessment

Tests: 10%
Projects: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 60%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practice sessions and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2162, CHE2163, CHE2164

Prohibitions

CHE3109

Synopsis

Fundamental principles of transport phenomena, Newton's law of viscosity, Fourier's law of heat conduction and Fick's law of diffusion. Transfer coefficients (viscosity, thermal conductivity and diffusivity). Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, conservation laws (mass, momentum and energy) and steady state shell mass, momentum and energy balances. Numerical solution of partial differential equations, classification of equations (finite differences and finite elements) and incorporation of boundary conditions into numerical solutions. Utilise computer packages to solve complex, realistic chemical engineering problems in fluid flow and transport phenomena.

Objectives

Develop understanding of the fundamental principles of transport phenomena (mass and heat transfer, multivariable fluid flow, boundary conditions, numerical solutions) and applications to practical chemical engineering problems. Utilise software package (MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics) to solve more complex problems commonly encountered in practice.

Assessment

Individual Tests and Assignments: 50%
Examination: 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours of practice sessions/laboratories and 7 hours of private study per week.

Prerequisites

CHE2161, ENG1060 and ENG2091 (or MTH2032)

Co-requisites

N/A

Prohibitions

CHE4163

Synopsis

This unit explores how scalable, commercially viable process-unit operations are harnessed by the biotechnology industry for the production of valuable biomolecules (eg recombinant proteins, peptides, vaccines, enzymes, and nucleic acids). The design, operation and economic issues surrounding large-scale biomolecular process equipment including bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatographic columns, sterilisation and aseptic operation, auxiliary equipment and the associated control systems will be considered. The wider biotechnology environment will be considered especially with regards to GxP, national and international regulatory bodies, biosafety and commercialisation.

Objectives

At the completion of the unit students will: have an understanding of biological systems and molecules and how these are harnessed in biotechnology; have an understanding of how scalable, commercially viable process-unit operations are employed in bioprocessing for the production of biotechnology products; understand the design, operation and economic issues surrounding large-scale biomolecular process equipment including fermenters/bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography, aseptic operation, auxiliary equipment and the control systems; be able to read, understand, critically evaluate and develop process flow diagrams; have an understanding of the wider influences on the biotechnology industry: regulatory compliance, ethics and societal expectations; have had direct exposure to the industry through talks from industry representatives and site visits.

Assessment

Industry assignment: 10%
Plant visit reports: 10%
Research assignment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours tutorials/practice sessions and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2165 (or BCH2011 or BMS1011 or BIO1011) and CHM1011 (or CHM1022 or CHM2735 or VPS1021 or VPS1022)

Synopsis

This unit introduces the foundation concepts of nanotechnology and nanofabrication, the basic physics of the solid state, the unique properties of nanomaterials; characterisation techniques of materials. This unit also covers polymer synthesis and characterisation, polymer nanocrystals, functional polymers such as conductive polymers and block copolymers, supramolecular structures, and amphiphilic systems and their applications in nanofabrication.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should understand the concepts of nanotechnology, and the important role of nanomaterials in the fabrication of nanodevices; appreciate the impact of emerging nanotechnology in society; be able to describe unique properties of nanomaterials based on the understanding of the basic physics of the solid state; have a thorough knowledge of structural characterisation techniques of materials; have an ability to carry out simple characterisations of nanostructures and materials; be able to describe the fabrication and application of typical functional polymer structures; understand the principles of self assembly of amphiphilic molecules in nanofabrication; have an ability to conduct literature review on a particular topic and complete tasks as part of a team; improve oral and written communication skills.

Assessment

Laboratory experiments: 10%
Individual tests: 20%
Projects: 20%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice sessions, 2 hours laboratories and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHM2735 or equivalent

Synopsis

Application of the concepts of chemical engineering with the principles of sustainability to the major manufacturing process technologies. Sustainable engineering consists of simultaneously optimising the environmental, social and economical impacts of a process. Process technologies include the pharmaceutical, energy, petro-chemistry, minerals, food and pulp and paper industries. After an overview of the process technologies, elements of reaction engineering, chemistry, mass and heat transfer are applied using the sustainability principles. For each of the three case studies, a conceptual map of the process industry is presented in preparation for plant visits and the design project.

Objectives

Develop an understanding of the principles of sustainability and an ability to apply them to the major manufacturing process industries in order to optimise the environmental, social and economical impacts of a process. Develop the ability to analyse an industrial process against sustainability criteria and to identify the critical unit operation or process that maximises sustainability. Improve teamwork and communication skills.

Assessment

Presentations: 15%
Individual/team projects: 45%
Examination (2 hours): 40%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours practice sessions/laboratories and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2162

Synopsis

This unit leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science with honours. Students who are accepted will undertake a program of advanced lectures followed by an examination, and a research project under the guidance of a supervisor.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Prerequisites

A credit result or better in CHE2071 and CHE2082

Synopsis

This unit is intended for BSci/BE students in the field of chemical engineering who are undertaking honours in science. Please refer to your course adviser.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Synopsis

This unit is intended for BSci/BE students in the field of chemical engineering who are undertaking honours in science. Please refer to your course adviser.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Synopsis

An introduction to the role of engineers in the context of their employment in industry and their interaction with the wider community. Students will obtain an understanding of triple bottom line reporting as a driver for management, involving financial, environmental and the social impact of business. Financial management will include project management, project risk, market analysis, project costing and finance and financial indicators. Environmental management will look at the approval process for new projects and on-going environmental improvement strategies. Social management will look at company organisation, the role of unions, occupational health and safety law and safety management.

Objectives

1. Have knowledge of the factors affecting the market for specific products and an understanding of market risks to industries involved in manufacturing businesses.
2. Understand the role of intellectual property law in protecting the rights of the inventor.
3. For a new project, be able to articulate the normal project timeline using a GANNT chart, including the hurdles required for financing the project.
4. Have knowledge of the approval process for government jurisdiction for environmental assessment and a plant safety case and have some understanding of the key points of environmental law, and occupational health and safety legislation.
5. For a manufacturing company, be able to describe a typical company structure.
6. Be able to produce an environmental improvement plan for a process and carryout a HAZOP of a part of a process and draw a fault-tree diagram.
7. Be able to estimate the equipment costs for a process, the plant capital and operating costs, including a cash flow analysis and calculate the net present value of a project using discounted cash flow and determine its financial viability.

Assessment

Project work: 60%
Examination (2 hours): 40%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 7 hours of private study per week

Co-requisites

CHE3163

Prohibitions

CHE4113, CHE4164

Synopsis

This unit provides a thorough introduction to particle technology. The unit begins with understanding particle characterisation, the fluid mechanics of single and multi-particle systems and particulate fluidization. The physics underlying powder flow will be covered to enable introductory hopper design. Common powder processing operations will be studied, selected from powder mixing/segregation, sedimentation, dewatering and size enlargement.

Objectives

After completing this unit, the student will be able to understand particle characterisation techniques and how the motion and fluid mechanics of a single particle and multi-particle assemblies are affected by particle properties. The student will be able to select a suitable particle characterisation method; manipulate particle size distribution data; model particle flow in fluids and fluidized beds; and be able to use particle properties to design a suitable powder hopper to ensure powder flow. Finally, the student will understand the underlying principles of several powder processing operations, be able to design the key parameters for that unit operation and develop an appreciation for the complexities of powder handling and processing.

Assessment

Laboratory reports: 10%, Assignments/tests: 20%
Final examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of practice sessions, an average of 1 hour of laboratories per week and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2161

Prohibitions

CHE3104

Synopsis

Fundamental principles of transport phenomena, Newton's law of viscosity, Fourier's law of heat conduction, and Fick's law of diffusion. Transfer coefficients (viscosity, thermal conductivity, and diffusivity). Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, conservation laws (mass, momentum, and energy), and steady state shell mass, momentum, and energy balances. Numerical solution of partial differential equations, classification of equations (finite differences and finite elements), and incorporation of boundary conditions into numerical solutions. Utilise computer packages to solve complex, realistic chemical engineering problems in fluid flow and transport phenomena.

Objectives

Develop understanding of the fundamental principles of transport phenomena (mass and heat transfer, multivariable fluid flow, boundary conditions, numerical solutions) and applications to practical chemical engineering problems. Utilise software packages (MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics) to solve more complex problems commonly encountered in practice.

Assessment

Inidividual Tests & Assignments: 50%
Examination: 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours of practice sessions/laboratories and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2161, ENG1060 and ENG1091 (or MTH1030)

Synopsis

This unit offers students the opportunity to work in-depth on a significant project, gain first-hand experience of professional practice in industry, applying skills and knowledge gained to date to a real life situation and study new topics in an industrial context. Projects are set up by the industrial partner and academic supervisor, and include tackling open-ended industrial problems, project management, process safety and process economics. A limited number oif places are offered each year, and students are selected by the department on the basis of academic merit and leadership potential approximately 6 months in advanced.

Objectives

Develop an understanding of professional industrial practice and an understanding of the application of chemical engineering science in an industrial setting. Analyse an open ended industrial problem and develop a practical approach. Critically analyse data and develop a new theory or conclusion. Develop interpersonal, oral presentation and technical report writing skills, Develop an understanding of the principles of management, process economics, process safety and the ability to apply these skills in an industrial setting.

Assessment

Oral Presentation: 10%
Major assignments: 40%
Final report: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

36 hours industrial training placement work and 12 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE3161 and CHE3162 and CHE3163 and CHE3164 and CHE3165 and CHE3166 and (CHE3167 or CHE4163)

Prohibitions

CHE4161, CHE4180

Synopsis

Students work in teams on the design and evaluation of a process plant for a specified duty. This is a capstone design unit drawing together the skills and knowledge previously developed in the areas of detailed design of chemical equipment and processes, process safety, mechanical integrity, equipment selection, process operability (including piping and instrumentation), environmental impact and economic evaluation.

Objectives

To develop the ability to apply fundamental principles of chemical engineering to an industrial design problem and to prepare a report, in a form required of a professional chemical engineer. To develop the skills to tackle a chemical engineering project of complexity matching a real industrial problem, to critically assess a problem and analyse relevant published literature, to develop process and plant designs as specified, to evaluate design work according to specified technical, economic, environmental and safety criteria, to work in team over an extended period on a complex problem, to communicate concisely complex technical information, both orally and in writing, to manage a project of significant duration to and agreed timetable. To foster in students a sense of responsibility for the design work they have performed.

Assessment

Oral and poster presentations: 10%
Interviews: 10%
Report: 80%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

Two practice classes of 3 hours each week and 18 hours of private study.

Prerequisites

CHE3166, CHE3163, CHE3165 and CHE4161

Synopsis

Quantitative and analytical skills required for biochemical and bioprocess engineering will be covered. The relationships between chemical engineering principles and approaches and biology will be explored. Knowledge about the operational considerations for suspended cultures, immobilized cultures, bioreactors, scaling, process selection, and operation of bioprocess unit operations will be discussed and worked on through calculations.

Assessment

Laboratory work: 10%, Assignments/Tests: 20%
Examination: 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours of practice sessions/tutor mediated group work/laboratory work and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2165 (or BCH2011 or BMS1011 or BIO1011) and CHM1011 (or CHM1022 or CHM2735 or VPS1021 or VPS1022)

Synopsis

This unit develops an understanding of synthetic methods, properties and applications of nanomaterials and nanofabrication techniques. The nanomaterials include zero-dimensional nanoparticles, one-dimensional nanostructures, two-dimensional thin films, nanoporous materials and nanocomposites. Principles of nanofabrication such as lithography and self-assembly will be introduced. The system will stress nanocomposites based on biomimicry and will cover a range of properties. It will highlight the importance of nanostructured materials used in biosensors, drug and gene delivery and tissue engineering. Examples of bionanotechnolgy inspired nanostructures will be covered.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students will understand the concepts of nanostructures and nanofabrication, have a thorough knowledge of synthesis, properties and applications of nanomaterials. They will understand engineering applications of nanomaterials in engineering applications, particularly as relates to making nanocomposites with other materials. They will understand the usefulness of the biomimetic approach in designing synthetic structures based on nature. Students will appreciate new advances lying at the interface of engineering and biology. Nanomaterials used in medicine will covered including biosensors, drug and gene delivery and for advanced scaffolds used in tissue engineering. Bionanotechnology approaches to build nanostructures using self assembling peptides and DNA will be introduced. They should have improved skills in team work, understanding the literature, completing tasks as part of a team, and also obtain improved oral and written communication skills.

Assessment

Lab experiments: 5%, Projects: 20%, Individual tests: 25%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice sessions, 1 hour laboratories and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

MTE2541 or MSC2011

Synopsis

This unit will explore heat integration, water integration and recycling of process streams to achieve improved resource efficiencies and waste reduction, the identification and minimisation of waste in reactors and separation processes, natural cycles, pollution mechanisms and effects, strategies for improved industrial ecology and the role of regulatory and economic drivers in cleaner production. These themes will be developed in lectures and be supported by student project work related to selected industrial processes.

Objectives

Understand and apply heat integration, water integration and process stream recycling in processes to achieve increased in raw materials and energy efficiencies and waste reduction
Understand the technologies for treatment and disposal of gaseous, liquid and solid wastes
Understand the mechanisms and effects of natural cycles for water and carbon
Understand the mechanisms and effects of various forms of pollution
Explore the benefits of improved industrial ecology through integrated manufacture and improved industrial planning.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%
Assignments: 40%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

Five hours of contact time per week including 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of project work. 7 hours of private study devoted to preparation of assignments and independent study.

Prerequisites

CHE3163, CHE3166

Prohibitions

CHE4112, CHE4152

Synopsis

Development and conduct of a specific research or other open-ended project, which may involve literature search, experimental design, equipment design, equipment commissioning, experimentation, troubleshooting, problem solving, data gathering, analysis and interpretation of data, oral and written reporting.

Objectives

To develop skills to tackle a research or other open-ended project which may involve several of the following elements: literature search, experimental design, equipment design, equipment commissioning, experimentation, troubleshooting and problem solving, data gathering, analysis and interpretation of data, oral and written reporting.

Assessment

Practical: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

6 hours lectures (first 3 weeks of semester) and 20 hours laboratory time and private study devoted to research and report writing per week

Prerequisites

A minimum of 120 credit points including CHE2161, CHE2162, CHE2163 and CHE2164

Prohibitions

CHE4118, CHE4164

Synopsis

Specific projects will range widely and be designed to address extensive industry-type problems. The specific problems will vary from year to year. Examples of the type of design projects that might be considered include: design of a refinery heat recovery network rising commercial software; isopropyl alcohol production via direct hydration of propylene; separation of the isopropyl alcohol-water azeotropic by distillation; uprating the capacity of an ammonia liquor plant; heat-exchanger network synthesis using mathematical programming approaches; design of an operable heat exchanger network; design of a site utility and fuel system.

Assessment

Project 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Synopsis

In this unit students will explore aspects of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. The structures, properties and common reactions of classes of organic compounds will be investigated along with the structures and reactivities of coordination complexes. Aspects of physical chemistry including thermodynamics, kinetics and solution equilibria and electrochemistry will be studied in some detail. The interrelationship of these topics will be explored ultimately leading to the ability to predict reaction directionality in different reactions.

Objectives

On completion of this unit students should be better able to: display insight into the bonding and structure of a variety of simple inorganic and organic molecules; classify the wide range of organic molecules into various groups, apply systematic naming procedures for a wide range of hydrocarbon species, state chemical properties and reaction for alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and demonstrate understanding of various aspects of isomerism and stereochemistry for such materials; describe the structure and properties of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, organic nitrogen compounds and aromatic compounds; understand the principal reactions of these compounds and be able to predict products of their reactions; show an appreciation of coordination compounds in terms of aspects of their formation, reactivities and stabilities and also their structures and bonding; explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics and describe and calculate energy changes that occur during reactions including enthalpy and entropy and free energy changes and use this information to predict reaction directionality and spontaneity; demonstrate an understanding of reaction kinetics at both the macroscopic and molecular level; discuss the concepts of dynamic solution equilibria and apply the principles of equilibrium to a number of situations which are important to chemical analysis and biological science; explain fundamental concepts of electrochemistry and their uses in voltaic and electrolytic processes; demonstrate skills and confidence in the laboratory with chemical techniques and measurements in the above areas; display a level of writing skills for laboratory practical reports which is appropriate to first year tertiary chemistry.

Assessment

Two 2-hour examinations: 60%
Ten computer tests: 20%
Laboratory reports 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Walid Daoud

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures, three hours of laboratory/practice classes activity and six hours of individual study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Chemistry units 3/4 or equivalent

Prohibitions

CHM1022, CHM1639, CHM1742, ENG1702

Synopsis

This unit introduces the foundation concepts of modern organic chemistry through a systematic treatment of: covalent bonding and the shapes of molecules, chirality and stereoisomerism; the nature, nomenclature and reactions of alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes and alkynes, haloalkanes, alcohols and ethers, benzene and its derivatives, amines, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids. The nature, properties and synthesis of polymers reinforce the fundamental aspects of this topic. The unit also introduces the important topic of kinetics covering rates of chemical reactions and the kinetics of complex and enzymatic reactions in both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• describe the principles of bonding in organic molecules
• demonstrate competency in the naming of organic molecules according to the nomenclature rules
• describe common organic chemical reactions
• demonstrate an awareness of the interplay of functional groups in organic reactions
• communicate the key features of these chemical principles both verbally and in writing
• demonstrate competency in commonly used organic chemical laboratory techniques
• Perform and analyse experiments involving aspects organic synthesis and product characterization
• describe the definitions and distinctions between average rate, instantaneous rate and initial rate of a chemical reaction and the related rate constants
• recognise the characteristics of zero, first and second order rate laws and be able to evaluate the corresponding rate constants
• outline the major experimental techniques used to obtain kinetic data, including techniques applicable to fast reactions
• understand such terms as complex reaction, elementary step, mechanism, molecularity, rate-determining step
• describe the Lindemann-Hinshelwood mechanism of unimolecular reactions
• discuss chain reactions, polymerisation kinetics, catalysis and temperature dependence in chemical kinetics
• perform and analyse experiments exemplifying a variety of classes of chemical rate processes.

Assessment

Laboratory exercises: 20%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Hurdle requirement: Laboratory course must be competed at Pass level
Web based continuous assessment: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter Godfrey

Contact hours

3 hours lecture/tutorials per week, 24 hours laboratory classes per semester and 8 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Chemistry 3/4, or ENG1070

Prohibitions

CHM1011, CHM2733, CHM2734

Synopsis

The unit provides the basis for assessing the stress state of most engineering components, artefacts and structures - beams, deep beams, shear walls, and foundations under loads. The unit is also a primer for understanding how the critical strength of a structure or component can be assessed using modern day theoretical, experimental and numerical methods of stress analyses. After completing this unit, students should be able to determine the stress, strain and displacement in a beam and plate subjected to load using either an experimental, theoretical or numerical method. The unit includes linear algebra and numerical methods relevant to civil engineering.

Objectives

After completion of this unit the student should: have the following knowledge and skills:

1. basic principles of stress and strain and how to determine normal and shear stresses given strain values from experimental gauges
2. difference between normal and shear stresses and strains and how to measure strains using strain gauges
3. influence of material and geometric properties on the strength of beams
4. underlying principles of simple bending theory and how to calculate the elastic and plastic section moment capacities
5. underlying principles of failure criteria for structures
6. differences and commonality between determining stresses and strains using one dimensional beam theory, two dimensional plane stress and plane strain theory and three dimensional stress analysis of solids
7. approximate nature of theoretical and numerical analysis methods to determine stresses in any engineering component, artefact or structure.
8. solution of nxn linear systems.

Assessment

Tests: 20%
Two projects: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2204, CIV2208

Synopsis

This unit covers basic spreadsheet computing skills and includes particular training in: mathematical tools such as matrix operations (eg solving simultaneous equations), curve fitting and trendlines, and numerical search techniques; user defined functions; user interface elements such as dialog boxes (using elements such as labels, text boxes, drop-down list boxes, spinners, etc) and VBA programming to automate spreadsheet functions. It also covers the following topics in water engineering: estimation of design rainfall; runoff processes; streamflow data and analysis; flood frequency analysis; reservoir operation and a major assignment on hydrology using spreadsheets.

Objectives

This unit aims to strengthen the computing skills of undergraduates in civil engineering and related courses, and provide experience with numerical modelling and general computer-based problem solving. Many of the required skills are developed in the context of solving problems in hydrology, geomechanics, and structural engineering. There is some emphasis on theoretical aspects of hydrology.

Assessment

Class tests: 15%
Group assignment: 45%
Examination (3 hours): 40%. Students must pass both the examination and overall assessment components to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours computer laboratories/practice classes and 7hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2205

Synopsis

This unit introduces the design of steel and timber framed structures in accordance with the design codes. It enables the students to understand the process for the design of steel and timber structures and the background knowledge which leads to the development of the current steel and timber design codes. Students will understand the behaviour of steel and timber structural components under realistic design conditions and relate the knowledge of design to practical design problems in a project-based learning environment.

Objectives

1. understand the process for the design of steel and timber structures

2. understand the background knowledge which leads to the development of the current steel and timber design codes

3. understand the behaviour of steel and timber structural components under realistic design conditions

4. relate the knowledge of steel and timber design to practical design problems in a problem-based learning environment

5. understand the advantages of using steel and timber as construction materials

6. carry out the design of steel and timber structural components following the standard design procedure

7. be able to use steel and timber structures design codes

8. carry out simple costing procedure for steel and timber structures.

Assessment

Group projects and practice class exercises: 30%
Class and online quizzes: 30%
Final examination (2 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

Three hours of lectures, two hours of practice classes and seven hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2222

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to reinforced concrete and masonary design. Three major topics areas are basic concrete materials technology, reinforced concrete analysis and design, and masonry basics and design. The unit provides a balanced coverage of the practical construction aspects, analytical methods and design aspects.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students should have the following knowledge and skills:

1. basic concepts in concrete technology
2. types of cements, aggregates, and admixtures in concrete
3. properties of fresh and hardened concrete
4. concepts of strength and serviceability limit states, load and capacity reduction factors
5. specifications for durability and fire resistance
6. preparation and critical evaluation of concrete specifications
7. concrete mix design and ability to assess concrete mix proportions for various applications
8. estimation of loads and their representation on structures
9. basic analysis of slabs in the floor system
10. detailed computer analysis of frames
11. design and detail reinforced concrete beams, slabs and columns for strength and serviceability limit states
12. interpret and use concrete structures and loading codes of practice
13. use available analysis and design computer packages and other design aids
14. basic design of masonry walls
15. preparation of design drawings.

Assessment

Practical/project work, tests and laboratory work: 55%
Examination (2 hours): 45%. To achieve a pass in the unit the student must pass both the exam and cumulative assessment component.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2223

Synopsis

The unit covers all aspects of geoengineering at an elementary level, as well as basic engineering geology, formation and weathering processes, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, the geotechnical spectrum: soil, rock, weathering, deposition cycle, basic soil and rock properties, engineering classification of soil and rock, soil structure, weight-volume relationship, and the two/three phase model. It also includes effective stress theory, stresses in a soil mass and shear strength. The unit includes elementary level application of geoengineering knowledge in the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, and pavements using CIRCLY software.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students should have the following knowledge and skills:

1. Include all aspects of geoengineering at elementary level

2. Basic engineering geology, formation and weathering processes, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks

3. Geotechnical spectrum: soil, rock, weathering, deposition cycle, etc

4. Basic soil and rock properties, classification of soil and rock, weight-volume relationship, phase relationship

5. Understanding geological process

6. Soil/rock classification, soil/rock design strength parameters

7. Effective stress theory, stresses in soil mass, and shear strength

8. Limit state design principles for foundations, pavement design

9. Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, pavements

10. Communication skills and group dynamics will be developed through report writing, group work and interviews

11. Visualization (3D to 2D and vice versa)

12. Library and information technology skills.

Assessment

Practical/project work (40%), tests (10%), 3 hour written final examination (50%). To achieve a pass in the unit the student must pass both the exam and cumulative assessment component.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

Three hour lecture, two hours of practice class and seven hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2241

Synopsis

Engineering issues associated with water supply are covered including water supply components, water quality requirements and treatment processes. Fundamental physical properties of water are introduced together with water flow in pipes as part of a water supply system. The basic equations of continuity, momentum and energy conservation are introduced and friction and minor losses are considered in simple pipe systems. Operation and selection of pumps and hydrostatics and pressure transients are covered. Flow in open channels is introduced with application to waterways, aqueducts and pipes flowing partly full. Applications include design of spillways and culverts.

Objectives

• understand the principles involved in analyzing water flow in closed and open conduits
• understand the principles involved in designing a water supply system
• understand the issues involved in water supply, demand and delivery
• understand the need for adequate data collection relating to channels and pipes for determining flows and water levels
• be able to describe the main components of a water supply system
• be able to describe water quality issues and testing requirements in water supply
• be able to apply fundamental principles of continuity, momentum and energy conservation in open and closed conduits
• be able to determine the size of pipe, or open channel, required for a given flow and head loss
• be able to determine flow profiles in open channels
• be able to determine a suitable pump for a flow and pumping head
• be able to work in a group to undertake projects 12. be able to write an engineering report on their project work.

Assessment

Group project submissions: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%. To achieve a pass in the unit the student must pass both the exam and cumulative assessment component.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2261

Synopsis

The fundamental variables used to describe traffic flow are considered and the procedures used to analyse the capacity and level of service of both signalised and unsignalised intersections are explored. Students will be introduced to aaSIDRA intersection analysis software. Traffic surveys are also considered in detail. Public transport is also considered through an examination at the route level including determination of fleet size and factors affecting operational reliability. Intelligent transport systems are also examined. Consideration will be given to the role of communications, encompassing oral, written and drawing components, in the practice of transport and traffic engineers.

Objectives

1. Familiarity with the basic parameters and theories of traffic flow
2. knowledge of the role that advanced technology is playing, and will play, in the transport/traffic area
3. awareness of the importance of both safety and congestion reduction objectives as crucial design considerations in the transport/traffic field
4. appreciation of the relationship of transport/traffic engineering to the profession of civil engineering
5. ability to design, undertake and analyse traffic surveys
6. ability to apply basic traffic flow theory to the analysis of unsignalised intersection capacity
7. ability to design timing plans for isolated traffic signals
8. ability to work effectively in a team as a leader and/or a member
9. oral, written and drawing communication skills.

Assessment

Two assignments (3000 words each): 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%. To achieve a pass in the unit the student must pass both the exam and cumulative assessment component.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

CIV2281

Synopsis

Each student will be required to select a project from those offered, or subject to the course director's approval, nominate their own project topic. The project outcomes are to be summarised in a major report and a brief oral presentation.

Assessment

Written project proposal: 10%
Seminar presentation: 25%
Final report on project work (max 6000 words): 65%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

12 hours per week

Prerequisites

CIV2222 (or CIV2223 or CIV2225 or CIV2226)

Synopsis

Introduction to the nature of civil engineering construction projects. Construction technology including equipment performance, construction techniques, prefabrication, concrete, steel, timber, foundations, buildings, roads, formwork etc. Relevant OHS and site environmental management issues and requirements. Industry experience gained by working with a construction company. The student will be required to submit a 4000 word major report describing this experience at the completion of the semester.

Assessment

Project: 30%
Major report (4000 words): 40%
Examination (2 hours): 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

12 hours per week

Prerequisites

CIV2222 (or CIV2223 or CIV2225 or CIV2226)

Synopsis

Systematic approach to engineering data collection, analysis and interpretation. Scope includes data, information and knowledge; data presentation; errors; randomness; exploratory data analysis; basic statistical procedures; systematic experimental design; stochastic and deterministic models; modelling in engineering systems.

Assessment

Projects: 50%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%
Students must pass both components

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 lectures, 26 practice classes

Co-requisites

(CIV2205 or CIV2207) and ENG2091

Synopsis

Need for project management; the project management context; fundamental project management processes and knowledge; tools and techniques for a structured application to project selection and planning including project brief/ideation/concept embodiment decision support tools, numeric profitability and scoring techniques, and EMV/decision tree risk quantification tools; analytical tool application to project scope, time, cost, risk, human resource, OHS and quality issues. Review of company financial management concepts.

Assessment

Progressive assessment: 40%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 60 Students must pass both components.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

24 lectures, 24 practice classes

Synopsis

Loads and load paths for multi-storey structures, including the action of core walls. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems. Matrix structural analysis for the determination of forces and displacements in structures. Relationship between frame analysis software and the technique of matrix analysis. Emphasis on performance issues for buildings which are not related to strength and deflection.

Assessment

Project: 25%
Tests: 25%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%. Students must pass both components

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

24 lectures, 24 practice classes

Prerequisites

(CIV2204 or CIV2206 or CIV2208) and (CIV2222 or CIV2225)

Co-requisites

CIV2223 or CIV2226

Synopsis

Essential aspects of highway bridge design, assessment and rehabilitation. Criteria for selection of bridge types which are most prevalent. Examine structure as a whole, and implement the analysis and design of the bridge deck and the supporting members. Relevant strength and serviceability limit states applied to the design of the bridge, life cycle performance and risk assessment, material degradation, corrosion, fatigue and time-dependent deformations of reinforced and prestressed concrete elements of the bridge, structural rehabilitation and repair techniques.

Assessment

Tests: 16%
Projects: 34% +Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

24 lectures and 24 practice classes per semester

Prerequisites

CIV2204 (or CIV2206 or CIV2208) and CIV2223 (or CIV2226)

Synopsis

Geological processes, folding and faulting, geological map interpretation, mineral types and influence on engineering properties, identification of soil and rock types, origins and behaviour, site investigation techniques, geological history, stereographic projection; kinematic analysis of slopes, engineering uses of rock and soil; the stress-strain-pore pressure response of soil and rock; failure criteria; stress paths; drained and undrained strengths, consolidation and creep settlements; earth pressures; and behaviour, analysis and design of slopes, embankments, retaining walls and tunnels.

Assessment

Test: 10%
Design assignment: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 50%. Students must pass both assignment, test and examination components.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

22 lectures, 22 hours of design class or practicals and 8 hours of field trip

Prerequisites

CIV2241 or CIV2242

Synopsis

Overview of concepts relating to groundwater resources and seepage, with emphasis on seepage containment in reservoirs, ponds, soil pollution and its avoidance, focusing on soil behaviour and its effect on seepage, groundwater percolation and migration of contaminant in the nearfield of waste containment facilities. Focus will also be on the function, design and construction of engineered soil barriers to prevent leakage from water reservoirs, ponds or to isolate different types of waste.

Assessment

Tests: 30%
Design assignment: 40%
Examination (2 hours): 30%. Students must pass both assignment/test and examination components

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

19 lectures, 33 practice classes, 6 hours of laboratory or site visits per semester

Synopsis

Overview of the various water and wastewater systems in an urban environment, their functions and modes of operation and influence of climate variability on urban requirements in terms of management and discharge of stormwater and wastewater. Examination of water supply treatment, stormwater management system, sewerage system and the interface between these systems.

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%. Students must pass both assignment and examination components

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

24 lectures and 24 practice classes per semester

Prerequisites

(CIV2261 and CIV2262) or (CIV2207 and CIV2263)

Synopsis

Introduce fundamentals and role of road engineering theory and practice. Examine a number of issues related to the planning, design and construction of roads, including: road planning, the road traffic environment, design and rehabilitation, geotechnical issues related to pavement performance, pavement drainage, road construction and road environmental safety.

Assessment

Project design: 50%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%. Students must pass both components

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 lectures and 26 practice/computer classes per semester

Prerequisites

CIV2281 or CIV2282

Synopsis

Each student will be required to select a project from a number of topics offered. The project outcomes are to be summarised in a major report and in a brief oral presentation.

Assessment

Practical work: 100% (written project proposal, final report on practical work, seminar presentation)

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

12 hours per week

Prerequisites

Completion of 120 credit points and level 3 units in chosen area

Synopsis

Each student will be required to select a project from a number of topics offered. The project outcomes are to be summarised in a major report, a technical paper and in a brief oral presentation. Enrolment in this unit is by departmental approval only.

Assessment

Practical work: 100% (written project proposal, preliminary and final reports on practical work, seminar presentation)

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

12 hours per week

Prerequisites

CIV4210 and credit weighted average of at least 65%

Synopsis

To carry out the design for a specified civil engineering development. The design project will vary from year to year but will include aspects of structural, water, geomechanics and transport design.

Assessment

Written and oral project submission and interview: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

39 contact hours

Co-requisites

(CIV3221 and CIV3222) or (CIV3247 and CIV3248) or CIV3264 or CIV3283

Synopsis

Coordinate transformation method, minimum potential energy, bifurcation loads, elastic buckling load, free vibration with damping, lumped mass modelling method, natural frequency and vibration mode, basis for FE method such as process of discretisation, element types and boundary conditions.

Assessment

Project: 50%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%. Students must pass both examination and project components.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

24 lectures, 24 practice classes

Prerequisites

CIV3221

Co-requisites

CIV3222

Synopsis

Advanced methods for the design of structures, considering both loading and strength aspects of design. Strength and serviceability design of continuous post-tensioned concrete members; analysis of shear and torsion in prestressed concrete members, design and detailing of anchorage zones. Introduction to the plastic design concept for engineering practice, with particular reference to steel structures design; methods of plastic analysis from simple beams to complex frames. Introduction to yield line theory for reinforced concrete slabs; yield line solutions based on work equations. Lower bound solutions for reinforced concrete slabs using Hillerborg strip method.

Assessment

Tests: 10%
Project: 40%
Examination: (3 hour final written examination) 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 lectures, 26 practice classes

Prerequisites

CIV3222

Co-requisites

CIV3221

Synopsis

Geotechnical engineering concepts applied to solve or minimise geo-hazard problems specific to domestic and hazardous waste containment facilities (landfills), contaminated sites and tailings dams. The unit focuses on geotechnical aspects in the analysis, design and construction of waste containment facilities (landfills), ground improvement, redevelopment of old landfills, and contaminated site remediation.

Assessment

Oral presentation: 20%+ Tests: 30%
Assignments: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 lectures, 26 hours of design class or practicals and 8 hours of site visits

Prerequisites

CIV3248 or ENG3203

Synopsis

Review of soil mechanics model; the geological context of a project; site investigation and laboratory testing techniques; conceptual design of foundations; elastic, consolidation and creep settlement of shallow footings; total and differential settlement; bearing capacity of shallow footings of layered soils; raft foundations; piling options; the relationship between construction techniques and pile performance; axial capacity of single piles in compression and tension; settlement of single piles; capacity and settlement of pile groups; piled rafts; lateral capacity of piles; rational methods for design of rock-socketed piles; static, dynamic, statnamic and integrity testing of piles.

Assessment

Test: 25%
Assignments and interviews: 75%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 hours lectures, 26 hours practice classes, and 6 hours site visits

Prerequisites

CIV3247

Synopsis

This unit is designed to give a broad understanding of the integrated management of water resources within an urban context. This is a field of practice growing in importance in Australia and overseas, and will equip students well for careers in urban water management. The scope of the course will be multi-disciplinary, giving students an understanding of the range of perspectives required in integrated urban water management (IUWM) covering structural and non-structural techniques available. The social science and ecological perspectives will be emphasized to give an appreciation of the multi-disciplinary nature of IUWM. Software packages such as MUSIC and Aquacycle will be introduced.

Objectives

1. Understand the components that make up the urban water cycle and urban water systems
2. Understand the interactions between urban water cycle components and appreciate the complexities and conflicts involved in integrated management of urban water systems
3. Understand the principles of, and methods for, integrated urban water management
4. Understand the basic ecological and social science perspectives of IUWM and the need for a multi-disciplinary perspective
5. Develop and design IUWM strategies at a conceptual level
6. Use software packages, such as MUSIC and Aquacycle, for IUWM design and assessment.

Assessment

Group project: 50%
Closed book examination (3 hours): 50%. Students must pass both the exam and the cumulative assignment work to gain a pass in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 8 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CIV3264

Synopsis

This unit considers the quality and quantity aspects of water resources management. Tools and techniques appropriate for design and analysis of water resource systems are introduced including rainfall/runoff modelling, yield analysis, characterisation of flow regimes, design of environmental flows and water reuse systems. The basic principles of water quality modelling will be addressed and developed. Water quality management issues to be addressed include the assessment of water quality in various watercourses, such as rivers and lakes, natural systems for water pollution control and pollutant transformations in aqueous environments.

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%. Students must pass both components

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

24 lectures and 24 practice classes per semester

Prerequisites

CIV3264

Synopsis

Examines the performance, impacts and costs of various urban passenger transport modes and the factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in urban travel demand and the issues relevant to selecting a mode for a particular urban passenger transport task. The role of the analytic methods used in transport planning is examined as are the factors to be considered in conducting transport surveys including sample design, questionnaire design and survey administration.

Assessment

Assignments: (3 hour final written examination) 50%
Examinations: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 lectures and 23 tutorials practical classes/site visits per semester

Prerequisites

CIV2281 or CIV2282

Synopsis

The traffic engineering profession, road hierarchy, design of road and street networks, traffic management, traffic and parking surveys, traffic impact analysis, treatment of hazardous road locations, parking, design, planning for pedestrians and cyclists, public transport, environmental and energy impacts of traffic systems, intelligent transport systems.

Assessment

Class tests: 5%
Tutorials: 10%
Projects: 35%
Examination: 50%. Students must pass both the examination and the combined progressive assessment tasks

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

26 lectures, 20 practice classes and a 4 hour site visit per semester

Prerequisites

CIV2281or CIV2282 or ENG3205

Synopsis

This unit will cover continuous-time and discrete-time signals, including sampling, aliasing, and the sampling theorem. Complex exponentials, and their representation as phasors, lead to periodic waveforms, Fourier series and the signal frequency spectrum. Modification of spectra will be described, using FIR filters, discrete-time systems, unit-sample response, discrete convolution, frequency response of FIR filters, z-transforms, IIR filters, linear time-invariant systems, convolution integrals, continuous-time Fourier transform, windowing, DFT, FFT, time-frequency spectrum analysis, spectrogram. Connecting frequency response and time response completes the unit.

Objectives

To understand signals and how they are analysed and modified by systems. To understand the strengths and weakness of sampled and digitised representations of signals, including images, in both time and frequency domains. To experience the strength of mathematics in describing these processes.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examinations (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1060

Prohibitions

ECE2101

Synopsis

This is a study of electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields and their use to create devices and systems. This study includes a mathematical description of the fields, an examination of the basic laws governing the generation of fields, and a study of interactions with dielectric and magnetic materials. Maxwell's field equations are introduced. Applications of electromagnetic fields such as radio, televisions, transformers, electrical motors and generators are examined, as are electrostatic painting, magnetohydrodynamics and beam control in a synchrotron. Naturally generated fields such as the earth's magnetic field and the electric fields causing lightning are also discussed.

Objectives

To understand the nature, representation, analysis and uses of electric and magnetic fields.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examinations (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1060, ENG1090 (or equivalent)

Prohibitions

ECE2201

Synopsis

the unit will provide a grounding in circuit theory leading to solution of electrical networks with node and mesh analysis, equivalent sources, two port representations and simulation. AC analysis with phasors, real and reactive power, first and second order transient responses will be included. Frequency and time response will be developed with Laplace transform techniques.

Feedback control systems are introduced using differential equations, Laplace transform, time, frequency and state space representations. the concepts of poles and zeros, forward transfer functions, and PID control will be developed. Stability of feedback systems, root locus diagrams, Nyquist and Bode techniques, gain/phase margin concepts, and distrubance rejection will be covered.

Objectives

On successful completion of the unit students will be able to:

1. Analyse and understand DC and AC electrical circuits.
2. Perform and interpret circuit simulations
3. Solve for an interpret the transient response of first and second order electrical circuits
4. Model and analyse closed loop feedback systems
5. Design and understand the significance of PID control
6. Understand and analyse the stability of single input single output control systems.

Assessment

Examination: (3 hrs), 70%. Laboratory and assignment work: 30%. Students must achieve a mark of at least 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes, and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1030

Prohibitions

ECE3031

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the important aspects of modern telecommunication systems. Particular emphasis is given to digital communication systems including the internet. The concept of layered architectures will be introduced. Topics will include modulation techniques, source and error coding, multiplexing, peer to peer protocols, LAN protocols, packet switching, TCP/IP architecture and network security.

Objectives

This unit aims to provide the student with an insight into the basic principles of modern data communication and telecommunication networks, and relate this information to their wider use in the engineering environment, including networking, information representation and transmission.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ECE2401, TEC2141 and TRC4801

Synopsis

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of linear electronic circuit analysis and design. At the completion of the unit students will develop skills in using industry standard SPICE software and use of state of the art prototyping and measurement tools for linear electronic circuit analysis and design. The topics covered in this course include, sinusoidal steady-state analysis using phasors and complex impedances, frequency response of circuits in gain and phase, small signal response, feedback concepts, solid-state electronics, solid-state diodes and diode circuits, field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors, single-transistor amplifiers, multistage amplifiers.

Objectives

An understanding of semiconductor devices and their uses as near linear amplifiers. More generally, an understanding of linear systems, and of how non-linear systems can be approximated by linear systems, and the advantages of doing so.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examinations (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

TRC2500

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to computers and CPU organisation, assemblers and compilers, and algorithm design for engineering problems. It covers the language C and its implementation on a typical computer, including standard data types, arrays, control statements, functions, including ways of parameter passing, C library functions, pointers, strings, arrays of pointers, structures, linked lists and binary tree data structures, dynamic memory allocations, and calls to assembly language programs. Object-oriented programming is introduced. Software engineering is covered as the methodology of software development and lifecycle models. Operating system concepts are introduced.

Objectives

To understand the basic concepts of computer programming, and to learn to program in the C language.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examinations (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1060

Prohibitions

CSE1301, TEC2041, TEC2042, TEC2171, TRC2400

Synopsis

This unit introduces the student to modern logic design techniques, hardware used and common representations. Topics include two and multi-level combinational logic, decoders, multiplexers, arithmetic circuits, programmable and steering logic, flip-flops, registers, counters, RAM and ROM. Using this hardware the design component will include finite state machine design and applications to computer data path control. This will incorporate simple analogue and digital I/O interfacing. Programmable logic devices will be covered, and the use of a hardware description language for describing, synthesizing and testing digital logic. Laboratories cover logic design, implementation, and testing.

Objectives

To understand the analysis and design of complex digital systems from building blocks, using modern digital design software.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ECE2701, TEC2172, TRC2300

Synopsis

In this unit students will be introduced the principles of electromagnetism and wave propagation of wireless and guided waves based on the use of Maxwell's equations to analyse of more complicated structures such as radio frequency (RF) transmission lines, plane interfaces, optical waveguides and optical fibres, antenna and cylindrical metallic waveguides. Students will then apply these wave propagation principles to examine the practical issues of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) including: interference and coupling mechanisms, RF circuit layout and grounding, interfaces, filtering and shielding and EMC measurement techniques.

Objectives

To understand the principles of propagation electromagnetic waves in wireless and guided wave structures such as RF transmission lines, plane interfaces, optical waveguides and optical fibres, antenna and cylindrical metallic waveguides. To develop a working knowledge to apply the EM wave propagation phenomena to design basic and advanced antennae and optical waveguides and fibres. To develop a working knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) including interference and coupling mechanisms, RF circuit layout and grounding, interfaces, filtering and shielding and EMC measurement techniques.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2021 (or ECE2201 or PHS2022) and ECE2041 (or ECE2401)

Prohibitions

ECE3202

Synopsis

This unit introduces control systems and feedback and outlines their role in modern society. Initially tools for the modelling, analysis and design of continuous-time systems are briefly presented. Following this, the main focus is shifted to the analysis and design of modern discrete-time and hybrid sampled-data systems. For analysis, difference equations, z-transforms, transfer functions, frequency response, and state-space models are covered, as also is computer-based system identification. For design, pole-placement, and state feedback, state estimation, and linear quadratic optimal design are covered. Aspects of robust and non-linear control are also introduced.

Objectives

An understanding of control theory. An appreciation of the diversity of control applications. An understanding of feedback and feed forward systems. An awareness of simplifying assumptions and their limitations. An understanding of digital controllers. The ability to model real systems in a variety of ways. The ability and confidence to effectively use feedback to improve the dynamic properties of a plant.

Assessment

Examination: (3 hours): 70%
Continuous assessment: 30%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures and 3 hours laboratory and practice classes, and 6 hours of private study per week.

Prerequisites

ECE2011, ENG1060, ENG2902

Prohibitions

ECE3301

Synopsis

The unit begins by considering electrical machines, looking at DC machines, induction motors, synchronous motors and other types of motors under fixed and variable speed operation. Then thyristor rectifiers and switched power converters are presented, looking at their use for electrical energy conversion in general and variable speed motor control in particular. Finally, single and three phase AC networks, power factor correction, and electrical power generation, transmission and distribution networks are explored. Particular focus is given here to three phase transformers, transmission line modelling, quality of electrical supply, electrical protection systems, and power system control.

Objectives

To explore electrical power equipment, apparatus and systems. To understand the conversion of electrical energy into alternative forms for different load requirements. To understand electrical power generation, transmission and distribution systems.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2061 and (ECE2031 or ECE2062)

Prohibitions

ECE3502 and TRC3501

Synopsis

Semiconductor physics is developed further. Non-ideal OpAmps are investigated and signal conditioning circuits and high frequency circuits are explored, including multistage amplifiers, oscillators and phase locked loops. Electronic circuit design using CAD and PCB is further developed. The switching of digital logic circuits and high speed connections are discussed. Practical electronic design issues are presented including EMI. Cascaded control systems are explored, taking into account deadband, saturation and transport delay. Concepts of State Space representation, transfer functions, canonical realization, Observability and controllability and discrete-time systems are presented.

Objectives

1. To extend semiconductor theory to additional electronic devices and to integrated circuit structures
2. To gain more detailed knowledge and understanding of electronic amplifier circuits, and to understand how transistors and electronics are used in higher frequency and oscillator applications
3. To understand the importance and implications of the switching operation of digital logic circuits
4. To further explore the design of electronic circuits using simulation and CAD design systems
5. To understand SISO control systems, state space modeling and their relationship to transfer function representation of dynamic systems
6. To introduce discrete-time/sampled-data control systems

7. design electronic circuits using simulation tools and construct, debug and verify the operation of electronic circuits in the laboratory
8. predict and measure the performance of digital logic switching circuits
9. design and experimentally verify the operation of SISO control systems

Assessment

Examination: (3 hrs) 70%, Mid-semester test/laboratory/project and assignment work: 30%. Students must achive a mark of at least 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2031 and ECE2061

Prohibitions

ECE2062

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to computer architecture using a modern microprocessor as an example. Practical considerations involved in interconnecting logic element are explored, along with software and hardware techniques for interfacing computers to peripheral devices. An introduction to communication protocols used to connect local peripheral devices to a microprocessor, including RS232/RS422/RS485, CAN bus and i2C is provided. Real time systems including concurrency, inter-process communications and scheduling are introduced.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examinations (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

(ECE2071 or CSE1301 or FIT1002 or TEC2171 or TRC2400) and (ECE2072 or TEC2172 or TRC2300)

Prohibitions

ECE3703, GSE2303, GSE3802, TEC3174, TRC3300

Synopsis

This unit extends the level of complexity of electronic design by integrating and applying knowledge from a number of second year units. Students will use knowledge from linear and non-linear electronics, computer engineering and communications engineering, to tackle a group project, applying project management skills, and extending their experience of working in groups. The project will extend the design processes introduced in the earlier units to a larger, more complex, and less constrained situation. The project will be complemented by lectures in project management, including working with teams, project management tools and techniques, and written and verbal communication.

Objectives

Integration and application of knowledge from different areas. Practical experience of the tools of circuit design of greater complexity. Experience in reading a wide range of component data and extracting the relevant information. Skills to work in teams. Skills to find optima in designs subject to constraints. Confidence to consider many possible solutions and choose on the data available. Experience of practical problems of more complex electronic constructions.

Assessment

Project: 70%, Requirements Analysis Document: 10%, Design Specification Document: 10%, Presentation: 10%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2041 and ECE2061 and (ECE2062 or ECE2031) and ECE2071 and ECE2072

Prohibitions

ECE3905, TEC3191, TRC3000

Synopsis

This unit introduces systems engineering and reliability analysis. Key concepts and language are introduced through real world examples. Frameworks for analysing the life cycles of systems are introduced. Tools and techniques to aid decision-making are provided. Design Automation software tools are introduced with industry-specific examples. Group projects and discussions reinforce the concepts through real-world examples. The concepts of component and system reliability are introduced and extended to reliability analysis of non-repairable and repairable systems, including time dependent reliability and availability, mean time to failure, mean repair time and lifetime distribution functions.

Objectives

To understand the process of systems design and the use of mathematical tools in system analysis and optimisation. To learn principles of reliability evaluation of engineering systems.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination: (3 hours): 60%.
Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG2092

Prohibitions

TEC3192

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to both the analysis of stochastic processes and the mathematical principles at the core of the numerical techniques used to find the solution of differential equations. The first half of the unit will build up the discrete processes that lead to finite differences, finite elements and finite volumes techniques commonly used to solve differential equations. Spectral methods will also be developed. The second half of this unit will focus on stochastic processes, particularly the analysis of time series.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: optimisation techniques for large-scale discrete systems; singular value decomposition; finite difference techniques as applied to ordinary differential equations; finite element, finite volume and spectral methods; modern methods employed in the analysis of stochastic systems; Ergodic processes; the theoretical aspects of ARMA models and their use; the role and use of Kalman filters; the use of stochastic differential equations to model linear and non-linear systems.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination: (3 hours): 60%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Kate Smith-Miles

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours laboratory and practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2011, ENG2092

Synopsis

The practical application of DSP systems using industry standard platforms. The unit covers practical aspects including current industry standard integrated software development and debugger tools, assembler from C, code optimisation, memory management, cache, Architecture, Hardware pipelining, XDAIS (eXpressDSP Algorithm Standard), EDMA, HWI (hardware interrupts) , McBSP (multiple channel buffered serial port), channel sorting, DSP/BIOS (scalable real-time kernel), HPI (host port interface). Advanced topics include wavelets, adaptive filters, real time digital filters.

Objectives

To understand signals as fractal and non fractal and how they can be faithfully recorded, analysed and modified by systems. To understand the strengths and weakness of sampled and digitised representations of signals, including images, in both time, frequency and time-frequency / time-scale domains. To experience the strength of mathematics in describing these processes. To understand and implement adaptive filter and real time filter systems. To implement adaptive filters on an industry standard DSP development system. To implement real-time filters on an industry standard DSP development system. To implement wavelets on an industry standard DSP development system. To develop a working knowledge of a real time current industry standard integrated software development system. To develop a working knowledge of a real time hardware development system. To develop a working knowledge of a real time hardware peripherals and their interfacing.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2011 (or ECE3102)

Co-requisites

ECE3073 (or ECE3703) and ECE3093 (or MAT3901)

Prohibitions

ECE4404, ECE4805, ECE5012, ECE5404, ECE5805

Synopsis

This unit is a study of passive and active electronic components and devices and how they perform at radio and microwave frequencies. Physical RF circuits are to be designed, built and tested in the laboratory and as design projects. Extensive use is made of modern RF simulation and design software.

Objectives

To educate the student about the unique nature of working at RF and microwave frequencies
To give the student the necessary analytical skills to analyse RF and microwave electronic components, circuits and systems
To teach the student to design RF and microwave circuits and systems
To give the student the skills to utilise sophisticated RF and microwave EDA software and to use RF and microwave test equipment to develop RF and microwave electronics

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

(ECE2021 or ECE2201) and (ECE2041 or ECE2401) and (ECE2061 or ECE2601)

Co-requisites

ECE3022

Prohibitions

ECE4204, ECE5203, ECE5204

Synopsis

This unit is a study of the fundamentals of radio transmitters and receivers, the wireless radio channel and radio/wireless networks. An investigation into the configuration of wireless units to create communications systems and networks leads on to an appreciation of the diversity of wireless applications for personal and public use.

Objectives

To understand the basics of radio transmission and reception in different frequency bands and different physical environments
To understand the limitations on radio communications imposed by the radio channel
To learn the wide range of applications of radio/wireless technology
To understand mobile radio communications and its networking capabilities.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2021 (or ECE3202 or PHS2022)

Prohibitions

ECE5024

Synopsis

This unit aims to firstly develop an understanding of key features of methods for mathematically modelling various categories of dynamical systems in terms of sets of dynamic and algebraic equations, ranging from engineering to biomedical systems. Secondly, students are shown how to write algorithms for efficient numerical solution of these equations. Computer-aided control systems design using optimal and robust control methods is then covered. Thirdly, students are introduced to Lyapunov and function analytic techniques for nonlinear systems stability analysis, and to nonlinear control design methods including feedback linearisation, sliding mode and passivity-based control techniques.

Objectives

1. To understand the role of control and automation in modern society
2. To understand modelling and simulation of typical industrial and process control systems
3. To appreciate different fieldbusses used in industrial data communications
4. To understand optimal and robust control design techniques for linear multivariable systems
5. To have knowledge and skills to obtain solutions real world non-linear control problems
6. To be able to perform numerical simulations of dynamical engineering systems
7. To be able to configure fieldbusses used in industrial data communications
8. To be able to use optimization methods to systemically design controllers for linear Multivariable dynamical systems
9. To be able to analyse stability of nonlinear systems
10. To be able to design controllers for nonlinear systems using feedback linearization, sliding mode and passivity based control techniques
11. To have an appreciation of the role of automation in society
12. To have confidence in identifying new engineering problems and formulating original solutions

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 7 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2031 or ECE3031

Prohibitions

ECE4302, ECE5032, ECE5302

Synopsis

Production and assembly analysis, process and equipment qualification. Quality systems, quality control and quality assurance in the industry. Occupational health and safety, Statistical process control, optimization techniques and operation management. Production test flow analysis and requirements to test equipment. Modular and virtual instrumentation for data acquisition, control and testing in manufacturing environment. Measurement and testing techniques, accuracy, calibration and statistical analysis of results.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the unit, the students are expected:

1. To get an appreciation of the modern industrial processes development and manufacturing line settings.
2. To know various manufacturing systems and the management issues associated with such systems.
3. To be able to analyse commonly encountered operational problems mathematically in terms of optimization and to find the respective solution by using appropriate tools.
4. To know the modern organisation management paradigms in particularly with respect to quality improvements. To appreciate the importance of interaction between engineering departments with other parties, internal or external to the manufacturing corporation.
5. To be capable of integrating various modular instrumentation, measurement, control, and computing equipment to form a new system for the given task relevant to industrial manufacturing environment.
6. To be confident in handling commonly employed data communication standards (buses) between host computers and various on-line or semi-autonomous instrumental systems to perform variety of tasks (data acquisition, control, signal processing, testing, etc.)
7. To become familiar with the issues that may cause inaccurate measurements and to be well-versed in the statistical methods in measurement error analysis. To know how to present results in statistically sound manner and to be able to extract useful information out of raw data using sound statistical methodologies.
8. To be aware of the environmental, health and safety issues relevant to high-volume manufacturing in the industry be able to reduced the risk of common hazardous situations.

Assessment

5 Laboratory reports and 1 mini-project: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorials, 2 hours laboratories and 6 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2071 (or ECE2702 or TRC2400)

Synopsis

This unit will cover aspects of physical layer communications which are relevant to modern communication systems. Digital modulation techniques, including quadrature modulation and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) will be covered. The effects of noise on bit error rates will be covered, along with techniques to reduce them, including matched filtering and equalisation. Information theory covers questions of capacity, diversity, and error correction coding. Finally the use of multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communication systems will be covered.

Objectives

Knowledge of the fundamental limits of communication in noisy band limited channels. Knowledge of digital modulation techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques. Understanding of the properties of different communication channels and how channels can be modelled mathematically. Knowledge of the properties of modern error correcting codes. Understanding of how orthogonal frequency division multiplexing and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) multiple antenna systems can be used in modern communication systems and the advantages and limitations of their use. Understanding of the statistical nature of communications. Skills to design and simulate modern communication systems using industry standard simulation tools.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures and 3 hours laboratory and practice classes, and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2041 or ECE2401

Prohibitions

ECE5042

Synopsis

Students will study the characteristics of key components that make up optical communications systems, including: lasers and advanced lightwave sources and direct modulation, optical modulators, optical fibres, optical amplifiers, filters and multiplexers, optical receivers and associated electronics. Secondly, students will use this knowledge to analyse and design optical communications systems. Examples will include local-area networks, metropolitan area networks, long-haul links and transcontinental networks.

Objectives

Knowledge of characteristics of fibres, including dispersion and non-linearity, and of multiplexers, filters and Raman optical amplifiers. Ability to prepare a power budget for an optical communications link. Understanding of the dispersion limits and compensation techniques for optical links. Knowledge of wavelength division multiplexing in links and networks. Skills to design optical communications links for short, medium and long-haul applications, and select appropriate components during link design. Ability to simulate the interactions of components and understand performance measures. Ability to propose optical network architectures for access and metropolitan networks. Ability to specify the performance of networks from an operator's perspective. Experience in making basic measurements on optical components and systems.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2021 (or ECE3202 or PHS2022) and ECE2041 (or ECE3402)

Prohibitions

ECE4405, ECE5043, ECE5405

Synopsis

This unit aims to study the fundamentals of telecommunication network protocols by having the Internet's software architecture as its primary focus. Reliable communication over an unreliable network layer, connection establishment and teardown, congestion and flow control, and multiplexing issues are covered. The functions of routers and routing algorithms and protocols for finding paths and interconnecting large number of heterogeneous networks are studied. Local area networks and protocols for sharing a multi-access channel are studied. Finally, protocols for network security, techniques for providing confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation and message integrity are also studied.

Objectives

1. Understand the basic infrastructure and hardware achitecture of the Internet
2. understand the software architecture of the Internet and main protocols
3. understand the protocols used in contemporary Internet applications, and their purpose
4. understand the techniques and protocols for provision of security, authentication, non-repudiation and message integrity
5. understand the operation of Local Area Network (LAN) protocols
6. gain knowledge on the available networking tools to query parts of the Internet infrastructure including name servers, routers, individual hosts, and websites.
7. gain knowledge on comparative analysis of various networking protocols and their application
8. learn to write client and server applications using the Internet protocols

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 7 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2041

Prohibitions

ECE4411, ECE5044, ECE5411, TEC3742

Synopsis

This unit addresses the fundamental concepts and analytical tools for modelling, predicting and improving the performance of telecommunication networks. It also introduces simulation methods. First, network performance modelling and estimation is studied. Second, congestion in telecommunication networks is covered, and effectiveness of various congestion control algorithms, especially. Third, a comparative analysis of routing algorithms is covered from the graph theory perspective. The focus then shifts to individual links and an introduction to information theory, and limits of channel capacity are discussed. Finally, methods for Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees are studied.

Objectives

To understand the basics of random processes and their relationship to traffic modelling.
To learn about link models for circuit switching, for packet switching and queuing theory for delay analysis.
To understand methods for modelling networks as graphs, and their application to routing.
To understand the fundamental principles of centralised network design.
To learn about flow and congestion control algorithms and their comparative analysis.
To know the building blocks of an architecture for guaranteed quality of service provision in next generation networks.
To develop skills to choose and use simulation tools for predicting network performance.
Appreciation of the role of a network engineer.
Confidence in identifying and using the most suitable analytical or simulation tool for network planning.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2041 or ECE2401

Prohibitions

ECE5045

Synopsis

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the structure and operation of electrical power systems using different resources, and considering their environmental impacts. It covers current and future energy scenarios for the world and Australia. This requires an understanding of the basic concepts and modelling of electrical power systems, including techniques for power flow and fault analysis, control of voltage, frequency, harmonic distortion, and system stability. Methods are presented to identify and clear faults, maximise power system economy and estimate the capital cost as well as unit price of electricity ($/kWh) using various energy conversion technologies.

Objectives

To understand energy conversion technologies, electric power system modelling, power flow analysis faults in power systems electrical grid power and frequency control power stability and quality of supply economy of electric power systems.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

(ECE2031 and EC2061) or TRC2500

Co-requisites

ECE3051 or (TRC3501 and TRC3600)

Prohibitions

ECE4503, ECE4057, ECE4507, ECE5507, ECE5053, ECE5503

Synopsis

The unit looks at the use of power electronic converters in applications such as variable speed motor drives and electrical grid energy control. It analyses voltage and current source inverters operating under open and closed loop regulation, develops advanced models of AC motors, and then integrates these concepts into variable speed drives for AC motors. A similar approach is used for DC motor drive systems, first using multipulse SCR converters and then hard switched converters for more advanced systems based on brushless DC and stepper servo motors. Finally, topologies such as cycloconverters, matrix converters and multilevel converters are presented, together with typical applications.

Objectives

To understand
The way in which electrical motors can operate at variable speeds
The use of power electronic converters for variable speed motor control
How electrical energy can be controlled by power electronic converters for industrial processes and to improve power quality.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 7 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

(ECE2031 and ECE2061) or TRC2500

Co-requisites

ECE3051 or (TRC3501 and TRC3600)

Prohibitions

ECE4504, ECE5054, ECE5504

Synopsis

The unit presents a structured treatment of the design of switched mode power electronic converters. It begins by considering semiconductor devices and topologies of various types of converters that suit particular applications. Then, detailed design processes are developed, taking into account converter topology and semiconductor device selection, design of magnetic components, voltage-mode and current-mode closed loop control, use of simulation, physical design layout, and EMI/EMC considerations, in the context of particular applications. Finally, specific real-world systems such as electronic lighting ballast's, UPSs and high-frequency induction heating systems are presented as examples.

Objectives

To understand the use of power electronic switching conversion techniques to control electrical power in a wide-range of applications.
To select appropriate converter topologies and structures for specific applications.
To be able to design and construct practical switched mode power electronic converters.
To be able to use simulation tools as part of the design process.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2061 or TRC2500

Prohibitions

ECE4505, ECE5055, ECE5505

Synopsis

The unit introduces concepts of high voltage phenomena in the context of design and testing of electrical power plant. The unit describes sources of over voltage in power systems. It then presents fundamentals of high voltage insulation design and condition monitoring methods. It describes insulation performance characteristics and diagnostic methods in plant such as generators, transformers and high voltage cables. The notions of insulation co-ordination and over voltage protection are also established. Additionally, the unit introduces static electricity phenomena, hazards they pose and technology applications they bring.

Objectives

To learn and understand the principles of high voltage technology as applied in the design and testing of power system equipment as well as in other industrial applications.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2021 or PHS2022

Prohibitions

ECE4508, ECE5058, ECE5508

Synopsis

The unit aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the performance, specification and fabrication of large scale digital circuits. Students will become experienced at the design, simulation, verification and debugging of complex large scale digital circuits using a Hardware Description Language (HDL) and current CAD tools with FPGA development boards. Two group design projects will be undertaken: one involving an HDL using FPGA devices and another involving custom VLSI CMOS design and simulation

Objectives

• understand the evolution of complex digital integrated circuits and scaling issues
• appreciate the fabrication processes used for producing CMOS VLSI circuits
• understand of the uses and limitations of VLSI and HDL in the synthesis and simulation
• develop an appreciation of different VLSI design styles and hierarchical design
• gain a physical insight into digital circuit behaviour and performance
• appreciate the characteristics of synchronous and self-timed design methodologies
• understand the fundamental synchronization issues of independent digital systems
• develop skills in VLSI and HDL large scale digital design and simulation with CAD tools
• acquire the skill of debugging and fault finding large scale digital designs
• appreciate how fundamentals of digital design can be applied to this rapidly changing field

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 7 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2061 or TRC2500

Co-requisites

ECE3073 or TRC3300

Prohibitions

ECE4604, ECE5063, ECE5604

Synopsis

Electronic testing in IC fabrication cycle; the importance and organisation of testing within technological process; test equipment used in industry to verify the correct operation of digital integrated circuits (generic architecture and operation of a test system, main modules of a tester and their operation, computer-aided test engineering tools, test system programming, device interface board design), digital test methodologies (DC parametric, AC, functional and IDDQ tests), semiconductor memory testing, introduction to analog and mixed-signal testing, design-for-testability and built-in self-test and their implication on test technology, test data collection and analysis.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the unit, the students are expected:

1. To gain appreciation of the microelectronics evolution, the IC fabrication process, the manufacture of microelectronic devices and the cost and roles of testing
2. To know the different kinds of semiconductor testing and corresponding test types
3. To be able to outline the requirements and procedures for DC parametric, AC parametric and Functional testing based on the device specifications sheets
4. To get good appreciation of mixed-signal and memory testing, their specifics and alogrithms
5. To be familiarised with IDDQ testing and be able to design and implement relevant test algorithms for a device in production.
6. To know design-for-test and built-in self test methodologies
7. To know ATE architecture and operation as well as to be able to design simple digital tests, program and implement them on real-world test equipment
8. To obtain deep comprehension of functional and in-circuit testing of assembled printed circuit boards.

Assessment

Laboratory reports: 10%
Laboratory test and mid-semester test: 20%
Examination (3 hour): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorials, 2 hours laboratories and 6 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2061 and ECE2072

Co-requisites

ECE2062 or ECE3062

Synopsis

This unit builds upon earlier studies in computer organisation and engineering. The unit will explore the structures, techniques and trade-offs implicit in the study of high performance computer architectures. The focus will be on exploring all aspects of exploitable concurrency in computer systems and the applications they support. This will include considerations of data path design, memory structures, resource allocation and scheduling, threading, branch prediction; alternative application specific computer architectures; implementation using re-configurable devices and high-level languages.

Objectives

• to design and construct application specific solutions in the field of computer architecture
• to appreciate that the solution to any problem in computer architecture is likely to be quickly invalidated by time and to strive for solutions that minimise the effects of this reality
• to develop confidence in specifying computational requirements and formulating original solutions in a timely manner.

Assessment

Examination: (3 hours) 70%
Continuous assessment: 30%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE3073 or ECE3703 or TRC3300

Prohibitions

ECE4705, ECE5074

Synopsis

The unit enables students to understand, analyse, specify, design and test embedded systems in terms of the hardware architecture, distributed systems and the software development that deploys a real time kernel and the migration of software to hardware. The design, analysis and implementation of a real time kernel will be studied that includes scheduling policies, process creation and management, inter-process communication, efficient handling of I/O and distributed processor implementation issues. Students will be involved in a design project that involves the hardware and real time system design of an embedded system with hard deadlines using an FPGA development system.

Objectives

To understand the development process for embedded systems from specification, simulation, implementation and testing. To gain an appreciation of the effectiveness and properties of a real time kernel in the software development process. To gain a knowledge and understanding of the properties of different scheduling policies and their implementation in a real time system. To understand the process of migration of a software definition to a hardware implementation as a means to accelerate an embedded system design. To understand the complexities and design approaches necessary in a distributed real time embedded system.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination: (3 hours) 60%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE3073 or TRC3300

Prohibitions

ECE4705, ECE5075

Synopsis

This unit will look at the applications of modern object oriented approaches to engineering computation. Numerical libraries based upon modern meta-programming techniques are introduced to show ways of constructing performance-critical software to solve engineering problems that are formulated as partial differential equations. Due to their widespread usage, special emphasis will be placed on constructing numerical solutions based on finite difference and finite element methods. Specifically, this unit will extensively use advanced C++ language features and numerical libraries such as Blitz++.

Objectives

Familiarity with the use of software development tools
Knowledge of the features of C++ including OOP
Understanding of efficiency considerations in C++ including temporary generation, in-lining, virtual functions usage, floating point, bit-set calculations, reference, pointers and exception handling.
Competence in meta-programming.
Experience of Blitz++ as an example system to demonstrate scientific programming.
Use of comsol multiphysics as an example scripting platform for handling finite element programs.
Competence in finite difference and finite element methods.
The ability to design object oriented, maintainable numerical software for solving engineering problems.
An appreciation of computational methodologies and high performance computing techniques in electrical engineering.
Confidence in using state of the art numerical packages for solving engineering problems.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

(ENG2092 or MAT2901) and (ECE2011 or ECE3102) and (ECE2071 or ECE2702 or CSE1301 or TRC2400 or FIT1002)

Prohibitions

ECE4709, ECE5077, ECE5709

Synopsis

Intelligent Robotics concerns the melding of artificial perception, strategic reasoning and robotic action in potentially unstructured and time-varying environments to fulfill useful physical tasks, whether in industry or for security, healthcare, search and rescue or civil defense etc.This unit covers topics underpinning the above requirements, including sensors, sensor fusion, machine perception, environmental mapping/monitoring, path planning, localisation, mechanisms, artificial intelligence methodologies and application domains.

Objectives

Students will gain an understanding of the physical structure, sensing/actuation and programming required to develop an intelligent robot. They will be able to specify the robotic mechanism, its sensors and actuators and then be capable of programming and integrating these components into a functioning robot system. By considering case studies they will be able to critically appraise robot systems developed by others.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 4 hours laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2071 or TRC2400

Prohibitions

ECE4711, ECE5078, ECE5711

Synopsis

Intelligent Robotics concerns the melding of artificial perception, strategic reasoning and robotic action in potentially unstructured and time-varying environments to fulfill useful physical tasks, whether in industry or for security, healthcare, search and rescue or civil defense etc.This unit covers topics underpinning the above requirements, including sensors, sensor fusion, machine perception, environmental mapping/monitoring, path planning, localisation, mechanisms, artificial intelligence methodologies and application domains.

Objectives

Students will gain an understanding of the physical structure, sensing/actuation and programming required to develop an intelligent robot. They will be able to specify the robotic mechanism, its sensors and actuators and then be capable of programming and integrating these components into a functioning robot system. By considering case studies they will be able to critically appraise robot systems developed by others.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 4 hours laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2071 or TRC2400

Prohibitions

ECE4711, ECE5078, ECE5711

Synopsis

This unit shows how engineering principles are used in the design and construction of biomedical instrumentation. This includes application of electrochemistry to biological membranes, application of cable theory to nerve axons, application of electronic design principles to the recording of biological electrical signals, application of quantitative optics to spectrometry and flourescopy. In addition, the operating principles of a wide range of medical and laboratory instruments will be explored, raning from pH meters to gene sequencers, pressure transducers to anaesthetic machines.

Objectives

To understand the generation of electrical signals in the body.
To apply engineering principles to recording and analysis of electrical signals in the body.
To apply basic chemistry to sensors
To understand the principles and operation of optical instrumentation.
To become familiar with a range of hospital equipment.

Assessment

Laboratory and assignment work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2061, PHY2011

Prohibitions

ECE3801, ECE5081, ECE5801

Synopsis

This unit will apply the basic mechanics included in the engineering course to the physiological background of the biomedical engineers. This will include characterisation of the principle body tissues as engineering materials, such as bone, cartilage and ligaments as structural materials, joints as mechanisms, muscles as motors and brakes, the heart as a pump, and the nervous system as sensor network and controller. Gait, the prime example of the interaction of all these elements, will be studied in its own right, and as a diagnostic tool in palsied, diseased and prosthetic patients. The technologies of the gait lab and of ambulatory monitoring will also be covered.

Objectives

To understand the building blocks of human musculo-skeletal biomechanics.
To study human motor control with a particular focus on lower limb control and locomotion.
To compare gait of normal and disabled humans
To understand the principles and operation of gait measurement in the laboratory and in the field.
To become familiar with the biomechanics of prosthetics.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1040

Prohibitions

ECE4804, ECE5084, ECE5804

Synopsis

This unit will introduce a range of medical imaging technologies currently used in health care, covering aspects of technical design, medical image analysis, systems integration and emerging technologies. It introduces students to the wide range of imaging modalities with an emphasis on the design and technical development of each modality. Future needs on medical imaging in health care and emerging medical imaging technologies will be covered. Image analysis and visualisation in the context of image guided therapy, image guided surgery, and virtual reality based simulation will also be covered.

Objectives

To provide an introduction to medical imaging equipment and systems. To study medical imaging systems, including computational methods, analysis, design and performance requirements. To be able to evaluate future medical imaging systems. To become familiar with medical imaging equipment safety and regulation.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2011 (or ECE3102) and ECE2021 (or ECE3202 or PHS2022)

Prohibitions

ECE4806, ECE5086, ECE5806

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the process of design and innovation with particular reference to medical technology. The design, development and manufacture of medical technology are covered, taking into consideration safety and effectiveness issues, regulatory and legal issues, the patient equipment interface and the hospital or medical environment in which the equipment is to be used. This will be achieved through case studies and development of a business plan.

Objectives

To introduce the process of medical technology innovation in the context of Australian case studies.
To develop a conceptual design for a new medical technology considering a wide range of parameters including technical feasibility, patient/doctor acceptance, manufacturability, financial viability, and safety.
To gain experience in developing and presenting a plan for new technology innovation.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: (3 hours) 50%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ECE4807, ECE5087, ECE5807

Synopsis

Together with ECE4095 Project B, this unit is a challenging opportunity to pursue independently an individual project and is likely to require extended effort. The two units together normally include a preparatory literature survey and developmental work such as design, construction and programming. Students choose a project that interests them, and are assigned to a team of two supervising staff members.

Objectives

To give students the experience of tackling a real problem and presenting their achievement.
To search for prior knowledge.
To learn to apply safety considerations to all actions.
To present results in writing and in person.

Assessment

Panel assessment of the achievement of the student in the project, as evidenced by a presentation, a poster and a written report (100%)

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

12 hours per week working on the project

Prerequisites

ECE3091 or completion of 132 credit points

Prohibitions

ECE4911, ECE5094

Synopsis

Together with ECE4094 Project A this unit is a challenging opportunity to pursue independently an individual project and is likely to require extended effort. The two units together normally include a preparatory literature survey and developmental work such as design, construction and programming. Students choose a project that interests them, and are assigned to a team of two supervising staff members.

Objectives

To give students the experience of tackling a real problem and presenting their achievement.
To search for prior knowledge.
To learn to apply safety considerations to all actions.
To present results in writing and in person.

Assessment

Panel assessment of the achievement of the student in the project, as evidenced by a presentation, a poster and a written report: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

12 hours per week working on the project

Prerequisites

ECE4094 or ECE4911

Prohibitions

ECE4912

Synopsis

This unit will cover topics relevant to engineers working in a business environment, particularly in management, focusing on recent case studies. Areas covered include management of individuals, teams and organisations, management philosophy and practical techniques. Financial management will be discussed, including company objectives, accounting fundamentals, and financial planning and control. Marketing will follow, including business planning, quality and quality control. Relevant legal issues will be covered, including intellectual property, contract and negligence. This will be drawn together in discussing the role of the professional engineer, ethical behaviour and decision making.

Objectives

To understand the role of an engineer as a manager - skills, styles, technique.
To learn about and understand organisations - types, structures, operations.
To understand accounting fundamentals.
To understanding the basics of marketing principles.
To experience and learn techniques for strategic business planning.
To understand some of the legal issues relevant to engineers.
To identify and inculcate the elements of professional behaviour, in particular the Engineering Code of Ethics.
To identify and learn key skills required to effectively perform the role of a manager.
To learn to operate effectively in a dynamic business environment.
To learn to use financial information to enhance business decision making.
To develop and utilise effective strategic plans using advanced planning techniques.
To come to understand important legal aspects of contract, negligence and intellectual property with relevance to the engineering profession and in the context of the engineering code of ethics.
To gain an appreciation of the value of planning.
To identify with ethical business behaviour.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination: (3 hours) 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours laboratory and practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ECE4908, TEC3193 and TRC4002

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

This unit is used by the faculty to enrol students undertaking outbound exchange studies at a host institution. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES. The faculty will manage the enrolment of students undertaking an outbound exchange program to ensure fees and credit are processed accurately.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

Introduce concepts of sustainable development, the demands of population and economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation, energy demand and usage, and human environmental disturbance. Two environmental case studies will be covered in detail, designed to illustrate by way of example many of the considerations that underpin many environmental issues/conflicts/ethics. These are climate change and sustainable cities. The multi-disciplinary nature of environmental problems is emphasized together with the need to understand and communicate with other professional and community groups.

Objectives

Objectives:

• develop an appreciation of the range and magnitude of environmental issues
• develop an understanding of the different possible perspectives on environmental issues
• understand the effects of population growth and urbanisation
• understand community concerns about the environment
• understand the role of the environmental engineer in society, and with respect to environmental issues
• understand the importance of environmental ethics
• understand the conceptual basis of sustainability
• learn to integrate conflicting viewpoints regarding environmental issues
• begin to integrate environmental criteria into engineering project work
• develop skills in information retrieval and analysis
• develop skills in the oral and written presentation of technical information.

Assessment

Examination: 50%
Group project: 35%
Tutorial involvement 5%
Two individual assignments:10%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours tutorial classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Synopsis

This unit will give the students an appreciation of materials, their place in the environment and ways of dealing with their presence in the waste stream. The students will gain a basic understanding of the structure and properties of the main classes of materials: metals, polymers and ceramics. Students will learn about the ways in which these different materials can be disposed of, ranging from incineration, recycling and degradation, and the technologies involved in these processes. The advantages of these methods, as opposed simply to landfill, will be discussed. Methods of sorting of different materials from the waste stream into their various components will also be covered.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course students will:

1. Understand the broad interrelationship of materials in society and issues related to their reuse or disposal

2. Have a basic understanding of the mechanical properties of materials, of how these properties are measured and their importance in various applications

3. Have an understanding of the key classes of materials (metals, ceramics and polymers), how their structure relates to their properties and applications and how this differs between classes

4. Understand the technical aspects of other alternatives to disposing of these materials such as incineration, degradation and recycling

5. Have an understanding of the basic concepts of an energy balance (life-cycle analysis) with regards materials usage .

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 50%
Two written assignments: 20%
Two tests (30 mins): 15%
Laboratory work: 15%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor George Simon

Contact hours

3 hours of lectures/problem solving classes per week, 3 x 3 hrs laboratory classes per semester and 7 hours of private study per week.

Synopsis

Energy resources, chain, and energy conversion processes; non-renewable (fossil, nuclear) and renewable (photovoltaic, wind, hydro-, biomass) sources of energy; environmental impact of electricity generation; energy storage technologies; direct and indirect energy conversion; overview of the world and Australian energy production and consumption; the future energy scenarios.

Objectives

To understand: the principles of energy conversion technologies, the environmental problems associated with these technologies, alternative energy technologies the environmental benefits of these technologies, engineering and economical aspects of alternative energies.

Assessment

Examination: (3 hours) 70%
Continuous assessment: 30%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

3 hours lectures and 3 hours laboratory and practice classes, and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

Must have passed 72 credit points

Prohibitions

ECE3051, ECE3502, ECE4053, ECE4503

Synopsis

This unit considers international agreements in the air environment and links them to sustainability. Sources of air pollution are considered, together with the effects on humans and the environment, current levels of air pollution as well as air quality standards. This leads to consideration of atmospheric stability conditions and an explanation of how air pollution moves in the atmosphere and related plume behaviour which is important for an understanding of point and a real dispersion modelling of pollutants. Air pollution control strategies, factors important in control equipment selection and design of overall control schemes are covered relating to both particulates and gases.

Objectives

On completion of this unit it is anticipated that students will be able to:
Understand what international protocols exist, their content, and how they relate to sustainability issues
Identify major sources of air pollution and be able to explain their impact on human health, vegetation, structures, aesthetics etc
Understand and explain the various atmospheric stability conditions and how they relate to different plume behaviour and dispersion of particulate and gaseous discharges
Understand processes and technologies available to reduce or eliminate the adverse consequences of gaseous discharges.
Calculate the atmospheric dispersion of discharges from both point and areal sources of air pollution
Describe the factors important in control equipment selection.
Design overall control schemes demonstrating an understanding of the complete process
Design of Particulate control systems including cyclone separators, electrostatic precipitators, filters and wet scrubbers.
Design of gaseous control. Systems including Incineration and gas/solid adsorption for VOC control and gas scrubbers for removal of non-condensable components.

Assessment

Assignments and field trip reports: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice and computer classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

CHE2162

Prohibitions

ENE3604

Synopsis

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the role and basis for environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management systems (EMS). The unit focuses on the processes involved in producing an EIA or EMS, with a particular emphasis on synthesizing technical, regulatory and community issues. The unit aims to encourage students to integrate their existing knowledge in environmental engineering, applying it to real projects. Through lectures, practice classes, individual assignments and group project work, students should develop skills and knowledge in preparing major EIA and EMS reports, their presentation and communication as well as their engineering context.

Objectives

The role of engineering in sustainable development; role of environmental impact assessment and environmental management systems in society; knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, policies, industry codes of practice and Australian or international standards; government, industry and community perspectives on engineering projects; key concepts of life cycle analysis, environmental auditing, waste prevention, cleaner production, community consultation, economic analysis, in engineering projects; types of environmental impact assessment and environmental management system methodologies; major report writing, team work and oral presentation skills; research skills; skills in synthesising environmental information.

Assessment

Assignments: 65%
Examination (3 hours): 35%. Students must pass both examination and assignment components

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 8 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

Must have passed 72 credit points

Prohibitions

CIV3201, ENE3602, ENE3603

Synopsis

Students will work in groups (with CIV4212 students) to carry out a design for a specified development which will include policy, economic, environmental, social and technical aspects. The design will vary from year to year. The design problem will be that used in CIV4212, however, greater attention will need to be paid to sustainability issues than would be expected for the civil engineering students.

Assessment

Written and oral design submission and interview of individual students: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

39 contact hours

Prerequisites

144 credit points, ENE3608 and CIV3264

Synopsis

Each student will be required to select a project from a number of topics offered, or develop their own topic if a suitable supervisor is available. The project outcomes are to be summarised in a major report and in a brief oral presentation.

Assessment

Practical work (written project proposal, final report on practical work, seminar presentation): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

12 hours per week

Prerequisites

Completion of 120 credit points

Synopsis

This unit will allow a student to complete a major research project in the field of environmental engineering (continued from ENE4603).

Assessment

Practical work (written proposal, preliminary and final project reports, oral presentation): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

12 hours per week

Prerequisites

ENE4603, must have passed 120 points and have a weighted average of 65% or above. Enrolment is by approval of the Course Director only.

Synopsis

This unit aims to synthesize the various components of the Environmental Engineering degree, enabling development of a comprehensive approach to identifying, assessing and planning management approaches to the array of environmental risks associated with engineering. A critical aspect of this unit will be class discussions, where participation in broad ranging debate will be actively encouraged for all students. Communication skills are critical for environmental issues in engineering, as there are commonly differences of opinion with regards to environmental risks as well as their respective solutions. This unit seeks to unify environmental risk assessment in an engineering context.

Objectives

Re-enforce the role of engineering in sustainable development; understanding of the role of environmental risk assessment in society; knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, policies, industry codes of practice and Australian or international standards; understanding of government, industry and community perspectives on the perceived and actual environmental risks of engineering projects; understanding of key concepts of fault and decision tree analyses; understanding of risk communication; knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety risks; knowledge of environmental toxicology and basis for incorporating into risk assessments; improved critical thinking and analysis skills; application of knowledge of formal risk assessment systems to engineering projects; ability to develop a HAZOP study for a particular project or process; improved major report writing skills; improved oral presentation and verbal communication skills; research skills to find relevant engineering, environmental and other information; improved skills in synthesizing broad-ranging environmental information

Assessment

Class participation: 10%
Projects: 50%
Final Exam (3 hours): 40%. Students must pass both the continuous assessment and the examination to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 8 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

Must have passed 120 points

Prohibitions

ENE4601

Synopsis

A systematic approach to solving a wide variety of engineering problems involving the use of mass and energy balances. Simple models for the sizing of equipment involved in chemical reaction, heat transfer and fluid flow operations. Application of these principles to selected engineering processes such as power generation, beer brewing and refrigeration.

Objectives

The student is expected to: Knowledge and Understanding

1. appreciate the importance of mass and energy balance, heat transfer and fluid flow in engineering especially the process industry;
2. understand the various terms in the General Balance Equation when applied to total mass, component mass and total energy
3. appreciate the importance of the dimensional homogeneity of equations
4. understand the usefulness of analogies Skills
5. apply mass and energy balances to engineering situations which include steady flow processes with and without reaction
6. solve complex problems using the computer simulation package - HYSYS.
7. work in a team;
8. apply knowledge to practical problems;
9. communicate concisely and accurately in writing;
10. plan and conduct experiments. Attitudes
11. use the following procedures: check dimensional consistency of any expression used check the order of magnitude of any calculated result check the validity of major assumptions once calculations are completed
12. recognise applications in the student's area of interest
13. have the confidence to approach complex problems using the tools and techniques developed.

Assessment

Inidividual test and group project works: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Paul Webley

Contact hours

2 hours lectures, 4 hours problem solving sessions and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ENG1101

Synopsis

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the context and terminology related to engineering structures. It will allow students to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling. The unit aims to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of engineering statics and their application to trusses and beams through design. Knowledge of various construction materials is developed to allow material choice for truss and beam design. Design of beams continues the theme of engineering statics through introduction to shear forces, bending moments and stress, and deflection.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have the following knowledge and understanding:

1. understanding of the role of stress and structures in modern society
2. appreciation of different structural forms and modelling of structures
3. understanding of fundamentals of engineering statics through design of trusses and beams
4. knowledge and skills to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling
5. understanding of loads and load paths
6. knowledge of different construction materials for truss and beam design

7. perform simple calculations to estimate forces
8. calculate reactions
9. determine forces in trusses
10. determine axial stress and deformation in trusses
11. determine moments and shear forces in beams
12. determine bending stress in beams
13. calculate beam deflections
14. calculate geometric properties of a cross section
15. complete tasks as part of a team
16. improve oral and written communication skills

17. appreciation of the role of engineers in society
18. confidence in identifying new engineering problems and formulating original solutions.

Assessment

Assessment Projects: 30%
Individual tests 30%
Closed book exam (3 hours): 40%. Students are required to pass both the continuous assessment and exam components to gain a pass in this unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and seven hours of private study per week.

Prohibitions

ENG1201

Synopsis

Introduction to electrostatics: electric charge, forces and fields, electric potential, emf, application in capacitors, energy and information storage. dielectrics, polarisation, electrical breakdown. Magnetic fields, current and current loops in magnetic field. force on charges, engineering applications solenoid. Electromagnetic induction. inductance. Engineering applications: transformer. Electric Motor. Energy stored in magnetic field. Ohm's Law, Kirchhoffs Laws. Mesh and vodal analysis. Circuit theorems, superposition. DC and AC networks, AC power systems. Ideal op amp circuits, applications in instrumentation. Logic, boolean algebra. Digital arithmetic, combinatorial logic circuit.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:

1. understand and analyse electrostatic forces, fields, potentials and emfs in simple electric charge configurations and apply these to capacitors, electronic devices and other applications.
2. understand how magnetic fields are related to currents, and how emfs are generated by magnetic induction, and apply these in instruments, motors, transformers, power generation and transmission
3. use and analyse DC and AC circuits with the appropriate methods, including phasor and forced response
4. understand the basic principles of the operational amplifier, as part of a general electronic instrument
5. apply digital logic in simple circuits
6. make reliable measurements using electrical meters, oscilloscopes and other electronic instruments, analyse data, and interpret observations
7. communicate and discuss concepts, measurements and applications related to electrical engineering.

8. improve oral and written communication skills
9. develop skills in completing tasks as part of a team
10. develop confidence in solving new engineering problems.

Assessment

Laboratory/Tests 30%
Examination 70% (3 hours). Students must achieve at least 45% in both the continued assessment and examination components to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours of lectures, 3 hours of laboratory/practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Physics 3/4 or ENG1080 or PHS1080

Co-requisites

ENG1091 or MTH1030

Prohibitions

ENG1301, ENG1803

Synopsis

Dimension, units and error estimates. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams The concept of work, energy and power Forces and torques applied to rigid bodies undergoing translation or rotation The relevance of these to some common engineering mechanisms. Free and damped vibration and engineering applications. Kinematics of gears and geared systems including compound epicyclic gears. Friction, and the kinetics of belts and belt drives.

Objectives

The student is expected to:



Knowledge and Understanding

1. Understand the importance of presentation of engineering results in relevant units and significant figures

2. Understand the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies

3. Apply these principles to solving engineering problems involving:

• Simple vibrating systems of masses, springs and dampers

• Analysis of simple engineering mechanisms

• Kinematics and power transmission capability of gears and belts

4. Express engineering solutions in a realistic and logical format using the appropriate units, dimensions and accuracy

5. Appropriate use of free body diagrams as part of the overall solution

6. Appreciation of the differences between kinematics and kinetics

7. Applying these skills to solve engineering mechanics problems.

8. Check the consistency of the units and dimensions used in the solution

9. Create large and well defined free body diagrams with the appropriate coordinate system

10. Ability to relate kinematics and kinetics in solving engineering mechanics problem.

Assessment

Mid-semester test: 10%
Laboratory/problem solving: 10%
Design, build and test project: 10%
Final examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Mark Thompson

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of problem solving/laboratory and build and test design projects and 7 hours private study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Physics 3/4 or ENG1080 recommended

Prohibitions

ENG1401

Synopsis

Key concepts in the design, selection and application of materials. Attributes such as stiffness (modulus), strength, toughness, chemical stability, electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties will be explained in terms of atomic bonding, crystal defects, polycrystalline microstructure and material flaws. Case studies will include a broad range of materials such as carbon nano tubes, microchips, reinforced concrete, biomaterials, suspension bridge, and aerospace components, all used in a diverse range of engineering applications.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students will:

1. appreciate the influence of atomic structure, bonding and nano/microstructures have on some physical properties

2. have an understanding of different materials responses to forces and stresses

3. have an understanding of the basic mechanical properties, principally elastic modulus and yield stress, and be able to use these as design criteria

4. be familiar with processes occurring during plastic deformation and to draw upon these concepts in order to know how to strengthen the material

5. know how to tailor the mechanical properties of a polymeric material using control over crystallinity and the glass transition

6. understand the role of composite materials in engineering, and their responses to applied stresses

7. understand the processes involved during fracture and have a broad understanding of how fracture can be avoided by appropriate selection of materials and design

8. have a basic understanding of the thermal, electrical and magnetic properties of materials in terms of the atomic and electronic characteristics of materials and to use these criteria for material selection

9. understand the processes of corrosion and degradation in the environment and to draw upon these to increase the lifetime through appropriate protection and material selection

10. be able to select an appropriate material for a given application based on the above points

11. appreciate the socio-political and sustainability issues influencing material selection, commonly experienced as a professional engineer

12. have become familiar with the resources of a library for acquiring information of specific interest to a materials engineer

13. have gained basic laboratory skills applied to study the microstructure and physical properties of materials;

14. have an ability to communicate within a team in carrying out laboratory work

15. have an ability to keep accurate laboratory records and to prepare a formal report on an experiment.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 50%
Laboratory work: 20%
Assignments: 10%
Tests: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor George Simon

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lecture/practice classes, one 2-hour laboratory class and 7 hours private study per week

Prohibitions

ENG1501, MSC1010

Synopsis

General rules for software development and design. Errors. Data types, variables, expressions, control statements M-files. Numerical techniques: Gauss elimination, solution of non-linear equations, optimisation, curve fitting, numerical calculus, ordinary differential equations.

Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of commonly used numerical methods for solving engineering problems; the ability to appropriately apply numerical methods to engineering problems and to know some of the limitations of such methods

2. To develop structured problem solving techniques and to develop a knowledge of programming concepts and the ability to write simple programs.

Assessment

Written examination (3 hours): 70%
Continuous assessment: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures, 2 hrs laboratory, 1 hr practice classes and 7 hrs private study, per week

Co-requisites

ENG1091 or MTH1030

Prohibitions

ENG1602

Synopsis

Introduction to engineering, the role of engineers and the engineering decision-making process. The Unit covers the economic, environmental, social and ethical aspects of engineering. Particular aspects relate to the systems approach to engineering problems; sustainable development and the environment; lifecycle concepts, safety, management, quality, economic analysis; engineering ethics, report writing, oral presentations, drawing and teamwork.

Objectives

The student is expected to:

• develop vision and understanding of the scope of engineering, including emphasis on its breadth, interactions and linkages with other disciplines

• understand of the role of the engineer in society, including environmental issues

• understand of the concepts of engineering ethics

• understand of group processes, group roles and conflict resolution

• develop systems thinking skills

• develop communication skills, building an appreciation of the need for and value of verbal, written and visualisation communications in engineering. Included in this are the concepts of quality and standards in all communications.

• develop knowledge of two or three engineering skills

• demonstrate ability to operate computer based engineering design packages

• increase motivation to study engineering and work towards an engineering career

• develop an appreciation of the teamwork nature of engineering

• develop an appreciation of the multidisciplinary nature of engineering

• undertake work in a professional manner

Assessment

Group Projects: 40%
Individual assignments/tests: 13%
Presentations: 12%
Closed book exam (2 hours): 35%. Students are required to pass both the continuous assessment and exam components to gain a pass in this unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and seven hours of private study per week

Prohibitions

ENG1601

Synopsis

This unit introduces the concepts of conservation of matter and energy, atomic theory and the principles of chemical bonding. Chemical reaction types, and the use of equations to describe these reactions, and their quantitative behaviour in both liquid and gaseous phases are introduced. The theories of acid/base and redox behaviour, and chemical equilibria are introduced. Key aspects of organic chemistry (organic compounds, nomenclature, functional groups and common reactions) will covered. The practical course introduces common techniques used in the chemical laboratory, and includes exercises that illustrate the theory component as well as laboratory OHSE issues.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Identify different chemical reaction types, and describe these with balanced chemical equations;

2. Solve numerical problems involving stoichiometry, the gas laws, acid-base and other chemical equilibria;

3. Explain the nature of various forms of matter in terms of atomic and chemical bonding theory;

4. Name organic chemical species and recognize different types of organic chemical reactions;

5. Perform basic manipulations and unit operations in the chemical laboratory;

6. Determine errors and uncertainties in experimental measurements;

7. Identify potential risks in the laboratory environment and apply realistic measures to control these.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%
Laboratory exercises: 20% Hurdle requirement: Laboratory course must be competed at PASS level)
Web based continuous assessment: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter Godfrey

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures, three hours of laboratory/practice class activity and six hours of individual study per week

Prohibitions

VCE Chemistry Units 3/4 (or equivalent), CHM1031, CHM1731, ENG1701

Synopsis

Atomic theory of matter; chemical periodicity; ionic, covalent and metallic bonding; role of intermolecular forces in the behaviour of liquids and solids in relation the structure and properties of materials like liquid crystals, amorphous solids and polymers; Equilibria involving precipitation, acid-base, redox and electrochemical reactions and their role in acid rain and corrosion; Coordination chemistry and the nature and properties of the transition metals and their complexes. Practical exercises are illustrative of the theory component and provide experience in laboratory techniques and laboratory OHSE practices.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Explain the nature of matter in terms of atomic theory and to describe ionic, covalent and metallic bonding

2. Solve numerical problems involving stoichiometric relationships, and acid-base, redox, and solubility equilibria

3. Identify different types of intermolecular forces and to describe the influence of these on the nature and behaviour of liquids and solids

4. Describe the structure and properties of materials such as liquid crystals, metals, ceramics, amorphous solids and polymers

5. Explain the process of coordination, and to predict the shapes, and name coordination complexes.

6. Perform common manipulations and unit operations in the chemical laboratory;

7. Identify potential risks in the laboratory environment and apply realistic measures to control these.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 70%
Laboratory exercises: 20% Hurdle requirement: Laboratory course must be competed at PASS level)
Web based continuous assessment: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter Godfrey

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures/practice classes, two hours of laboratory activity and six hours of individual study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Chemistry Units 3/4 (or equivalent) or ENG1070

Prohibitions

CHM1022, ENG1702

Synopsis

The unit introduces fundamental principles of physics of importance to engineering, and their applications. Topics include: Newtonian mechanics - forces, momentum, work and energy; torque and equilibrium; electricity - emf, Ohms Law, series and parallel resistors, power, capacitor and time constant; magnetism - force on currents and moving charges in magnetic fields, flux induced emf, DC motor and ideal transformer; basic wave properties, light and sound, superposition, standing waves; modern physics - photon model of light, wave model of particles, model of electrons in atom, emission and absorption of light; measurement, analysis, and written communication.

Objectives

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

1. recognise the basic principles of physics in simple situations relevant to engineering, and correctly apply them

2. apply Newton's Laws, the work-energy theorem and conservation of energy and momentum to analyse cases of one-dimensional and uniform circular motion

3. describe the propagation of transverse and longitudinal waves in terms of amplitude, frequency, wavelength, speed; describe and analyse the behaviour of reflected and refracted waves and standing waves in one dimension, for light and sound; explain the effects of diffraction and interference

4. analyse simple DC circuits involving series and parallel resistors; properties of capacitor, and the RC series circuit; determine the force and the potential energy for charges; determine the force on currents in magnetic fields and induced emf as a result of changing magnetic flux.

5. relate the photon properties of light to the photoelectric effect, use the wave properties of matter and de Broglie wavelength to explain behaviour of particles at the atomic scale

6. make reliable measurements, estimate uncertainties, analyse, evaluate and interpret data in cases appropriate to engineering and related to the theory studied

7. show an improved ability to work in teams, to discuss physics concepts and communicate measurements and applications related to engineering and developments in technologies

8. approach new problems and find solutions on the basis of general principles, and evaluate the appropriateness of their proposed models or solutions.

Assessment

Test: 8%
Quizzes/Assignments: 7%
Practical work: 25%
Examination (3 hours): 60%.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr. Andrew Smith

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practical work and 6 hours private study per week

Prohibitions

BMS1031, ENG1801, PHS1031, PHS1080, PHS1617

Synopsis

This unit relates key principles of physics to engineering and technology, and shows how physics, including quantum and nano-science, creates useful new technologies. Energy, momentum and angular momentum: planetary orbits, rocket propulsion, precession, fly wheels. Oscillations and waves: resonance, transmission of energy; Doppler effect and speed measurement, polarization and stress models, diffraction and nano-structures, thin film interference and antireflecting film. Quantum Physics: Uncertainty Principle, wave functions, atomic force microscope; lasers, stimulated emission. The practical component develops measurement, analysis, and communication skills.

Objectives

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

1. identify the basic principles of physics in typical simple situations relevant to engineering, and correctly apply them

2. apply energy and momentum methods to analyse motion of systems

3. explain behaviours involving oscillations and waves and do appropriate analysis and calculations

4. explain, and apply basic quantum principles to, situations which are relevant in engineering and technology contexts; do appropriate analysis and calculations

5. demonstrate an ability to describe and explain advanced techniques used in relevant engineering or physics contexts

6. make reliable measurements, estimate uncertainties, analyse, evaluate and interpret data in cases appropriate to engineering and related to the theory studied

7. show an improved ability to work in teams and to communicate and discuss physics concepts, measurements and applications related to engineering and developments in technologies

8. approach new problems and find solutions on the basis of general principles, and evaluate the appropriateness of their proposed models or solutions.

Assessment

Test: 8%
Quizzes/Assignments:10%
Practical work: 22%
Exam (3 hours): 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr. David Mills

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practical work and 6 hours private study per week.

Prerequisites

Year 12 Physics or ENG1080 or ENG1801

Prohibitions

ENG1802, PHS1011

Synopsis

Functions and coordinate geometry: types of functions, composite functions, inverse functions, modelling of periodic phenomena with trigonometric functions. Complex numbers. Differentiation and integration: concepts and techniques, applications to related rate of change and optimization problems, areas, volume, and centre of mass. Vectors in two- and three-dimensional space, application to motion and kinematics.

Objectives

On completing this unit students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of different types of functions and their graphs, composition of functions, and inverse functions; use trigonometric functions to model periodic behaviour; represent complex numbers in cartesian, polar and exponential forms, and on the complex plane; operate with complex numbers, including finding powers and complex roots of polynomials; demonstrate understanding of the concepts of limit, continuity, differentiable and integrable functions; use differentiation rules to find derivatives of implicit and explicit functions; apply differentiation techniques to related rates of change problems and optimization problems; use simple integration techniques to find definite and indefinite integrals, including integration by substitution and integration of rational functions; apply integration techniques to calculate areas, average values, volumes, centres of mass, moment, and work; perform operations with two- and three-dimensional vectors, interpret them geometrically, find vector resolutes, and apply them to motion of a particle; solve kinematics problems, and set up and solve problems involving Newton's laws of motion.

Assessment

Assignments and test: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%.

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Michael Page

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, one 2-hour practice class and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4

Prohibitions

ENG1901, MTH1020, MAT1055

Synopsis

Vector algebra and geometry: equations of lines and planes. Linear algebra: matrix operations, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Calculus: logarithmic differentiation, improper integrals, integration by parts. Sequences and series: convergence, power series, Taylor polynomials. Ordinary differential equations: first order, second order with constant coefficients, boundary value problems, systems of ODEs. Multivariable calculus: partial derivatives, directional derivatives, chain rule, maxima and minima.

Objectives

On completing this unit, students will be able to calculate cross products of vectors, and use vectors to represent lines and planes; perform matrix algebra; solve systems of linear equations and find eigenvalues and eigenvectors in simple cases; use hyperbolic functions; perform logarithmic differentiation; establish the convergence of improper integrals, and use further techniques of integration, including integration by parts; establish the convergence of numeric and power series, construct Taylor series and use Taylor polynomials to approximate functions; solve first order ordinary differential equations, including the techniques of exact integration, separable variables and integrating factor; and systems of ordinary differential equations; solve 2nd order linear differential equations with constant coefficients; set up differential equations with initial or boundary conditions to model simple engineering problems; calculate partial derivatives, use the grad vector to find directional derivatives, use chain rule, calculate small error using the total differential, and find maximum and minimum values of two-variable functions.

Assessment

Assignments and test: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Andrew Prentice (First semester)
Dr Eric Chu (Second semester)

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

VCE Specialist Mathematics (or ENG1090 or equivalent)

Prohibitions

ENG1902, MTH1030, MAT1085

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of biological engineering and its related disciplines. The importance of scale and complexity in biological structures, especially at the meso-, micro- and nano- scale is discussed. How biotechnology has evolved to solve biological problems is investigated. Case studies highlighting applications of biological engineering will be studied. The connection with other first year units will be explained by how biological processes are broken down into solvable problems using methods in mathematics, physics, chemistry and IT

Objectives

After completion of this unit, the student should be able to:

1. understand the scope of biological engineering, including emphasis on its breadth, interactions and linkages with other disciplines
2. understand the role of the biological engineer in society
3. understand and apply the properties and functions of biomolecules, cells and tissues to simple problems
4. apply the principles of biomechanics in relation to tissue engineering
5. apply the principles of biological engineering to various ecosystem scenarios
6. appreciate and apply the concept of biosafety in the workplace

Assessment

Assignments: 30%
Problem solving tasks: 20%
Examination: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Contact hours

5 contact hours and 7 hours of private study per week

Synopsis

Structural engineering analysis and design topics include trusses, beams, columns, calculation of reactions and deflections. Design of simple structures.

Objectives

As a project based unit, this unit should develop the student's knowledge and understanding. Understanding of the way in which civil engineers investigate and solve problems, including the need to understand the environment in which the problem is embedded. Knowledge of basic design. Knowledge of basic structural form and how structures carry load; static equilibrium; limit state concepts; truss analysis and stability; shear force and bending moment diagrams; buckling and serviceability; equilibrium and compatibility. Skills. Ability to acquire knowledge in the pursuit of solving engineering problems, ability to make critical observations of engineering problems and to successfully apply the acquired knowledge. Specific skills related to the analysis and design of simple structural elements. Communication skills, in both oral and written forms. Computer skills and knowledge of one structural analysis software package. Attitudes. Appreciation of the relevance of engineering knowledge to engineering practice. Confidence in the ability to tackle new engineering problems, particularly in the structural design environment, through the development of the above skills, knowledge and understanding.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 40%
Coursework: 60%
Students must pass both examination and coursework components

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Zhigang Xiao

Contact hours

24 lectures, 24 hours of practice classes and 3 hours site visits

Prohibitions

ENG1201

Synopsis

Introduction to engineering; the systems approach to engineering problems and their solutions; sustainable development, ecology and the environment; lifecycle concepts, safety, management, quality and economic analysis; engineering ethics. Group work, written reports and oral presentations.

Objectives

Knowledge/understanding

To provide students with a vision and understanding of the scope of engineering, including emphasis on its breadth and interactions and linkages with other disciplines

To introduce students to the role of the engineer in society, including environmental issues.

To introduce the concepts of engineering ethics.



Skills

To improve students' communications skills, building an appreciation of the need for and value of both verbal and written communications in engineering. Included in this are the concepts of quality and standards in all communications.



Attitudes

To increase students' motivation to study engineering and work towards an engineering career.

To develop an appreciation of the teamwork nature of engineering.

Assessment

Class work and assignments: 70%
Examination: 30%
Students must pass both examination and assignment components

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Dushmanta Dutta

Contact hours

24 lecture hours and 24 practice classes

Prohibitions

ENG1601

Synopsis

This is a dummy unit used to enrol students who have partially completed level one of the Bachelor of Engineering and have yet to be allocated to an engineering branch.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Synopsis

Multivariable calculus: double and triple integrals, parametric representation of lines and curves in three dimensional space, use of Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, surface and volume integrals, the operations of the gradient, divergence and curl. Ordinary differential equations: solve systems of linear differential equations and the 2nd order Sturm-Liouville type problems. Partial differential equations: the technique of separation of variables and the application of this technique to the wave equation, the heat equation and Laplaces equation.

Objectives

On completing this unit, students will be able to represent curves parametrically solve line integrals on these curves; solve double and triple integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; represent surfaces parametrically and solve flux integrals across these surfaces; perform the operations of the gradient, divergence and curl, use these operations in the solution of surface and volume integrals through the Divergence theorem and Stokes theorem; solve systems of simple ordinary differential equations; establish the eigenvalues of these systems; identify and solve 2nd order linear Sturm Liouville differential equations; represent a periodic function with a Fourier series and identify even and odd series expansions; solve elementary partial differential equations through the method of separation of variables; apply this technique to the wave equation, the heat equation and Laplaces equation; classify 2nd order linear partial differential equations as elliptic, parabolic or hyperbolic.

Assessment

Assignments and test: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Anthony Lun (First semester)
Dr Rosemary Mardling (Second semester)

Contact hours

3 hours of lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1091

Prohibitions

MAT2731, MAT2901, MAT2902, MAT2911, MAT2912, MAT2921, MAT2922, MTH2010, MTH2032

Synopsis

Complex analysis: introduction to functions of complex variables and the manipulation, differentiation and integration of complex functions, line integrals in the complex plane. Integral transforms: introduction of Laplace transforms and their application to ordinary differential equations. Statistics: probability density function and distribution function of random variables, joint density function of multivariate random functions, expectation and confidence limits of random variables.

Objectives

On completing this unit, students will be able to manipulate elementary functions of complex variables (eg multiplication, division, root finding); manipulate exponential and trigonometric functions of complex variables; calculate derivatives and integrals of elementary functions of complex variables; calculate line integrals on the complex plane, apply Cauchy's integral theorem; employ simple Laplace transforms to solve ordinary differential equations; appreciate the representation of random variables through the distribution and density functions; calculate the expected value of a random variable; find the joint distribution of a multivariate random function; develop inference and confidence limites of random variables; calculate linear regression and correlations.

Assessment

Assignments and test: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Todd Oliynyk

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ENG1091

Prohibitions

MAT2731, MAT2901, MAT2903, MAT3901, MTH3021, STA1010

Synopsis

This unit covers the concepts of load and resistance, load factors and capacity factors, the design criterion for strength of structures, representation of loads on structures, the elastic response to applied loads of two dimensional framed structures, continuous beams and trusses, the concept of load path and equilibrium applied to framed structures, distinctions between braced and unbraced frames and their identification, flexural strength of beam cross-sections based upon idealised elastic-plastic material behaviour, up to ultimate strength, applied to steel beams of compact cross-section, flexural strength of beams based upon section capacity.

Objectives

Knowledge

The concepts of load and resistance, load factors and capacity factors, and the design criterion for strength of structures representation of loads on structures. The elastic response to applied loads of two dimensional framed structures, continuous beams and trusses.

The concept of load path and equilibrium applied to framed structures. Distinctions between braced and unbraced frames and their identification. Flexural strength of beams based upon section capacity, excluding lateral buckling. Flexural buckling and strength of pin ended columns, with application to symmetric compact section steel columns. Interaction of axial force and bending moment in the ultimate strength of steel beam columns.

Skills

Analyse statically determinate frames and pin-jointed trusses by method of sections (and joint equilibrium for trusses). Analyse braced and unbraced frames using software Spacegass or Microstran. Determine moment-curvature relationship up to collapse of steel beams of compact cross-section. Determine capacity envelope for interaction of axial force with bending moment in compact steel beams, with extensions to asymmetric cross-sections. Visualise bending moment and shear force diagrams, and load paths through structures. Set up structural layouts for rectangular framed buildings. Use simplified structural modelling for initial sizing of members. Determine the envelope of maximum load effects on structures.

Attitudes

Through an engineering project that is within the students' life experiences (ie design of a multi-storey carpark), students should see the relevance of the study of this unit to their future careers. They will develop confidence in the use of standard analysis methods and computer software. Students will further develop their group work and communication skills (particularly in report writing).