The scanning electron microscope (SEM) is an instrument that provides the unique ability to characterise the surface of materials at micrometre and nanometre scales. This unit is designed to offer both theoretical and practical training in operating a SEM, for those who need the technique for their research. The emphasis is to arm students with the skills necessary to both effectively operate the instrument AND make meaningful conclusions regarding the results generated.

Upon successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

1. Safely and independently operate a scanning electron microscope (SEM) at MCEM.
2. Understand how to tune microscope parameters to match the information required from their specimens.
3. Confidently be able to interpret the results from secondary electron, backscattered electron and energy dispersive X-ray data.
4. Be able to prepare samples for loading into the instrument.

Students must pass both experimental evaluation and examination components to pass this unit

Experimental evaluation (microscope license test, and assessment): 50%

Examination - open and closed book tests (delivered by Moodle): 50%

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 120 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities, independent study and independent operation of instruments. The unit requires on average one or two hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of lectures, seminars, small group practical training, one-to-one practical training and online engagement.

Timetables for each learner will depend on the date they commence training, the availability of experimental facilities and individual progression. Learners will be provided with timetables by teaching staff.

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The transmission electron microscope (TEM) provides the unique ability to characterise materials at the nanometre and atomic length scales. This unit is designed to offer both theoretical and practical training in operating a TEM, for those who need the technique for their research. The emphasis is to arm students with the skills necessary to both effectively operate the instrument and make meaningful conclusions regarding the results generated.

Upon successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

1. Safely and independently operate a Transmission electron microscope (TEM) at MCEM.
2. Understand how to tune microscope parameters to match the information required from their specimens.
3. Confidently be able to interpret the results from bright field TEM images and diffraction patterns.
4. Be able to prepare samples for loading into the instrument.

Students must pass both experimental evaluation and examination components to pass this unit

Experimental evaluation (microscope license test, and final report): 50%

Examination - open and closed book tests (delivered by Moodle): 50%

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 120 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities, independent study and independent operation of instruments. The unit requires on average one or two hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of lectures, seminars, small group practical training, one-to-one practical training and online engagement.

Timetables for each learner will depend on the date they commence training, the availability of experimental facilities and individual progression. Learners will be provided with timetables by teaching staff.

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The unit consists of a review of probabilistic foundations for data analysis including probability, random variables, expectation, distribution functions, probability distributions, central limit theorem, random vectors, conditional distributions and random processes.

Students will develop the foundations of statistical inference including estimation, confidence intervals, maximum likelihood, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

A selection of more advanced topics in probability, random modelling and statistical inference will also be presented.

The material will be taught in the context of real engineering problems taken from multiple engineering disciplines. A widely used numerical computing environment will be used extensively throughout the unit.

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

1. Assess problems from an engineering perspective and deliberate on the relevant contextual factors.
2. Combine and apply sophisticated data analysis methods and decision-making skills to analyse industrial scenarios and make recommendations that support business growth and development.
3. Justify the use of appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
4. Collaboratively evaluate an industry scenario to solve a problem or develop an innovation.
5. Demonstrate the effective communication of the outcomes in a written and verbal format and assess the work of others.

Continuous assessment: 60 %

Case study-based take-home exam: 40 %

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

144 hours of study

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The goal of this unit is to impart an evidence-based methodology for developing innovation in the bioproduct manufacturing industry. It will enable students to promote innovation within a corporate environment by developing a streamlined resource allocation process (time, technology, and talent). It will also provide students with the foundations to develop new businesses and acquire investor funding. The unit will incorporate both project and case study based learning. Students will be required to apply entrepreneurial theory to real-world bioproduct industry examples, and collaboratively design their own product proposal. With the help of continuous market research throughout the semester and feedback from potential customers and investors, teams will evolve their business models and determine their product's viability. At the end of the semester, teams will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to academic and industry leaders.

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

1. Identify technical, social and political factors that affect innovations and innovation uptake in the biorefinery industry.
2. Critically evaluate processes, feeds, products and by-products, and apply entrepreneurship theory to identify new markets and applications arising from these streams.
3. Practice evidence-based entrepreneurship by collaboratively producing a minimum viable product proposal.
4. Communicate the benefits of the product to key internal and external stakeholders.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 50% in the continuous assessment to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

144 hours of study

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The unit will develop a higher level understanding of reaction kinetics, catalysis and reactor design, including:

• isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design - steady and unsteady states
• runaway reactions, reactor safety and reactive hazards
• heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis and biocatalysis
• diffusion effects in catalytic reactions
• residence time distribution
• non-ideal reactor design and operation
• density functional theory in catalysis
• reactor design strategy for different industries including CO2 utilization
• advanced reactor concepts for graphene production
• use of metal organic frameworks in energy applications including catalysis
• use of Gold as catalyst

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

• analyse and apply isothermal and non-isothermal kinetics
• analyse the importance of catalysis in heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis and biocatalysis systems
• design and analyse reactor systems using numerical methods and commercial software Aspen Plus
• synthesize advanced reactor designs for selective industrial applications
• critiquing contemporary journal articles in conventional industrial catalysis and emerging catalysis

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures including presentations from industry, 2 hours tutorial/simulation work/familiarisation with instruments used for catalyst characterisation and 7 hours of private study/group work per week.

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Chemical Engineering

The unit covers biomass reaction engineering including kinetics, reaction/mass transfer limitations, selectivity, improving reaction rates, and homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The role of biotechnology including enzymatic reactions, fermentation, selectivity will also be studied together with common separation liquid and liquid-solid separation processes.

Global concepts relevant to biorefineries will be emphasised including the carbon cycle (micro and macro perspectives), overall sustainability of water, energy, and minimising by-products from biorefineries.

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

• analyse new developments in fundamental aspects of biorefineries
• assess and critique new advances and applications for biorefineries from a technical perspective
• evaluate and recommend an appropriate biorefining approach for various biomass feedstocks
• review and critique recent biorefinery research literature and synthesise the findings and insights
• create and analyse experimental data to produce an accurate and detailed report

Continuous assessment: 60%

Take-home final examination (case study): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus enrolments: 2 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals and 7 hours of private study per week, and 8 hours of laboratories during the semester.

Online enrolments: 144 hours of study

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Chemical Engineering

This unit covers the applications of nanostructured membranes in the field of chemical engineering, including the introduction of fabrication techniques, functionalization of nanostructured membranes and membrane properties.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of nanostructured membranes in improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in various separation and energy production processes.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Discern the functional difference between main membranes including polymeric, ceramic and nanocomposite membranes.
2. Describe the synthesis and functionalisation of membranes.
3. Describe the membrane transport of both porous and nonporous membranes in different applications.
4. Reflect the key properties of membranes required for chemical engineering applications.
5. Generate membranes and membrane processes suitable for specific applications, including gas separations, water treatment and desalination, fuel cells and etc.
6. Reflect on and propose research on nanostructured membranes for energy production, water processing and gas separation.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practicals and 6 hours of private study per week, and 4-hour laboratory for four weeks during the semester.

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Chemical Engineering

The unit will cover the purpose and methods of modelling chemical and biochemical processes. It includes the development of constitutive relations, model building, evaluation and sensitivity analysis. Numerical techniques will include the solution of systems of linear, non-linear and algebraic equations. Models are subjected to optimisation.

The basic principles of optimisation including the types of variables, linear and non-linear models, constraints and objective functions will be covered. Various optimisation algorithms for linear, non-linear problems and mixed integer problems are presented in the context of chemical process design. Multi-objective optimisation is used to explore trade-offs involved with sustainable process development.

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

• generate models of chemical and biological processes respecting conservation laws, applying suitable constraints and constitutive relations and determine an appropriate solution algorithm
• assess complex models of chemical processes with an understanding of the mathematical structure of the model and the convergence methods used to obtain the model solution
• assess the appropriate optimisation strategy for linear, non-linear, unconstrained, constrained and mixed integer models from a fundamental understanding of functional and constraint convexity, or determine the appropriate evolutionary solution strategy when convexity is not assured
• demonstrate both single objective and multi-objective optimisation of process models to improve the process objective(s), which assess the sustainability of chemical processes using the life cycle assessment methodology.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

6 hours of contact time, which includes 2 hours of lectures and 4 hours of practice classes, and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Chemical Engineering

This unit introduces the concept of sustainable development in engineering, involving environmental, economic and social considerations in the planning, development of a new product and implementation of a new or existing process.

This unit also ventures into systematic approaches to design sustainable processes and products by conducting lifecycle assessment, risk assessments and cost analysis. These themes will be developed in lectures, problem-based sessions and supported by an individual student project work related to selected industrial processes or products.

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

1. Apply ethical standards and sustainability principles in solving engineering problems
2. Apply principles of sustainable development to develop sustainable designs of products or processes
3. Analyse local legislations and schemes related to sustainable development and implementation of these schemes in sustainable design of products and processes
4. Predict the environmental impacts involved in the lifecycle of a product or process using lifecycle assessment
5. Conduct risk assessments and cost analysis to evaluate the sustainability of a process

Continuous assessment: 70%

Examination (2 hours): 30 %

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of tutorials and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Chemical Engineering

This unit will equip students with a detailed understanding of advanced biopolymers. Wood and non-wood lignocellulose fibres will be covered in detail, including the isolation and utilisation of various components. Students will cover the efficient, large-scale production of cellulose nanomaterials derived from wood fibres, investigate alternative fibre sources, and learn about a variety of bio-derived polymers such as Chitosan and different protein polymers. The opportunities afforded from lignin and hemicellulose will also be discussed.

The course covers the relationship between fibre surface chemistry and functionality, biopolymer structural arrangement and functionality, biopolymers as an alternative to petroleum-derived analogues, development of packaging materials, and market opportunities for biopolymers.

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

1. Appraise the different types of naturally occurring biopolymers in terms of availability, morphology, composition and functionality to select the most appropriate manufacturing process.
2. Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different biopolymers.
3. Assess the biomass composition balance of a mill and propose opportunities for business growth and development.
4. Design a biopolymer product based on market needs and formulate the most effective composition and process to achieve the required properties.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Case study take-home exam: 40 %

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

144 hours of study

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Apply industrial ecology and circular economy principles to utilise by-products, minimise waste and enhance profitability of bioproduct manufacturing products. Apply design for recycling and eco-design principles to develop a new generation of biomass-derived materials and chemicals, including utilising lignocellulosic biodegradability and waste to energy applications. Critically evaluate new bioproduct manufacturing processes (either stand-alone or processing by-products) for techno-economic feasibility and their potential to enhance overall process sustainability. Apply lifecycle analysis to quantify the environmental sustainability of bio-based chemicals and materials and compare them with non-renewable alternatives. Understand the application of lifecycle analysis to multi-function systems, such as how to divide the overall lifecycle impacts to systems

producing multiple products and having multiple functions.

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

1. describe principles of design for recycling/ecodesign
2. identify the most effective materials and processes to maximise sustainability
3. apply a wide range of tools and best practices to evaluate product and process innovation sustainability

4. integrate lifecycle assessment into the process design of a product
5. create a lifecycle assessment to compare processes and materials.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Take-home exam (case study): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

144 hours of study over the semester.

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This unit covers the application of engineering and scientific knowledge in the processing of food. In this unit, students will learn about the properties of food and how processing changes these properties to impart important sensory, safety, storage and handling characteristics. Students will develop the knowledge to measure these important characteristics and properties. Topics in the unit will expose students to a broad range of processes in various food sectors including dairy, confectionary, wine, and the design approach to product innovation. Students will develop an understanding of key unit operations relevant to the food industry. The principles learned from this unit will be essential for engineers working in the food industry.

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

1. Define the basic technological and commercial aspect of the food processing industry.
2. Apply the latest engineering and scientific technology developments in food processing.
3. Critically reflect on the ethical and societal aspects of food processing.
4. Critically reflect the inter-relation between theory and practice in achieving unique innovations for the food industry.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours workshops, 3 hours practicals and 6 hours of private study per week.

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The goal of the Unit is to introduce graduate researchers to the practice of research. It is founded on perspectives from the Philosophy of Science (PoS) which addresses questions of what "science" is and what it means to be a scientist. The unit firstly introduces the structure of scientific arguments and aims to demonstrate how a knowledge of this structure can enable critical thinking and scientific communication. The unit also aims to make graduate researchers aware of the complex social process that modern science is and introduce them to aspects such as research funding, planning and budgeting research projects, research metrics, technology development and commercialisation, intellectual property and patents, current socio-political views of science and scientists, etc.

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

1. Critically review scientific arguments to identify research questions, discern inductive arguments leading to hypotheses and deductive arguments leading to valid experimental tests.
2. Generate a research proposal by applying the hypothetico-deductive framework to a research problem, formulating a research plan, assessing material and human resources required for the research, and justifying a research budget.
3. Appreciate prevalent sociological perspectives of science and reflect on their consequences for publicly-funded scientific research, such as research quality assessment and metrics.
4. Appreciate the steps involved in developing and commercialising technology and the value of scientific skills in this process.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 75% in the in-class component and at least 65% in the assignments to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 contact hours per week time-tabled; up to 2 hours of other group meetings/ workshops and 8 hours per week on average of homework reviewing online pre-class study material and working on assignments.

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The unit will develop a higher level understanding of reaction kinetics, catalysis and reactor design, including:

• isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design - steady and unsteady states
• runaway reactions, reactor safety and reactive hazards
• heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis and biocatalysis
• diffusion effects in catalytic reactions
• residence time distribution
• non-ideal reactor design and operation
• density functional theory in catalysis
• reactor design strategy for different industries including CO2 utilization
• advanced reactor concepts for graphene production
• use of metal organic frameworks in energy applications including catalysis
• use of Gold as catalyst

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

• analyse and apply isothermal and non-isothermal kinetics
• analyse the importance of catalysis in heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis and biocatalysis systems
• design and analyse reactor systems using numerical methods and commercial software Aspen Plus
• synthesize advanced reactor designs for selective industrial applications
• critiquing contemporary journal articles in conventional industrial catalysis and emerging catalysis

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures including presentations from industry, 2 hours tutorial/simulation work/familiarisation with instruments used for catalyst characterisation and 7 hours of private study/group work per week.

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Chemical Engineering

The unit covers biomass reaction engineering including kinetics, reaction/mass transfer limitations, selectivity, improving reaction rates, and homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The role of biotechnology including enzymatic reactions, fermentation, selectivity will also be studied together with common separation liquid and liquid-solid separation processes.

Global concepts relevant to biorefineries will be emphasised including the carbon cycle (micro and macro perspectives), overall sustainability of water, energy, and minimising by-products from biorefineries.

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

• analyse new developments in fundamental aspects of biorefineries
• assess and critique new advances and applications for biorefineries from a technical perspective
• evaluate and recommend an appropriate biorefining approach for various biomass feedstocks
• review and critique recent biorefinery research literature and synthesise the findings and insights
• create and analyse experimental data to produce an accurate and detailed report

Continuous assessment: 60%

Take-home final examination (case study): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals and 7 hours of private study per week, and 8 hours of laboratories during the semester

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Chemical Engineering

This unit covers the applications of nanostructured membranes in the field of chemical engineering, including the introduction of fabrication techniques, functionalization of nanostructured membranes and membrane properties.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of nanostructured membranes in improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in various separation and energy production processes.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Discern the functional difference between main membranes including polymeric, ceramic and nanocomposite membranes.
2. Describe the synthesis and functionalisation of membranes.
3. Describe the membrane transport of both porous and nonporous membranes in different applications.
4. Reflect the key properties of membranes required for chemical engineering applications.
5. Generate membranes and membrane processes suitable for specific applications, including gas separations, water treatment and desalination, fuel cells and etc.
6. Reflect on and propose research on nanostructured membranes for energy production, water processing and gas separation.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practicals and 6 hours of private study per week, and 4 hours laboratory for four weeks during the semester.

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Chemical Engineering

The unit will cover the purpose and methods of modelling chemical and biochemical processes. It includes the development of constitutive relations, model building, evaluation and sensitivity analysis. Numerical techniques will include the solution of systems of linear, non-linear and algebraic equations. Models are subjected to optimisation.

The basic principles of optimisation including the types of variables, linear and non-linear models, constraints and objective functions will be covered. Various optimisation algorithms for linear, non-linear problems and mixed integer problems are presented in the context of chemical process design. Multi-objective optimisation is used to explore trade-offs involved with sustainable process development.

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

• generate models of chemical and biological processes respecting conservation laws, apply suitable constraints and constitutive relations and determine an appropriate solution algorithm
• assess complex models of chemical processes with an understanding of the mathematical structure of the model and the convergence methods used to obtain the model solution
• assess the appropriate optimisation strategy for linear, non-linear, unconstrained, constrained and mixed integer models from a fundamental understanding of functional and constraint convexity, or determine the appropriate evolutionary solution strategy when convexity is not assured
• demonstrate both single objective and multi-objective optimisation of process models to improve the process objective(s), which assess the sustainability of chemical processes using the life cycle assessment methodology.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

6 hours of contact time, which includes 2 hours of lectures and 4 hours of practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Chemical Engineering

This unit introduces the concept of sustainable development in engineering, involving environmental, economic and social considerations in the planning, development of a new product and implementation of a new or existing process.

This unit also ventures into systematic approaches to design sustainable processes and products by conducting life cycle assessment, risk assessments and cost analysis. These themes will be developed in lectures, problem-based sessions and supported by an individual student project work related to selected industrial processes or products.

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

1. Apply ethical standards and sustainability principles in solving engineering problems
2. Apply principles of sustainable development to develop sustainable designs of products or processes
3. Analyse local legislations and schemes related to sustainable development and implementation of these schemes in sustainable design of products and processes
4. Predict the environmental impacts involved in the lifecycle of a product or process using lifecycle assessment
5. Conduct risk assessments and cost analysis to evaluate the sustainability of a process

Continuous assessment: 70%

Examination (2 hours): 30 %

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of tutorials and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Chemical Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of contemporary topics in traffic flow theory and their applications. The unit introduces fundamental traffic variables and relationships and examines how they are used to represent both microscopic and macroscopic traffic flow conditions. Analytic techniques appropriate to the design and operation of traffic systems are considered for both interrupted and uninterrupted flow situations.

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

1. describe advanced contemporary traffic flow theories and apply to solve practical traffic problems
2. perform traffic data analysis methodologically
3. apply analytical techniques in the design and operation of traffic systems
4. evaluate the role of Intelligent Transport Systems in Dynamic Traffic Management

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit exposes the student to the fundamentals of the three components to the traffic system: the vehicle, the driver and the road environment. The emphasis is on the application of theory to practice in solving traffic-related problems. The unit covers the road traffic system, traffic networks, traffic design elements, intersection design and control and advanced analytic techniques.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe and critique the principles and practice of traffic management.
2. Design and conduct an assessment of a local traffic network.
3. Demonstrate skills in the critical assessment of alternative solutions and trade-offs in the traffic system.
4. Discuss the role of the community and stakeholders in contemporary traffic management.
5. Critically reflect on contemporary issues and challenges in transport management.
6. Interpret collected and pre-existing traffic survey data.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

Data are fundamental to transport decision making. This unit applies rigorous probabilistic and statistical techniques to the analysis of data commonly encountered in transport studies. Students develop an understanding of probabilistic and statistical analysis procedures and their application to analysis of univariate and multivariate data, the model development process and its application to range of modelling techniques employed in the analysis of transport data.

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

• Justify the relevance of quantitative data analysis skills for contemporary transport and traffic practice,
• Estimate and appraise suitable probabilistic models for transport and traffic problems,
• Infer the characteristics of a population based on a sample of that population drawing on appropriate statistical techniques, and
• Estimate and evaluate the robustness of statistical models for understanding current, or predicting/forecasting future, travel/traffic conditions.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' ability to conceptually design and assess applications of advanced transport technology on the basis of their performance and impacts. The field of Intelligent Transport Systems is examined including relevant component technologies and how they are brought together in applications or products. Contemporary issues in the application of advanced technology in transport are considered including societal impacts and the roles of the public and private sectors.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe and assess the role of advanced technology in addressing transport problems.
2. Assess technology building blocks, their functional areas/characteristics and role in the design of emerging intelligent transport system (ITS) applications.
3. Conceptually design, appraise and evaluate ITS applications on the basis of their performance, economic, environmental and social impacts.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of the models used in the prediction and analysis of travel demand. The emphasis is on strategic network models which are used for longer-term network modelling and planning. The traditional four-step models of trip generation, mode choice and traffic assignment and contemporary methods such as tour-based and activity-based modelling are introduced. The capabilities of commercial network modelling packages are reviewed.

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

• describe the component models and the modelling framework used in transport network modelling
• assess the strengths and weaknesses of various transport demand models
• apply appropriate concepts, techniques and principles that underline transportation forecasting and management
• implement modelling concepts relevant to undertaking feasibility studies of transport proposals

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of a particular topic/area in the transport/traffic field through completion of a one semester-long project which will develop their ability to plan, undertake and report on an independent program of investigation/research. Students propose their own topic reflecting their professional interests. On the basis of their selected topic, the student will undertake a one semester-long program of independent investigation/research and document the findings in a professional report and video record an oral presentation on their project. Students will provide peer feedback on the final reports and oral presentations of other students.

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

• develop an understanding of the selected area/topic,
• develop report writing and oral presentation skills ,
• strengthen ability to communicate information about a topic to readers/listeners who may have a limited background in the area, and
• become aware of the importance of critical analysis of published material
• develop capacity to provide effective peer feedback.

Written project plan, progress and final reports: 100%

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit introduced students to the systematic collection, interpretation and presentation of transport and traffic data. The systems approach to survey design is introduced and the trade-offs involved in the allocation of survey resources are examined. The unit is designed to provide a rigorous and practical coverage of the collection of transport and traffic data using traditional traffic and travel surveys as well as through advanced technologies. The unit discusses new and innovative techniques for measuring and monitoring the performance of transportation systems and evaluating changes in demographic and urban travel characteristics. Students will be introduced to advanced transportation data collection technologies and will learn how to manage, analyse, and visualize large and advanced datasets.

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

1. Design traffic and transport data collection initiatives with due consideration to manual and automatic data collection options.

2. Assess the tradeoffs involved in allocation of survey resources.
3. Evaluate transport and traffic data on the basis of its quality and relevance and interpret that data to identify key insights.

4. Design appropriate presentation of transport and traffic data to communicate its underlying temporal and spatial dimensions

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit is an introduction to the principles and methods of triple-bottom-line evaluation of projects and policies in the area of civil engineering. As triple-bottom-line stands for economic, environmental and social requirements of sustainable development, this unit explicitly incorporates all three domains.

The objectives of the unit are to:

1. Familiarise the students with the principles of sustainability.
2. Give the students an opportunity to experience the application of an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating natural, social and engineering sciences.
3. Give students an opportunity to learn about the theory and application of well approved 'classical' approaches that have to be adapted to new situations.
4. Plan, undertake and report on infrastructure related research or investigation project at the level of an open enquiry within a mix of structured and self-determined guidelines.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit will introduce students to an appropriate management framework within which operations and maintenance of infrastructure should be carried out. In particular, this unit will develop a theoretical background for infrastructure management. It will cover asset management principles (whole of life cycle issues, infrastructure policy, risk management and strategic development), concepts and identification of asset performance requirements (community and stakeholder benefits and consultation, system performance and measures, level of service).

The objectives of the unit are to:

• familiarise with the concept of 'whole of life' asset management;
• understand processes for developing and implementing effective infrastructure policy;
• develop an understanding of the external risks and issues to be managed;
• understand the process of establishing asset performance (service) levels and measures; and
• understand the steps in developing and evaluating asset management strategies

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit will introduce students to the need to ensure infrastructure operates and is maintained in an appropriate management fashion. This unit will focus on identifying and managing relevant asset management data. Participants will be exposed to manipulating technical detail within asset management software enabling deterioration modelling and treatment tradeoffs. It will cover information management (maintaining inventories, condition rate methodologies, information planning decision making and long-term impacts, asset usage data) and asset maintenance management (treatment options, management of asset use, maintenance management and strategy evaluation).

The objectives of the unit are to develop knowledge/understanding of:

• information planning, data gathering and use related to the management of infrastructure networks;
• asset maintenance management; and
• the techniques used to ensure infrastructure is maintained appropriately

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit introduces students to contemporary issues in the planning of urban transport systems and urban mobility. The concept of sustainable mobility is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Supply and demand-oriented approaches to addressing transport challenges are reviewed and travel demand management is placed into context. The characteristics of passenger and freight modes are considered and factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in travel demand are examined.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. appraise the framework used to undertake urban transport planning and its capacity to deliver sustainable transport outcomes
2. discuss the factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in travel demand
3. appraise the characteristics of a range of passenger and freight modes
4. assess the potential impacts of policy options designed to enhance urban transport systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - Workshops comprising lectorials, guest speaker presentations and case studies delivered in block-mode, with up to 150 hours of combined face-to-face time attending workshops and off-campus preparation and assessment work.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit applies transport economics concepts and principles to contemporary issues in transport operations, infrastructure investment and policy decision-making. Fundamental concepts and methods relevant to analysis of transport demand, cost, pricing, investment analysis and decision-making are considered. The central role of regulations in the operations of markets and transport operations is examined as are the forms and impacts of different types of government intervention e.g. (de)regulation and privatisation.

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

• distinguish the economic characteristics of transport operations involving the movement of people or freight;
• differentiate the factors influencing transport/travel demand and their relevance to modelling the demand for transport;
• apply cost concepts to decision-making for transport operations and investment;
• apply cost-benefit analysis principles to transport decision-making applications;
• assess the implications of market structure on the supply and demand for transport services.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

CIV5316 covers public transport planning from a range of perspectives including policy, demand/markets, supply/operations and infrastructure. Policy analysis provides an understanding of the strategic, institutional and political context within which services are provided. This illustrates the diverse and often conflicting objectives which drive the development and planning of services. Demand/market analysis introduces students to the range of markets and their drivers. Supply/operations and infrastructure analysis provide an overview of the types of services which are provided and the operational, engineering and technology issues which govern their effective deployment.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Appreciate the environment within which public transport planning and management is conducted and the fundamentals of public transport policy.
2. Assess public transport markets, their influences, trends and sensitivity to both external influences and public transport service change.
3. Appreciate and justify public transport service design including resource estimation, costing and performance analysis and the selection of modes and services in plans.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit covers both traffic engineering and management along with the growing role which advanced technology is playing in the management of traffic and transportation systems. The unit develops students' understanding of the principles and practice of traffic management and the application of advanced technology in transport. The emphasis is on the role of the traffic manager in providing the road and traffic network for road based vehicles along with the planning and design considerations for different road users. The fundamentals of human factors and road network design are considered. Emphasis is placed on the need to forecast traffic impacts at sites and on the road network. The application of advanced technology to the surface transport system, known as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), is considered in detail. This unit introduces students to the field of ITS, examines component technologies and explores how those component technologies are brought together in applications or products.

After completing this unit students will be able to:

1. explain the role of the road system and the associated role of advanced technology or intelligent transport systems (ITS), in providing mobility and accessibility for the community
2. consider the needs of different road users (pedestrians and bicyclists, private motor vehicles, trucks and road-based public transport vehicles) and their interactions in the road system
3. design a traffic and road network heirarchy and the associated parking system to cater to the needs of different road users
4. differentiate the functional areas of ITS, the associated ITS applications in those functional areas and the component technologies which underlie those applications
5. appraise the technology building blocks employed by ITS and evaluate the ITS applications developed from them
6. critique information on ITS obtained from the world wide web
7. judge the need to manage the road system and critique the role of advanced technology in addressing broader transportation issues and challenges
8. demonstrate sound written and oral communication skills

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination: (4 hours: 2x2 hour examinations): 50%

Students must pass both components.

300 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit highlights fundamentals of data analysis, probability and statistics and their application to transportation systems analysis. Quantitative methods in data analysis and statistical methods relevant to traffic and transport engineering, survey design, modelling and forecasting will be investigated. The student is expected to develop an understanding of probability theory and statistical procedures, along with approaches for integrating data analysis and graphical methods. The unit is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the process involved in model development.

After completing this unit students will be able to:

1. appreciate the need for a systematic approach for data collection, analysis and model development
2. recommend, apply and evaluate graphical and tabular methods of presenting data along with probabilistic modes, descriptive statistics and statistical tests to gain rigorous insight from transport and traffic data
3. critique the methods employed and the insight obtained from data analyses
4. design and distinguish the required steps in the model development process

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students must pass both components.

150 hours

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of the use of computer models in transportation systems analysis. The unit considers the role of commercial transportation systems analysis packages to address real life application problems in transport planning and operations management. Students will become familiar with modelling packages used for strategic modelling of transportation networks and mesoscopic or microscopic simulation packages which can address operational issues.

After completing this unit students will be able to:

1. formulate, calibrate, apply and interpret a range of strategic and operations focused transportation models
2. appraise various transport models to assess their strengths, weaknesses and suitability for particular modelling tasks
3. justify the role of analytical modelling in transportation planning and operations management
4. synthesise insight from the literature, model outputs and/or data collected as part of a study to frame appropriate recommendations which address the aims or objectives of the study
5. demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills

Written reports and oral presentation: 100%

300 hours

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Civil Engineering

This unit introduces students to contemporary issues in planning for sustainable transport. Extensive use is made of case studies, practice exercises and practical 'real world' problems to reinforce the relevance of the material to contemporary professional practice. The concept of sustainable transport is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Supply and demand oriented approaches to addressing transport challenges are reviewed and travel demand management is placed into context. The characteristics of transport modes and travel demand patterns are used to provide a framework for considering the suitability of a particular transport mode for a particular context. Travel survey methods are considered with an emphasis on the role of survey design and administration in the collection of useful travel survey data.

After completing this unit students will be able to:

1. critique the framework within which transport planning is conducted and the foundations upon which transport policy is formulated
2. appraise the range of supply and demand-oriented solutions which can be used to address transport and associated environmental problems within a sustainability context
3. judge the suitability of alternative methodologies for conducting transport surveys
4. critique transport surveys on the basis of their sample design, questionnaire design and survey administration
5. analyse contemporary issues in transportation planning and policy and assess the suitability of different policy options.
6. demonstrate effective written and oral cummunication skills

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Assignments: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students must pass both components

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit is designed to lay important foundations of urban public transportation planning and management knowledge. It covers public transportation planning from a range of perspectives including policy, demand/markets and supply/operations and infrastructure. Policy analysis is designed to provide an understanding of the strategic, institutional and political context within which public transportation services are provided. This is to illustrate the diverse and often conflicting objectives which drive the development and planning of services. Demand/market analysis aims to introduce students to the range of markets and market drivers which influence the use of public transportation services. Supply/operations and infrastructure analysis provides an overview of the types of services which are provided and the operational, engineering and technology issues which govern their effective deployment.

After completing this unit students will be able to:

• critique the framework within which public transportation planning and management is conducted and the foundations of public transportation policy.
• distinguish the nature and trends of urban public transportation markets, and the sensitivity of these markets to both external influences and public transportation service changes.
• compare the performance, impacts and costs of various public transportation systems, services and modes and consider the factors influencing improvements to these systems.
• design and critique demand and operational analyses in public transportation.
• assess contemporary issues in public transportation through consideration of different policy perspectives.
• demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of the models used to support decisions about the planning or operation of the transportation system. The emphasis is on strategic network models which are used for longer term network planning and microsimulation models which focus on operational considerations. The traditional four step models of trip generation, mode choice and traffic assignment are considered in detail. The unit introduces the principles of simulation when applied to transport operations.

After completing this unit students will be able to:

1. differentiate the component models used in transportation network modelling
2. appraise various transport models to assess their strengths, weaknesses and suitability for particular modelling tasks
3. formulate, calibrate, apply and interpret a range of transportation models
4. justify the role of analytic modelling in transportation planning and traffic engineering

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students must pass both components.

150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

The unit explores how the construction industry is responding to the challenges in each of the four sectors in Civil Engineering - materials innovation, geotechnical technology innovations, green transport and water sensitive urban designs. Through investigating these sectors, the state-of-the-art knowledge of green building is covered.

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

1. Apply the knowledge of green materials and technology to the solution of complex problems involving buildings and structures.
2. Relate the knowledge of physics and chemistry to green building concepts.
3. Compute and assess the components of the Malaysian Green Building Index (GBI) and relate this to similar indices around the world.
4. Conduct the necessary calculations for the assessment of sustainability measurements in green buildings.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in each of the continuous assessment components and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

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

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This unit covers theoretical and practical knowledge of groundwater hydraulics, emphasising analytical and numerical modelling skills.

The unit includes aquifer properties, Darcy's law, well hydraulics, analytical and numerical modelling, model calibration, uncertainty analysis, contaminant fate and transport, variable density flow and groundwater flow in unsaturated soils.

The knowledge learnt from this unit is directly applicable to research projects and practical industrial problems.

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

• describe the fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport.
• design hydraulic tests to obtain basic aquifer parameters.
• derive analytical solutions for ground water flow and contaminant transport problems.
• model ground water flow, solute transport and variable density flow numerically.
• conduct model calibration, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis.
• work both independently and collaboratively on complex ground water problems.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

4 hours lectures/practice and 8 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit focuses on flood modelling for engineering design. Methods to estimate design flood magnitudes from experimental observations will be presented. Hydrologic and hydraulic routing models will be introduced along with software packages that apply these models.

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

• run operational hydrologic models.
• parameterize models.
• undertake flood frequency analysis.
• analyse digital terrain models and outlines catchments.
• understand hydraulics and apply hydraulic models.
• understand runoff routing and apply operational routing models.
• understand and apply state updating techniques.
• work both independently and collaboratively on flood management problems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - 4 hours lectures/practice and 8 hours of private study per week

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit focuses on the physical processes of land surface hydrology, covering evapotranspiration, precipitation, interception, infiltration and surface flows. The unit also covers the combination of these processes in surface hydrology models, including calibration and applications.

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

1. compile time series data on precipitation and evapotranspiration.
2. model water flow processes in the unsaturated zone.
3. understand the process that control runoff and stream flow.
4. develop a conceptual hydrological model.
5. apply hydrological models to real-world problems.
6. work both independently and collaboratively on complex surface water problems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

1 hour lecture, 2 hours practicals and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

The unit examines the general planning issues of integrated urban catchment management, followed by best management practices in stormwater management. Issues associated with the multiple objectives of urban stormwater management will be discussed in detail.

Students will gain an appreciation for the management issues and technologies to formulate a stormwater management strategy for catchments with pre-specified environmental conditions and development characteristics.

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

• apply strategic planning principles for stormwater management.
• operate within existing legislation in the development of urban drainage designs.
• develop urban drainage designs, which employ best management practice principles in selection and operation of individual components.
• select and design treatment sequences that provide acceptable outflows to receiving water.
• work both independently and collaboratively on complex urban stormwater problems.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - 4 hours lectures/practice and 8 hours of private study per week

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit will provide the learner with fundamental theoretical and experimental knowledge and skills in the transient response of infrastructure systems when subjected to dynamic loading. Dynamics of structures and ground-borne vibrations will be covered in detail, so that the learner can apply the knowledge to solve practical problems in infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, and piling.

Upon successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

1. Calculate the dynamics structural response to various excitation types.
2. Propose design solutions to mitigate vibration responses to acceptable limits.
3. Explain, derive and use earthquake response spectra.
4. Calculate ground-borne vibration levels from various sources and propose mitigation solutions.
5. Use computer software to analyse dynamic effects and know the limitations of the numerical procedures used.
6. Propose suitable instrumentation, and perform experimental tests, synthesizing the results.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

In this unit, the learner will gain skills and knowledge on the interaction between the geomaterials and structural components that make up most infrastructure systems. From buildings and bridges to tunnels, roads/railroads, dams, and embankments, the learner will determine the interaction among various elements, and design appropriate solutions accordingly.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Determine the properties of geomaterials and structural components relevant for the assessment of interaction.
2. Assess the structural and geomechanical components available to address the expected interaction.
3. Determine the interaction between structural and geomaterials using computational and analytical methods.
4. Design appropriate solutions for infrastructure systems by incorporating governing interactions.
5. Describe the limitations of developed solutions and prepare a formal report.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the latest condition monitoring techniques and to design appropriate retrofits to alleviate common problems with ageing infrastructure systems. Smart monitoring techniques of localized and dispersed systems will be introduced. The condition assessment and forensic analysis of problem infrastructure will be complemented by knowledge of rehabilitation techniques. This unit will provide advanced technical knowledge to allow the graduate to maintain an existing infrastructure system for future generations.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Assess the condition of existing infrastructure and noting the commonly observed problems.
2. Design and interpret a smart monitoring strategy to assess the condition of ageing infrastructure.
3. Describe and apply appropriate rehabilitation techniques for common infrastructure systems.
4. Predict the remaining life of an infrastructure system, given condition assessments and monitoring results.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit provides the learner with knowledge and skills in the application of advanced numerical and computational techniques for the solution of complex problems in infrastructure systems. Structural, soil and rock mechanical behaviours will be examined through the use of finite element analysis, emerging meshless methods and constitutive models. Applications to practical problems are key aspects of the learning covered. Finally, the management, visualisation, and analysis of large quantities of data will complete the necessary skill set for the graduate who will manage 21st-century infrastructure systems.

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

1. Explain the theoretical basis behind finite element and meshless methods.
2. Select suitable constitutive models for different material types.
3. Apply finite element and meshless methods to practical problems in structural, soil and rock mechanics.
4. Present, explain, and interpret the results of a computational analysis to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
5. Explain the suitable techniques for the management and visualisation of large quantities of data, typical of infrastructure systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of a particular topic/area in the infrastructure field through completion of a one semester-long project that will develop their ability to plan, undertake and report on an independent program of investigation/research. Students propose their own topic reflecting their professional interests. Based on their selected topic, the student will undertake a one semester-long program of independent investigation/research and document the findings in a professional report and video-record a presentation on their project. Students will provide peer-to-peer feedback on other student works.

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

1. Critically evaluate the selected area/topic and develop feasible project proposals.
2. Demonstrate report writing and presentation skills.
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate information about a topic to readers/listeners who may have a limited background in the area.
4. Conduct research and critical analysis on published material.
5. Reflect and provide effective peer-to-peer feedback.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. A unit requires on average three to five hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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This unit will equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to describe and apply innovative technologies and tools in the planning, construction and operation of infrastructure projects. Students will learn the state-of-the-practice and latest research advancement in a range of technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), laser scanning, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). At the end of this unit, students will be able to identify legitimate innovation and recognise it for the value it offers to the infrastructure sector.

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

1. Describe what innovation is and why innovation is important to the construction industry.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of recent successful innovations in building and infrastructure sectors.
3. Reflect on the enablers and barriers to innovation adoption from the perspectives of government, client, leadership and employee.
4. Assess the benefits and limitations of innovative technologies and tools, such as BIM, laser scanning, UAS and VR/AR.
5. Demonstrate the application of BIM tools and the BIM workflow for planning, construction and operation tasks in infrastructure projects.
6. Critically reflect on professional practices to assess the pros and cons of technological innovations.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The workload includes 2 hours lectures/tutorials and 10 hours of private study per week.

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This unit gives an advanced analysis of geotechnical problems, and provides the fundamental concepts and mechanics necessary for geotechnical engineering design. The course aims to provide an understanding of the factors influencing geotechnical properties and ground-structure interaction, and to give practice in the application of this understanding in designing complex geotechnical engineering structures.

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

1. investigate ground conditions based on various in-situ geotechnical measurements
2. determine physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock materials that can be used in geotechnical analysis and design
3. determine ground movements and settlements associated with various geotechnical structures in and on grounds
4. design and analyse geotechnical structures by computational and analytical methods design geotechnical structures by industry standards and codes of practice

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Total of 144 hours

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Civil Engineering

This unit will provide the learner practical knowledge on geotechnical engineering and construction technology of various geotechnical projects and scales. The learner will learn to develop solutions to a variety of geotechnical construction methods including ground modification, rock and soil excavations, ground supports, and performance monitoring. The unit will provide the graduate to develop engineering perspectives on geotechnical engineering and construction technology from project implementation to project completion.

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

1. know features of different equipment and machinery used in geotechnical construction
2. understand construction contractual issues and procedures
3. acquire construction management skill including project planning and risk assessment
4. develop schemes for various geotechnical construction projects execute performance monitoring and appraisal of geotechnical structures

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Total of 144 hours

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of contemporary topics in traffic flow theory and their applications. The unit introduces fundamental traffic variables and relationships and examines how they are used to represent both microscopic and macroscopic traffic flow conditions. Analytic techniques appropriate to the design and operation of traffic systems are considered for both interrupted and uninterrupted flow situations.

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

• describe advanced contemporary traffic flow theories and apply to solve practical traffic problems
• perform traffic data analysis methodologically
• apply analytical technques in the design and operation of traffic systems
• evaluate the role of Intelligent Transport Systems in Dynamic Traffic Management

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit exposes the student to the fundamentals of the three components to the traffic system: the vehicle, the driver and the road environment. The emphasis is on the application of theory to practice in solving traffic related problems. The unit covers the road traffic system, traffic networks, traffic design elements, intersection design and control and advacned analytic techniques.

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

1. describe and critique the principles and practice of traffic management
2. design and conduct an assessment of a local traffic network
3. demonstrate skills in the critical assessment of alternative solutions and trade-offs in the traffic system
4. discuss the role of the community and stakeholders in contemporary traffic management
5. critically reflect on contemporary issues and challenges in transport management
6. interpret collected and pre-existing traffic survey data.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit develops students' understanding of the models used in the prediction and analysis of travel demand. The emphasis is on strategic network models which are used for longer-term network modelling and planning. The traditional four-step models of trip generation, mode choice and traffic assignment and contemporary methods such as tour-based and activity-based modelling are introduced. The capabilities of commercial network modelling packages are reviewed.

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

1. describe the component models and the modelling framework used in transport network modelling
2. assess the strengths and weaknesses of various transport demand models
3. apply appropriate concepts, techniques and principles that underline transportation forecasting and management
4. implement modelling concepts relevant to undertaking feasibility studies of transport proposals.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit introduces students to contemporary issues in the planning of urban transport systems and urban mobility. The concept of sustainable mobility is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Supply and demand-oriented approaches to addressing transport challenges are reviewed and travel demand management is placed into context. The characteristics of passenger and freight modes are considered and factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in travel demand are examined.

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

1. appraise the framework used to undertake urban transport planning and its capacity to deliver sustainable transport outcomes
2. discuss the factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in travel demand.
3. appraise the characteristics of a range of passenger and freight modes
4. assess the potential impacts of policy options designed to enhance urban transport systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

On-campus - Workshops comprising lectorials, guesst speaker presentations and case studies delivered in block-mode, with up to 150 hours of combined face-to-face time attending workshops and off-campus preparation and assessment work.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

The goal of the unit is to introduce graduate researchers to the practice of research. It is founded on perspectives from the Philosophy of Science (PoS) which addresses questions of what science is and what it means to be a scientist. The unit firstly introduces the structure of scientific arguments and aims to demonstrate how a knowledge of this structure can enable critical thinking and scientific communication. The unit also aims to make graduate researchers aware of the complex social process that modern science is and introduce them to aspects such as research funding, planning and budgeting research projects, research metrics, technology development and commercialisation, intellectual property and patents, current socio-political views of science and scientists, etc.

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

1. Critically review scientific arguments to identify research questions, discern inductive arguments leading to hypotheses and deductive arguments leading to valid experimental tests.
2. Generate a research proposal by applying the hypothetico-deductive framework to a research problem, formulating a research plan, assessing material and human resources required for the research, justifying a research budget.
3. Appreciate prevalent sociological perspectives of science and reflect on their consequences for publicly-funded scientific research, such as research quality assessment and metrics.
4. Appreciate the steps involved in developing and commercialising technology and the value of scientific skills in this process.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 75% in the in-class component, and at least 65% in the assignments to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 contact hours per week time-tabled, up to 2 hours of other group meetings/workshops and 8 hours per week on average of homework reviewing online pre-class study material and working on assignments.

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This unit covers theoretical and practical knowledge of groundwater hydraulics, emphasizing analytical and numerical modelling skills.

The unit includes: aquifer properties, Darcy's law, well hydraulics, analytical and numerical modelling, model calibration, uncertainty analysis, contaminant fate and transport, variable density flow and ground water flow in unsaturated soils.

The knowledge learnt from this unit is directly applicable to research projects and practical industrial problems.

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

• describe the fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport.
• design hydraulic tests to obtain basic aquifer parameters.
• derive analytical solutions for ground water flow and contaminant transport problems.
• model ground water flow, solute transport and variable density flow numerically.
• conduct model calibration, parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis.
• work both independently and collaboratively on complex ground water problems.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

4 hours lectures/practice and 8 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit focuses on flood modelling for engineering design. Methods to estimate design flood magnitudes from experimental observations will be presented. Hydrologic and hydraulic routing models will be introduced along with software packages that apply these models.

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

• run operational hydrologic models.
• parameterize models.
• undertake flood frequency analysis.
• analyse digital terrain models and outlines catchments.
• understand hydraulics and apply hydraulic models.
• understand runoff routing and apply operational routing models.
• understand and apply state updating techniques.
• work both independently and collaboratively on flood management problems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

On-campus - 4 hours lectures/practice and 8 hours of private study per week

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Civil Engineering

This unit focuses on the physical processes of land surface hydrology, covering evapotranspiration, precipitation, interception, infiltration and surface flows. The unit also covers the combination of these processes in surface hydrology models, including calibration and applications.

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

1. compile time series data on precipitation and evapotranspiration.
2. model water flow processes in the unsaturated zone.
3. understand the process that control runoff and stream flow.
4. develop a conceptual hydrological model.
5. apply hydrological models to real-world problems.
6. work both independently and collaboratively on complex surface water problems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

1 hour lecture, 2 hours practicals and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

The unit examines the general planning issues of integrated urban catchment management, followed by best management practices in stormwater management. Issues associated with the multiple objectives of urban stormwater management will be discussed in detail.

Students will gain appreciation of the management issues and technologies to formulate a stormwater management strategy for catchments with pre-specified environmental conditions and development characteristics.

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

• apply strategic planning principles for stormwater management.
• operate within existing legislation in the development of urban drainage designs.
• develop urban drainage designs, which employ best management practice principles in selection and operation of individual components.
• select and design treatment sequences that provide acceptable outflows to receiving water.
• work both independently and collaboratively on complex urban stormwater problems.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

On-campus - 3 hours lectures/practice and 9 hours of private study per week

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering

This unit will provide the learner with fundamental theoretical and experimental knowledge and skills in the transient response of infrastructure systems when subjected to dynamic loading. Dynamics of structures and ground-borne vibrations will be covered in detail, so that the learner can apply the knowledge to solve practical problems in infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, and piling.

Upon successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

1. Calculate the dynamics structural response to various excitation types.
2. Propose design solutions to mitigate vibration responses to acceptable limits.
3. Explain, derive and use earthquake response spectra.
4. Calculate ground-borne vibration levels from various sources and propose mitigation solutions.
5. Use computer software to analyse dynamic effects and know the limitations of the numerical procedures used.
6. Propose suitable instrumentation, and perform experimental tests, synthesizing the results.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

In this unit the learner will gain skills and knowledge on the interaction between the geomaterials and structural components that make up most infrastructure systems. From buildings and bridges, to tunnels, roads/railroads, dams, and embankments, the learner will determine the interaction among various elements, and design appropriate solutions accordingly.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Determine the properties of geomaterials and structural components relevant for the assessment of interaction.
2. Assess the structural and geomechanical components available to address the expected interaction.
3. Determine the interaction between structural and geomaterials using computational and analytical methods.
4. Design appropriate solutions for infrastructure systems by incorporating governing interactions.
5. Describe the limitations of developed solutions and prepare a formal report.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the latest condition monitoring techniques and to design appropriate retrofits to alleviate common problems with ageing infrastructure systems. Smart monitoring techniques of localized and dispersed systems will be introduced. The condition assessment and forensic analysis of problem infrastructure will be complemented by knowledge on rehabilitation techniques. This unit will provide advanced technical knowledge to allow the graduate maintain an existing infrastructure system for future generations.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Assess the condition of existing infrastructure and noting the commonly observed problems.
2. Design and interpret a smart monitoring strategy to assess the condition of ageing infrastructure.
3. Describe and apply appropriate rehabilitation techniques for common infrastructure systems.
4. Predict the remaining life of an infrastructure system, given condition assessments and monitoring results.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

This unit provides the learner with knowledge and skills in the application of advanced numerical and computational techniques for the solution of complex problems in infrastructure systems. Structural, soil, and rock mechanical behaviours will be examined through use of finite element analysis, emerging meshless methods and constitutive models. Applications to practical problems are a key aspects of the learning covered. Finally, the management, visualization, and analysis of large quantities of data will complete the necessary skillset for the graduate who will manage 21st century infrastructure systems.

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

1. Explain the theoretical basis behind finite element and meshless methods.
2. Select suitable constitutive models for different material types.
3. Apply finite element and meshless methods to practical problems in structural, soil and rock mechanics.
4. Present, explain, and interpret the results of a computational analysis to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
5. Explain the suitable techniques for the management and visualisation of large quantities of data, typical of infrastructure systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lecture/practice and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Civil Engineering

The unit aims to enable students to understand, analyse, specify, design and test real-time systems using both hardware and software development. Migration between software and hardware will be considered as an approach to meet design criterion such as speed, throughput, energy usage and cost.

The design, analysis and implementation of real-time operating systems will be studied and will include scheduling policies, process creation and management, inter-process communication and synchronisation, efficient handling of I/O and communication.

Students will complete a major team design project that includes hardware and software design of a real-time system.

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

• explain the development process for real-time systems from specification, simulation, implementation and testing
• design and implement interface logic to a bus system and its associated arbitration logic using a hardware description language
• describe the effectiveness and benefits of deploying a real-time operating system in software development of a real-time system
• compare, measure and analyse the performance and overhead of real-time scheduling policies of a real-time operating system
• design and analyse hardware accelerators that improve real-time system performance in areas such as energy use, latency and throughput
• formulate, plan, create, document and test a solution to a real-time system design problem in a team framework using a real-time kernel and a hardware description language.

Continuous assessment: 50%

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 and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

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

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

This an advanced unit in electronics design. Students will be provided with an in-depth knowledge of radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuits and systems. The unit builds on students' basic electronic knowledge obtained from their undergraduate engineering degree to a more advanced analog and RF electronics, with more theory and applications of electronics.

The unit will teach students the detailed design principles of passive and active electronic devices at radio frequencies. Students will learn to use CAD design software packages for assignments and projects. Important analogue and RF building components such as amplifiers, filters, oscillators, modulators, mixers and phase locked loops will be taught. Topics such as noise and interference in electronics circuits will also be covered.

Students will undertake a group project where RF/mixed signal circuits will be designed, built and tested in the laboratory.

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

• analyse RF and microwave electronic components, circuits and systems
• design and implement RF and mixed signal electronic devices
• formulate, plan, create, document, validate and simulate RF and mixed signal electronic designs with the effective use of appropriate modern CAD design software tools
• test and characterise RF and microwave electronics using appropriate test equipment

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

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 and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals/laboratory and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

The unit introduces the fundamentals of statistical signal processing with emphasis on stochastic models, estimation theory, parametric and non-parametric modelling and least squares methods.

After a review of basic probability and random processes, the use of stochastic models for real world signals is illustrated. A family of algorithms for the creation, efficient representation and effective modelling is presented.

Specifically, linear stochastic models are presented and the importance of correlation structure in deriving the parameters of such models is illustrated.

The unit also covers how parametric and non-parametric models as well as statistical techniques are used to extract information from data signals corrupted by noise. The concept of estimation from real world data is presented, as opposed to the basic analysis of signals, transfer functions and power spectra. In particular, the fundamentals of linear estimation theory and optimal filtering to design advanced signal processing algorithms are presented.

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

• describe various models for real world signals
• analyse the performance of a range of estimation methods
• simulate a wide range of stochastic signal processing algorithms and interpret the results
• design specific algorithms for processing real world signals such as audio, financial data and biomedical data.

Continuous assessment: 50%

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 and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 3 hours of tutorial/laboratory, and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

This unit introduces the fundamentals of wireless communications and networking. Students will learn about the characteristics of wireless channels, coding, modulation techniques, methods of combating fading including space, time and frequency diversity, multiple access techniques and cellular networks.

A selection of more advanced topics will also be covered including MIMO systems, heterogeneous networks, cognitive and cooperative communications.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify common radio channel impairments such as noise, fading and interference to synthesise theoretical channel models.
2. Determine theoretical error-performance of wireless systems for comparison against practical measurements.
3. Analyse theoretical capacity of wireless communication systems that employ spatial and temporal diversity methods.
4. Design appropriate transmitter and receiver signal processing functionalities for wireless systems and demonstrate its performance on a software defined radio hardware platform.
5. Assess space-time coding schemes that are capable of improving the channel capacity of wireless systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

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 and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures/practicals, 3 hours laboratory and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

The Smart Grid unit provides a comprehensive knowledge about the Smart Grid and how it is to be operated and protected for improving sustainability and energy savings. The core of the unit is intelligent infrastructure for Smart Grid and its heightening vulnerability, and how to protect it effectively.

The basic economic fundamentals of power systems and conventional and renewable power generation in regulated and deregulated environment are introduced first. The basic concepts of intelligent control, application of intelligent agents in grid technology, and intelligent components commonly used in Smart Grids are extensively discussed afterward. Also included is how distribution networks adapt to intermittent energy sources (e.g. solar and wind) through the use of smart grids, emerging technologies and energy storage systems.

The unit will conclude with defining concept, design and purpose of the Smart Grid, reviewing current and relevant technologies developed, assessing its vulnerabilities to a cyber-attack, and finding effective protective mechanisms for the grid.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe fundamentals of power systems and generation
2. Design intelligent power systems using grid technology
3. Analyse operational considerations of the Smart Grid
4. Identify security risks to Smart Grids and protective measures to ensure system integrity and supply reliability
5. Describe the required changes in power distribution networks and energy storage systems to accommodate intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

2 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals/laboratory/literature reviews and 7 hours of private study per week

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

The goal of the unit is to introduce graduate researchers to the practice of research. It is founded on perspectives from the Philosophy of Science (PoS) which addresses questions of what science is and what it means to be a scientist. The unit firstly introduces the structure of scientific arguments and aims to demonstrate how a knowledge of this structure can enable critical thinking and scientific communication. The unit also aims to make graduate researchers aware of the complex social process that modern science is and introduce them to aspects such as research funding, planning and budgeting research projects, research metrics, technology development and commercialisation, intellectual property and patents, current socio-political views of science and scientists, etc.

At the successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Critically review scientific arguments to identify research questions, discern inductive arguments leading to hypotheses and deductive arguments leading to valid experimental tests.
2. Generate a research proposal by applying the hypothetico-deductive framework to a research problem, formulating a research plan, assessing material and human resources required for the research, justifying a research budget.
3. Appreciate prevalent sociological perspectives of science and reflect on their consequences for publicly-funded scientific research, such as research quality assessment and metrics.
4. Appreciate the steps involved in developing and commercialising technology and the value of scientific skills in this process.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 75% in the in-class component, and at least 65% in the assignments to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 contact hours per week time-tabled, up to 2 hours of other group meetings/workshops and 8 hours per week on average of homework reviewing online pre-class study material and working on assignments.

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The unit aims to enable students to understand, analyse, specify, design and test real-time systems using both hardware and software development. Migration between software and hardware will be considered as an approach to meet design criterion such as speed, throughput, energy usage and cost.

The design, analysis and implementation of real-time operating systems will be studied and will include scheduling policies, process creation and management, inter-process communication and synchronisation, efficient handling of I/O and communication.

Students will complete a major team design project that includes hardware and software design of a real-time system.

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

• explain the development process for real-time systems from specification, simulation, implementation and testing
• design and implement interface logic to a bus system and its associated arbitration logic using a hardware description language
• describe the effectiveness and benefits of deploying a real-time operating system in software development of a real-time system
• compare, measure and analyse the performance and overhead of real-time scheduling policies of a real-time operating system
• design and analyse hardware accelerators that improve real-time system performance in areas such as energy use, latency and throughput
• formulate, plan, create, document and test a solution to a real-time system design problem in a team framework using a real-time kernel and a hardware description language.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination: (2 hours) 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

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

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

This an advanced unit in electronics design. Students will be provided with an in-depth knowledge of radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuits and systems. The unit builds on students' basic electronic knowledge obtained from their undergraduate engineering degree to a more advanced analog and RF electronics, with more theory and applications of electronics.

The unit will teach students the detailed design principles of passive and active electronic devices at radio frequencies. Students will learn to use CAD design software packages for assignments and projects. Important analogue and RF building components such as amplifiers, filters, oscillators, modulators, mixers and phase locked loops will be taught. Topics such as noise and interference in electronics circuits will also be covered.

Students will undertake a group project where RF/mixed signal circuits will be designed, built and tested in the laboratory.

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

• analyse RF and microwave electronic components, circuits and systems
• design and implement RF and mixed signal electronic devices
• formulate, plan, create, document, validate and simulate RF and mixed signal electronic designs with the effective use of appropriate modern CAD design software tools
• test and characterise RF and microwave electronics using appropriate test equipment

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals/laboratory and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

The unit introduces the fundamentals of statistical signal processing with emphasis on stochastic models, estimation theory, parametric and non-parametric modelling and least squares methods.

After a review of basic probability and random processes, the use of stochastic models for real world signals is illustrated. A family of algorithms for the creation, efficient representation and effective modelling is presented.

Specifically, linear stochastic models are presented and the importance of correlation structure in deriving the parameters of such models is illustrated.

The unit also covers how parametric and non-parametric models as well as statistical techniques are used to extract information from data signals corrupted by noise. The concept of estimation from real world data is presented, as opposed to the basic analysis of signals, transfer functions and power spectra. In particular, the fundamentals of linear estimation theory and optimal filtering to design advanced signal processing algorithms are presented.

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

• describe various models for real world signals
• analyse the performance of a range of estimation methods
• simulate a wide range of stochastic signal processing algorithms and interpret the results
• design specific algorithms for processing real world signals such as audio, financial data and biomedical data.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination: (2 hours) 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 3 hours of tutorial/laboratory, and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

This unit introduces the fundamentals of wireless communications and networking. Students will learn about the characteristics of wireless channels, coding, modulation techniques, methods of combating fading including space, time and frequency diversity, multiple access techniques and cellular networks.

A selection of more advanced topics will also be covered including MIMO systems, heterogeneous networks, cognitive and cooperative communications.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify common radio channel impairments such as noise, fading and interference to synthesise theoretical channel models.
2. Determine theoretical error-performance of wireless systems for comparison against practical measurements.
3. Analyse theoretical capacity of wireless communication systems that employ spatial and temporal diversity methods.
4. Design appropriate transmitter and receiver signal processing functionalities for wireless systems and demonstrate its performance on a software defined radio hardware platform.
5. Assess space-time coding schemes that are capable of improving the channel capacity of wireless systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 3 hours practical/laboratory and 6 hours of private study per week.

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

This unit covers modern lighting technology and teaches how lighting can be used for improving sustainability and energy savings. The unit discusses how sensor networks, machine learning techniques and visible light communication can be used to build autonomous lighting networks. It also relates these concepts to intelligent lighting and green building requirements.

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

1. Analyze colour quality and energy efficiency of lighting
2. Examine sensor networks and using them to incorporate intelligence in lighting.
3. Analyze benefits and trade-offs of visible light communication
4. Use machine learning techniques to automate lighting systems
5. Describe system-based requirements of building automation
6. Explain green building requirements and relevant standards

Continuous assessment: 60 %

Examination (2 hours): 40 %

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals/labs/literature reviews and 7 hours of private study per week

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

The Smart Grid unit provides a comprehensive knowledge about the Smart Grid and how it is to be operated and protected for improving sustainability and energy savings. The core of the unit is intelligent infrastructure for Smart Grid and its heightening vulnerability, and how to protect it effectively.

The basic economic fundamentals of power systems and conventional and renewable power generation in regulated and deregulated environment are introduced first. The basic concepts of intelligent control, application of intelligent agents in grid technology, and intelligent components commonly used in Smart Grids are extensively discussed afterward. Also included is how distribution networks adapt to intermittent energy sources (e.g. solar and wind) through the use of smart grids, emerging technologies and energy storage systems.

The unit will conclude with defining concept, design and purpose of the Smart Grid, reviewing current and relevant technologies developed, assessing its vulnerabilities to a cyber-attack, and finding effective protective mechanisms for the grid.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe fundamentals of power systems and generation
2. Design intelligent power systems using grid technology
3. Analyse operational considerations of the Smart Grid
4. Identify security risks to Smart Grids and protective measures to ensure system integrity and supply reliability
5. Describe the required changes in power distribution networks and energy storage systems to accommodate intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 hours lectures, 3 hours practicals/labs/literature reviews and 7 hours of private study per week

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Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

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.

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.

The unit consists of a review of probabilistic foundations for data analysis including probability, random variables, expectation, distribution functions, important probability distributions, central limit theorem, random vectors, conditional distributions and random processes.

Students will develop the foundations of statistical inference including estimation, confidence intervals, maximum likelihood, hypothesis testing, least-squares and regression analysis.

A selection of more advanced topics in probability, random modelling and statistical inference will also be presented.

The material will be taught in the context of real engineering problems taken from multiple engineering disciplines. A widely used numerical computing environment will be used extensively throughout the unit.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Assess problems from an engineering perspective and deliberate on the relevant contextual factors. Combine and apply sophisticated data analysis methods and decision-making skills to analyse industrial scenarios and make recommendations that support business growth and development.
2. Justify the use of appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
3. Collaboratively evaluate an industry scenario to solve a problem or develop an innovation.
4. Demonstrate the effective communication of the outcomes in a written and verbal format and assess the work of others.

Continuous assessment: 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 and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

2 x 1-hour lectures, 2 hours of labs and 8 hours of private study per week including online work.

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The goal of this unit is to impart an evidence-based methodology for building scalable startups that students can use for the rest of their careers, whether they are starting a new business or working in established organisations. For a new business, the goal is acquiring investor funding. In a corporate environment, the methodology will help the organisation start new businesses and allocate their internal resources (time, technology, and talent) more efficiently. The unit will be taught in a hands-on way that engages student teams by requiring them to develop hypotheses and then test those hypotheses outside the classroom. Throughout the semester, teams will modify their business models based on feedback from potential customers, and can then decide if there is a worthwhile business to be built. The unit does not include the execution of the business models.

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

• design, search and improve a business model
• practice evidence-based entrepreneurship by formulating and testing hypotheses with potential customers
• use agile development methods to produce a minimum viable product containing only the critical features of their intended business

Continuous assessment: 100%

3 hours of lectures and 9 hours of private study per week.

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This unit provides students with a unique opportunity to work on a real-world, engineering design problem in a multidisciplinary team environment. The project will involve a critical assessment of the design problem from engineering as well as non-engineering perspectives. The project work relies on using creative problem-solving and decision-making skills and modern project management tools for developing practical solutions to the design problem. The outcomes of the project will be communicated via presentations, demonstrations and reports. This project may be undertaken either within the faculty or with external partners. This is the first part of a two-unit project sequence.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Assess the design problem from an engineering perspective but also deliberate on the relevant social, cultural, environmental, legislative, ethical and business factors.
2. Draw on creative problem-solving methodologies, decision-making and design skills to develop innovative concepts, products, services and solutions.
3. Justify the use of appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
4. Engage with and lead an effective team and apply industry standard project management tools and practices.
5. Demonstrate the effective communication of the outcomes in a written and verbal format and assess the work of others.

Continuous assessment: 100%

11 hours of private study plus one-hour of consultation with project supervisor per week.

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Together with ENG5003, this unit provides students with a unique opportunity to work on a real-world, engineering design problem in a multidisciplinary team environment. The project will involve a critical assessment of the design problem from engineering as well as non-engineering perspectives. The project work relies on using creative problem-solving and decision-making skills and modern project management tools for developing practical solutions to the design problem. The outcomes of the project will be communicated via presentations, demonstrations and reports. This project may be undertaken either within the faculty or with external partners. This is the second part of a two-unit project sequence.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Assess the design problem from an engineering perspective but also deliberate on the relevant social, cultural, environmental, legislative, ethical and business factors.
2. Draw on creative problem-solving methodologies, decision-making and design skills to develop innovative concepts, products, services and solutions.
3. Justify the use of appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
4. Engage with and lead an effective team and apply industry standard project management tools and practices.
5. Demonstrate the effective communication of the outcomes in a written and verbal format and assess the work of others.

Continuous assessment: 100%

11 hours of private study plus one-hour of consultation with project supervisor per week.

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This unit provides a challenging opportunity for students to pursue an independent, self-guided research review aimed at advancing the body of knowledge relevant to the topic. The review will involve a critical assessment of the current literature and will include a combination of literature review, proposing hypotheses, experimental design, and preliminary experimental investigation. The project and its outcomes will be communicated to a wider audience via a technical review paper, and oral presentations. This unit can be taken alone or as the first part of a two-unit project.

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

1. Formulate a research plan based on the scientific method coupled with a rational Design of Experiments approach.
2. Critically evaluate the current scientific literature relevant to the topic and assess its limitations based on an extensive literature review.
3. Evaluate data, and support the validity of the findings by quantifying errors.
4. Convey their findings in both written and verbal formats, and critique and evaluate the work of others.
5. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 100%

1-hour lecture and 11 hours of private study including timetabled weekly consultation with the project supervisor.

Please note that the requirements will change from Second Semester, 2019: 1-hour consultation workshop with the project supervisor and 11 hours of private study per week.

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Together with ENG5005, this unit provides a challenging opportunity for students to pursue an independent, self-guided research review aimed at advancing the body of knowledge relevant to the topic. The review will involve a critical assessment of the current literature and will include a combination of literature review, proposing hypotheses, experimental design, and preliminary experimental investigation. The project and its outcomes will be communicated to a wider audience via a technical review paper, and oral presentations. This unit is the second part of a two-unit project.

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

1. Formulate a research plan based on the scientific method coupled with a rational Design of Experiments approach.
2. Critically evaluate the current scientific literature relevant to the topic and assess its limitations based on an extensive literature review.
3. Evaluate data, and support the validity of the findings by quantifying errors.
4. Convey their findings in both written and verbal formats, and critique and evaluate the work of others.
5. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 100%

1-hour consultation workshop with the project supervisor and 11 hours of private study per week.

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The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the various aspects of translation and commercialisation of medical technologies in order to provide specific training that is highly relevant to the medical technology industry. The topics covered in the unit include policy and the International and national regulatory environment, medical device reimbursement, bioethics, intellectual property, product development and manufacturing, and health economics. The topics will be taught in part by practitioners who are highly skilled in their fields. The course material will be provided in the form of lectures and analysis of case studies.

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

1. Develop a preliminary regulatory and reimbursement strategy for registration of a medical technology in a number of jurisdictions.
2. Discuss in detail the key elements of a clinical trial design for medical devices.
3. Describe in detail the key elements of how intellectual property pertaining to developments in medical devices, therapeutics and diagnostics are regulated in a number of jurisdictions.
4. Critically assess and describe ethical considerations of relevance to the development and commercialisation of medical technologies, therapeutics and diagnostic devices.
5. Appreciates heath economic considerations for a medical technology, therapeutic or diagnostic test.
6. Critically review the advantages and disadvantages of various development pathways for a medical technology.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 70%

Examination (2 hours): 30%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures and applied classes and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Students undertake a project defined by a partner organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required. Partner organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. Students communicate the project findings in the format specified by the partner organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The partner organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems.
2. Synthesise critical thinking and professional judgement in developing new understandings.
3. Demonstrate technical skills in designing, conducting and reporting on a research project.
4. Engage in a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability.
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate to a multi-disciplinary team and target audience on technical and non-technical aspects.
6. Engage and negotiate with team members and stakeholders on a project in a workplace setting.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Students are required to attend the induction component of the unit and to achieve an overall mark of 50% in the continuous assessment to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to attend the induction will not be able to undertake the placement or pass the unit.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.

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Students undertake a self-guided learning task in the form of a project in this unit. Projects will consist of either a design, theoretical or experimental investigation in the broad area of energy and sustainability. The project may be undertaken within the School or externally with a company or research organization.

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

• conduct an independent, scientifically based research project by extending their current specialization to the energy and sustainability area
• undertake an extensive review of relevant scientific literature and critically analyze its relevance to the project work
• apply sound scientific method and research practices to undertake project work
• manage a research project effectively within technical, budgetary, risk and time constraints
• communicate ideas and results of their work to a professional audience

Continuous Assessments: 100 %

12 hours of independent study per week.

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The unit consists of a review of probabilistic foundations for data analysis including probability, random variables, expectation, distribution functions, important probability distributions, central limit theorem, random vectors, conditional distributions and random processes.

Students will develop the foundations of statistical inference including estimation, confidence intervals, maximum likelihood, hypothesis testing, least-squares and regression analysis.

A selection of more advanced topics in probability, random modelling and statistical inference will also be presented.

The material will be taught in the context of real engineering problems taken from multiple engineering disciplines. A widely used numerical computing environment will be used extensively throughout the unit.

On successful completion of this unit students should be able:

1. assess problems from an engineering perspective and deliberate on the relevant contextual factors. Combine and apply sophisticated data analysis methods and decision-making skills to analyse industrial scenarios and make recommendations that support business growth and development.
2. justify the use of appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
3. collaboratively evaluate an industry scenario to solve a problem or develop an innovation.
4. demonstrate the effective communication of the outcomes in a written and verbal format and assess the work of others.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination: (2 hours) 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 x 1-hour lectures, 2 hours of labs and 8 hours of private study per week including online work.

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The goal of this unit is to impart an evidence-based methodology for building scalable startups that students can use for the rest of their careers, whether they are starting a new business or working in established organisations. For a new business, the goal is acquiring investor funding. In a corporate environment, the methodology will help the organisation start new businesses and allocate their internal resources (time, technology, and talent) more efficiently. The unit will be taught in a hands-on way that engages student teams by requiring them to develop hypotheses and then test those hypotheses outside the classroom. Throughout the semester, teams will modify their business models based on feedback from potential customers, and can then decide if there is a worthwhile business to be built. The unit does not include the execution of the business models; if student teams continue with their companies, they will assemble the appropriate operating plans, but only after they have attained a high degree of confidence that a viable business model exists.

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

• decide whether entrepreneurship is for them
• design, search for, and improve a business model
• practice evidence-based entrepreneurship by formulating and testing hypotheses with potential customers
• use agile development methods to produce a minimum viable product containing only the critical features of their intended business

In-semester assessments comprised of presentations, meeting notes, project updates and interviews: 100%

3 hours of lectures and 9 hours of private study per week.

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The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the various aspects of translation and commercialisation of medical technologies in order to provide specific training that is highly relevant to the medical technology industry. The topics covered in the unit include policy and the International and national regulatory environment, medical device reimbursement, bioethics, intellectual property, product development and manufacturing, and health economics. The topics will be taught in part by practitioners who are highly skilled in their fields. The course material will be provided in the form of lectures and analysis of case studies.

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

1. Develop a preliminary regulatory and reimbursement strategy for registration of a medical technology in a number of jurisdictions.
2. Discuss in detail the key elements of a clinical trial design for medical devices.
3. Describe in detail the key elements of how intellectual property pertaining to developments in medical devices, therapeutics and diagnostics are regulated in a number of jurisdictions.
4. Critically assess and describe ethical considerations of relevance to the development and commercialisation of medical technologies, therapeutics and diagnostic devices.
5. Appreciates heath economic considerations for a medical technology, therapeutic or diagnostic test.
6. Critically review the advantages and disadvantages of various development pathways for a medical technology.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 70%

Examination (2 hours): 30%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures and applied classes and 9 hours of private study per week.

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This unit is catered for research postgraduates and will focus on three main aspects of communicating research in the fields of engineering:

• writing a research paper
• preparing a thesis and
• oral and poster presentation.

Students will be able to master best practices of presenting their results in the written form, as well as defending their research orally.

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

1. Articulate their research output in the form of a research paper in a concise and professional manner.
2. Review and critique the work of others by conducting peer review on research papers.
3. Present their research clearly and effectively to the general audience.
4. Defend their research orally and in the written form.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of workshop or group work activities and 8 hours of private study per week

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The goal of the unit is to introduce graduate researchers to the practice of research. It is founded on perspectives from the Philosophy of Science (PoS) which addresses questions of what science is and what it means to be a scientist. The unit firstly introduces the structure of scientific arguments and aims to demonstrate how a knowledge of this structure can enable critical thinking and scientific communication. The unit also aims to make graduate researchers aware of the complex social process that modern science is and introduce them to aspects such as research funding, planning and budgeting research projects, research metrics, technology development and commercialisation, intellectual property and patents, current socio-political views of science and scientists, etc.

At the successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Critically review scientific arguments to identify research questions, discern inductive arguments leading to hypotheses and deductive arguments leading to valid experimental tests.
2. Generate a research proposal by applying the hypothetico-deductive framework to a research problem, formulating a research plan, assessing material and human resources required for the research, justifying a research budget.
3. Appreciate prevalent sociological perspectives of science and reflect on their consequences for publicly-funded scientific research, such as research quality assessment and metrics.
4. Appreciate the steps involved in developing and commercialising technology and the value of scientific skills in this process.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Students are required to achieve at least 75% in the in-class component, and at least 65% in the assignments to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 contact hours per week time-tabled, up to 2 hours of other group meetings/workshops and 8 hours per week on average of homework reviewing online pre-class study material and working on assignments.

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Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students in Chemical Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Civil Engineering.

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Materials Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Mechanical Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Maintenance management Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Telecommunications Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Biomedical Engineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Transport and TrafficEngineering

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Advanced Process Design

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Pulp and Paper Technology

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in Engineering Education

Research unit for PhD or MEngSc(Research) students enrolling in mechatronics.

This unit is used by the faculty and/or Monash Institute of Graduate Research to enrol students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES.

This unit complements systems design. The unit will integrate fundamental concepts in solid and fluid mechanics and dynamics and in so-doing will highlight the roles they play in determining the performance of an engineering system.

Students will use advanced computational tools to study how these concepts are crucial to competitive economic performance and to the long-term sustainability of an engineered system.

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

• describe the concept of performance of an engineering system
• explain the concept of multi-disciplinary engineering in establishing satisfactory performance of an engineered system
• analyse the parameters that are important to system performance
• synthesise the elements of the engineered system in order to identify the interdependency of each elements to its overall performance
• design appropriate monitoring strategies that will enhance the performance of the engineered system
• evaluate the performance of the system in order to mitigate or eliminate potential weaknesses in an engineered system
• engage in regular self assessment and peer assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2 to 3 hours of lecture and 2 to 3 hours practicals/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

Advanced instrumentation and sensing necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach in order to monitor engineering systems as diverse as renewable energy, aerospace, buildings, transportation, telecommunications and biomedical devices.

The monitoring and assessment techniques are founded on the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and information technology.

The unit covers exploration of strategies for efficient instrumentation of engineering assets. Students will use a range of sensing technologies to gather real-time information and use industry standard approaches to data analyses, characterisation, fault assessment and reporting methodologies at various stages of product design and product development.

Data visualisation will also be discussed. The unit will explore frequency of monitoring in relation to the volume of data collected and strategies for data reduction.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify and recognise the role of instrumentation and monitoring in the product design cycle.
2. Analyse examples and case studies including those from high-reliability industries.
3. Synthesise data from a range of instruments and sensors to report on performance against standards.
4. Appraise errors in the context of system monitoring.
5. Generate simulations of representative systems and analyse system performance.
6. Apply problem-solving techniques and analyse faults in terms of root cause analysis.
7. Conduct regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2-3 hours of lecture and 2-3 hours tutorial/practice/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit will emphasise engineering design with a focus on designing a system rather than the individual components of a system. In this way, the unit will integrate mechanical design with material selection, manufacture, and control systems, and the needs of in-service monitoring to optimise system performance. Quality management systems, lean techniques and lifecycle assessment will be applied to the proposed product or service to understand system variability, maximise and maintain value-creation and assess environmental impacts.

This unit uses case studies, group work and design projects as key learning methodologies to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical outcomes. Students can expect a strong practical focus with extensive use of computer-aided design and analysis software.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify, interpret and analyse problems from an engineering perspective but also consider the relevant social, cultural, environmental, legislative, ethical and business factors.
2. Utilise creative problem-solving methodologies, decision-making and design skills to develop innovative concepts, products, services and solutions.
3. Select and utilise appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
4. Apply industry standard project management tools and practices.
5. Generate findings in both written and verbal formats and critique and evaluate the work of others.
6. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 70%

Final Examination (2 hours): 30%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2-3 hours of lecture and 2-3 hours tutorial/practice/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable engineering systems are optimised to use resources in a sustainable way - such that the demand of the systems does not deplete the supply of resources and in fact can contribute to that supply.

This unit involves a rethink in the way we engineer. At one level, it can involve water harvesting, co-generation of power or the use of alternative/renewable power sources but at a more fundamental level, it requires us to design smart, adaptive structures and devices.

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

• describe how engineering systems are integrated to provide sustainable outcomes
• identify, analyse and interpret stakeholder needs in terms of sustainable engineering systems
• evaluate alternates for optimising sustainable engineering systems in terms of performance and cost
• apply the techniques and considerations relevant to a systems engineer to sustainable systems including examples such as building maintenance, power supply and generation and remotely located infrastructure
• integrate, design, monitor and perform analysis methodologies to develop systems to meet specified sustainable requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions
• engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2 to 3 hours of lecture and 2 to 3 hours practicals/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit explores the theory and practice of the supply of energy, energy management and auditing, and the design of sustainable energy facilities. It deals with the systems needed to create low-energy, sustainable buildings, including passive solar design, energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning, and combined heat and power.

In addition, it includes coverage of transport energy and energy economics. Case studies from a variety of energy-focused industries such as building services, environmental engineering, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and architectural technology will be discussed.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the concepts and dimensions of energy sustainability to the development of future sustainable energy technologies.
2. Generate the strategy of sustainable management of energy by creating organisational structure and corporate culture as well as transforming goals and allocation of resources in the process of energy conservation and management.
3. Apply sustainable energy management practices, from improving energy efficiency to utilising renewable resources to minimise risk in buildings and power plants.
4. Appraise the sustainable energy development level by indicators of development in line with the implementation of energy efficiency audit, energy management risk, and environmental investments risk assessment.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

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

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Mechanical Engineering

The unit is designed to provide students with a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment covering numerous aspects of current and future sustainable energy technologies.

The unit is intended to introduce and investigate present and emerging trends in sustainable technologies, including clean fuels, renewable energy systems and hybrid energy systems. Case studies and discussions with leading energy researchers within the University and elsewhere with emphasis on system approach will be undertaken.

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

1. Identify, interpret and critically evaluate the various technologies that have the potential to provide a sustainable energy supply system.
2. Evaluate technical and non-technical challenges associated with the sustainable energy resources.
3. Discuss and assess suitable sustainable energy sources/systems under different situations.
4. Implement underlying engineering principles to evaluate and improve sustainable energy technologies and systems.
5. Develop and implement creative approaches to solve various energy related problems using suitable sustainable energy sources/systems under different circumstances.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Final Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of practicals/discussions and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit explores the importance of anthropogenic sources of air pollution and ways to minimize air pollution by the application of different practices. It provides an overview of air pollution in an urban and industrial environment, particularly on the formation of air pollutants, the transport of pollutants in the atmosphere, and the techniques available for controlling these air pollutants (particles, gases, or vapors). Case studies on the current air quality management, the legislation and policies aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality in Southeast Asian countries will be discussed.

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

1. Critically analyze and discuss the nature of air pollutants and its effects on human health and environment.
2. Evaluate air pollutant concentrations as a function of emission, meteorology, and built environment.
3. Thoroughly assess the different theoretical air quality models and the limitations of each model.
4. Thoroughly assess the theoretical working principles and the limitations of air pollution control systems.
5. Critically evaluate and discuss the present air quality condition in Southeast Asian Countries.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of practicals/labs and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit examines the thermodynamics of renewable energy systems (principally solar, wind, tidal, hydro, biomass and variants of these); their efficiency; the design of such systems and their selection for differing environments around the globe; reliability of the energy source; trends in renewable energy systems; and the associated environmental and economic factors. The unit also examines the regulatory environment as a predictor for the uptake of renewable energy systems.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Analyse and compare the efficiencies of current and research renewable energy systems
2. Design a renewable energy system for different sites in Australia and around the world based on renewable energy resource maps and predict the energy output from the system.
3. Predict the trends in development and deployment of renewable energy systems in terms of the regulatory, economic, and social environment.
4. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours lectures/workshops, 2 hours practical classes and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

The aim of this unit is to couple engineering techniques relevant to medical devices and systems with clinical and surgical demands. The unit will address the fundamentals of human body systems, and how this relates to the physical principles and design of typical medical and bio-mechatronic devices and their application in the clinic and surgery. A key focus will be the classification of medical devices in terms of safety and regulatory regimes in Australia and worldwide, including in relation to the development of new devices. Imaging devices and imaging modalities will be introduced, as will the coupling of imaging and surgical tools in the one device. Implantable devices for both diagnostic and therapeutic use and the advanced manufacturing of medical devices will be covered.

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

1. Relate knowledge of the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology related to 11 human systems and natural synovial joints to clinical application of medical devices and implants.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of medical imaging systems based on the imaging modality and the physical situation being imaged.
3. Compare passive and active prosthetics according to the clinical needs.
4. Analyse a surgical situation to specify the appropriate robotic surgical intervention.
5. Classify medical devices according to safety and regulatory in Australia and in the worldwide context.
6. Design and prototype a simple medical device.
7. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

2 to 3 hours lectures, 2 to 3 hours of labs and practical classes and 6 to 8 hours of private study per week.

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Additive manufacturing allows components to be produced with reduced weight, reduced part count, less scrap, and increased complexity compared to conventional manufacturing processes. However, components must be redesigned to take advantage of these advantages. This unit introduces students to the principles of design for additive manufacturing; the optimisation of designs; and the practical design-to-product workflow.

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

1. Identify, interpret and analyse manufacturing options for simple components primarily from an engineering perspective, but also considering the cost of manufacture.
2. Use creative design methodologies and skills to re-design parts for additive manufacturing.
3. Use computer modelling techniques to optimise design for additive manufacturing, whilst accounting for the limitations of the methods.
4. Produce and evaluate a finished part from design to manufacture.
5. Generate findings in both written and verbal formats and critique and evaluate the work of others.
6. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. A unit requires on average three to five hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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This unit addresses the scientific method in relation to engineering research including formal logic, how to formulate a hypothesis; experimental design and analysis; presentation of a scientific argument; the philosophy of research and the intellectual tradition. The unit will explore research in industry, and the commercialisation pathway.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Analyse scientific communications to identify research questions, discern inductive arguments leading to hypotheses and deductive arguments leading to valid experimental tests.
2. Generate a research proposal by applying the hypothetico-deductive framework to a research problem.
3. Reflect on the prevalent sociological perspectives of science and their consequences for the economics, politics and management of scientific research.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 70%

Final Examination (2 hours): 30%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 120 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average two or three hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, invited seminars, peer directed learning, online engagement.

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This unit complements systems design. The unit will integrate fundamental concepts in solid and fluid mechanics and dynamics and in so-doing will highlight the roles they play in determining the performance of an engineering system.

Students will use advanced computational tools to study how these concepts are crucial to competitive economic performance and to the long-term sustainability of an engineered system.

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

• describe the concept of performance of an engineering system
• explain the concept of multi-disciplinary engineering in establishing satisfactory performance of an engineered system
• analyse the parameters that are important to system performance
• synthesise the elements of the engineered system in order to identify the interdependency of each elements to its overall performance
• design appropriate monitoring strategies that will enhance the performance of the engineered system
• evaluate the performance of the system in order to mitigate or eliminate potential weaknesses in an engineered system
• engage in regular self assessment and peer assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2 to 3 hours of lecture and 2 to 3 hours practicals/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

Advanced instrumentation and sensing necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach in order to monitor engineering systems as diverse as renewable energy, aerospace, buildings, transportation, telecommunications and biomedical devices.

The monitoring and assessment techniques are founded on the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and information technology.

The unit covers exploration of strategies for efficient instrumentation of engineering assets. Students will use a range of sensing technologies to gather real-time information and use industry standard approaches to data analyses, characterisation, fault assessment and reporting methodologies at various stages of product design and product development.

Data visualisation will also be discussed. The unit will explore frequency of monitoring in relation to the volume of data collected and strategies for data reduction.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify and recognise the role of instrumentation and monitoring in the product design cycle.
2. Analyse examples and case studies including those from high-reliability industries.
3. Synthesise data from a range of instruments and sensors to report on performance against standards.
4. Appraise errors in the context of system monitoring.
5. Generate simulations of representative systems and analyse system performance.
6. Apply problem-solving techniques and analyse faults in terms of root cause analysis.
7. Conduct regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2-3 hours of lecture and 2-3 hours tutorial/practice/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit will emphasise engineering design with a focus on designing a system rather than the individual components of a system. In this way, the unit will integrate mechanical design with material selection, manufacture, and control systems, and the needs of in-service monitoring to optimise system performance. Quality management systems, lean techniques and lifecycle assessment will be applied to the proposed product or service to understand system variability, maximise and maintain value-creation and assess environmental impacts.

This unit uses case studies, group work and design projects as key learning methodologies to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical outcomes. Students can expect a strong practical focus with extensive use of computer-aided design and analysis software.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify, interpret and analyse problems from an engineering perspective but also consider the relevant social, cultural, environmental, legislative, ethical and business factors.
2. Utilise creative problem-solving methodologies, decision-making and design skills to develop innovative concepts, products, services and solutions.
3. Select and utilise appropriate computer modelling techniques and experimental methods, whilst ensuring model or test applicability, accuracy and limitations of the methods.
4. Apply industry standard project management tools and practices.
5. Generate findings in both written and verbal formats and critique and evaluate the work of others.
6. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 70%

Final Examination (2 hours): 30%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2-3 hours of lecture and 2-3 hours tutorial/practice/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable engineering systems are optimised to use resources in a sustainable way - such that the demand of the systems does not deplete the supply of resources and in fact can contribute to that supply.

This unit involves a rethink in the way we engineer. At one level, it can involve water harvesting, co-generation of power or the use of alternative/renewable power sources but at a more fundamental level, it requires us to design smart, adaptive structures and devices.

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

• describe how engineering systems are integrated to provide sustainable outcomes
• identify, analyse and interpret stakeholder needs in terms of sustainable engineering systems
• evaluate alternates for optimising sustainable engineering systems in terms of performance and cost
• apply the techniques and considerations relevant to a systems engineer to sustainable systems including examples such as building maintenance, power supply and generation and remotely located infrastructure
• integrate, design, monitor and perform analysis methodologies to develop systems to meet specified sustainable requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions
• engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

5 hours contact (typically 2 to 3 hours of lecture and 2 to 3 hours practicals/lab) and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit explores the theory and practice of the supply of energy, energy management and auditing, and the design of sustainable energy facilities. It deals with the systems needed to create low-energy, sustainable buildings, including passive solar design, energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning, and combined heat and power.

In addition, it includes coverage of transport energy and energy economics. Case studies from a variety of energy-focused industries such as building services, environmental engineering, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and architectural technology will be discussed.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the concepts and dimensions of energy sustainability to the development of future sustainable energy technologies.
2. Generate the strategy of sustainable management of energy by creating organisational structure and corporate culture as well as transforming goals and allocation of resources in the process of energy conservation and management.
3. Apply sustainable energy management practices, from improving energy efficiency to utilising renewable resources to minimise risk in buildings and power plants.
4. Appraise the sustainable energy development level by indicators of development in line with the implementation of energy efficiency audit, energy management risk, and environmental investments risk assessment.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

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

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Mechanical Engineering

The unit is designed to provide students with a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment covering numerous aspects of current and future sustainable energy technologies.

The unit is intended to introduce and investigate present and emerging trends in the sustainable technologies, including clean fuels, renewable energy systems and hybrid energy systems. Case studies and discussions with leading energy researchers within the University and elsewhere with emphasis on system approach will be undertaken.

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

1. Identify, interpret and critically evaluate the various technologies that have the potential to provide a sustainable energy supply system.
2. Evaluate technical and non-technical challenges associated with the sustainable energy resources.
3. Discuss and assess suitable sustainable energy sources/systems under different situations.
4. Implement underlying engineering principles to evaluate and improve sustainable energy technologies and systems.
5. Develop and implement creative approaches to solve various energy related problems using suitable sustainable energy sources/systems under different circumstances.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 60%

Examination (2 hours): 40%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of practicals/discussions and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit explores the importance of anthropogenic sources of air pollution and ways to minimize air pollution by the application of different practices. It provides an overview of air pollution in an urban and industrial environment, particularly on the formation of air pollutants, the transport of pollutants in the atmosphere, and the techniques available for controlling these air pollutants (particles, gases, or vapors). Case studies on the current air quality management, the legislation and policies aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality in Southeast Asian countries will be discussed.

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

1. Critically analyse and discuss the nature of air pollutants and its effects on human health and environment.
2. Evaluate air pollutant concentrations as a function of emission, meteorology, and built environment.
3. Thoroughly assess the different theoretical air quality models and the limitations of each model.
4. Thoroughly assess the theoretical working principles and the limitations of air pollution control systems.
5. Critically evaluate and discuss the present air quality condition in Southeast Asian Countries.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 40%

Examination (2 hours): 60%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures, 2 hours of practicals/labs and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

This unit examines the thermodynamics of renewable energy systems (principally solar, wind, tidal, hydro, biomass and variants of these); their efficiency; the design of such systems and their selection for differing environments around the globe; reliability of the energy source; trends in renewable energy systems; and the associated environmental and economic factors. The unit also examines the regulatory environment as a predictor for the uptake of renewable energy systems.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Analyse and compare the efficiencies of current and research renewable energy systems
2. Design a renewable energy system for different sites in Australia and around the world based on renewable energy resource maps and predict the energy output from the system.
3. Predict the trends in development and deployment of renewable energy systems in terms of the regulatory, economic, and social environment.
4. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

3 hours lectures/workshops, 2 hours of practical classes and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Mechanical Engineering

The aim of this unit is to couple engineering techniques relevant to medical devices and systems with clinical and surgical demands. The unit will address the fundamentals of human body systems, and how this relates to the physical principles and design of typical medical and bio-mechatronic devices and their application in the clinic and surgery. A key focus will be the classification of medical devices in terms of safety and regulatory regimes in Australia and worldwide, including in relation to the development of new devices. Imaging devices and imaging modalities will be introduced, as will the coupling of imaging and surgical tools in the one device. Implantable devices for both diagnostic and therapeutic use and the advanced manufacturing of medical devices will be covered.

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

1. Relate knowledge of the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology related to 11 human systems and natural synovial joints to clinical application of medical devices and implants.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of medical imaging systems based on the imaging modality and the physical situation being imaged.
3. Compare passive and active prosthetics according to the clinical needs.
4. Analyse a surgical situation to specify the appropriate robotic surgical intervention.
5. Classify medical devices according to safety and regulatory in Australia and in the worldwide context.
6. Design and prototype a simple medical device.
7. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

2 to 3 hours lectures, 2 to 3 hours of labs and practicals and 6-8 hours of private study per week.

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Additive manufacturing allows components to be produced with reduced weight, reduced part count, less scrap, and increased complexity compared to conventional manufacturing processes. However, components must be redesigned to take advantage of these advantages. This unit introduces students to the principles of design for additive manufacturing; the optimisation of designs; and the practical design-to-product workflow.

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

1. Identify, interpret and analyse manufacturing options for simple components primarily from an engineering perspective, but also considering the cost of manufacture.
2. Use creative design methodologies and skills to re-design parts for additive manufacturing.
3. Use computer modelling techniques to optimise design for additive manufacturing, whilst accounting for the limitations of the methods.
4. Produce and evaluate a finished part from design to manufacture.
5. Generate findings in both written and verbal formats and critique and evaluate the work of others.
6. Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. A unit requires on average three to five hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Maintenance planning and control, objectives of the maintenance department, availability of plant, types of failures, types of maintenance and maintenance strategies. Structures of maintenance departments, job descriptions of maintenance personnel, communication within the maintenance function, use of multi-skilled maintenance personnel to reduce resourcing difficulties. Documentation and computer control systems, selection of appropriate manual or computerised control systems for a maintenance department depending on size and type of organisation. The implementation of maintenance planning systems.

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 and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

150 hours of study

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Introduction to reliability; reliability in management and quality control; reliability in design; reliability, maintainability and availability; reliability production and modelling; reliability testing; managing and solving reliability problems.

Assignment: 60%

Examination: 40%

Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each component (examination and cumulative assessment) and an overall mark of 50% to achieve an overall pass grade.

150 hours of study

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The scattering of different types of radiation from crystalline materials gives fundamental insight into materials properties at various length scales, beginning with atomic structure and culminating in interatomic bonding. The unit will be taught as a series of modules covering essential knowledge in each area of diffraction (X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and neutron diffraction), including a solid coverage of crystallography and how it is applied in all of the characterisation techniques that reside within each of these areas of diffraction.

The unit explores the complementarity of the different techniques and radiations through strategically aligned laboratory classes. The data collected in each lab session, from different experiments and instruments, will be combined throughout the course of the unit with the aim of solving a real materials science problem that is of current interest or a hot topic.

Approximately 50% of this unit is based on the flipped classroom, and data analysis from laboratory sessions will be carried out in workshop-style sessions using the knowledge and instruction gained from the online modules.

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

1. perform ultra-high resolution materials structure analysis using a combination of diffraction techniques
2. use high-performance computing clusters to run large materials analysis computations in parallel
3. use crystallography as both a tool and philosophy in materials characterisation
4. combine information from different techniques to answer complex research questions and address complex materials characterisation problems
5. write technical research papers that address current materials characterisation problems and combine results from a variety of diffraction techniques
6. apply combinations of modelling, simulation and quantitative data analysis for the extraction of meaningful information about the probed materials.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

4 hours lectures/applied classes/workshops, 1 hour laboratory work and 7 hours of private study per week.

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Materials science

Polymers are a ubiquitous part of our everyday life. Advances in polymer synthesis, processing and engineering have led to new applications exploiting the unique properties of polymers to realise advanced technologies far removed from their initial application.

Building on a review of the fundamentals of polymer science, this unit will explore the use of polymers in a range of novel applications from biomedical applications to optoelectronic devices. Different classes of polymers will be discussed including conjugated polymers, block co-polymers and biopolymers with a view to linking the physical properties of the polymer chain to the functionality of the technological application.

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

• illustrate how the properties of polymer-based materials are derived from the macro-molecular nature of polymer chains
• assess new polymer-based technologies and critique the advantages and disadvantages relevant to other non-polymer based technologies
• design experiments to evaluate the performance of polymer based devices
• evaluate the current state-of-the-art of emerging polymer technologies

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

3 hours of lectures/tutorials, 2 three hours laboratory sessions and 9 hours of private study per week.

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Materials science