Overview

This unit aims to provide students with experience working on a real-world project that will develop their skills in using computer tools for data and information analysis and interpretation to produce industry relevant outcomes. Students will work collaboratively in groups applying their academic knowledge to an industry project. To underpin the projects students will learn how to use computer aided technologies including AutoCAD, Trimble technology, Microsoft office and MATLAB. Students will also build and develop their professional skills in decision making, presenting, visual communication, goal setting and time management. Students will apply these professional skills while working on an industry project.

Requisites

Equivalent units
CVE20002 Computer Aided Engineering (Civil)
Teaching periods
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Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Proficiently use CAD and Trimble technology to prepare civil engineering drawings to industry standards (K2, K3, S1, A2)
  • Proficiently use Excel to undertake engineering calculations and presentation (K2, K3, S1)
  • Proficiently use Spacegass to analyse simple structural problems (K2, K3, S1)
  • Function as an effective team member and demonstrate professionalism and ethical behaviour (A1, A2, A7, K5, K6, S4)

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Online
Lecture		1.00 5 weeks 5
On-campus
Class		3.00 12 weeks 36
On-campus
Class		2.00 12 weeks 24
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		7.50 12 weeks 90
TOTAL155

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
PortfolioIndividual 35 - 40% 2,3 
ProjectIndividual/Group 60 - 65% 1,4 

Hurdle

As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:

(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) at least 40% for each assignment/ project.Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.

Content

The unit introduces digital tools for engineering applications through a real-world project. Particular focus will be given to the following digital tools:

  • Auto CAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SpaceGass
  • Trimble technology

Graduate Attribute - Teamwork Skills: Collaboration and negotiation
Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies: Information literacy
Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies: Technical literacy

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.