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CIV5889 · Infrastructure project
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Overview
This unit develops your understanding of a particular topic/area in the infrastructure field through completion of a one semester-long project that will develop your ability to plan, undertake and report on an independent program of investigation/research. You propose your own topic reflecting your professional interests. Based on your selected topic, you 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 your project. You will provide peer-to-peer feedback on other student works.
Offerings
The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 sets of contributions to Moodle Discussion Forum | — | 12% | — |
| 2 | Project proposal | — | 20% | — |
| 3 | Final project report | — | 45% | — |
| 4 | Oral presentation (recorded video) | — | 23% | — |
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the selected area/topic and develop feasible project proposals.
- Demonstrate report writing and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate information about a topic to readers/listeners who may have a limited background in the area.
- Conduct research and critical analysis on published material.
- Reflect and provide effective peer-to-peer feedback.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
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