Found 192 study abroad units
ENN596 Industry Project
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The aim of this unit is to provide you with an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge developed in your postgraduate engineering study area in an advanced problem domain and to enable you to conduct a well-defined project with specific outcomes, while demonstrating a capabilities focus towards culturally responsible professional engineering practice. The project addresses an industry problem through application of engineering theories, tools, and techniques. You will develop project management skills, culturally responsible professional engineering practice capabilities, and exercise leadership in a team in a complex and changing environment. This unit introduces a range of contemporary project management approaches.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN577 Integrated Water Modelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) provides strategies for designing, planning and managing the components of urban water cycle while accounting for their mutual interdependence, as well as their interactions with the wider environmental and human systems. This unit contains two modules: the first six weeks focuses on learning modelling of complex water systems. It includes model conceptualisation, construction, evaluation, and application. You will explore the relationship between theoretical and empirical understanding to conceptualise and construct integrated water models. In the second 6 week module, you will work on a group project to solve real-world problems using the modelling skills developed during first 6 weeks. You will develop professional judgement skills to critically assess models and their outcomes to design strategies for integrated water management problems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN571 Transport Safety Analysis and Evaluation
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Road traffic crashes represent a huge burden to society, and transport agencies have committed to zero road fatalities. Road safety decision needs appropriate modelling tools and techniques for safe infrastructure design and evidence-based and effective road safety interventions. This unit with has two modules, where the first module will introduce you to the fundamentals of transport safety analysis using crash and injury data sources, and the second module focuses on state-of-the-art safety evaluation techniques.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN572 Artificial Intelligence in Transport
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The goal of smart transport systems is to increase safety, reduce traffic congestion, and its detrimental socio-economic and environmental impacts, and support to decarbonise the transport sector. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and technology provide new avenues to smartly achieve the above-mentioned goals. This unit will introduce you to fundamentals of artificial intelligence, AI, in a transport context, and how it enables the future of mobility. You will also grow your skills in techniques for advanced transport data analytics that can be applied to develop predictive models for transport operations and control in line with contemporary engineering practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN575 Artificial Intelligence in Water Modelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The goal of modelling water systems (flood and water quality) is to understand their behaviour and predict future changes, investigate their environmental and socio-economic impacts, and support policy development in the water sector. Recent advancements in AI and technology provide new avenues to smartly achieve the above-mentioned goals. This unit will introduce you to fundamentals of AI and how AI enables the future of flood and water quality prediction. You will also grow your skills in techniques for advanced flood and water quality data analytics that can be applied to develop predictive models for water systems in line with contemporary engineering practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN573 Econometrics of People and Freight Transport
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Econometric modelling provides tools to study consumer choice behaviours and is needed in various fields of transport, economics, psychology, and sociology. Econometric models are essential components for transport planning and demand analysis, including route choice, mode choice, freight demand and safety analysis. This unit incorporates two modules, where the first module will introduce you to the fundamentals of econometric modelling and the second module focuses on its applications in transport and recent developments in passenger and freight transport analysis.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN574 Catchment Hydrology and Flood Modelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Specialist professional engineers use a depth of knowledge and skills bases to develop solutions to complex systems design problems that meet stakeholders' needs. In this specialist postgraduate unit, you will address complex problems related to modelling of rainfall/runoff in both non-urbanised and urbanised catchments. You will learn the processes that govern catchment hydrology, as well as how they can be modelled. The focus will be on state-of-the-art models and tools used in the cutting edge engineering practice. You will also hone your specialist skills in critical appraisal, analysis, synthesis and creativity, focusing on current regulations. You will demonstrate your ability to communicate specialist discipline knowledge and concepts in written, modelled and graphical forms to technical and non-technical audiences including responding to risk, ethics and stakeholder perspectives.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN544 Sustainable Practice in Engineering
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Sustainable development has become a global agenda that impacts on our work and everyday life. Sustainability principles and practices are rapidly becoming embedded in all phases of engineering projects from planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, through to mining and manufacturing, energy and water utilities. Engineers need to ensure that their decision making is guided by the fundamental principles of sustainable development.The unit will introduce you to principles, challenges and skills for dealing with a diversity of trans-disciplinary issues in engineering sustainable development. By introducing critical sustainability theory and challenging best practices, this unit will prepare you for the impending changes that are necessary in all built environment and engineering disciplines.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN554 Design of Renewable Energy Production Systems
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Engineers are facing increasing need to understand the fundamental technologies for producing and storing renewable energy so they can make informed choices about projects involving renewable energy. This unit will provide you with the knowledge to understand the characteristics of these technologies, and the skills to evaluate the implementation of these technologies into real-world applications. This unit focuses on the design of renewable energy technologies and the tools used to analyse these systems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN535 Robotic Manufacturing
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Since the 1960s and throughout the 3rd industrial revolution (Industry 3.0), the implementation of robotics in manufacturing has resulted in major advances in precision, safety, reliability, productivity and a minimisation of cost and downtime. Now with Industry 4.0 and beyond seeing unprecedented levels of system connectivity, virtualisation, and ever advancing technological development including the emergence of collaborative robotics, practical engineering skills and expertise in modern robotics are more important than ever. This unit provides you with an introduction to robotics in Advanced Manufacturing and will allow you to develop your knowledge of robotic automation of manufacturing processes and the design of such systems in practice. You will learn about the range of robotics employed in industry, be exposed to the engineering fundamentals of robotic design, vision, and control, and use simulation tools in the design and optimisation of robotic manufacturing processes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN539 Foundations of Industrial Biotechnology
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Industrial biotechnology employs microorganisms as cell factories for synthesis of a wide variety of bioproducts. This unit overviews the foundations of industrial biotechnology and explains how they are used for producing food, feed, biofuels, biochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. It covers the key concepts of biochemistry and microbiology that are fundamental to all aspects of industrial biotechnology, and introduces fundamentals of genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology and their applications for manufacturing bioproducts. Moreover, technical and non-technical aspects of commercialisation of bioproducts including research and development, intellectual property, quality management systems, regulations, ethics and safety will be discussed. This enables students to gain skills required for employment in a broader area of biomanufacturing sectors.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN538 Industrial Fermentation
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The transition to a low-carbon economy needs the production of food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, polymers and many other products using more sustainable approaches. Fermentation technologies that employ microorganisms to convert renewable carbon sources into bioproducts play a significant role in low-carbon economy and circular bioeconomy. This unit introduces different types of fermentation, the relationship between chemical reactors and bioreactors, design principles of fermenters, key parameters in bioprocess control and optimisation, and key factors in bioprocess scale-up. Several existing and emerging industrial fermentation processes will be introduced as examples to explain how the biological and engineering knowledge is integrated for manufacturing bioproducts.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN482 Advanced Transport Modelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is an advance transport engineering unit that develops theoretical insights with their practical applications of transport modelling and simulation. The unit covers various levels of modelling (micro and macro) techniques. The theory is supported by its real world practical applications. It provides hand-ons use of state-of-the-art modelling tools through an authentic assessment. Modelling of transport networks is an inevitable part of the planning, design and operation of complex transport systems. For instance, strategic models are exploited for the planning of new transport infrastructure and traffic flow models are utilised for evaluating the efficiency and reliability of existing networks. A transport engineer should understand the suitability of various modelling and simulation techniques for particular tasks and assess their strength and weakness.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN479 Public Transport Capacity and Quality
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Transport engineers undertake investigations and assessments as part of public transport infrastructure planning, design and management activities that meet stakeholders' needs. This unit introduces you to knowledge and skills bases that are used in these activities. You will learn about public transport applications in the Australian context, infrastructure planning, capacity analysis, quality of service analysis, advanced control and intelligent transport systems, and project review and evaluation. You will continue to learn about ethics, cultural awareness, sustainable development practices and how they underpin your professional work. You will further develop your professional skills in communication and teamwork. This advanced unit draws upon your learning in EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems and EGB272 Traffic and Transport Engineering (or similar units from other institutions).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN470 Integrated Urban Water Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The water systems in our cities are increasingly challenged by climate change, growing population and scarce resources. Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) provides solutions for designing, planning and managing the components of urban water cycle while accounting for their interactions with the environmental and human systems, for the challenging futures. Building on international and our own research, this Master of Sustainable Infrastructure unit provides a depth of knowledge and skills bases to develop solutions to complex systems design problems that meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn and apply engineering knowledge in integrated water solutions spanning over water supply, wastewater, and stormwater components of urban water systems. You will also learn and be able to understand the social and economic aspects of urban water management to contribute to planning guidelines, policies and regulations.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN471 Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Specialist professional engineers use a depth of knowledge and skills bases to develop solutions to complex systems design problems that meet stakeholders' needs. In this specialist Master of Sustainable Infrastructure unit, you will address complex problems related to Sustainable Water Treatment systems. The unit delves into the intricacies of designing and optimizing cutting-edge treatment technologies for both water and wastewater. You will also hone your specialist skills in critical appraisal, analysis, synthesis and creativity. You will demonstrate your ability to communicate specialist discipline knowledge and concepts in written, modelled and graphical forms to technical and non-technical audiences. Emphasis is placed on your demonstrated professional responses to risk, ethics and stakeholder perspectives.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ABN565 Integrated Professional Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces and consolidates key aspects of integrated professional practice in a business setting. The unit is delivered in two key modules. Module 1 investigates how to become, and what it means to be, a professional, including examining the roles of regulatory bodies governing the professions, ethics in professional life, moral rights, copyright and intellectual property and obligations pertaining to professional practice. Module 2 expands on this knowledge by examining the processes of professional relations, leadership skills, collaboration, communication, marketing, professional identity, equity, universal design, and well-being. This unit enables students from Landscape Architecture and Architecture to collaborate and share learning experiences.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN435 Advanced Manufacturing
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Modern industries use innovative Advanced Manufacturing technologies in their process and design to enhance productivity and maximise manufacturing and process operations. This unit focuses on advanced manufacturing technique including both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes. The unit will provide you with practical experience in the design for, and use of, 3D printing and various CNC machining techniques such as turning, milling, shaping, drilling and grinding and various other super finishing techniques. In addition, you will develop knowledge on mechanics of metal cutting (orthogonal), tooling considerations and economics of tooling. This unit introduces various non-traditional manufacturing processes such as Electrochemical Machining (ECM) and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and Laser Cutting. In a broad sense this unit will provide you the necessary knowledge about manufacturing a product/assembly/machine including process capability and sequencing.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN414 Advanced Materials
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
With a rapidly growing and ageing global population, the demand for novel materials with advanced properties to address critical challenges in structures, energy, environment, and healthcare is increasing. In this units, you will be introduced to advanced materials such as light metals, ceramic, polymers, composites, biomaterials (including metallic glasses), smart materials, thin film materials, and recycled materials. These will be examined in greater depth in the context of their properties, processing, performance, and failure mechanisms (fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion) to support robust designs. Further, relevant engineering case studies, research papers outlining the latest developments, and laboratory experiments will be provided to support an in-depth understanding of selected materials and their applications. This advanced engineering unit builds upon the knowledge and skills you have previously acquired in the study of engineering materials and their applications.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB101 Engineering Design and Professional Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As a professional engineer you will be competent to practise as outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. One of the main activities that professional engineers undertake is design, which involves using knowledge and skill bases to apply engineering methods to create systems that meet stakeholders' needs, while maintaining professional and personal attributes. This unit introduces engineering design and begins your development as a trusted and ethical professional. To develop your capability in design, you will learn about introductory analysis, building and testing of engineering systems, and develop your engineering ethics, professional skills in communication, engineering teamwork, research, cultural awareness and sustainable development practices. Future units, particularly those focused on design will build from this introduction.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB121 Engineering Mechanics
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Professional engineers have a "comprehensive, theory based understanding of the the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline" (Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer). This introductory unit provides the basic knowledge and skills in statics and mechanics of materials. It is a foundation engineering unit that will develop your skills in analysing mechanical and civil engineering systems including cranes, buildings, bridges and mechanical equipment. You will learn the importance of accurate design and analysis of mechanical components and structures. You will draw on the skills and knowledge learn in this unit in more advanced units such as Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis and Mechanical Design.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB351 Renewable Electrical Energy Sources
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Renewable energy sources play a key role in the continued reduction of the carbon footprint of our society. Understanding their availability, limitations and challenges is critical towards their successful application in our current engineering systems. In this unit you will gain an in-depth understanding of the operation, characteristics, energy production profiles, electrical grid integration aspects, as well as economic considerations, of the most important renewable energy technologies. The unit will also introduce key energy storage technologies that can be coupled with renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to compensate for their intermittent generation profile. This unit will draw on the concepts learned in EGB120, and will develop important understanding required for the more advanced units EGH451 and EGH452.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB341 Energy Supply and Delivery
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- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will cover the concepts and technical aspects of electric energy generation and delivery. Thestructure of energy conversion and delivery from power stations through transmission to distribution load centres will be addressed. Inclusion of transformers and transmission line models using per-unit concept in power flow method as central framework for power system solutions will be covered. Synchronous and induction machines will be studied as key component and features of electricity network. This subject will lay the foundations for EGH441 Power System Modelling.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB342 Telecommunications and RF
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- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This intermediate unit addresses core concepts, characteristics and performance requirements in analog and digital communications. Knowledge and skills developed in this unit are relevant to communication and signals stream in the electrical engineering major. This unit introduces basic building blocks of analog and digital modulation techniques for single and multi-user communications, as well as fundamentals of RF relevant to telecommunications. You will learn to use time and frequency domain signal analysis, apply information theory to compress digital data, choose appropriate modulation techniques to transmit signals, analyze the performance of communication systems in noisy channels and fundamental RF building blocks of telecommunications systems. You will build on this unit in EGH443 Advanced Telecommunications and RF and EGH444 Digital Systems and Image processing by strengthening your analytical skills for designing and analyzing more advanced systems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB348 Electronics
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- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Electronic devices and circuits are the building blocks of most electrical and computing devices. In this unit, you will identify the characteristics and operation of discrete and integrated circuit semiconductor devices, including diodes, transistors and op amps. You will learn how they are combined into circuits to perform useful operations on signals, such as amplification, filtering or switching. This unit also introduces digital electronics, including devices such as logic gates and flip-flops, and combinational logic, and digital circuit design. This unit is an Intermediate Electrical Option, which builds on basic electrical circuit theory learned in EGB120. It forms the foundation for later units in Advanced Electronics and Power Electronics.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB345 Control and Dynamic Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Control systems engineering is at the heart of most of the modern electrical and mechanical systems that you will encounter in your careers as practicing engineers. The unit provides theoretical and practical understanding of control systems to enable you to better apply and design engineering technologies. The unit is an intermediate level unit to be undertaken once you have sufficient mathematical and analysis skills to understand the theory and to apply the theory in practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB346 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems have become a useful and common tool for engineers. As a future professional engineer it is critical to understand technical, practical and regulatory issues around the design and operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. This unit introduces the key concepts and theory of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems including mission design, airframes and propulsion, autopilots and sensors, ground stations and communications, and flight operations and risk management. You will work with your peers in a team and design an Uncrewed Aircraft System-based solution to a real-world problem. You will draw on your experience in EGB243 Aircraft Systems and Flight.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGB387 Engineering Economy and Planning
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In addition to design competence, Engineers require a sound understanding of construction and management principles and engineering economic analysis to fully meet the expectations of employers and the broader community. This unit addressing a complete financial and economic evaluation of projects using several evaluation criteria commonly applied in the assessment of engineering project alternatives. This is a third year discipline extension unit, developing knowledge and skills that enables future engineers to understand the decision making in a project planning and feasibility stage, as well as in economic analysis contexts. The embedded Aboriginal perspective will enhance your understanding of cultural values and their impact on future construction engineering practice. This unit builds on your prior learning in EGB273 Principles of Construction, enabling you to effectively engage in engineering planning and economic analysis for civil projects.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ABB312 Architecture Design 6
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit will assist you to develop more complex architectural design skills focusing on ethical and sustainable design solutions and practice. This requires the synthesis of issues, ideas, knowledge, and techniques of architectural design as a holistic practice. This unit also advances understanding of the interdependencies of social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions at local and global levels, which are crucial to sustainable design of human settlement. You will synthesise and integrate knowledge and skills from various domains of knowledge into a major project(s) in an urban context. As part of the research and learning focus in the course, emphasis will be placed on the exploration and application of concepts of sustainability in the design of multi-residential and mixed used building types in local and international contexts.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ABH452 Community Planning
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will apply community planning skills to real-world spatial investigations. The unit integrates contemporary planning theory & fieldwork enabling you to analyse complex community tensions shaped by power, inequality, governance structures, and competing knowledge systems, including Indigenous and place-based perspectives. Through interactive studio-based practice, you will translate these insights into persuasive advocacy material, strategic master planning frameworks, and statutory planning documentation. The unit applies key theories & concepts in community planning & supports you to develop analytical drawings, publication‑ready planning reports, and live professional simulation defending your strategic plan to an external assessor. You will demonstrate the ability to synthesise theory, field evidence, & planning policy into coherent, implementable, community‑responsive planning outcomes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.