Undergraduate - UnitCIV3204 - Engineering investigation

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Synopsis

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

Assessment

Two group assignments: 15%
Four individual assignments: 40%
Final Examination: (3 hours) 45%
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.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker

Contact hours

2 hours lecture, 3 hours practical and 7 hours private study per week.

Prerequisites

CIV2207 and either ENG2091 or (MTH2032 + MTH2010)

Co-requisites

CIV2207and ENG2091