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CIVIL 731

: Water Resources Modelling
2022 Semester One (1223)
Risk and uncertainty in water resources systems; evaluation of alternatives in water resources; hydrologic modelling; hydraulic modelling; river basin modelling; water resources economics.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
277

CIVIL 733

: Coastal Engineering Dynamics
2022 Semester One (1223)
Waves, wave theories, surf zone processes, sediment transport, dynamics of coastal systems.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
278

CIVIL 738

: Construction Technology and Innovation
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Development of construction technology knowledge and skills including building materials and structural loads, innovative building processes and systems, application of Industry 4.0 in Construction, new construction methods (e.g. prefabrication, 3D printing in metal and concrete, and construction robotics), construction automation and sustainability. Practical construction techniques and skills are covered.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
279

CIVIL 741

: Ground Improvements and Geosynthetics Engineering
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced ground improvement techniques including: densification, consolidation, preloading and surcharge, soil reinforcement, stabilisation and thermal ground improvement.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 322 or equivalent
Restriction: CIVIL 403
280

CIVIL 743

: Special Topic: Building Information Modelling
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduction to the main principles and tools of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry. This course is suitable for different AEC professionals such as civil and structural engineers, architects, among others.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
281

CIVIL 745

: Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Principles of assessing the response of buildings to earthquakes and identification of vulnerabilities for different building types. Example buildings will be assessed using these advanced methodologies and independent research conducted on appropriate forms of retrofit.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
282

CIVIL 746

: Nonlinear Structural Analysis
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Nonlinear behaviour of structures and the formulation of elements to model such behaviour; solution strategies; nonlinear material and section response; nonlinear dynamic analysis; nonlinear geometry; application of nonlinear analysis in engineering practice. Research and critically compare modeling approaches used for real buildings. Includes an independent research project involving nonlinear analysis of a real structure as a ‘blind prediction’.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
283

CIVIL 750

: Timber Engineering
2022 Semester One (1223)
The practical understanding of timber and its use in the construction industry. Design and detailing techniques for connections in timber structures, plywood structures, pole structures, timber floor systems, bridges, multi-storey buildings, formwork and falsework, arches and cable stayed systems.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 312 or equivalent
Restriction: CIVIL 451
284

CIVIL 758

: Traffic Systems Design
2022 Semester One (1223)
Traffic signal timing analysis. Gap acceptance parameters. Intersection analysis of performance (priority, roundabouts and signalised). Some human factors. Introduction to transportation planning modelling. Planning land transport in NZ under the Resource Management and other requirements. Computer modelling and simulation.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 361
Restriction: CIVIL 403, 460, 660
285

CIVIL 759

: Highway and Transportation Design
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Economic and environmental assessments of transport projects. Land transport funding in NZ. Road safety engineering. Crash reduction and prevention methods. Pavement asset management. Pavement rehabilitation techniques. Heavy-duty pavements, highway drainage and chip seal design.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 360
Restriction: CIVIL 461, 661
286

CIVIL 763

: Smart Infrastructure Analytics
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Develops fundamental knowledge in the use of computer programming and data analytics to solve real-world infrastructure problems, such as reducing traffic congestion, predicting water usage and infrastructure failures. Group and independent projects are undertaken in which students study complex smart infrastructure analytics problems using real-world data.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
287

CIVIL 765

: Infrastructure Asset Management
2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced theories and techniques fundamental to the management of infrastructure assets, with a primary focus on Asset Management Plans. Covers the entire spectrum of infrastructure, including roads, water networks and buildings. A major independent project incorporates a literature review and selection, and then critical review, of an Asset Management Plan from industry.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
288

CIVIL 769

: Highway Geometric Design
2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced course in highway geometric design techniques. Through the use of an independent applied project, students will apply advanced theory, methods, processes and design tools to the safe design of highway geometric alignments that includes an understanding of human / driver behaviour characteristics.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVIL 360, 361, and 15 points from 661, 759, or equivalent
289

CIVIL 770

: Transport Systems Economics
2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced specialist topics in transportation economics including economic analysis, the theory of demand and supply of transport, government intervention policies, and the theory of externalities and agglomeration. Students are required to undertake a major research project by analysing two major transportation infrastructure projects to determine the likely future social and real time benefits and dis-benefits which accrue to the wider community.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
290

CIVIL 771

: Planning and Managing Transport
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced course on integrating land use planning and transport provisions, including planning for different land use trip types and parking, travel demand management techniques, and intelligent transport systems applications. An independent project applies this specialised knowledge towards planning, designing and managing transport infrastructure in a Territorial Local Authority (TLA) area.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
291

CIVIL 773

: Sustainable Transport: Planning and Design
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Pedestrian planning and design; cycling facilities and planning; land use and trips; travel behaviour change and travel plans; integrated transport assessment; transport impact guidelines for site development.
Subject: Civil Engineering
No pre-requisites or restrictions
292

CIVIL 782

: Water Resources Engineering
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A selection from the following: reservoir design and optimisation, flood control and design of flood control structures, micro to large scale hydroelectric engineering, river engineering and sedimentation. A water resources engineering design project.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: ENVENG 333 or equivalent
Restriction: CIVIL 480, 482
293

CIVIL 790

: Civil Engineering Administration
2022 Semester One (1223)
The application of legal principles to problems in civil engineering and environmental engineering management. Examines the administration of national and international engineering contracts. Discusses statutes affecting engineering business. Investigates the implications of resource management and natural resource allocation legislation on engineering projects. Analyses processes for resolving engineering disputes.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 401, 490, ENGGEN 734
294

CIVIL 791

: Construction Management
2022 Semester One (1223)
Understanding topics necessary for effective construction management. Using a generic construction project life cycle, essential aspects of construction projects including the tendering process, preparing tenders, tender evaluation, project planning, resource allocation, teamwork, site safety, and contract types are covered. Case studies are used to reinforce the application of theoretical ideas to the successful running of construction projects.
Subject: Civil Engineering
Restriction: CIVIL 409
295

CLINED 703

: Learning in Small Groups
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores how clinicians operate as members and leaders of groups, and the conditions underlying effective group function both in education and the workplace.
Subject: Clinical Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
296

CLINED 705

: Simulation and Clinical Skills Teaching
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Theory and practice around the use of simulators in clinical education. Addresses underlying theory, research, course design, acquisition of clinical skills, scenario-based learning, scenario design, simulator programming, and feedback after simulated performance.
Subject: Clinical Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
297

CLINED 706

: Interprofessional Learning, Teamwork and Patient Safety
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores and evaluates the evidence-base on interprofessional learning in the health professions. Evaluates the role of interprofessional learning in building effective healthcare teams.
Subject: Clinical Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
298

CLINED 710

: Special Studies
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Independent study on a topic approved by the Head of School of Medicine.
Subject: Clinical Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
299

CLINED 710

: Special Studies
2022 Semester One (1223)
Independent study on a topic approved by the Head of School of Medicine.
Subject: Clinical Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
300

CLINED 711

: E-learning and Clinical Education
2022 Semester One (1223)
Develops the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate e-learning in the clinical setting. Addresses underlying theoretical constructs, practical skills, sourcing and selection of learning objects, course design and assessment.
Subject: Clinical Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions