CIV5899 Infrastructure information management
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5899 Infrastructure information management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV5899
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After CIV5899
1 unit list CIV5899 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to describe and apply innovative technologies and tools in the planning, construction and operation of infrastructure projects. You will learn the state-of-the-practice and latest research advancement in a range of technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), laser scanning, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). At the end of this unit, you will be able to identify legitimate innovation and recognise it for the value it offers to the infrastructure sector.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
describe what innovation is and why innovation is important to the construction industry
- 2
demonstrate an understanding of recent successful innovations in building and infrastructure sectors
- 3
reflect on the enablers and barriers to innovation adoption from the perspectives of government, client, leadership and employee
- 4
assess the benefits and limitations of innovative technologies and tools, such as BIM, laser scanning, UAS and VR/AR
- 5
demonstrate the application of BIM tools and the BIM workflow for planning, construction and operation tasks in infrastructure projects
- 6
critically reflect on professional practices to assess the pros and cons of technological innovations.
Workload and teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The workload includes 2 hours lectures/practicals and 10 hours of private study per week.
Where it fits
CIV5899 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Yihai Fang
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5899?
CIV5899 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after CIV5899?
CIV5899 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CIV5889.
When is CIV5899 offered?
In 2020, CIV5899 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is CIV5899?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include CIV5899?
CIV5899 is part of Civil engineering.