ENE4044 AI applications for civil and environmental engineers
Faculty of Engineering
ENE4044 AI applications for civil and environmental engineers is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ENG2005.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENE4044
Prohibitions
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Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ENE4044
No unit lists ENE4044 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
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Overview
This unit explores integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies within engineering, including the civil and environmental sectors, focusing on their application for big data management and harnessing the power of industry-collected data. It will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology to address current challenges, safeguard future sustainability, unravel potential risks, and develop intelligent systems to navigate the complexities of tomorrow's environmental landscape.
The unit aims to equip you with the necessary industry-applicable skills and knowledge to apply AI and ML in addressing critical issues within the civil and environmental business significantly enhancing your job-market readiness and employability in the era of AI. The blend of theoretical understanding, practical application, and ethical considerations ensures a comprehensive learning experience. You will apply your skills to real-world challenges and data brought to you by industry mentors who will guide you in exploring the entire process of delivering an industry-relevant project.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test20%
- AssignmentWritten40%
- Group final project reportProject20%
- Group oral presentationPresentation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Define and justify the principles and methodologies of AI and ML for the civil and environmental sectors.
- 2
Apply AI techniques and work with ML algorithms to manage big data and explore solutions for real-world problems in these sectors.
- 3
Evaluate social biases, risks and ethical considerations associated with AI implementations.
- 4
Conduct independent research on adoption barriers and present findings on AI applications in engineering businesses.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
Where it fits
ENE4044 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
- CIVILENG03Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- ENVIRENG03Environmental engineering technical electivesEnvironmental engineeringNo reviews yet
- ENVENMNR02Studying chemical engineering specialisationEnvironmental engineering No reviews yet
- SUSENMNR03Elective unitsSustainable engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Arash Zamyadi
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Arash Zamyadi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENE4044?
You need ENG2005 before you enrol.
When is ENE4044 offered?
In 2025, ENE4044 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ENE4044?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENE4044 have an exam?
No. ENE4044 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ENE4044?
ENE4044 is part of Civil engineering, Environmental engineering, Environmental engineering and Sustainable engineering.