Units of Study

Single units are a flexible way to build on existing knowledge or learn new skills.

Pursue an area of interest, undertake professional development or give study a try without enrolling in a full course. If you decide later that you want to undertake a full Swinburne course, you may receive credit for single units already completed.

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Units of Study

Single units are a flexible way to build on existing knowledge or learn new skills.

Pursue an area of interest, undertake professional development or give study a try without enrolling in a full course. If you decide later that you want to undertake a full Swinburne course, you may receive credit for single units already completed.

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Choose a study area below to find out more about our courses.

Research Paper

Aims and learning outcomes This unit provides students with the opportunity to undertake a minor research investigation on any Civil or Construction Engineering related topic and prepare a research paper having potential to be published in peer-reviewed conferences or journals. …

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Risk Management

Aims and learning outcomes The aim of this unit is to develop students’ ability to critically evaluate contemporary risk management systems. Unit information Unit Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this unit should be able to: Appreciate and value the …

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Maintenance Management of Engineering Assets

Aims and learning outcomes The aim of this unit is to develop student’s understanding and knowledge of maintaining engineering manufacturing, infrastructure facilities and other assets. Unit information Unit Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this unit should be able to: …

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Resource Planning and Management

Aims and learning outcomes This unit covers specific knowledge areas regarding planning and management of resources in engineering industries, especially in project-based settings. Unit information Unit Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this unit should be able to: Describe the …

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Engineering Project Control

Aims and learning outcomes The aim of this unit is to introduce the techniques for establishing and maintaining control of an engineering project.  Unit information Unit Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this unit should be able to: Describe the …

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Environmental Sustainability in Construction

Aims and learning outcomes The aim of this unit is to impart environmental sustainability related learning outcomes essential for construction industry. Unit information Unit Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this unit should be able to: Describe the basic concepts …

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Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence

To provide students with a broad understanding of risk management and due diligence, including basic concepts and the suite of available techniques.

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Engineering Project Management

This unit of study aims to provide engineering students with an understanding of how organisations function in engineering projects.

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Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Aims and learning outcomes The aim of this unit is to provide students with the basics of thermodynamics involved in chemical engineering. The unit will emphasise on the first principles of thermodynamics, thermophysics, and thermodynamics of chemical processes. Students who …

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Introduction to Chemical Engineering Design

Aims and learning outcomes The aim of this unit is for students to develop an appreciation of the design aspects associated with chemical engineering processes, and introduces strategies for chemical engineering design problem solving including computer aided chemical engineering designs. …

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