CVEN30010 Geotechnical Modelling and Design

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 4 class hours a week

Is CVEN30010 hard?

CVEN30010: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Soil mechanics, seepage and slope stability, applied in a geotechnical design project with computer modelling.

After it you can

• Analyse seepage and slope stability
• Use modelling in a geotechnical design
• Write professional technical reports

What you need first

(ENEN20002 and ENGR30002 and CVEN20001) or (ENEN20002 and MCEN30018 and CVEN20001)

• ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering
• ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics
• CVEN20001 Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
• MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

How it’s assessed

Projects 50%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is CVEN30010 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CVEN30010?

Needs (ENEN20002 and ENGR30002 and CVEN20001) or (ENEN20002 and MCEN30018 and CVEN20001).

Does CVEN30010 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Projects 50%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 40%.

How many class hours a week does CVEN30010 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take CVEN30010 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate CVEN30010?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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