MDDU-CCENG v.1 Civil and Construction Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Civil Engineering involves the application of basic scientific and technological principles to the design and construction of facilities necessary for the welfare of the community. It is concerned with such projects as railways, harbours and docks, road systems, bridges, water supply and wastewater treatment, dams, tunnels and underground construction, power projects, offshore structures, and commercial and industrial buildings. The effective practice of civil engineering necessitates a strong background in the mathematical and physical sciences, an understanding of the properties of construction materials such as steel, concrete and natural aggregates and an ability to evaluate the performance of structures under variable forms of loading. Many engineering projects require a close working relationship with other groups - planners, architects, environmental scientists - and an appreciation of the impact of civil works on society in terms of both social obligations and finance. The civil engineer also needs training in management of resources, equipment, materials and finance.
Professional Recognition
Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies stipulated by Engineers Australia (EAust) as the pathway to chartered engineer status (CPEng).
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. integrate knowledge from all Civil and Construction Engineering sub-disciplines to design and construct civil engineering works
2. integrate learning with client requirements to produce feasible practical, sustainable solutions
3. acquire and evaluate information to facilitate design and construction of civil engineering works
4. communicate effectively with plans and reports to all stakeholders
5. identify and use suitable technologies to complete civil engineering works successfully
6. continually extend and build on professional understanding and skills acquired during the undergraduate learning
7. practise civil engineering with a global perspective and appropriate international standards
8. recognize the impact of cultural and environmental diversity in implementation civil engineering works
9. demonstrate leadership professional behaviour and ethical practice in the context of civil engineering projects
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| STRU-BENPM | v.1 | Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| STEN2002 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Materials | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CVEN2000 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Drawing and Surveying | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR2000 | v.1 | Fluid Mechanics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| STEN2001 | v.1 | Structural Analysis 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| STEN2004 | v.1 | Structural Mechanics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOT2000 | v.1 | Geotechnical Engineering 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| STEN2003 | v.1 | Structural Analysis 2 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| STEN2000 | v.1 | Structural Design 1 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CSEN3000 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Project and Cost Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| STEN3001 | v.1 | Structural Design 2 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOT3000 | v.1 | Geotechnical Engineering 2 | 3.5 | 12.5 | |
| STEN3000 | v.1 | Structural Analysis 3 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CVEN3000 | v.1 | Pumps and Open Channel Flow | 3.5 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| STEN3002 | v.1 | Structural Design 3 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CSEN3001 | v.1 | Earthworks and Temporary Structures | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| WSEN3000 | v.1 | Hydrology and Environmental Engineering | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| TREN3000 | v.1 | Transportation Engineering | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| GEOT3001 | v.1 | Geotechnical Engineering 3 | 3.5 | 12.5 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 1 | |||||
| CVEN4003 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Research Project 1 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| CSEN4001 | v.1 | Integrated Design and Construction 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CSEN4003 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Practices, Quality and Legislation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 2 | |||||
| CVEN4004 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Research Project 2 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| CSEN4002 | v.1 | Integrated Design and Construction 2 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENEN4000 | v.1 | Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 12.5 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 5 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| GEOT4001 | v.1 | Shallow Foundations and Retaining Walls | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| CSEN4000 | v.1 | Precast Concrete | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| STEN4002 | v.1 | Advanced Structural Actions | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| TREN4001 | v.1 | Pavement Materials and Structural Design | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| CVEN4002 | v.1 | Durability of Structures | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| CVEN4001 | v.1 | Environmental Hydraulics and Hydrology | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| STEN4001 | v.1 | Prestressed Concrete Design and Construction | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
Handbook
The Courses Handbook is the repository of Curtin University ("Curtin") course information. While Curtin makes all reasonable endeavours to keep this handbook up to date, information on this website is subject to change from time to time. Curtin reserves the right to change the: course structure and contents, student assessment, tuition fees and to: withdraw any course or its components which it offers, impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or vary arrangements for any course without notification via the website.
For course and enrolment information please visit our Future Students website.
