311791 v.2 Civil and Construction Engineering DD 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/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. practice 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 | |||||
| 313683 | v.1 | Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 308866 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Materials 267 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308867 | v.2 | Civil Engineering Methods 267 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308807 | v.1 | Fluid Mechanics 230 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308865 | v.1 | Structural Analysis 267 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 302784 | v.2 | Structural Design 266 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308868 | v.1 | Structural Analysis 268 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308864 | v.1 | Geotechnical Engineering 268 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7601 | v.3 | Structural Mechanics 262 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 302788 | v.1 | Structural Analysis 365 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308873 | v.2 | Civil and Structural Design 365 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312695 | v.1 | Geotechnical Engineering 367 | 3.5 | 12.5 | |
| 302791 | v.2 | Water Engineering 361 | 3.5 | 12.5 | |
| 312696 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Project and Cost Management 360 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308883 | v.2 | Water and Environmental Engineering 362 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308884 | v.2 | Civil and Structural Design 366 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312698 | v.2 | Construction Technology and Methods 360 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308887 | v.1 | Transportation Engineering 366 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308886 | v.2 | Geotechnical Engineering 368 | 3.5 | 12.5 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 1 | |||||
| 4158 | v.6 | Civil Engineering Project 461 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302796 | v.1 | Integrated Design and Construction 463 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312697 | v.1 | Civil Engineering Practices, Quality and Legislation 463 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 2 | |||||
| 302802 | v.3 | Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering 465 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302807 | v.1 | Integrated Design and Construction 464 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4170 | v.6 | Civil Engineering Project 462 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |||
| 302811 | v.1 | Geotechnical Engineering 466 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11891 | v.3 | Civil Engineering 468 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302812 | v.1 | Structural Engineering 462 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302808 | v.1 | Transportation Engineering 462 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302818 | v.3 | Advanced Concrete Design 465 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302810 | v.3 | Water Engineering 466 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302801 | v.2 | Prestressed Concrete Design and Construction 463 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
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