307039 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Civil Construction)

Introduction

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, off-shore structures, and commercial and industrial buildings. An understanding 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. This degree isdesigned to complement another degree in engineering, for example, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) to extend that qualification and allow the graduate engineer to work in a wider field of engineering.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Students must have successfully completed at least two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree at Curtin.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Three years are spent in study at the Western Australian School of Mines in Kalgoorlie as part of the mining engineering program. This time will be spent acquiring and developing basic knowledge and skills required for later use in design and construction studies. Scientific and mathematical topics are important, as are the fundamentals of materials behaviour, stress analysis, engineering drawing computing. One year spent at Bentley in the Civil Engineering Department will build on the earlier years' work that is common to both Civil and Mining engineering. This year will develop skills and learning specifically in the field of civil and structural design and associated work.

Professional Recognition

The degree is not sufficient in itself for recognition by the IE(Aust) but when taken with another engineering degree will allow the graduates to extend their field of engineering practice.

Career Opportunities

This degree is designed to compliment another degree in engineering, for example the, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) to extend that qualification and allow the graduate engineer to work in a wider field of engineering. Throughout Australia and internationally there are many opportunities for engineers to work in the public and private sector. Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.