307020 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Mining)

BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Introduction
Civil Engineering involves the application of basic scientific and technological principles to the design and construction of facilities infrastructure 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. Many engineering projects require a close working relationship with other groups - other types of engineers, planners, architects and environmental scientists. More detailed knowledge of mining engineering will allow Civil graduates to gain a qualification that extends their expertise into the mining field and will allow them to work in the of mining industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicants must meet the University's standard entry requirements. Selection is based on the Tertiary Entrance Rank and satisfactory performance in TEE Applicable Mathematics, Calculus and Physics. Well-performed candidates without some of these subjects may be admitted but will need to complete appropriate bridging and special course units as prescribed.

Specific Requirements
BEng Reqs - To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with engineering in industry. Students may make their own arrangements for employment or seek the assistance of the Careers and Prospective Students Service. As one objective of this work is to make theoretical studies in courses more meaningful, it must be done during the period that the student is undertaking those studies, ie it is to be done in vacations, or in employment as a part-time student, rather than after all course work has been completed. Students are strongly urged to consider the 12 weeks a minimum and to undertake as much additional work experience as they can. Students are required to submit a report covering the work carried out. Further details regarding the work/report required are available from the School of Engineering. A current certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before a degree will be awarded. BSc Reqs - During the course students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 weeks of approved industrial experience. A written report and a seminar must be presented based on this experience.

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

Duration and Availability
The course is of five years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
The course develops skills and understanding in the fundamental aspects of engineering specifically in the areas of structures, soils, water and construction which provide the engineer with excellent skills and understanding of civil engineering and construction technology. The first two years are spent acquiring and developing basic knowledge and skills required for later use in design and construction. Scientific and mathematical topics are important, as are the fundamentals of materials behaviour, stress analysis and engineering drawing computing. Later civil studies take on more advanced study of structural analysis and design, materials, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering and hydraulics, construction management for large civil engineering projects, construction control, industrial relations, contract law, cost estimation and finance. A final year project is also undertaken. The BEng (Civil and Construction Engineering) component of the course can be awarded with honours to outstanding candidates. Mining engineering subjects include aspects of surface and underground mining, materials handling and mining methods. These build on and compliment earlier civil engineering studies.

Career Opportunities
Demand for civil and construction engineers remains strong. Employment for graduates is mainly with federal, state or municipal authorities, consulting engineers, large contractors and/or specialist subcontractors. Many graduates find work interstate or overseas.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

307545 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major 200.0

200.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11067 v.2 Civil Surveying 263 2.5 12.5

302778 v.1 Structural Materials 261 4.0 25.0

302779 v.1 Structural Engineering 261 5.0 25.0

302780 v.1 Civil Engineering 261 5.0 25.0

302781 v.1 Water Engineering 261 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

302784 v.1 Structural Design 266 5.0 25.0

302786 v.1 Water Engineering 262 4.0 12.5

302783 v.1 Civil and Structural Analysis 262 5.0 25.0

302785 v.1 Construction Technology and Materials 262 5.0 25.0

302787 v.1 Geotechnical Engineering 262 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

302791 v.1 Water Engineering 361 5.0 25.0

305928 v.1 Geotechnical Engineering 361 3.0 12.5

302788 v.1 Structural Analysis 365 5.0 25.0

302789 v.1 Structural Design 365 5.0 25.0

305927 v.1 Civil Project Control 363 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12513 v.2 WASM Mine Safety and Regulations 337 3.0 12.5

303158 v.1 WASM Mine Environment 431 5.0 25.0

303150 v.1 WASM Drilling and Fragmentation 331 5.0 25.0

303152 v.1 WASM Surface Mining 331 5.0 25.0

305704 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 317 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11553 v.2 WASM Materials Handling 352 5.0 25.0

303155 v.1 WASM Surface Mine Design 332 5.0 25.0

303156 v.1 WASM Underground Mining 332 5.0 25.0

303154 v.1 WASM Geomechanics 332 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

302794 v.1 Civil Project Economics and Geotechnical Engineering 362 5.0 25.0

305929 v.1 Transportation Engineering 362 2.0 12.5

305930 v.1 Construction Technology 362 3.0 12.5

302793 v.1 Structural Design 366 5.0 25.0

302795 v.1 Water Engineering 362 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

4158 v.6 Civil Engineering Project 461 5.0 25.0

11863 v.2 Civil Engineering Contracts 463 3.0 12.5

302796 v.1 Integrated Design and Construction 463 6.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 37.5

100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

4170 v.6 Civil Engineering Project 462 3.0 25.0

11868 v.2 Civil Engineering Quality Control 464 3.0 12.5

302807 v.1 Integrated Design and Construction 464 5.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 37.5

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 5 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

302797 v.1 Geotechnical Engineering 465 3.0 12.5

302798 v.1 Transportation Engineering 461 3.0 12.5

302799 v.1 Water Engineering 465 3.0 12.5

302800 v.1 Structural Engineering 461 3.0 12.5

302801 v.1 Construction Technology 463 3.0 12.5

302802 v.1 Environmental Engineering 461 3.0 12.5

Optional Units to Select From in Year 5 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

302808 v.1 Transportation Engineering 462 3.0 12.5

302810 v.1 Water Engineering 466 3.0 12.5

302811 v.1 Geotechnical Engineering 466 3.0 12.5

302812 v.1 Structural Engineering 462 3.0 12.5

302814 v.2 Environmental Engineering 462 3.0 12.5

302818 v.1 Construction Technology 466 3.0 12.5

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y

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