307039 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Civil Construction)

BSc(Curtin)

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

305668 v.1 WASM Chemistry 153 5.0 25.0

11310 v.4 WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0

303135 v.1 WASM Mathematics 131 5.0 25.0

303138 v.1 WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11313 v.4 WASM Economics 182 3.0 12.5

11317 v.4 WASM Resource Geology 112 3.0 12.5

303136 v.1 WASM Engineering Physics 132 5.0 25.0

303140 v.1 WASM Engineering Computing 132 5.0 25.0

303142 v.1 WASM Mathematics 132 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11555 v.2 WASM Thermofluids 251 5.0 25.0

11572 v.2 WASM Electrical Engineering 231 5.0 25.0

303113 v.1 WASM Materials Engineering 251 5.0 25.0

305710 v.1 WASM Statistics 231 3.0 12.5

305711 v.1 WASM Mathematics 231 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11560 v.2 WASM Mine Finance and Accounting 282 3.0 25.0

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

303146 v.1 WASM Mechanics of Solids 232 5.0 25.0

303148 v.1 WASM Operations Research 232 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303150 v.1 WASM Drilling and Fragmentation 331 5.0 25.0

303152 v.1 WASM Surface Mining 331 5.0 25.0

303179 v.1 WASM Structural Geology 317 4.0 12.5

303474 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 5.0 25.0

304309 v.1 WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 341 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11868 v.2 Civil Engineering Quality Control 464 3.0 12.5

302784 v.1 Structural Design 266 5.0 25.0

302785 v.1 Construction Technology and Materials 262 5.0 25.0

302786 v.1 Water Engineering 262 4.0 12.5

305930 v.1 Construction Technology 362 3.0 12.5

308355 v.1 Engineering Structures 162 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

302778 v.1 Structural Materials 261 4.0 25.0

302779 v.1 Structural Engineering 261 5.0 25.0

302789 v.1 Structural Design 365 5.0 25.0

302791 v.1 Water Engineering 361 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

11553 v.2 WASM Materials Handling 352 5.0 25.0

303154 v.1 WASM Geomechanics 332 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

100.0

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.