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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) |
Abbreviation: |
BE(Civl) |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Duration: |
Four years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
192 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
Approx. ATAR Entry: |
80 |
Assumed Knowledge: |
Any two units of English plus Mathematics |
Recommended Studies: |
Physics, Chemistry and HSC Mathematics Ext. 1 |
UOW Course Code: |
721 |
UAC Code: |
755611 |
CRICOS Code: |
027466K |
Overview / Course Aims
• Solve engineering problems by applying the fundamentals of sciences and engineering sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, computing, mechanics, materials and fluids.
• Work in a team in a modern, diverse, multi-disciplinary environment (workmates, managers, policy-makers and the wider community) using effective management techniques and communicating clearly to a variety of audiences both orally and in writing.
• Work with the highest acceptable engineering and environmental standards and professional ethics, adhere to occupational health and safety regulations while recognising the economic, environmental, global, social and legal contexts of their work.
• Utilise sophisticated engineering analysis, software and design tools to simulate the real world including computer aided design and modelling of engineering systems.
• Apply fundamental concepts to estimate loadings, survey site conditions, and assess reliability in the design and performance of structures that comply with stipulated codes and standards.
• Employ fundamentals of hydraulics and hydrology to predict flooding in natural and urban catchments and the resulting impacts, implement appropriate flood management methods, and design energy efficient hydraulic structures to convey design flows.
• Evaluate the engineering properties of soils and rocks, and employ suitable ground management techniques to establish stable conditions for infrastructure and to mitigate natural hazards.
• Use numerical methods and computational tools to analyse, model, and design infrastructure.
• Identify, and predict the behaviour of building materials and utilise them appropriately and cost-effectively in construction.
• Plan construction projects, taking into account environmental impact, and availability of building materials, machinery, and labour.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in the design, construction, maintenance and management of roads, railways, bridges, buildings, supply of water and electricity, dams and port facilities.
Study Options
The degree can be combined with Environmental or Mining Engineering in second year. Double degrees are also available.
Course Program
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Year 1 | |||
CHEM103 |
Chemistry for Engineers |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG101 |
Foundations of Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG153 |
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH141 |
Foundations of Engineering Mathematics |
Autumn |
6 |
or | |||
MATH187 |
Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG152 |
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG154 |
Engineering Design and Innovation |
Spring |
6 |
MATH142 |
Essentials of Engineering Mathematics |
Spring |
6 |
or | |||
MATH188 |
Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus |
Spring |
6 |
PHYS143 |
Physics for Engineers |
Spring |
6 |
Year 2 | |||
CIVL296 |
Engineering Computing |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG251 |
Mechanics of Solids |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG252 |
Engineering Fluid Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH283 |
Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
CIVL245 |
Construction Materials |
Spring |
6 |
CIVL272 |
Surveying |
Spring |
6 |
ECTE290 |
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering |
Spring |
6 |
EESC252 |
Geology for Engineers 1 |
Spring |
6 |
Year 3 | |||
CIVL311 |
Structural Design 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
CIVL352 |
Structures 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
CIVL361 |
Geomechanics 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
CIVL314 |
Structural Design 2 |
Spring |
6 |
CIVL322 |
Hydraulics and Hydrology |
Spring |
6 |
CIVL394 |
Construction |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG361 |
Project and Business Management |
Spring |
6 |
plus |
One elective as specified in list below |
Autumn |
6 |
Year 4 | |||
CIVL462 |
Geomechanics 2 |
Autumn |
6 |
CIVL444 |
Civil Engineering Design |
Spring |
6 |
CIVL454 |
Structures 2 |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG454 |
Professional Experience |
0 | |
ENGG456 |
Engineering Project A |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
or | |||
ENGG452 |
Thesis A |
Annual |
12 |
or | |||
ENGG453 |
Thesis B ** |
Annual |
18 |
plus |
Electives as specified below |
Autumn/Spring |
|
Electives Any 4 electives from List A and 1 elective from List A or List B or any approved elective List A Technical Electives*. Students completing ENGG456 Engineering Project A (6cp) only: any 4 electives from List A and 2 electives from List A or B or any approved elective. | |||
CIVL392 |
Computational Methods in Engineering |
6 | |
CIVL415 |
Structural Design 3 |
6 | |
CIVL457 |
Structures 3 |
6 | |
CIVL463 |
Applied Geotechnical Engineering |
6 | |
CIVL489 |
Roads Engineering |
6 | |
CIVL491 |
Applied Finite Element Analysis for Civil Engineers |
6 | |
ENGG461 |
Management and Human Factors in Engineering |
6 | |
ENVE410 |
Site Remediation Engineering |
6 | |
ENVE420 |
Water Resources Engineering |
6 | |
ENVE220 |
Water Quality and Ecological Engineering |
6 | |
ENVE311 |
Pollution Prevention and Waste Management |
6 | |
ENVE320 |
Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability |
6 | |
ENVE221 |
Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering |
6 | |
ENVE377 |
Membrane Science and Technology |
6 | |
MINE311 |
Surface Mining Methods |
6 | |
ENGG457 |
Engineering Project B*** |
6 | |
or |
Other approved technical elective offered in the Faculty of Engineering | ||
List B General Electives | |||
ECON101 |
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business |
6 | |
ECON111 |
Introductory Microeconomics |
6 | |
ECON215 |
Microeconomic Theory and Policy |
6 | |
EESC210 |
Social Spaces: Rural and Urban |
6 | |
EESC208 |
Environmental Impact of Societies |
6 | |
EESC305 |
Remote Sensing of the Environment |
6 | |
or |
Other approved general elective |
* All electives may not be available every year - check subject timetable.
** 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.
*** High achieving students in ENGG456 Project A may articulate to ENGG457 Project B in order to continue with the project started in ENGG456.