Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Mining Engineering)

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

Academic program director

Civil: Dr Neaz Sheikh email: msheikh@uow.edu.au
Mining: A/PR Ernest Baafi email: ebaafi@uow.edu.au

Course Structure

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Autumn
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring
PHYS143Physics For Engineers6Spring
Year 2
CHEM103Introductory Chemistry For Engineers6Autumn
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
CIVL245Construction Materials6Spring
CIVL272Surveying6Spring
EESC252Geology for Engineers I6Spring
MINE211Surface Mining Methods6Spring
Year 3
CIVL311Structural Design 16Autumn
CIVL361Geomechanics6Autumn
MINE312Mine Ventilation6Autumn
MINE220Underground Mining Methods6Autumn
CIVL314Structural Design 26Spring
CIVL394Construction6Spring
MINE324Mineral Processing6Spring
Plus ONE elective from List A of the Civil or Mining Engineering elective subjects6Autumn, Spring
Year 4
CIVL322Hydraulics and Hydrology6Autumn
CIVL352Structures 16Autumn
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
MINE411Health & Safety in Mines6Autumn
MINE323Mining Geomechanics6Spring
MINE333Resource Estimation6Spring
Plus TWO elective from List A of the Civil or Mining Engineering elective subjects12Spring
Year 5
CIVL462Principles of Foundation Engineering6Autumn
MINE416Mine Valuation6Autumn
MINE422Mine Planning and Development6Autumn
CIVL444Civil Engineering Design6Spring
CIVL454Structures 26Spring
ENGG454 Professional Experience0 
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students complete ONE of the following two research options
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual
ENGG453Thesis B*18Annual
Bachelor of Engineering Scholar (Honours) students complete ENGG453
ENGG453Thesis B*18Annual
Plus Total Electives listed below for Year 2 to Year 5
For students in ENGG452: Any FOUR electives from List A of the Civil or Mining Engineering elective subjects
For students in ENGG453: Any THREE elective from List A of the Civil or Mining Engineering elective subjects

* The 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.

Credit Arrangements

Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries. 

UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.  

Other Information

Further information is available at:
Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 24 March, 2016