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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering) | 2020
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring, Summer 2020/2021 |
| PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CHEM103 | Chemistry For Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL245 | Construction Materials | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL272 | Surveying | 6 | Spring |
| EESC252 | Geology for Engineers I | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE220 | Water Quality and Ecological Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| CIVL322 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL361 | Geomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE311 | Pollution Control and Cleaner Production | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE377 | Membrane Science and Technology | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE320 | Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Not available 2020 |
| CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE221 | Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL201 | Computer Modelling in Civil Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| Year 4 | |||
| CIVL311 | Structural Design 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL352 | Structures 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE420 | Water Resources Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE421 | Environmental Engineering Design 2 | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL314 | Structural Design 2 | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL394 | Construction | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG378 | Sustainable Energy Technologies | 6 | Spring |
| Plus ONE elective from List A of the Civil or Environmental Engineering elective subjects | 6 | Autumn | |
| Year 5 | |||
| CIVL462 | Principles of Foundation Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL458 | Fundamentals of Construction Management | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL444 | Civil Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE410 | Site Remediation Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete ONE of the following two research options: | |||
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| OR | |||
| ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) students must complete ENGG453 | |||
| ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| Plus ONE elective from List A of the Civil or Environmental Engineering elective subjects 6 Autumn | |||
* 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.
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 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
Academic Program Director
Civil: A/Prof Neaz Sheikh Email: msheikh@uow.edu.au
Environmental: A/Prof Muttucumaru Sivakumar Email: siva@uow.edu.au
The Academic program Director may change every session. Please contact the faculty for more information.
Email: eis@uow.edu.au