Major - Civil Engineering

This major is offered in conjunction with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science.   

• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study

Course aims

This major provides study in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of civil engineering that builds on a student's previous knowledge and experience. It also provides the student with an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems and creates a basis for further study in civil engineering.

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:

• evaluate problems and use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of civil infrastructure;
• describe a variety of civil engineering techniques and understand the processes through which this knowledge has been developed;
• understand the engineering fundamentals needed to generate a solution appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied.

Program of study

To qualify for the Major in Civil Engineering a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

ENGR8752 Engineering Physics and Materials GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8761 Engineering Mathematics GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8791 Mechanics and Structures GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8801 Fluid Mechanics GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8851 Infrastructure Systems Engineering GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8862 Structural Engineering 1 GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8932 Engineering Geology and Geomechanics GE (4.5 units)
STEM8002 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems GE (4.5 units)

Course Rule Notes

1.  With the permission of the Course Coordinator, students may substitute other topics from the Master of Engineering Science (Civil) or the Master of Engineering (Civil).