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2008 | 2009

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering) with Bachelor of Economics B.E(CE)/Ec
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 5 years (full time)
Degree: Double Degree

Program Outline

Civil & Environmental Engineering is concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human activity on the natural and built environments. The goal is to do this in a sustainable manner. This ensures that we can provide adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Environmental engineers may be involved in environmental impact assessment, water resources management, pollution control, waste management or the planning and design of engineering facilities to minimise their impact on the environment.

A combined degree for Civil & Environmental Engineering is available with the Bachelor of Economics (stream code 212).

The study of economics at the University of Adelaide will help you understand how a market economy works. It will also help you to develop other important employment skills - critical and logical thinking, evaluation of argument and evidence, knowing where and how to find information, working with initiative and in teams, and communicating both orally and in writing. These are the skills that employers constantly say they look for in graduates.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 83.5
2007 Fee-paying TER: 80
Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites: ? SACE Stage 2 Math. Studies,
Physics, + either Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry; IB - either Physics & Maths (HL) or Chemistry, Physics & Math. Methods (SL)
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 314891
Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499
Australian Full-fee place: $17,600
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
IB 26
A-Level 9
UEC [Malaysia] 15
SAT [US] 1770
ISC & CBSE [India] 75%
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $19,850
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I

Semester 1

Semester 2

* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

Level II

Semester 1

  • MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2068 Environmental Engineering & Sustainability II (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2071 Water Engineering IIA (3 units)
  • CHEM ENG 2017 Transport Processes in the Environment (3 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 2070 Engineering Modelling & Analysis IIA (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2069 Geotechnical Engineering IIA (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2067 Construction Management and Surveying (3 units)
  • ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I (3 units)
Level III

Semester 1

  • C&ENVENG xxxx Environmental Engineering & Sustainability III (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 3xxx Engineering Hydrology (3 units)
  • ECON xxxx Intermediate Microeconomics (3 units)
  • CHEM ENG 3011 Transport Processes in the Environment (3 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 3012 Geotechnical Engineering Design III (3 units)
  • ENV BIOL 2005 Ecology E (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG xxxx Water Engineering & Design III S2 (3 units)
  • ECON xxxx Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 units)
Level IV

Semester 1

  • ECON 2006 Economic & Financial Data Analysis II (3 units)
  • Level III Economics Courses* (9 units)

Semester 2

  • Level II Economics Course (3 units)
  • Level III Economics Courses* (9 units)

* Level III Economics courses chosen from those listed in the Specific Academic Program Rules of the Degree of Bachelor of Economics.

Level V

Semester 1

  • C&ENVENG 4034 Engineering Management IV (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4005 A/B Civil & Environmental Research Project Part 1* (3 units)
  • Specialisations (6 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 4005 A/B Civil & Environmental Research Project Part 2* (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4037 Introduction to Environmental Law (3 units)
  • Specialisations (6 units)

* Students who are not selected for Honours will be required to complete 2 additional final year specialisation courses instead of the Research Project.

Specialisations

Students should take at least two courses from the one group. The remaining may be chosen from any group. Alternatively, students may take up to 3 units of Level II or III courses offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences. In special circumstances other combinations of specialisation courses may be acceptable but must be approved by the Head of School.

Students may also, with the approval of the Head of School, replace one or more specialisation courses with appropriate courses offered by other schools in the University.

The specialisation courses offered by the School in any one year will depend on staff availability, and will be chosen from the following:

Group II: Geotechnical Engineering

Group III: Water Engineering

Group IV: Management Engineering

Group V: Environmental Engineering

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Career Opportunities

The double degree combination provides future engineers with the skills base they will need in management positions, graduates of this program can seek employment in fields relevant to Civil Engineering and Economics.

Many graduates choose to combined their knowledge and background from both programs, leading them to excel in a variety of managerial positions.

Potential careers

Civil Engineer, Manager / Business Management, Environmental Management

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Last updated: Friday, 3 Oct 2008