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2008 | 2009

Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering B.E(ArEng)
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full time)
Degree: Bachelor

Program Outline

New in 2008 

Architectural Engineering specialises in designing the engineering systems associated with buildings, including planning, design, construction and operation with an emphasis on sustainability, architectural and structural design, mechanical engineering and geotechnical engineering. Students will study the planning, design, construction and operation of engineered systems for diverse constructions.

This program combines Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and the creative design aspects of Architecture. Students will learn the skills to design and engineer constructions in an environmentally sustainable manner. The structural engineering content includes the use of traditional as well as advanced materials for construction. The architectural content includes the study of Human Environments, Architectural History, and Design for Sustainable Buildings. The building services content includes topics on the latest technologies for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning of buildings

The first two years of the program build a scientific and engineering foundation for the more specialist architectural engineering courses which predominate in the third and fourth years. Please note that each level of the program is intended to be rolled out progressively on an annual basis, therefore in 2008, level one is the only available level for commencing students in 2008.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites: ? SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics; IB - HL Mathematics or Chemistry, Physics & Math Methods (SL)
How to apply: ? Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260
Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
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 1A followed by Maths 1B. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in maths 1MA followed by Maths 1A and Maths 1B in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

Level II

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level III

Semester 1

  • MECH ENG 3102 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 3001 Structural Mechanics IIIA (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 3007 Structural Design III (Steel) (3 units)
  • DESST xxxx Design for Sustainable Buildings S1 (3 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG xxxx Engineering Management & Planning (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 3012 Geotechnical Engineering Design III (3 units)
  • DESST xxxx Design for Sustainable Buildings S2 (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 3005 Structural Design III (Concrete) (3 units)
Level IV

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 4003B  Civil & Structural Engineering Research Project Part 2 # (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG xxxx Building Services (3 units)
  • MECH ENG xxxx Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning (3 units)
  • Specialisation courses* (9 units)

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

Specialisations

Students may take up to 3 units of Level II or III courses offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences.

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 I: Structural Engineering

Group II: Geotechnical Engineering

Group III: Water Engineering

  • C&ENVENG 4098 Water Resources Sustainability and Design (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4073 Water Distribution Systems & Design (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4075 Water Resources Optimisation and Modelling (3 units)

Group IV: Management Engineering

  • C&ENVENG 4085 Traffic Engineering and Design (3 units)

Group V: Environmental Engineering

  • C&ENVENG 4092 Wastewater Engineering and Design (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4091 Waste Management Analysis and Design (3 units)

 

 

 

 

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Career Opportunities

Architectural Engineers are in increasing demand as the need for sustainable buildings becomes increasingly high. By being able to apply engineering skills in conjunction with design skills gives architectural engineers a unique advantage, and also the skills necessary to engage in all aspects of a building project. Through their inter-disciplinary background, Architectural Engineers understand and address architects' goals as they design building systems. Architectural Engineers attempt to integrate buildings' HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, lighting, transportation, and structural systems with the architectural design.

As such, the broad range of skills of an Architectural Engineer enable them to take on rolls througout almost any aspect of a building's construction. When combined with the world wide demand for Architectural Engineers, a degree in Architectural Engineering will present many exciting career opportunities.

Further graduates of this program can seek employment as an:

  • Environmental engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Civil engineer
  • Consultant
  • Urban planner
  • Water resources engineer
  • Geotechnical engineer
  • Environmental project officer

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Last updated: Thursday, 2 Oct 2008