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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Environmental) BECS&BECE
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Combined Degree

Program Outline

Civil and structural engineers create and maintain much of the physical infrastructure of society while managing and conserving our natural resources. 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. Civil engineers are responsible for the planning, design and construction of bridges, buildings, structures, roads, water supply, dams, pipelines, sewerage treatment facilities, drainage, pollution control equipment, and coastal management facilities.

The program has an emphasis on engineering problem solving and design and analysis using modern, computer-based methods. The first and second years of the program develop a knowledge of maths and science courses, with fundamental engineering and design courses. Third and fourth years include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work within the main areas of structural, geotechnical and water engineering. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

Civil and 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 the provision of 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.

This program includes a core of civil engineering analysis and design, along with detailed studies in environmental science and engineering. It has a particular emphasis on water resources management and pollution control. Computer-based methods are used extensively in the program. The first two years of the program build a mathematical, scientific and engineering design foundation for the third and fourth years where studies include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work. The program includes studies in environmental economics and environmental law.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2009 CSP IB 27
SATAC Code 314881
2009 CSP TER 80
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.
Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
  • VET applicants
    You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
  • Without formal qualifications?
    You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 314881

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Equivalent Scores
International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 80
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? No
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
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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 2025 Strength of Materials IIA (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2071 Water Engineering IIA (3 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 2067 Construction Management & Surveying (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2070 Engineering Modelling & Analysis IIA (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2069 Geotechnical Engineering IIA (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 2072 Structural Engineering Design (3 units)
Level III

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level IV

Semester 1

  • C&ENVENG 4087 Environmental Modelling & Management (3 units)
  • CHEM ENG 3XXX Water & Waste Water Treament (3 units) 
  • C&ENVENG 4037 Introduction to Environmental Law (3 units)
  • Specialisations (3 units)

Semester 2

Level V

Semester 1

  • C&ENVENG 4005 A/B Civil & Environmental Research Project Part 1 OR
    C&ENVENG 4003 A/B Civil & Structural Engineering Research Project Part 1 * (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4068 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis & Design
  • Specialisations (6 units)

Semester 2

  • C&ENVENG 4005 A/B Civil & Environmental Research Project Part 2 OR
    C&ENVENG 4003 A/B Civil & Structural Engineering Research Project Part 2 * (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4034 Engineering Management IV  (3 units)
  • Specialisations (6 units)

* The Civil Engineering Research Project must be in the area of Structural or Geotechnical Engineering while the Environmental Engineering Research Project must be in the area of Water or Environmental Engineering. 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.

At least 2 of the specialisation courses must be in the areas of Structural and/or Geotechnical Engineering and at least 2 must be in the areas o Water and/or Environmental Engineering.

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:

  • Structural Engineering
  • C&ENVENG 4070 Seismic Design of Masonry Buildings (3units)
  • C&ENVENG 4069 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4096 FRP Retrofitting of Concrete Structures (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4099 Structural Response to Blast Loading (3 units)
  • Environmental Engineering
  • C&ENVENG 4087 Environmental Modelling, Management & Design (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4092 Wastewater Engineering & Design (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4091 Waste Management Analysis & Design (3 units)
  • MINING 4104 Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining (3 units)
  • SOIL&WAT 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management (3 units)
  • ENV BIO 3012WT Integrated Catchment Management (3 units) 
  • Geotechnical/ Mining Engineering
  • C&ENVENG 4106 Introduction to Geostatistics (3 units)
  • C&ENVENG 4081 Engineering Problematic Soils (3 units)
  • MINING 4102 Mine Geotechnical Engineering (3 units) 
  • MINING 3072 Mining Geomechanics (3 units)
  • MINING 3070 Rock Breakage (3 units)
  •  Water Engineering
  • C&ENVENG 4073 Water Distribution Systems & Design (3 units)
  •  C&ENVENG 4077 Coastal Engineering & Design (3 units)
  • Management Engineering
  • C&ENVENG 4085 Traffic Engineering & Design (3 units)
  • MINING 4110 Mine Asset Management & Services (3 units)

 

 

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