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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering


Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING: has been taught at the University of Melbourne since 1860. From an initial certificate course, the demands of the profession have seen the development of not only a single degree in Civil Engineering in 1893, but also recently, combined degrees - Civil Engineering with Commerce, Science, Arts or Law.

Civil engineering is a diverse and broad-ranging discipline concerned with designing and constructing the national infrastructure. Civil engineers are concerned with sustainable development and environmental management, and in most activities they work as part of an interdisciplinary team, often as the team leader, utilising their project management skills. Civil engineers may work as 'general practitioners' or they may specialise in the sub-disciplines of structural, geotechnical, water resources, coastal, transport engineering or construction.

The BE degree in Civil Engineering comprises a core of compulsory subjects complemented by electives in each year of the course. First and second year concentrate on developing an understanding of 'engineering sciences' aspects of engineering: this is done through subjects that include mathematics, computing, solid and fluid mechanics, material behaviour and surveying. These subjects are supported with introductory courses in design and engineering management.

In third and fourth years the primary focus is on the application of engineering theory in the areas of hydraulics and water resources, geomechanics and foundations, structures and transport. Studies in management and construction are also mandatory.

A large part of the compulsory core in fourth year is devoted to design. Also included is a substantial research project. Over forty percent of final year involves electives drawn from within the Department or from elsewhere within the University.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Following a long tradition in teaching and research of land and water management and environmental issues, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has consolidated its undergraduate offerings in this important area by offering a degree stream in Environmental Engineering.

The objective of the course in Environmental Engineering is to graduate professional engineers with leadership qualities in engineering aspects of land and water management and environmental assessment, and skills in surface and groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, irrigation engineering and water supply, land reclamation and sediment, nutrient and solute transport. Such engineers should be able to converse scientifically with biologists, ecologists and resource managers, have analytical, synthesis and numerical skills, and have experience in computing, fields and laboratory techniques relating to natural resources. With these skills, graduates will be able to play a leading role in developing engineering solutions with an ecologically sustainable context.

The course prepares engineers to carry out land and water engineering works in a manner that is sympathetic to the natural environment. The first year of the Environmental Engineering stream is flexible, but contains a solid grounding in mathematics, chemistry and basic engineering. Second year develops themes from first year to introduce basic engineering science concepts in mechanics, fluid flow and thermodynamics and materials, together with the philosophy of design, and builds on the first year courses in computing and management. The Environmental Engineering emphasis is introduced through specialist subjects, including environmental geomorphology.

In third year, the development of mathematics and statistics continues, along with fluid flow and geomechanics. Relevant designs are carried out in all areas. The development of management, engineering economics and communication skills is emphasised and the environmental engineering theme is continued through soil science and environmental politics and management.

In fourth year, in addition to design and a major research project, four themes are developed in management and communication, hydrology, water management and land management.


Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Undergraduate degree course Structures


Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BE)

First Year

Semester One
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
618-171 Mathematics 1P
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator to a total of 14.2 points:
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
640-005 Physics 1A (Engineering Course)

Semester Two
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator to a total of 21.4 points
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)

Second Year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 17.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 17.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1

Semester Two
421-105 Design of infrastructure 27.1
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)2
Elective subjects approved by the course coordinator

Third Year

Semester One
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
421-310 Structural Analysis 1 7.1
421-313 Concrete Theory and Design 7.1
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-321 Engineering Hydrology 7.1
421-340 Transport Engineering 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1

Semester Two
421-311 Structural Analysis 2 7.1
421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design 7.1
421-352 Construction Engineering 7.1
421-380 Geomechanics 2 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
Elective subjects approved by the course coordinator, including7.1
625-023 Geology (Engineering Course)

Fourth Year

421-410 Structural Engineering 16.00
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.00
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.00
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.00
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil) 0.00
421-450 Engineering Practices 2 7.00
421-460 Civil Engineering Design 23.00
421-464 Research Project 7.00
Electives20.0
(Elective subjects are taken from those offered by the Department (each of which carries five points), or from other subjects or units available in the University and approved by the Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.)


Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Arts (BE/BA)

First Year

Semester One
618-171 Mathematics 1P
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
Arts subjects as required

Semester Two
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
Arts subjects as required

Second Year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 37.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 37.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
200- level Arts subjects as required

Semester Two
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
200- level Arts subjects as required

Third Year

Semester One
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
421-340 Transport Engineering 7.1
421-310 Structural Analysis 1 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
200-level Arts subjects as required

Semester Two
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
421-311 Structural Analysis 2 7.1
421-380 Geomechanics 2 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
200-level Arts subjects as required

Fourth Year

421-340 Transport Engineering 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
Arts subjects as required

Fifth Year

421-410 Structural Engineering 16.00
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.00
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.00
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.00
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil) 0.00
421-450 Engineering Practices 2 7.00
421-460 Civil Engineering Design 23.00
421-464 Research Project 7.00
Arts subjects as required


Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)

First Year

Semester One
618-171 Mathematics 1P
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator14.2
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
640-005 Physics 1A (Engineering Course)

Semester Two
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator14.2
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1

Second year

Semester One
316-10212.5
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 47.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 47.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1

Semester two
316-10112.5
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
421-105 Design of infrastructure 57.1
421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)5
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1

Third Year

Semester One
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
421-310 Structural Analysis 1 7.1
421-313 Concrete Theory and Design 7.1
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-321 Engineering Hydrology 7.1
421-340 Transport Engineering 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
Commerce subject (12.5 points)

Semester Two
421-311 Structural Analysis 2 7.1
421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design 7.1
421-352 Construction Engineering 7.1
421-380 Geomechanics 2 7.1
Commerce subject (12.5 points)

Fourth Year

421-419 Civil Engineering Design A 17.00
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.00
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.00
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.00
421-454 Structural Engineering A (Combined Course) 9.00
421-455 Engineering Practices A 5.00
Four subjects from Economics and Commerce50.00

Fifth Year

Semester One
421-407 Structural Engineering B (Combined Course) 9.00
421-409 Engineering Practices B 3.00
421-424 Civil Engineering Design B (Combined Course) 6.00
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil) 0.00
Eight subjects from Economics and Commerce100.00


Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Laws (BE/LLB)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Laws (BE/LLB)


Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)

First Year

Semester One
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A
or
618-121 Mathematics 1A
421-1036.25
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator23.2
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
640-121 Physics (Advanced) A
or
640-141 Physics A

Semester Two
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B
or
618-122 Mathematics 1B
618-130 Applied Mathematics
or
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
433-14112.5
An elective selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
640-122 Physics (Advanced) B
or
640-142 Physics B

Second Year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 67.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 67.1
or equivalent Science Faculty Mathematics
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
Science subjects as required

Semester Two
421-105 Design of infrastructure 77.1
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
or equivalent Science Faculty Mathematics
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2 7.1
Science subjects as required

Third Year

Semester One
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
or equivalent Science Faculty Mathematics
421-310 Structural Analysis 1 7.1
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-321 Engineering Hydrology 7.1
421-340 Transport Engineering 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
Science subjects as required

Semester Two
421-311 Structural Analysis 2 7.1
421-380 Geomechanics 2 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
or equivalent Science Faculty statistics
Science subjects as required

Fourth Year

421-454 Structural Engineering A (Combined Course) 9.00
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil) 12.00
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering 8.00
421-440 Transport Engineering 7.00
421-455 Engineering Practices A 5.00
421-419 Civil Engineering Design A 17.00
Civil engineering elective5.0
Science subjects as required

Fifth Year

421-407 Structural Engineering B (Combined Course) 9.00
421-409 Engineering Practices B 3.00
421-424 Civil Engineering Design B (Combined Course) 6.00
421-464 Research Project 7.00
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil) 0.00
Civil engineering elective5.0
Science subjects as required

Civil engineering elective subjects maybe science points subjects.


Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BE)

First Year

Semester One
618-171 Mathematics 1P
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
610-16114.2
or
610-14114.2

Semester Two
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
421-101 Project Engineering 1 7.1
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator:
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
121-174 Ecology for Engineers
600-111 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
610-16214.2
or
610-14214.2

Second Year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 87.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 87.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-278 Materials 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator14.2
610-16114.2
or
610-14114.2
451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
411-203 Biochemical and Environmental Engineering 1

Semester Two
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 7.1
421-270 Environmental Engineering 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator14.2
421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications 7.1
610-16214.2
or
610-14214.2

Third Year

Semester One
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
421-371 Structural Design 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator7.1
451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Semester Two
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
421-373 Physical Hydrology 7.1
421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation 7.1
421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 1 7.1
431-375 Applied Data Acquisition
610-2807.1
Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator7.1
421-352 Construction Engineering 7.1
421-380 Geomechanics 2 7.1

Fourth Year

Year long subjects
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental) 0.00
421-476 Investigation and Design 7.00
421-477 Research Project 12.00

Semester One
421-351 Engineering Practices (Environmental Engineering) 7.00
421-458 Modelling Hydrologic Processes 6.00
421-470 Soil Manipulation Processes 6.00
421-481 Surface Hydrology 6.00
421-483 Groundwater Hydrology 6.00
421-493 Systems Optimisation 6.00
Restricted Electives (at least 12 points but not more than 30 points in the year)
421-459 Irrigation Systems Design and Management 6.00
421-466 River and Flood Plain Management 6.00
421-484 Agricultural Waste Management 6.00

Semester Two
421-457 Project Management for Environmental Engineers 6.00
421-475 Management of Erodible Lands 6.00
Restricted Electives (at least 12 points but not more than 30 points in the year)
421-467 Water Quality and Drainage Management 6.00
421-468 Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management 6.00
421-469 Hydraulic Engineering 6.00
Unrestricted electives (up to 18 points of subjects to be selected from the University offerings and approved by the Head of Department)18.0


Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts (BE/BA)

First Year

Semester One
618-171 Mathematics 1P
or
618-181 Mathematics 1R
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
610-14114.2
or
610-16114.2

Semester Two
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
100-level Arts subjects as required33.3

Second year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 97.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 97.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
100-level Arts subjects as required16.6

Semester Two
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 7.1
421-270 Environmental Engineering 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
610-16214.2
or
610-14214.2
200-level Arts subjects as required33.3

* Up to 5 of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed till third year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirements. Students should take into account pre-requisites for the following subjects in making these decisions.

Third/Fourth Year

Semester One
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
421-371 Structural Design 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers

Semester Two
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
421-373 Physical Hydrology 7.1
421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation 7.1
421-375
421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 1 7.1
610-2807.1
*Electives selected from the Faculty of Arts 200-level subjects. It is assumed that students will also take 121-259 Environmental Politics and Management as a 200 level Arts subject in this or a later year.
**Any of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed until fourth year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirement. Students should take into account pre-requisites for the following subjects in making these choices.

Fourth Year (First available in 1997)

Semester One and Two
Electives selected from the Faculty of Arts 300-level
Engineering subjects deferred from earlier years

Fifth Year

Year long
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental) 0.00
421-476 Investigation and Design 7.00
421-477 Research Project 12.00
Arts subjects as required

Semester One
421-351 Engineering Practices (Environmental Engineering) 7.00
421-458 Modelling Hydrologic Processes 6.00
421-470 Soil Manipulation Processes 6.00
421-481 Surface Hydrology 6.00
421-483 Groundwater Hydrology 6.00
421-493 Systems Optimisation 6.00
Restricted electives (12 points for the year)6.0
421-459 Irrigation Systems Design and Management 6.00
421-466 River and Flood Plain Management 6.00
421-484 Agricultural Waste Management 6.00

Semester Two
421-457 Project Management for Environmental Engineers 6.00
421-475 Management of Erodible Lands 6.00
Restricted electives (12 points for the year)6.0
421-467 Water Quality and Drainage Management 6.00
421-468 Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management 6.00
421-469 Hydraulic Engineering 6.00


Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)

First Year

Semester One
618-171 Mathematics 1P
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
421-103 Engineering Statics 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
610-14114.2
or
610-16114.2
Commerce subject as required

Semester Two
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
or
618-182 Mathematics 1S
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
Commerce subjects as required37.5

Second Year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 107.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 107.1
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
Commerce subject(s) as required

Semester Two
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 7.1
421-270 Environmental Engineering 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
610-14214.2
or
610-16214.2
Commerce subjects as required

Note: any of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed until third year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirement. Students should take into account pre-requisites for the following subjects in making these choices.

Third Year

Semester One
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
421-371 Structural Design 7.1
Commerce subject(s) as required

Semester Two
421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 1 7.1
421-373 Physical Hydrology 7.1
421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation 7.1
431-375 Applied Data Acquisition
610-2807.1
Commerce subjects as required37.5

Note: any of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed till fourth year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirement. Students should take into account pre-requisites for the following subjects in making these choices.

Fourth year

Commerce subjects as required
Engineering subjects deferred from earlier years

Fifth Year

Details of the Year 5 course structure can be obtained from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.


Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Laws (BE/LLB)

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Laws (BE/LLB)


Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) and Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)

First Year

Semester One
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A
or
618-122 Mathematics 1B
421-1036.25
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management 7.1
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
610-161 Chemistry
or
610-141 Chemistry

Semester Two
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B
or
618-122 Mathematics 1B
618-130 Applied Mathematics
or
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
Electives from the following or any other subjects approved by the course coordinator26.7
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation 7.1
121-174 Ecology for Engineers
600-111 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
610-142 Chemistry
or
610-162 Chemistry

Second Year

Semester One
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 117.1
or
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 117.1
or equivalent 200-level Science mathematics
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer 7.1
421-250 Management for Engineers 1 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 7.1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis 7.1
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 7.1
Science subjects as required

Semester Two
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2 7.1
or equivalent 200 level Science mathematics
421-105 Design of infrastructure 7.1
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 7.1
421-270 Environmental Engineering 7.1
421-231 Fluid Mechanics 7.1
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
Science subjects as required.
*Up to three of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed until third year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirement. Students should take into account pre-requisites for following subjects in making these choices.

Third Year

Semester One
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1 7.1
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
421-320 Applied Hydraulics 7.1
421-280 Geomechanics 1 7.1
421-350 Management For Engineers 2 7.1
421-371 Structural Design 7.1
Science subjects as required

Semester Two
421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 1 7.1
421-260 Economics for Engineers 7.1
421-373 Physical Hydrology 7.1
421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation 7.1
431-375 Applied Data Acquisition
610-280 Environmental Chemistry
Science subjects as required
*Any of the first or second semester engineering subjects may be postponed until fourth year to suit timetabling and maximum workload requirement. Students should take into account pre-requisites for the following subjects in making these choices.

Fourth Year

Science subjects as required.
Engineering subjects deferred from earlier years.

Fifth Year

Year long subjects
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental) 0.00
421-476 Investigation and Design 7.00
421-477 Research Project 12.00

Semester One
421-351 Engineering Practices (Environmental Engineering) 7.00
421-458 Modelling Hydrologic Processes 6.00
421-470 Soil Manipulation Processes 6.00
421-481 Surface Hydrology 6.00
421-483 Groundwater Hydrology 6.00
421-493 Systems Optimisation 6.00
Restricted Electives (at least 12 points but not more than 30 points in the year)
421-459 Irrigation Systems Design and Management 6.00
421-466 River and Flood Plain Management 6.00
421-484 Agricultural Waste Management 6.00

Semester Two
421-457 Project Management for Environmental Engineers 6.00
421-475 Management of Erodible Lands 6.00
Restricted Electives (at least 12 points but not more than 30 points in the year)
421-467 Water Quality and Drainage Management 6.00
421-468 Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management 6.00
421-469 Hydraulic Engineering 6.00
Unrestricted electives (up to 18 points of subjects to be selected from the University offerings and approved by the Head of Department)18.0
Science subjects as required.

Subject Descriptions

121-174 Ecology for Engineers
121-259 Environmental Politics and Management
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
400-120 Introduction to Engineering
411-203 Biochemical and Environmental Engineering 1
421-030 Engineering For Agriculture
421-101 Project Engineering 1
421-103 Engineering Statics
421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation
421-105 Design of infrastructure
421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management
421-201 Introduction to Mechanics of Solids
421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced)
421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic)
421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.2
421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
421-231 Fluid Mechanics
421-240 Urban Transport
421-250 Management for Engineers 1
421-260 Economics for Engineers
421-270 Environmental Engineering
421-271 Environmental Geomorphology
421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1
421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis
421-278 Materials
421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications
421-280 Geomechanics 1
421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2
421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.1
421-304 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.2
421-310 Structural Analysis 1
421-311 Structural Analysis 2
421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design
421-313 Concrete Theory and Design
421-320 Applied Hydraulics
421-321 Engineering Hydrology
421-340 Transport Engineering
421-350 Management For Engineers 2
421-351 Engineering Practices (Environmental Engineering)
421-352 Construction Engineering
421-371 Structural Design
421-373 Physical Hydrology
421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation
421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 1
421-380 Geomechanics 2
421-402 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 4.1
421-403 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 4.2
421-407 Structural Engineering B (Combined Course)
421-409 Engineering Practices B
421-410 Structural Engineering
421-411 Advanced Structural Analysis
421-412 Structural Technology 1
421-413 Structural Technology 2
421-419 Civil Engineering Design A
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering (Civil)
421-421 Hydraulics of Coasts and Oceans
421-422 Hydraulics of Pipe Systems
421-423 River and Flood Plain Management
421-424 Civil Engineering Design B (Combined Course)
421-430 Geotechnical Engineering
421-431 Earth Pressure and Retaining Systems
421-432 Analysis and Design of Shallow Foundations
421-434 Geotechnology of Waste Management
421-435 Underground Structures and Earth-Sheltered Housing
421-440 Transport Engineering
421-441 Transportation Planning
421-442 Traffic Engineering
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil)
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental)
421-450 Engineering Practices 2
421-451 Project Planning and Control
421-452 Construction Methods and Works Organisation
421-454 Structural Engineering A (Combined Course)
421-455 Engineering Practices A
421-457 Project Management for Environmental Engineers
421-458 Modelling Hydrologic Processes
421-459 Irrigation Systems Design and Management
421-460 Civil Engineering Design
421-461 Numerical Analysis and Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
421-462 Statistics and Probability
421-463 Civil Engineering Systems Management
421-464 Research Project
421-465 Advanced Research Project
421-466 River and Flood Plain Management
421-467 Water Quality and Drainage Management
421-468 Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management
421-469 Hydraulic Engineering
421-470 Soil Manipulation Processes
421-475 Management of Erodible Lands
421-476 Investigation and Design
421-477 Research Project
421-481 Surface Hydrology
421-483 Groundwater Hydrology
421-484 Agricultural Waste Management
421-486 Agricultural Engineering Design
421-487 Agricultural Engineering Research Project
421-493 Systems Optimisation
431-375 Applied Data Acquisition
433-141 Computing Fundamentals A
433-161 Introduction to Programming A
436-278 Civil Engineering Materials Elective
451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)
451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
600-111 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna
610-141 Chemistry
610-142 Chemistry
610-161 Chemistry
610-162 Chemistry
610-280 Environmental Chemistry
618-121 Mathematics 1A
618-122 Mathematics 1B
618-130 Applied Mathematics
618-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
618-141 Intermediate Mathematics A
618-142 Intermediate Mathematics B
618-171 Mathematics 1P
618-172 Mathematics 1Q
618-181 Mathematics 1R
618-182 Mathematics 1S
619-001 Statistics for Engineers
625-023 Geology (Engineering Course)
640-005 Physics 1A (Engineering Course)
640-121 Physics (Advanced) A
640-122 Physics (Advanced) B
640-141 Physics A
640-142 Physics B
730-104 Torts and the Process of Law
730-105 History and Philosophy of Law

1. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

2. If not taken in first year.

3. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

4. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

5. If not taken in first year.

6. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-121/122 Maths 1A/1B in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

7. If not taken in first year.

8. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

9. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

10. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-171/172 Mathematics 1P/1Q in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.

11. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 618-121Maths 1B in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.


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