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Faculty of Engineering

 Civil and Environmental Engineering


Table of Contents

1. Civil Engineering
2. Environmental Engineering
3. Undergraduate degree course structures
    3.1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BE)
    3.2. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)(BA/BE)
    3.3. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)
    3.4. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering(Civil) (LLB/BE)
    3.5. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)
    3.6. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BE)
    3.7. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BA/BE)
    3.8. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)
    3.9. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (LLB/BE)
    3.10. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)

Subject Lists
    Subject descriptions


 1. Civil 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.

 2. 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, field 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.

 3. Undergraduate degree course structures

 3.1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BE)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 620-171 Mathematics 1P14.2
 or 
 620-181 Mathematics 1R14.2
 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 Mitigation7.1
 640-005 Physics 1A (Engineering Course)14.2
Semester Two
 421-101 Project Engineering7.1
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1
 620-172 Mathematics 1Q14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 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 Mitigation7.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1

Second Year
Semester OnePoints
 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 Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 421-278 Materials7.1
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure 27.1
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-260 Economics for Engineers7.1
 421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 17.1
 421-281 Mechanics of Solids 27.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 27.1

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-310 Structural Analysis 17.1
 421-313 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-321 Engineering Hydrology7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-380 Geomechanics 27.1
Semester Two
 421-311 Structural Analysis 27.1
 421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design7.1
 421-340 Transport Engineering7.1
 421-352 Construction Engineering7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 Elective subjects approved by the course coordinator, including 
 625-023 Geology (Engineering Course)7.1

Fourth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-411 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-420 Hydraulic Engineering Design7.1
 421-450 Management For Engineers 37.1
 Electives 
Semester Two
 421-410 Structural Steel Theory and Design 27.1
 421-430 Geotechnical Design7.1
 421-440 Transport Infrastructure Design7.1
 421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil)0.0
 421-460 Research Project14.2
 Electives 
 (Elective subjects are taken from those offered by the Department (each of which carries 7.1 points), or from other subjects or units available in the University and approved by the Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. At least three electives must come from those offered by the Department. 

 3.2. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)(BA/BE)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 620-171 Mathematics 1P14.2
 or 
 620-181 Mathematics 1R14.2
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 620-172 Mathematics 1Q14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 421-101 Project Engineering7.1
 Arts subjects as required 

Second Year
Semester OnePoints
 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 Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 17.1
 421-281 Mechanics of Solids 27.1
 Arts subjects as required 

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 421-278 Materials7.1
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-310 Structural Analysis 17.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-380 Geomechanics 27.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-260 Economics for Engineers7.1
 421-311 Structural Analysis 27.1
 421-340 Transport Engineering7.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1
 Arts subjects as required 

Fourth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-313 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-321 Engineering Hydrology7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-310 Structural Analysis 17.1
 421-352 Construction Engineering7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 Arts subjects as required 

Fifth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-411 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-420 Hydraulic Engineering Design7.1
 421-450 Management For Engineers 37.1
 Elective 
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-410 Structural Steel Theory and Design 27.1
 421-430 Geotechnical Design7.1
 421-440 Transport Infrastructure Design7.1
 421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil)0.0
 421-460 Research Project14.2
 Elective 
 Arts subjects as required 

 3.3. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 620-171 Mathematics 1P14.2
 or 
 620-181 Mathematics 1R14.2
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation7.1
 640-005 Physics 1A (Engineering Course)14.2
Semester Two
 620-172 Mathematics 1Q14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 421-101 Project Engineering7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation7.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1

Second year
Semester OnePoints
 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics12.5
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure 57.1
 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 Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-278 Materials7.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
Semester two
 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics12.5
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 17.1
 421-281 Mechanics of Solids 27.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 57.1

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-310 Structural Analysis 17.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-380 Geomechanics 27.1
 Commerce subject 
Semester Two
 421-311 Structural Analysis 27.1
 421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design7.1
 421-340 Transport Engineering7.1
 421-352 Construction Engineering7.1
 Commerce subjects 

Fourth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-313 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-321 Engineering Hydrology7.1
 421-450 Management For Engineers 37.1
 Commerce subjects 
Semester Two
 421-410 Structural Steel Theory and Design 27.1
 421-430 Geotechnical Design7.1
 421-440 Transport Infrastructure Design7.1
 Commerce subjects 

Fifth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-411 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-420 Hydraulic Engineering Design7.1
 Commerce subjects 
Semester Two
 421-460 Research Project14.2
 421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil)0.0
 Commerce subjects 

 3.4. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering(Civil) (LLB/BE)

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

 3.5. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 620-141 Intermediate Mathematics A12.5
 or 
 620-121 Mathematics 1A12.5
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation7.1
 640-121 Physics (Advanced) A12.5
 or 
 640-141 Physics A12.5
Semester Two
 620-142 Intermediate Mathematics B12.5
 or 
 620-122 Mathematics 1B12.5
 620-130 Applied Mathematics12.5
 or 
 620-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)12.5
 421-101 Project Engineering7.1
 433-141 Computing Fundamentals A12.5
 An elective selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation7.1
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1
 640-122 Physics (Advanced) B12.5
 or 
 640-142 Physics B12.5

Second Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure 77.1
 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 Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 421-278 Materials7.1
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 or equivalent Science Faculty Mathematics 
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-260 Economics for Engineers7.1
 421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 16.25
 421-281 Mechanics of Solids 27.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 77.1
 Science subjects as required 

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 or equivalent Science Faculty Mathematics 
 421-310 Structural Analysis 17.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-380 Geomechanics 27.1
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-311 Structural Analysis 27.1
 421-312 Structural Steel Theory and Design7.1
 421-340 Transport Engineering7.1
 421-352 Construction Engineering7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 or equivalent Science Faculty statistics 
 Science subjects as required 

Fourth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-313 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-321 Engineering Hydrology7.1
 421-450 Management For Engineers 37.1
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-410 Structural Steel Theory and Design 27.1
 421-430 Geotechnical Design7.1
 Elective subject from electives offered by Department 
 Science subjects as required 

Fifth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-411 Concrete Theory and Design7.1
 421-420 Hydraulic Engineering Design7.1
 Elective subject from electives offered by Department 
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-440 Transport Infrastructure Design7.1
 421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil)0.0
 421-460 Research Project14.2
 Elective subject from electives offered by Department 
 Science subjects as required 

 3.6. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BE)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 610-161 Chemistry14.2
 or 
 610-141 Chemistry14.2
 620-171 Mathematics 1P14.2
 or 
 620-181 Mathematics 1R14.2
Semester Two
 421-101 Project Engineering7.1
 610-162 Chemistry14.2
 or 
 610-142 Chemistry14.2
 620-172 Mathematics 1Q14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator: 
 421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation7.1
 121-174 Ecology for Engineers14.2
 600-111 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna12.5
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1

Second Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure 87.1
 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 Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 421-278 Materials7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems7.1
 411-203 Biochemical and Environmental Engineering 17.1
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-270 Environmental Engineering7.1
 421-271 Environmental Geomorphology7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 17.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-279 Design Philosophy and Applications7.1

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-371 Structural Design7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems7.1
 421-380 Geomechanics 27.1
Semester Two
 421-260 Economics for Engineers7.1
 421-373 Physical Hydrology7.1
 421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation7.1
 421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 17.1
 431-375 Applied Data Acquisition7.1
 610-280 Environmental Chemistry7.1
 Electives selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-352 Construction Engineering7.1

Fourth Year
Semester OnePoints
 121-219 Environmental Politics and Management16.7 2nd and 3rd year
 421-456 Management for Engineers 3E7.1
 421-471 Applied Hydrology7.1
 421-472 Irrigation and Drainage Management7.1
 421-473 Groundwater and Contaminant Management7.1
 Elective selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-432 Geotechnology of Waste Management7.1
 451-413 Remote Sensing Principles and Applications7.1
Semester Two
 421-423 Water Quality and River Management7.1
 421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental)0.0
 421-453 Engineering Systems Management7.1
 421-470 Land Degradation and Management7.1
 421-476 Environmental Engineering Design 2 107.1
 421-477 Research Project 1014.2
 Elective selected from the following or any other subject approved by the course coordinator 
 421-415 Design of High-Rise Structures: State-of-the-Art7.1
 421-478 Environmental Engineering Design 37.1

 3.7. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BA/BE)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 610-141 Chemistry14.2
 or 
 610-161 Chemistry14.2
 620-171 Mathematics 1P14.2
 or 
 620-181 Mathematics 1R14.2
Semester Two
 610-142 Chemistry14.2
 or 
 610-162 Chemistry14.2
 620-172 Mathematics 1Q14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 Arts subjects as required 

Second year
Semester OnePoints
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1
 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced)7.1
 or 
 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic)7.1
 421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-270 Environmental Engineering7.1
 421-271 Environmental Geomorphology7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 17.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1
 Arts subjects as required 

* 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 prerequisites for the following subjects in making these decisions.

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-371 Structural Design7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-260 Economics for Engineers7.1
 421-373 Physical Hydrology7.1
 421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation7.1
 421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 17.1
 431-375 Applied Data Acquisition7.1
 610-280 Environmental Chemistry7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
 It is assumed that students will also take 121-219 Environmental Politics and Management as a 200 level Arts subject in this or a later year. 

Fourth Year
Semester One and Two
 Arts subjects as required
 Any core Engineering subjects deferred from previous years

Fifth Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-456 Management for Engineers 3E7.1
 421-471 Applied Hydrology7.1
 421-472 Irrigation and Drainage Management7.1
 421-473 Groundwater and Contaminant Management7.1
 Arts subjects as required 
Semester two
 421-423 Water Quality and River Management7.1
 421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental)0.0
 421-453 Engineering Systems Management7.1
 421-470 Land Degradation and Management7.1
 421-476 Environmental Engineering Design 2 117.1
 421-477 Research Project 1114.2
 Arts subjects as required 

 3.8. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 610-141 Chemistry14.2
 or 
 610-161 Chemistry14.2
 620-171 Mathematics 1P14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 Commerce subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 610-142 Chemistry14.2
 or 
 610-162 Chemistry14.2
 620-172 Mathematics 1Q14.2
 or 
 620-182 Mathematics 1S14.2
 Commerce subjects as required 

Second Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1
 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 127.1
 or 
 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 127.1
 421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 Commerce subject(s) as required 
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-270 Environmental Engineering7.1
 421-271 Environmental Geomorphology7.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 17.1
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse)7.1
 Commerce subject 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 prerequisites for the following subjects in making these choices.

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-371 Structural Design7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 Commerce subject(s) as required 
Semester Two
 421-373 Physical Hydrology7.1
 421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation7.1
 421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 17.1
 431-375 Applied Data Acquisition7.1
 610-280 Environmental Chemistry7.1
 Commerce subjects as required 

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 prerequisites for the following subjects in making these choices.

Fourth year
 Semester One and Two
 Commerce subjects as required
 Any core Engineering subjects deferred from previous years

Fifth Year
Semester OnePoints
 121-219 Environmental Politics and Management16.7
 421-456 Management for Engineers 3E7.1
 421-471 Applied Hydrology7.1
 421-472 Irrigation and Drainage Management7.1
 421-473 Groundwater and Contaminant Management7.1
 Commerce subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-423 Water Quality and River Management7.1
 421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental)0.0
 421-453 Engineering Systems Management7.1
 421-470 Land Degradation and Management7.1
 421-476 Environmental Engineering Design 2 137.1
 421-477 Research Project 1314.2
 Commerce subjects as required 

 3.9. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (LLB/BE)

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

 3.10. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)

First Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-103 Engineering Statics7.1
 421-150 Introduction to Engineering Management7.1
 433-161 Introduction to Programming A7.1
 610-161 Chemistry12.5
 or 
 610-141 Chemistry12.5
 620-141 Intermediate Mathematics A12.5
 or 
 620-121 Mathematics 1A12.5
Semester Two
 610-142 Chemistry12.5
 or 
 610-162 Chemistry12.5
 620-142 Intermediate Mathematics B12.5
 or 
 620-122 Mathematics 1B12.5
 620-130 Applied Mathematics12.5
 or 
 620-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)12.5
 Electives from the following or any other subjects approved by the course coordinator 
 421-104 Disaster Management and Mitigation7.1
 121-174 Ecology for Engineers14.2
 or Science equivalent (121-172) 
 600-111 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna12.5
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure7.1

Second Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-105 Design of Infrastructure 147.1
 421-203 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1A (Advanced) 157.1
 or 
 421-204 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.1B (Basic) 157.1
 or equivalent 200-level Science Mathematics 
 421-230 Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer7.1
 421-250 Management for Engineers 17.1
 421-276 Mechanics of Solids 17.1
 421-277 Computer Applications and Numerical Analysis7.1
 421-278 Materials7.1
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-205 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 2.27.1
 or equivalent 200 level Science Mathematics 
 421-231 Fluid Mechanics7.1
 421-270 Environmental Engineering7.1
 421-271 Environmental Geomorphology 167.1
 421-280 Geomechanics 16.25
 451-216 Surveying (Eng Cse) 177.1
 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 requirements. Students should take into account prerequisites for following subjects in making these choices. 

Third Year
Semester OnePoints
 421-303 Mathematics for Engineers Unit 3.17.1
 421-320 Applied Hydraulics7.1
 421-350 Management For Engineers 27.1
 421-371 Structural Design7.1
 620-001 Statistics for Engineers7.1
 or equivalent Science Faculty Statistics 
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-260 Economics for Engineers7.1
 421-373 Physical Hydrology7.1
 421-374 Techniques in Field Investigation7.1
 421-376 Environmental Engineering Design 17.1
 431-375 Applied Data Acquisition7.1
 610-280 Environmental Chemistry6.25
 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 prerequisites for the following subjects in making these choices. 

Fourth Year
 Semester One and Two
 Science subjects as required.
 Engineering subjects deferred from earlier years.

Fifth Year
Semester OnePoints
 121-219 Environmental Politics and Management16.7 2nd and 3rd year
 421-456 Management for Engineers 3E7.1
 421-471 Applied Hydrology7.1
 421-472 Irrigation and Drainage Management7.1
 421-473 Groundwater and Contaminant Management7.1
 Science subjects as required 
Semester Two
 421-423 Water Quality and River Management7.1
 421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental)0.0
 421-453 Engineering Systems Management7.1
 421-470 Land Degradation and Management7.1
 421-476 Environmental Engineering Design 27.1
 421-477 Research Project14.2
 Science subjects as required 

Subject descriptions

121-174 Ecology for Engineers
121-219 Environmental Politics and Management
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
411-203 Biochemical and Environmental Engineering 1
421-030 Engineering For Agriculture
421-101 Project Engineering
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
421-352 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
421-410 Structural Steel Theory and Design 2
421-411 Concrete Theory and Design
421-412 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
421-413 Computer Aided Design
421-414 Structural Design: Timber, Masonry and Other Materials
421-415 Design of High-Rise Structures: State-of-the-Art
421-416 Concrete Design: State-of-the-Art
421-417 Numerical Techniques and Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering Design
421-421 Coast and Harbour Management
421-422 Hydraulics of Pipe Systems
421-423 Water Quality and River Management
421-430 Geotechnical Design
421-431 Foundation Engineering
421-432 Geotechnology of Waste Management
421-440 Transport Infrastructure Design
421-441 Traffic Engineering
421-442 Transport Planning
421-444 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Civil)
421-445 Vacation Work (Practical Experience - Environmental)
421-450 Management For Engineers 3
421-452 Construction Management
421-453 Engineering Systems Management
421-456 Management for Engineers 3E
421-460 Research Project
421-470 Land Degradation and Management
421-471 Applied Hydrology
421-472 Irrigation and Drainage Management
421-473 Groundwater and Contaminant Management
421-476 Environmental Engineering Design 2
421-477 Research Project
421-478 Environmental Engineering Design 3
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
620-001 Statistics for Engineers
620-121 Mathematics 1A
620-122 Mathematics 1B
620-130 Applied Mathematics
620-132 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
620-141 Intermediate Mathematics A
620-142 Intermediate Mathematics B
620-160 Experimental Design and Data Analysis
620-171 Mathematics 1P
620-172 Mathematics 1Q
620-181 Mathematics 1R
620-182 Mathematics 1S
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 618-122 Maths 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. If not taken in first year.
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. These subjects can be taken in semester one under exceptional circumstances
11. These subjects can be taken in semester one under exceptional circumstances
12. 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.
13. These subjects can be taken in semester one under exceptional circumstances
14. If not taken in first year.
15. Alternative subjects: Students who have completed 620-122 Maths 1B in first year will take 421-203 Maths for Engineers 2.1A. Others will take 421-204 Maths for Engineers 2.1B.
16. 121-212 Geomorphology may be substituted for this subject.
17. If not taken in first year.

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