705-296 Site Engineering

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

705-195 Landscape Materials or equivalent

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Topics include: the grading of complex sites; surface water drainage, management and disposal; land reclamation and the rehabilitation of degraded soils and sites; erosion controls; sporting and recreational facilities; and site lighting; further design of timber structures and metalwork. Computer applications; at the conclusion of the subject students should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of site engineering issues; demonstrate an understanding of land reclamation and rehabilitation issues and techniques; demonstrate an understanding of techniques of site services and drainage, and their coordination; have acquired knowledge of emerging technologies in these areas and demonstrate the skills to critically assess these; have developed skills in the design, documentation and coordination of all aspects of site works.

Assessment

Written and graphic assignments equivalent to not more than 4000 words.