Faculty of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Faculty of Engineering

Table of Contents

1. Civil Engineering
2. Environmental Engineering
3. Attributes of our graduates
4. Undergraduate degree course structures
    4.1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BE)
    4.2. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) (Civil)
    4.3. Bachelor of Engineering - jointly badged program in Civil Engineering
    4.4. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BA/BE)
    4.5. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)
    4.6. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (LLB/BE)
    4.7. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)
    4.8. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BE)
    4.9. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) Environmental
    4.10. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BA/BE)
    4.11. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)
    4.12. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (LLB/BE)
    4.13. 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 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 years concentrate on developing an understanding of engineering sciences aspects of engineering. This is done through subjects that include mathematics, computing, solid, fluid and geo mechanics, and material behaviour. 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, water resources, geotechnical engineering, structures and transport. Studies in management and construction engineering are also mandatory.

2. Environmental Engineering

The Environmental Engineering degree course is underpinned by a 40-year tradition of teaching and research in land and water management and environmental issues.

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 to a wide range of problems and opportunities within an ecologically sustainable context.

The first year of the environmental engineering stream is flexible, but contains a solid grounding in mathematics, chemistry and basic engineering science. Engineering projects are introduced as a vehicle to discover the diverse nature of engineering inputs and the relationship of engineering to the natural environment and a sustainable world. A feature of first year is a field trip to assist the cohort of students to develop social links as well as discover a range of environmental engineering issues. Second year develops themes from first year to introduce basic engineering science and design. Links between environmental engineering and the natural sciences are developed in the areas of biology, earth sciences and chemistry. Management principles applicable to the natural environment are also introduced. In third year the course has an emphasis on hydraulics, hydrology and design. A practical course, including a one-week field trip covering techniques for gathering the data required for design, appears at this level. Analysis of spatial systems is introduced, while management and political aspects and interactions are further developed.

At fourth-year level, in addition to design and a major research project, four themes are developed in management and communication, hydrology, water management and land management. Advanced learning in analysis and modeling of the physical processes provides students with an exclusive skill set to take to the workforce or postgraduate education.

3. Attributes of our graduates

The undergraduate degree streams are accredited by Engineers Australia. In order to achieve this accreditation we aim to develop the following attributes in our graduates:

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large;

• in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member;

• understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development;

• understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development;

• understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities; and

• expectation and capacity to undertake life-long learning.

4. Undergraduate degree course structures

4.1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BE)

The course structure below represents the core content for the BE (Civil) degree. All students should check that they have taken the listed subjects, or equivalent. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page on the world wide web at http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate). Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

4.2. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) (Civil)

The course structure below represents the core content for the Civil Engineering specialisation within the BE (Engineering Management) degree. The course structure for later years of this course will be published as they become available for study. All students should check that they have taken the listed subjects, or equivalent. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page at http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate). Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

* Commerce subject must be either a level-200 or level-300 and the pre-requisites met where necesssary

* Commerce subject must be either a level-200 or level-300 and the pre-requisites met where necesssary

4.3. Bachelor of Engineering - jointly badged program in Civil Engineering

A new international joint degree between the National University of Singapore and University of Melbourne is available for students commencing studies in 2006 in the field of Civil Engineering. The degree enables students to study at the University of Melbourne for Semesters 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 and the National University of Singapore for semesters 4, 5 and 6. This unique joint degree program will provide a rich learning experience for students wishing to maximise their opportunities in the global graduate employment market and to develop a combination of specialist skills from the two institutions. Further details are available from http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/.

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

Students studying the BE/BA degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page at http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see: http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/). Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

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

Students studying the BE/BCom degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page at http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/). Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

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

Students studying the BE/LLB degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page at http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/). Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

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

Students studying the BE/BSc degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page at http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/). Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

4.8. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (BE)

The course structure below represents the core content for the BE degree. All students should check that they have taken the listed subjects, or equivalent. Some common exceptions are listed below.

• 620-141 Mathematics A and 620-143 Applied Mathematics can be replaced by 620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) and 620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) with permission from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

• Year levels 1-4 show the approximate order in which combined course students should do subjects to avoid violating prerequisite requirements.

Students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page for additional information and up-to-date course advice at http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate). Moreover, electives should be chosen so as to develop a specialisation, while ensuring a logical progression of year level and prerequisites. Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

4.9. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) Environmental

The course structure below represents the core content for the Environmental Engineering specialisation of the BE (Engineering Management) degree. The course structure for later years of this course will be published as they become available for study (i.e. fourth year structure will be in the 2008 Handbook) All students should check that they have taken the listed subjects, or equivalent. For further information and up-to-date course advice students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page at http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that departmental guidelines on electives are satisfied (see http://www.civag.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate). Moreover, electives should be chosen so as to develop a specialisation, while ensuring a logical progression of year level and prerequisites. Students should also avoid timetable clashes in choosing their electives. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

* Commerce subject must be a level-100 and the prerequisites met where necesssary

* Commerce subject must be a level-200 or level-300 and the prerequisites met where necesssary

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

Students studying the BA/BE degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. The following exceptions are applicable to the BA/BE degree:

• 620-141 Mathematics A and 620-143 Applied Mathematics may be replaced by 620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) and 620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) with permission of Department of Mathematics and Statistics;

• 121-021 Environmental Politics and Management and 121-018 Geomorphology may be counted as arts points.

Students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page for additional information and up-to-date course advice at http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

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

Students studying the BE/BCom degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. The following exceptions are applicable to the BE/BCom degree.

• 620-141 Mathematics A and 620-143 Applied Mathematics may be replaced by 620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) and 620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) with permission of Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

• 421-355 Management for Engineers 2 - exempt for students who complete 732-103 Principles of Business Law and 306-107 Accounting Reports and Analysis as part of the BCom. In order to complete the degree in 500 points, this exemption should be used.

Students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page for additional information and up-to-date course advice at http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

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

Students studying the BE/LLB degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of core engineering subjects. The following exceptions are applicable to the BE/LLB degree.

• 421-107 Environmental Engineering Introduction - exempt for students studying the BE/LLB.

• 620-141 Mathematics A and 620-143 Applied Mathematics may be replaced by 620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) and 620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) with permission of Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

• Students who commenced first year prior to 1998 should seek individual advice on subject equivalence in the old course structure.

Students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page for additional information and up-to-date course advice at http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

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

Students studying the BE/BSc degree should consult the BE single degree course structure for a current list of the core engineering subjects. The following exceptions are applicable to the BE/BSc degree:

• 620-141 Mathematics A and 620-143 Applied Mathematics may be replaced by 620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced) and 620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced) with the permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

• Any subject listed as core for engineering can count towards science points provided that subject is listed in the Faculty of Science section of the Handbook.

• The order of subjects taken may be varied as long as prerequisites are observed.

Students should regularly check the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's course advice page for additional information and up-to-date course advice at http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate.

When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

Subject descriptions

121-018 Geomorphology
121-021 Environmental Politics and Management
316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
316-205 Introductory Econometrics
316-130 Quantitative Methods 1
421-101 Civil Engineering Introduction
421-103 Engineering Statics
421-106 Engineering Communication & Computing
421-107 Environmental Engineering Introduction
421-112 Dynamics and Measurement Systems
421-121 Materials 1
421-122 Materials 2
421-207 Introduction to Design
421-208 Mechanics of Solids
421-209 Geomechanics 1
421-210 Environmental Engineering - Basics
421-255 Management for Engineers 1
421-258 Engineering Business Management
421-305 Engineering Hydraulics 1
421-306 Geotechnical Engineering
421-307 Structural Engineering 1
421-316 Engineering Hydraulics & Hydrology
421-317 Structural Engineering 2
421-318 Construction Engineering
421-322 Environmental Engineering Design 1
421-325 Field Data Acquisition and Analysis
421-327 Computing for Land and Spatial Systems
421-355 Management for Engineers 2
421-356 Management for Engineers 2C
421-358 Technoeconomic Decision Making
421-401 Techniques of Research and Investigation
421-405 Management for Engineers 3
421-410 Structural Steel Theory & Design
421-411 Concrete Theory & Design
421-420 Hydraulic Engineering Design
421-439 Geotechnical Applications
421-447 Transport Engineering
421-448 Transport Systems
421-453 Engineering Systems Management
421-456 Engineering Management 3E
421-460 Research Project (Civil)
421-476 Environmental Engineering Design 2
421-477 Research Project (Environmental)
421-482 Analysis & Design-Environmental Systems
421-489 Hydraulics Applications
421-490 Quantification of Physical Processes A
421-491 Quantification of Physical Processes B
421-495 Structural Design
421-496 High Rise Structures
421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology
431-201 Engineering Analysis A
431-202 Engineering Analysis B
433-171 Introduction to Programming
451-201 Geomatics for Engineers
610-141 Chemistry A
610-142 Chemistry B
610-280 Environmental Chemistry
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced)
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
620-141 Mathematics A
620-143 Applied Mathematics
620-231 Vector Analysis
620-232 Mathematical Methods
625-023 Geology (Engineering Course)
732-103 Principles of Business Law

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