705-296 Site Engineering

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705-296 Site Engineering
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Mr Jeremy Pike
Prerequisites	705-195 Landscape Materials
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	Three hours of lectures per week plus practical work
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 design of simple structures; Earthwork computation and site survey techniques. On completion 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 and coordination of site services and drainage. Possess knowledge of emerging technologies in these areas and demonstrate the skills to critically assess these. Display skills in the design, documentation and coordination of all aspects of site works.
Generic Skills	On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities: Basic constructed drawing skills. Basic mathematical skills.
Assessment	Written and graphic assignments equivalent to not more than 3000 words (60%) and a two-hour examination (40%).

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