Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

(BEng(Civil)

Program of study

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The first two years of the award will be undertaken at Flinders University. The latter 2 years will be taken at the University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus.

The Award will be conferred by the University of South Australia.

The first two years of the course are offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of civil engineered solutions,
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of civil engineering,
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them,
• well developed written and oral communication skills,
• structured engineering work experience,
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams,
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so, and,
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of civil engineered solutions,
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner,
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies,
• work professionally as an individual and in a team,
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied,
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of civil engineering, and
• contribute successfully to project management.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Chemistry and Physics is assumed.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) a student must complete 144 units (72 units at Flinders) with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Subject to passing all first and second year topics, students are guaranteed transfer to the University of South Australia to complete the remaining two years of their program. Any requests for transfer under different circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

First Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

ENGR1201	Digital Electronics 1	4.5
ENGR1401	Professional Skills for Engineers	4.5
MATH1121	Mathematics 1A *	4.5
CHEM1101	Chemistry 1A	4.5

Semester 2

PHYS1332	Engineering Physics 1	4.5
COMP1102	Computer Programming 1	4.5
ENGR1202	Analog Electronics 1	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B *	4.5

* Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL, have the option of doing the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (instead of MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (instead of MATH1122).

Second Year

36 units comprising:

Semester 1

CPES2039	Earth and Environment 1A	3
ENGR2311	Fluid and Energy Engineering	6
ENGR2301	Mechanics and Structures	6
MATH2070	Scientific Computing	3

Semester 2

ENGR2xxx	Civil Engineering Practice #	6
GEOG3013	Geographical Information Systems	6
	Plus either:
CPES2020	Geological Processes, OR	6
CPES2023	Sedidmentary Processes	6

* Topic not available in 2009.

Third and Fourth Year

Students take the Third and Fourth Year at the University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes and follow the program of study outlined on the University of South Australia website.