Program Overview

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) (Pathway to Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management))

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) uses an industry-focused, project-based teaching and learning approach to develop professional civil engineers who are well-prepared to work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.

Program Structure

The program consists of a common first year across all Engineering disciplines. The first two years of the program provide an introduction to the main areas available in civil engineering, a broad base in engineering, science, and maths, as well as other skills such as design, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication that are essential for professional practice as an engineer. In the third year, students focus in detail on structural, water, and geotechnical engineering - and their interaction with the environment. The third year continues the professional practice development through a focus on business management knowledge required by engineers. Half of the fourth year is devoted to major projects, both design and research, with the remainder allowing students to choose from a range of advanced electives in their area of interest.

Courses

The following courses are part of the program:

First Year

• Programming Concepts (COMP 1045) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Materials (RENG 1005) - 4.5 units
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 (MATH 1063) - 4.5 units
• Sustainable Engineering Practice (ENGG 1003) - 4.5 units
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 (MATH 1064) - 4.5 units
• Electrical and Electronic Systems (EEET 1027) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Mechanics (MENG 1012) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Design and Innovation (ENGG 1004) - 4.5 units

Second Year

• Engineering Modelling (MATH 2009) - 4.5 units
• Mechanics of Materials (CIVE 2005) - 4.5 units
• Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences (GEOE 1018) - 4.5 units
• Engineering and Environmental Geology (EART 3012) - 4.5 units
• Introduction to Water Engineering (CIVE 2010) - 4.5 units
• Project Management for Engineers (ENGG 2004) - 4.5 units
• Road Design and Traffic Management (CIVE 2012) - 4.5 units
• Civil Engineering Techniques (CIVE 2009) - 4.5 units

Third Year

• Design Management for Engineers (ENGG 3006) - 4.5 units
• Soil Mechanics (CIVE 3008) - 4.5 units
• Steel and Timber Design (CIVE 3013) - 4.5 units
• Hydraulics and Hydrology (CIVE 3009) - 4.5 units
• Water Resources Systems Design (CIVE 3010) - 4.5 units
• Geotechnical Engineering (CIVE 3007) - 4.5 units
• Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVE 3003) - 4.5 units
• Civil Elective - various options

Fourth Year

• Engineering Industry Experience (ENGG 4017) - 0 units
• Engineering Capstone Experience A (ENGG 4007) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Honours Project A (ENGG 4009) - 4.5 units
• Traffic Engineering (CIVE 4039) - 4.5 units
• Civil Honours Electives - various options
• Engineering Capstone Experience B (ENGG 4008) - 4.5 units
• Engineering Honours Project B (ENGG 4010) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Soil Mechanics (CIVE 5083) - 4.5 units
• Civil Honours Electives - various options

Electives

• Principles of Project Management (BUSS 5142) - 4.5 units
• Design of Flood and Drainage Systems (CIVE 5065) - 4.5 units
• Water Quality Modelling (CIVE 5066) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Concrete Structures (CIVE 5079) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Steel Structures (CIVE 5080) - 4.5 units
• Environmental Engineering and Modelling (CIVE 4038) - 4.5 units
• Green Infrastructure (CIVE 5085) - 4.5 units
• Advanced Construction Management (BUIL 4013) - 4.5 units
• Contract Administration (BUIL 3010) - 4.5 units
• STEM Internship 15 Days (NASC 4022) - 4.5 units
• Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis (GEOE 2026) - 4.5 units

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist in easily finding the information most relevant to individual circumstances. However, applicants may fit into more than one category, and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

• Recent secondary education: Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent, and qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), achieving a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.
• Higher education study: Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or complete the Associate Degree in Engineering at the University of South Australia.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.
• Work and life experience: Qualify for Special Entry, or complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.

Essential Requirements for Admission

Prerequisites

• SACE Stage 2 Math Methods

Assumed Knowledge

• SACE Stage 2 Physics

Program Director

AsPr Sithara Walpita Gamage

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