Course abbreviation: BCivEnvEng
The course is directed towards students seeking a broad-base of knowledge and skills in the sustainable implementation and management of civil engineering infrastructure and solutions in a manner that minimises adverse impacts on the environment. Graduates will be trained in core engineering knowledge and skills, complemented by units from science, mathematics, environmental management and environmental technology. In short, they are to be equipped to be `civil and environmental engineers who solve problems', with a capacity for civil engineering design and a sound understanding of environmental systems.
Graduates may be involved in the management of natural resources systems,
such as forests, land and water. More specifically, they may work in close
relation with other environmental professionals and the community in ensuring
cleaner water supplies, reducing soil erosion and salinity, waste recycling,
rehabilitation of land fills, or be involved in land use planning, integrating
transport aspects to produce sustainable urban and rural developments.
Level one includes basic sciences such as mathematics and chemistry, as well as
introductory engineering units and an introduction to environmental science.
The two engineering units provide a basis for civil engineering studies and
will overlap with similar units offered at Clayton. They will have material
associated with environmental engineering added to supplement them.
At level two, students will undertake studies mainly in the areas of civil and
environmental engineering. These include geomechanics, structures, hydrology
and water supply, as well as environmental modelling. Basic mathematics will
also be continued. The civil engineering units will overlap with similar units
offered at Clayton and will have material associated with environmental
engineering added to supplement them.
Level three and four units further extend studies in civil and environmental
engineering design and analysis with increasingly complex tasks, as well as
providing more advanced studies in transport, environmental management and
environmental technology.
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