Course code: 3274 + Course abbreviation: BCivEnvEng + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
On-campus (Gippsland)
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
1 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 2, 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 3 and 4 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.
Students should refer to 'Course map 12 - Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering' at the back of this section for an outline of the course requirements for this program.
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