3274 - Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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. 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.

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 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 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. Students should be aware that certain elective units offered at level three may require travel to Clayton campus to study.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Level one

Core units

• ENG1210 Introduction to structural engineering
• ENG1211 Introduction to engineering systems
• ENV1711 Environmental science 1 - the dynamic environment
• ENV1722 Environmental science 2 - resource management issues
• MAT1055 Mathematics 1A
• MAT1085 Mathematics 1B

Group 1

For students with VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry but not VCE units 3 and 4 of Physics:

• CHM1752 Chemistry for engineers
• PHS1711 Applied physics

Group 2

For students with VCE units 3 and 4 of Physics but not VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry:

• CHM1011 Chemistry
• CHM1022 Chemistry

Group 3

For students with both VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry and Physics:

• CHM1752 Chemistry for engineers

and one of:

• PHS1711 Applied physics
• elective

Total: 48 points

Level two

• CHM2752 Chemistry of the environment
• ENG2202 Steel structures
• ENG2203 Concrete structures
• ENG2204 Water systems
• ENG2206 Introduction to geoengineering
• ENG2207 Waterway engineering
• ENV2792 Environmental modelling
• MAT2731 Engineering mathematical analysis

Total: 48 points

Level three

• ENG3201 Project management for engineers
• ENG3202 Geoengineering
• ENG3203 Environmental geoengineering
• ENG3204 Water and wastewater
• ENG3205 Traffic and transport
• ENV3639 Global resources and energy management
• ENV3737 Environmental management
• GES3820 Geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental management

Total: 48 points

Level four

Core units

• ENG4201 Project
• ENG4202 Civil and environmental engineering practice
• ENG4203 Management of water resources
• ENG4204 Road engineering
• ENV3761 Waste management and remediation

Electives*

Select three units from:

• CHM3742 Chemistry of aquatic systems and processes
• CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
• CIV4283 Transport planning
• CIV4284 Transport systems
• ENV3647 Forest management
• ENV3726 Atmospheric processes
• ENV3656 Natural area management

* Units coded CIV are offered at the Clayton campus.

Total: 48 points

Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (with honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.