courses

2758

18 September 2017 19 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing facultyEngineering
Abbreviated titleBTech(Infrastruct)
CRICOS code041480F
Total credit points required144
Standard duration of study (years)2 years FT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2758
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au

Course coordinator

Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-information.html#1

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • NOTE: This course will not be offered to new students from 2013. Students must achieve a minimum average of 70 per cent in their TAFE studies to be eligible for this course. Students complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Malvern East and complete years two and three at Monash University, Clayton campus.
  • Full time study only.
  • Students complete their first year of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Malvern East and complete years two and three at Monash University, Clayton campus.

Description

This course is a collaboration articulated with the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) offered at the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) with an overall final average of 70 per cent or higher, applicants may apply to the second year of the Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure - Design, Construction and Management) degree at Monash University. The final two years of the degree program is taught at the Clayton campus. Second and third year studies at university include structural analysis and design, construction methodology, waste disposal, building materials, design methods, public health, geotechnical engineering and system management, computer software and communication skills.

Outcomes

The course aims to provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes to build, manage and design the exciting infrastructure projects of the future.

Credit for prior studies

Students are awarded credit towards level one of the Bachelors degree on the successful completion of all prescribed units of the Diploma of the Building and Construction (Building) from Holmesglen Institute of TAFE.

Maximum credit allowed

48 credit points

Professional recognition

For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses visit http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Structure

Entry into the second level of study at Monash University introduces students to university training in transportation, water supply engineering and civil engineering design in some of the most popular construction materials, including concrete, steel, timber and masonry. Level three studies equip students with a combination of advanced practical, technical and business skills for entering the workplace.

Requirements

Level one

= Credit for TAFE studies

Total: 48 points

Level two

  • CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
  • CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
  • CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
  • CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
  • CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
  • CIV2263 Water systems
  • CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
  • ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

Total: 48 points

Level three

Core units

  • CIV3202 Industrial project
  • CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
  • CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
  • CIV3221 Building structures and technology
  • CIV3283 Road engineering
  • ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems

Elective units

Select two units from:

  • CIV3204 Engineering investigation
  • CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
  • CIV3247 Geoengineering
  • CIV3248 Ground water and environmental geoengineering
  • CIV3264 Urban water and waste water systems

Total: 48 points

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the program at an appropriate level and complete a further two semesters of civil engineering study can also receive the Bachelor of Engineering in the field of civil engineering.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure - Design, Construction and Management)