Undergraduate - UnitCIV3203 - Civil engineering construction

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Organisational Unit	Department of Civil Engineering
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Frank Collins

Synopsis

Introduction to the nature of civil engineering construction projects. Construction technology including equipment performance, construction techniques, prefabrication, concrete, steel, timber, foundations, buildings, roads, formwork etc. Relevant OHS and site environmental management issues and requirements. Industry experience gained by working with a construction company.

Students require at least 4 days on-site construction experience to be eligible to enrol in this unit.

Assessment

Two projects: 65%
Industry experience report: 35%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker

Workload requirements

2 hours lecture, 2 hours practicals, 8 hours private study per week.
(1 site visit and 27 hours industry placement)

Prerequisites

CIV2225 or CIV2226