CIV2201

Civil engineering practice 2

G Rose and P Daly

6 points
* 39 hours lectures, 26 hours tutorials and 16 hours site visits
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives The student is expected to develop competence and confidence in the use of written, oral and graphical communication skills in a civil engineering context.

Synopsis The civil engineering profession and practice. The systems approach to civil engineering problem solving. Effective oral and written communication: brief written communications, job applications (written applications and interviews) and technical reports. Use of information and library services for investigation/research. Meeting organisation, group dynamics. Drawing: portrayal of objects using sectional views, sketching, projections, interpretation of drawings, drawing standards. Introduction to computer-aided drafting. There is a compulsory two-day excursion before the start of semester - check with department for details.

Assessment Examination: 25%
* Practical work, assignments, reports and oral presentations: 75%

Prescribed texts

Hadgraft R G and others Writing engineering reports Dept Civil Engineering, Monash University, 1994