Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The first two years of the award will be undertaken at Flinders University. The latter 2 years will either be taken at the University of South Australia (Mawson Lakes campus) or Charles Darwin University (Casuarina campus or externally).

The Award will be conferred by the University of South Australia or Charles Darwin University depending on which institution at Third and Fourth Year is chosen to study.

The first two years of the course are offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Chemistry and Physics is assumed.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of civil engineered solutions
• an awareness of social, economic and environmental aspects of civil engineering
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• well developed written and oral communication skills
• structured engineering work experience
• the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.
  

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of civil engineered solutions
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the areas of civil engineering, and contribute successfully to project management.
  

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) a student must complete 144 units (72 units at Flinders) with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Subject to passing all first and second year topics, students are guaranteed transfer to the University of South Australia or Charles Darwin University (depending on the course applied for) to complete the remaining two years of their program. Any requests for transfer under different circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This award may be started in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, however transition to the University of South Australia is only possible in Semester 1. Transition to Charles Darwin University may occur in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 COMP1102  Computer Programming 1  (4.5 units)
 EASC1101  Earth and Environmental Sciences  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1401  Professional Skills for Engineers  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1711  Engineering Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1722  Engineering Materials  (4.5 units)
 MATH1121  Mathematics 1A  (4.5 units)
 MATH1122  Mathematics 1B  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1732  Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

31.5 units comprising:

 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2762  Civil Engineering Practice  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science*  (4.5 units)
 GEOG2700  Geographical Information Systems  (4.5 units)

Select either:

 EASC2722  Sedimentary Processes  (4.5 units) (offered in even years) OR
 EASC3732  Geological Processes  (4.5 units) (offered in odd years)

Plus 4.5 units from:

Elective - Year 2 topics
An elective topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.

*ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science is taught intensively commencing before the normal start of semester. Students must ensure that they are available for this early start.

Third and Fourth Years

Students taking the Third and Fourth Years at the University of South Australia (Mawson Lakes campus) follow the program of study outlined on the University of South Australia website.

Students taking the Third and Fourth Years at Charles Darwin University (Casuarina campus or externally) follow the program of study outlined on the Charles Darwin University website.