SCU - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering

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Course summary

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering equips students with the relevant skills and knowledge to provide a range of professional civil engineering services in regional, national and international environments. The course prepares graduates for work involving the planning, design, construction and maintenance of critical civil engineering infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, pipelines, transport systems, and water supply and waste water treatment facilities.

The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer. These competencies are broadly grouped into: knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills. Students develop core theoretical knowledge and skills vital to the engineering profession and the ability to apply these in the most relevant applications.

The course is strongly focused on project engineering from first year through to the final year, with an emphasis on critical issues for modern engineers such as professional ethics, sustainability, conflict resolution and negotiation. All students undertake a full-year subject in engineering research (thesis unit) in their final year, which enables them to explore the frontiers of engineering development and contribute to new knowledge in their chosen field.

Domestic snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
4F/8P	Lismore	1, 2

Duration

Location

Session

4F/8P

Lismore

1, 2

International snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
4F/8P	Lismore	1, 2

Duration

Location

Session

4F/8P

Lismore

1, 2

Major areas of study

Students have the option to undertake a general course of study or select an eight-unit major in Environmental Engineering.

Students taking the general course of study gain knowledge and expertise across the breadth of disciplines encompassed by civil engineering, including construction, project management, hydraulic engineering, water and wastewater engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic and transport engineering, and environmental engineering.

The Environmental Engineering major prepares students with the scientific knowledge and engineering skills needed to understand and assess the impact of an engineering project on the environment. This enables graduates to develop sustainable and ethical systems that optimise the relationship between human activities and the natural and built environments.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	Develop Research skills in order to be able to design plan and execute a research project with some independence. Identify all influencing factors in complex engineering problems and to think about the macro and micro ramifications. Develop cognitive and technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise engineering knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
Creativity	Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to form alternative solutions to complex problems.
Ethical practice	Apply ethics and judgement to complex engineering problems.
Knowledge of a discipline	Develop technical skills and an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of engineering knowledge. Develop conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
Lifelong learning	Self manage and be resourceful and effective at developing new knowledge and applying it to engineering problems. Demonstrate computer literacy skills in both standard applications and discipline specific applications. Develop appropriate professional practice, reflection skills and engineering competencies through study and professional practice.
Communication and social skills	Effectively communicate engineering ideas, concepts and arguments using written mediums to a variety of audiences. Verbally communicate and influence a variety of audiences including the engineering team, community and people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Cultural competence	Engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives with the engineering environment.

Assessment methods

Assessment items vary for each unit. They include numerical calculations, written reports, oral presentations and exams. The assessment tasks are based around in-class learning activities, tutorial exercises, laboratory experiments, independent research activities, and project-based scenarios. Students undertake assessment tasks both individually and within teams with other students.

Teaching methods

Career opportunities

Civil engineers work in a range of settings, including traffic and transport, humanitarian organisations, engineering design, government authorities, water supply and management agencies, construction companies, natural resource management organisations, consulting engineering companies, mining companies, irrigation authorities, research organisations and in tertiary education.

Professional placement

As part of this course, students are required to undertake a compulsory 60-day industry experience unit in a relevant engineering role.

Industry experience enables students to gain experience in applying their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts within the civil engineering industry. Students typically undertake one or more work placements with an organisation conducting work related to civil engineering practice. The nature of both the work and the employer can vary widely, from office-based engineering design with a small consultancy or local council to on-site project work with a major construction company.

Professional recognition

Related courses

Type

Detail

Course code

3507285

Course abbreviation

BE(Hons)Civil

Credit points

384

Equivalent units

Duration

4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session
Lismore	1, 2

Indicative ATAR/OP

N/A

Fees

Commonwealth supported

Type

Detail

Course code

3507285

Course abbreviation

BE(Hons)Civil

Credit points

384

Equivalent units

Duration

4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session	Annual Fees	CRICOS
Lismore	1, 2	$32,000 ($4,000 per unit)	077352F
Notice Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

English language IELTS

Category	Score
Overall	6.0
Reading	5.5
Writing	5.5
Listening	5.5
Speaking	5.5

Academic scores by country

Country	Score
Austria AMC	3.1
Bangladesh HSC	4
Brazil SSLC	8.8
Canada High School OSSD	54
Chile PSU	6.3, overall 700-749
China Gao Kao	461
Colombia CB (NAT)	82, overall 350-400
Denmark USSLE	6.6
France FB	11.5
German Abitur	2.9
Hong Kong HKDSE	15
India CBSE (best 4)	10.0 external exam
India CISCE	77
India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4)	80 in academic
Indonesia SMA	8.8
International Baccalaureate	26
Japan USSLC	4.3
Korea, Republic of, CSAT	303
Malaysia ICSSUEC	74
Malaysia STPM	5 in best 3 A levels
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate	80
Nepal Proficiency Certificate	88
Norway GPA	2
Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams	83
Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams	32
Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5)	3.0 pass Eng & Math
Peru OCSE	17.8
Phillipines NSAT	92
Russia FCCSE	4.5
Saudi Arabia MESSLC	88
Singapore SCGCE	16.5
Spain SSSD	8.8
Spain STBPU	7.8
Sri Lanka GCE	5
Sweden SSLC	13.6
Taiwan GSAT	57
Taiwan Senior High School Certificate	90
Thailand CSE	(Matayom 6) 2.2
Turkey HSD	4.3
UK Board GCE A Levels	14
USA SAT & ACT	SAT 1460, ACT 21
Vietnam (in 4 subjects)	8.8

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern, well-equipped teaching spaces including lecture theatres, classrooms, studios and laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific disciplines. Contemporary audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching rooms, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

Civil engineering students make use of engineering experimental laboratories, computer laboratories and teaching spaces in the expanding science and engineering precinct at the Lismore campus. The laboratories are equipped with specialist software and advanced equipment for teaching and research related to materials conditioning and testing, concrete and structures testing, fluids and hydraulics testing, soils and geotechnical testing, traffic and transport modelling, and basic physics and mechanics.

Course structure

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 32 single-weighted units (384 credit points), comprising:

all core units (288 credit points),
one major or the No Major option (96 credit points), and
at least 60 days of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Course Coordinator.

Honours

All candidates successfully completing this course will be awarded Honours. Additionally, a candidate who has reached the required standard of academic performance may, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator, be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:

First Class Honours
Second Class Honours — Division I
Second Class Honours — Division II

Honours merit descriptors will be determined based on a candidate’s academic record throughout the course of study, as described on the Engineering Student Centre website.

Advanced standing

A maximum of the equivalent of 16 single-weighted units (192 credit credit points) of Advanced Standing may be granted to meet the requirements for accreditation of the course by Engineers Australia.

Schedule of units

Title

Level of learning

Note

Core Units

Choose one of the following Mathematics Pathway Options:

Mathematics Pathway Option 1 (Standard Pathway)

Students who have not completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent must choose Option 1

Take the following three (3) units:

MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics

Introductory

MAT71215 - Introductory Algebra and Calculus

Introductory

MAT71003 - Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists

Introductory

Mathematics Pathway Option 2 (Advanced Pathway):

Option 2 is an alternative pathway for students who have completed NSW HSC Mathematics (2U) or QLD Maths B or equivalent and wish to undertake more advanced mathematics study

Take the following three (3) units:

MAT10720 - Linear Algebra

Intermediate

MAT10719 - Calculus

Intermediate

MAT10721 - Multivariate Calculus and Differential Equations

Advanced

Take all of the following remaining core units:

ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering

Introductory

PHY10760 - Physics and Materials

Introductory

ENO51001 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Introductory

Note 1:	Half-weighted unit
Note 2:	Double-weighted unit
Note 3:	Students undertaking a major will be required by the Unit Assessor to focus on an aspect of the project that is relevant to their major, and which demonstrates advanced learning in this field.
Note 4:	This is a postgraduate coursework unit. Students completing this unit may request for advanced standing in SCU Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration (MEM-MBA) degree.
Note 5:	Students undertaking a Major must complete Thesis I and II in an area relevant to the Major as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Note 6:	For students taking the Environmental Engineering Major, you must choose ENG83001 Engineering for Resilient Catchments and Floodplains OR Advanced Structural and Building Design as one of the elective units.

Title	Level of learning	Note
AGR00215 - Water and Catchment Management	Advanced
AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation	Advanced
BIO00244 - Protected Area Management	Advanced
BIO01230 - Principles of Coastal Resource Management	Advanced
BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management	Advanced
BIO10125 - Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment	Advanced
BIO10126 - Marine Pollution	Advanced
CHE00073 - Environmental Chemistry	Intermediate
ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development	Intermediate
ENI72001 - Dynamics	Intermediate
ENG62001 - Civil Construction Career Development	Intermediate
ENG63003 - The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace	Advanced
ENI72005 - Introduction to Mechanical Design and Manufacturing	Intermediate
ENI73005 - Machine Element Design	Advanced
ENI73020 - Fluids Engineering	Advanced
ENI73025 - Thermodynamics	Advanced
ENS00218 - Waste Technology	Intermediate
FOR00100 - Fire Ecology and Management	Intermediate
FOR00104 - Forest Operations	Intermediate
FOR00112 - Product Development and Marketing	Intermediate
FOR00106 - Wood Science and Utilisation	Intermediate
GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	Intermediate
GLY30001 - Contamination Assessment and Remediation	Advanced
GLY73001 - Coastal and Fluvial Hydrodynamics	Advanced
ISY01224 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis	Intermediate
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations	Introductory
MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management	Advanced
MNG92100 - Strategic Asset Management	Intermediate	Note 4
PLN10001 - Rural and Regional Planning	Introductory
PLN10002 - Sustainability and Professional Ethics for Planners	Introductory
PLN20001 - Land and Development Economics	Intermediate
PLN20002 - Settlements and Urban Design	Intermediate
PLN20005 - Community Engagement	Intermediate
SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping	Introductory
SUR73001 - Drone Technology and Use	Advanced
ENG72002 - Rainfall-Runoff Modelling	Intermediate
ENG51001 - Construction Site Safety and Risk Management	Introductory
ENG61001 - Civil Construction Planning and Compliance	Introductory
ENG61002 - Environmental Sustainability in Construction	Introductory
ENG62005 - Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design	Intermediate