Course list for the Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Dual Major
Information valid for students commencing 2018
Civil & Geotechnical Engineering
Available in the dual major only.
Students must complete for the BE(Hons) (Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Plan code: CIVGEW2342), 64 units comprising -
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60 units comprising
(a) 58 units or 60 units, being all courses from part A - compulsory; and
(b) balance, if any, from either part B1 - introductory electives or part B2 advanced electives; and; and - balance from electives
Students will be required to provide their own PPE (safety glasses and steel cap boots) and possess a current "General Safety Induction Course - Construction Industry" site card or similar recognised under Queensland legislation.
Part A - Compulsory
Year 1
4 units from
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| ENGG1100 | 2 | Engineering Design |
| ENGG1200 | 2 | Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving |
| ENGG1211 | 4 | Engineering Design, Modelling & Problem Solving [1] |
and 4 units from
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| [ MATH1051 | 2 | Calculus & Linear Algebra I [2] |
| [ or | ||
| [ MATH1071 | 2 | Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I |
| [ MATH1052 | 2 | Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations |
| [ or | ||
| [ MATH1072 | 2 | Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations |
and 4 units for
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| ENGG1400 | 2 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics |
| ERTH1501 | 2 | Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers |
Year 2, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL2135 | 2 | Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Engineering |
| CIVL2330 | 2 | Structural Mechanics |
| CIVL2410 | 2 | Traffic Flow Theory & Analysis |
| CIVL2530 | 2 | Probability, Statistics and Scientific Computing |
Year 2, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL2131 | 2 | Fluid Mechanics for Civil & Environmental Engineers |
| CIVL2210 | 2 | Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics |
| CIVL2340 | 2 | Introduction to Structural Design |
| CIVL2360 | 2 | Reinforced Concrete Structures & Concrete Technology |
Year 3, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL3140 | 2 | Catchment Hydraulics: Open Channel Flow & Design |
| CIVL3210 | 2 | Geotechnical Engineering |
| CIVL3340 | 2 | Structural Analysis |
| MINE3121 | 2 | Mining Geomechanics |
Year 3, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL3141 | 2 | Catchment Hydrology |
| CIVL3350 | 2 | Structural Design |
| CIVL3420 | 2 | Transportation Systems Engineering |
| ERTH3250 | 2 | Hydrogeology |
Year 4, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL4270 | 2 | Geotechnical Investigation & Testing |
| CIVL4514 | 2 | Civil Design I |
| MINE4120 | 2 | Mine Geotechnical Engineering |
Year 4, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Either 2 units Project (CIVL4560) or 4 units Thesis (CIVL4580 or CIVL4582)
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| [ CIVL4560 | 2 | Project |
| [ or | ||
| [ CIVL4580 | 4 | Research Thesis [1] |
| [ or | ||
| [ CIVL4582 | 4 | Research Thesis [1] |
| ENGG4900 | 2 | Professional Practice and the Business Environment |
Year 4, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL4280 | 2 | Advanced Rock Mechanics |
| CIVL4516 | 2 | Civil Design III |
Part B0 - Preparatory Mathematics & Science Courses
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEM1090 | 2 | Introductory Chemistry [3] |
| MATH1050 | 2 | Mathematical Foundations [2] [4] |
| PHYS1171 | 2 | Physical Basis of Biological Systems [5] |
Part B1 - Introductory Electives
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEM1100 | 2 | Chemistry 1 |
| CSSE1001 | 2 | Introduction to Software Engineering |
| ENGG1300 | 2 | Introduction to Electrical Systems |
| ENGG1500 | 2 | Engineering Thermodynamics |
| ENGG1600 | 2 | Introduction to Research Practices - The Big Issues |
| MATH2000 | 2 | Calculus & Linear Algebra II |
| MATH2001 | 2 | Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II |
| MINE2105 | 2 | Introduction to Mining |
| PHYS1002 | 2 | Electromagnetism and Modern Physics |
| REDE1300 | 2 | Building Construction Management & Economics |
Part B2 - Advanced Electives
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CIVL3510 | 2 | Introduction to Project Management with Building Information Modelling |
| CIVL4230 | 2 | Advanced Soil Mechanics |
| CIVL4250 | 2 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
| ERTH2004 | 2 | Structural Geology |
| MINE4000 | 2 | Mine Waste Management & Landform Design |
End notes
- [1] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same course code in each semester.
- [2] Students without at least a Sound Achievement in Senior Maths C are required to take MATH1050 as an elective before MATH1051
- [3] CHEM1090 is not available for students with a High Achievement or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.
- [4] MATH1050 is not available to students who have passed MATH1051 and/or MATH1071 and/or MATH1052 and/or MATH1072.
- [5] PHYS1171 is not available for students with a Sound Achievement or higher in Senior Physics or equivalent.
