1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

C050
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
1 997 VTAC course code 34377
1995 syllabus course
This program commenced in 1995 and extends over eight
academic semesters plus two semesters of industry based
learning.
The course is being introduced progressively. Years 1,2 and
3 will be offered in 1997.
Part-time study
The course may be completed by part-time study. A few
subjects are available as evening subjects.
Course structure
The full-time course totals 500 credit points and consists of
two sections:
Foundation Studies: Semesters 1 to 5
Professional Studies: Semesters 6 to 10
The course includes one year of paid industry based
learning. Employment is arranged by Swinburne and
students receive a salary approximately two-thirds of that of
a graduate engineer. Students benefit greatly from this firsthand
industrial experience and liaison is maintainded
between mentor, employer and student.
Year l(1995 syllabus)
Common first year
Semester 1 Credit Points
CE102 Engineering Design
SMlll Mathematics 1
SP124 Physics 1
And two of
EFlOl Professional Skills
MM130 Engineering Materials
OR
SC154N Chemistry
SKI80 Computing
Semester 2
EE182 Electronics and Instrumenation
MM140 Energy Systems
SM112 Mathematics 2
CE103 Civil Engineering
And one of
EFlOl Professional Skills
MM130 Engineering Materials
SKI80 Computing
Year 2
Semester 1
CE206 Data Management 10.0
CE216 Structural Mechanics 1 10.0
CE237 Hydraulics 5.0
CE246 Survey and Road Engineering 10.0
CE286 Geornechanics 1 5.0
SM233 Engineering Mathematics 10.0
Semester 2
CE217
CE237
CE246
CE286
SM244
Year 3
Semester 1
CE306
CE316
CE356
CE366
SM255A
Semester 2
CE397
Year 4
Semester I
Structural Engineering 1
Hydraulics
Survey and Road Engineering
Geomechanics
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Management
Structural Design 1
Civil Design
Road and Traffic Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Industry Based Learning
CE494 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Semester 2
CE438 Environment and Services
CE488 Geomechanics and Structures
Major Studies* 10.0
Elective Studies*" 20.0
Year 5
Semester 1
CE599 Civil Engineering Management 1 10.0
Major Studies* 10.0
Elective St~dies*'~ 30.0
Semester 2
CE590 Civil Engineering Management 2 10.0
Major Studies* 10.0
Elective Studies** 30.0
*Major studies
A total of 80 credit points. All the subjects in one of the
following:
Civil and Environmental Engineering Major
CE458 Design and Construction 1
CE468 Transport Engineering
CE509 Investigation Project
CE539 Water Engineering
CE550 Design and Construction 2
CE520 Urban Planning and Environment
CE562 Local Engineering Systems
Structural Engineering Major
CE428 Mechanics of Solids
CE458 Design and Construction 1
CE509 Investigation Project
CE519 Structural Mechanics 2
CE550 Design and Construction 2
CE510 Structural Design 2
CE518 Structural Engineering 2
10.0 I
10.0
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