Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Overview

Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 314021 Townsville; 324021 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

EG1001:03 Engineering Statics

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

Level 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CS2001:03 Engineering Strength of Materials

CS2002:03 Catchment, Stream and Lake Engineering

MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

ME2512:03 Thermofluid Mechanics

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CS2003:03 Introduction to Structural Design

CS2004:03 Surveying and Construction

CS2005:03 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

ME2518:03 Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Level 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CS3000:03 Structural Analysis

CS3001:03 Concrete Engineering

CS3002:03 Soil Mechanics and Geology

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CS3003:03 Design of Steel and Concrete Structures

CS3004:03 Transportation Engineering

CS3008:03 Fluid Mechanics

EG3021:03 Applied Engineering Analysis

Level 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CS4001:03 Foundation Engineering and Rock Mechanics

CS4002:03 Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CS4005:03 Civil Engineering Design

CS4006:03 Advanced Structural Analysis

CS4008:03 Water and Wastewater Engineering

EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2

Note:

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2 and EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2 are normally offered in Study Periods 1 and 2, respectively. Other Study Period combinations may be possible. See the Associate Dean (Engineering) for advice and approval.

Career Opportunities

Civil engineers are employed in public utilities, government departments, private companies, and also non-government agencies involved in community development and disaster recovery. They are trained to work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, railways, dams, port facilities, water supply and wastewater treatment systems.

Professional Recognition

All JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our engineering graduates work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging positions both nationally and internationally.

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