2017 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental Engineering) | 2017

This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.

Course Structure

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn, Spring
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Spring
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring, Summer 2017/2018
PHYS143Physics For Engineers6Spring
Year 2
CHEM103Introductory Chemistry For Engineers6Autumn
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
CIVL245Construction Materials6Spring
CIVL272Surveying6Spring
EESC252Geology for Engineers I6Spring
ENVE220Water Quality and Ecological Engineering6Spring
Year 3
CIVL322Hydraulics and Hydrology6Autumn
CIVL361Geomechanics6Autumn
ENVE311Pollution Control and Cleaner Production6Autumn
ENVE377Membrane Science and Technology6Autumn
ENVE320Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
CHEM214Analytical and Environmental Chemistry6Spring
ENVE221Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering6Spring
CIVL201 Computer Modelling in Civil Engineering6Spring
Year 4
CIVL311Structural Design 16Autumn
CIVL352Structures 16Autumn
ENVE420Water Resources Engineering6Autumn
ENVE421Environmental Engineering Design 26Spring
CIVL314Structural Design 26Spring
CIVL394Construction6Spring
ENGG378Sustainable Energy Technologies6Spring
Plus ONE elective from List A of the Civil or Environmental Engineering elective subjects6Autumn
Year 5
CIVL462Principles of Foundation Engineering6Autumn
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
CIVL454Structures 26Spring
CIVL444Civil Engineering Design6Spring
ENVE410Site Remediation Engineering6Spring
ENGG454Professional Experience0Annual, Autumn, Spring
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete ONE of the following two research options:
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
OR
ENGG453Thesis B18Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) students must complete ENGG453
ENGG453Thesis B18Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
 Plus ONE elective from List A of the Civil or Environmental Engineering elective subjects  6 Autumn

* 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.

Credit Arrangements

Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries. 

UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research. 

Other Information

Academic Program Director

Civil: Dr Neaz Sheikh Email: msheikh@uow.edu.au
Environmental: A/PR Muttucumaru Sivakumar Email: siva@uow.edu.au

The Academic program Director may change every session. Please contact the faculty for more information. 

Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 28 February, 2017