Undergraduate CUR-CME301-2020

Infrastructure Construction

Traverse bridge, road and rail, mining, oil and gas and waterway infrastructure associated with the resources sector. By learning in the field, you’ll inspect and evaluate a range of infrastructure construction methods and management processes.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

evaluate and select different methods for constructing infrastructure projects
evaluate the management processes used in infrastructure construction projects.

Topics covered

- Roads
- Bridges
- Rail
- Bulk Excavation
- Caissons / Cofferdams
- Mining
- Mining and Environment
- Oil and Gas
- Tunnelling
- Marinas
- Concrete Pumping
- Future Trends
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-CME203-Specialised Construction

Others

Note: Level 3 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 2 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject examines infrastructure based projects found mainly in the resources sector such as oil, gas and mineral extraction and treatment industries including roads, railways and waterways. Construction techniques and management processes adopted in infrastructure projects are also investigated. Fieldwork is a component of this subject.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Test (20%)
E-journal reflection (30%)
Invigilated exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

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Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

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Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2020

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

2 available majors

Level 4 Subjects - Professional
Level 4 Subjects - Honours