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Civil Engineering Practice

Undergraduate | USA-ENR203 | 2018

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Get constructive about civil engineering and environmental structural design. Specialise and sprout green building concepts using sustainable materials. Consider design loads. Improve structural integrity and performance using BIM technology

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
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Civil Engineering Practice

About this subject

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

    1. understand the specialisations within civil engineering
    2. demonstrate a knowledge of sustainable construction materials with a focus on their use in building construction
    3. understand and apply the concepts of limit states design, load determination and load paths in building structures
    4. demonstrate knowledge of green building design concepts and their application to a range of structures
    5. understand the capabilities of Building Information Modelling and its role in facilitating collaboration between architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals
    6. utilise structural analysis software to model and analyse a simple structure
    7. continue to develop teamwork, reflection and presentation skills required for professional practice as a civil engineer.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
  • Other requirements -

    Students will require administrator access to a Windows Operating System so as to install and run specialist software

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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