Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Year 1 Semester 1

• Year 1 Semester 1

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1111
  Engineering Mathematics 1

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1111

  Unit description :

  In this unit, students will develop the fundamental mathematical knowledge and the skills to apply that knowledge at a level that will enable them to function effectively as para-professionals in the civil engineering domain. Students will become familiar with the mathematical operations involved in solving problems associated with basic algebra, matrix algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions and basic statistics.
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Mathematics 1
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1112
  Engineering Fundamentals

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1112

  Unit description :

  In this unit, students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic. Students will be introduced to the elements of research, calculation, drawing and reporting, appropriate to engineering practice and compliant with current Australian Standards.
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Fundamentals
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1113
  2D CAD Modelling

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1113

  Unit description :

  This unit explores different modes of visual communication used in illustrating design ideas. This unit is intended to provide a sound basis on which to develop further understanding of one of the most commonly used drafting packages in the Civil design industry. During the project work an introduction to drafting and its requirements in the industry that will prove relevant to the overall course.
• UNIT NAME
• 2D CAD Modelling
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1114
  Engineering Practices

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1114

  Unit description :

  This unit provides students with an introduction to the key skills necessary to undertake engineering studies, including: communication, researching, critical analysis, problem solving, academic writing, team work, reflection and referencing via the Harvard Referencing Style. Furthermore, this course will introduce students to fundamental engineering practices including the work environment, professional recognition and the requirements for ongoing professional development. Students will continue to build and develop these skills as they progress through other units of the Civil Engineering course.
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Practices
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• WBL003
  Work-based learning

  UNIT CODE :

  WBL003

  Unit description :
• UNIT NAME
• Work-based learning
  (Credit points: 0)

Year 1 Semester 2

• Year 1 Semester 2

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1215
  Engineering Surveying

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1215

  Unit description :

  This unit combines theory and practical sessions to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of surveying applicable to typical civil engineering projects promoting the development of the knowledge and skills needed to gather engineering survey data. Opportunities are provided for students to learn how to operate equipment commonly used to undertake levelling, location and setting-out surveys. Techniques associated with modern survey operations involving uploading and downloading between a Total Field Station and a computer will be explored, as will the use of GIS and GPS systems.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1111
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Surveying
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1216
  Civil Design and Drafting

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1216

  Unit description :

  This unit promotes the development of basic design skills appropriate to para-professional participation in the design of civil engineering projects such as rural roads, sewerage, water supply and stormwater drainage as part of an engineering design team. Students will also develop expertise in the documentation of such projects to a professional level of presentation using CAD software.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1113
• UNIT NAME
• Civil Design and Drafting
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1217
  Engineering Mechanics

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1217

  Unit description :

  This unit introduces students to the concepts of material science, dynamics, work and energy, simple machines, engineering statics, properties of sections, mechanics of simple structural elements and determinacy and indeterminacy. The engineering science curriculum of this unit is fundamental to later stages of the course.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1111 , CEA1112
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Mechanics
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA1218
  Engineering Mathematics 2

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA1218

  Unit description :

  This unit provides students with the skills required at Engineering Technologist level to solve mathematical problems typically encountered in a civil engineering design office. Students will learn to critically appraise problems and identify possible solutions as part of the process involved in achieving a satisfactory resolution to a problem. Topics include: vectors, matrix algebra, calculus, and statistics.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1111
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Mathematics 2
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

Year 2 Semester 1

• Year 2 Semester 1

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2311
  Geoscience

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2311

  Unit description :

  This unit provides students with an understanding of the processes underlying the formation of rocks and the cycle of change that leads to the development of the different classifications of soils. Students will develop an understanding of the use and relevance of the different types of rocks and soils that are available to the civil engineering team as a resource or as a foundation material. Students will use soil-testing laboratory equipment and perform relevant calculations to determine the strength of cohesive and non-cohesive soils.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1111
• UNIT NAME
• Geoscience
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2312
  Municipal Engineering

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2312

  Unit description :

  In this unit students will learn, understand and apply the fundamentals of municipal engineering design including: • an introduction to Municipal Engineering including infrastructure, asset management, operations and legalities associated with local government operations. • an introduction to the design of water supply infrastructure systems including storage, trunk, reticulation and re-use networks and demands, • an introduction to the design of waste water infrastructure systems including gravity, vacuum and low pressure sewerage networks and demands, pump stations and treatment systems. • an introduction to the design of storm water drainage systems for rural and urban catchments including the design of cross drainage and longitudinal drainage systems.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1111 , CEA1112 , CEA1216
• UNIT NAME
• Municipal Engineering
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2313
  Road Design

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2313

  Unit description :

  In this unit, students learn the requirements of road design and how to perform the calculations associated with road alignments, both horizontal and vertical. Students also learn aspects of design associated with intersections at grade. In undertaking all design and document presentation associated with this course, students will develop expertise in the use of current Civil Design Computer Application Software.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1111 , CEA1216
• UNIT NAME
• Road Design
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

Year 2 Semester 2

• Year 2 Semester 2

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2416
  Engineering Project Management

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2416

  Unit description :

  The Civil Engineering industry requires graduates to be able to able to work within a project environment with other professionals and respond to the project’s stakeholder in an ethical and efficient manner. This course provides students with an understanding and application of the attributes required in the planning, management, organisation and administration of civil and structural engineering projects. Particular emphasis is placed on the successful delivery of projects in accordance with the knowledge areas within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Project Management
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2417
  Construction and Estimating

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2417

  Unit description :

  This unit introduces students to construction methods, estimating techniques and procedures associated with civil engineering projects. It provides students with a sound knowledge of construction works, the monitoring and control of labour, construction budgets and materials. Students will learn to identify the various stakeholders in the civil engineering industry, describe their roles and responsibilities, select, schedule and cost activities needed to execute a project. These activities incorporate the project planning and construction phases of a construction contract.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA2311 , CEA2313
• UNIT NAME
• Construction and Estimating
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2418
  Engineering Project

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2418

  Unit description :

  This unit combines all the completed and co-requisite units covered in this course. It builds on the learned concepts and principles of engineering planning, analysis, design, compliance, management, scheduling and documentation. Students will undertake the detailed documentation of a multi-faceted civil engineering project involving physical infrastructure, taking into consideration technical compliance, economic, environmental, social and ethical standards. ‘Physical infrastructure’ includes all types of structures, foundations and earthworks, transport and reticulation systems, and utilities. The teaching approach is project-based, with specific topics delivered within the context of a large simulated project. In small teams, students will research information commensurate with a professional approach to conceptualising, designing and documenting to standards applicable to a modern civil engineering project.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1113 , CEA2311 , CEA2312 , CEA2313
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Project
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• CEA2415
  Building Information Modelling

  UNIT CODE :

  CEA2415

  Unit description :

  This unit introduces students to the fundamental elements of Building Information Modelling (BIM) concepts and practices. Topics include the change required in design processes to achieve the main project benefits of BIM implementation using relevant technology. Students will be introduced to collaborative systems that assist with the procurement, design, construction and maintenance phases of a project. Sub topics may include clash detection, project take-offs, construction timeliner, communication with project shareholders and management of design changes.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  CEA1113
• UNIT NAME
• Building Information Modelling
  (Credit points: 10; EFTSL = 0.125)