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Civil Engineering Project

Unit Code: HES1105

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
1 Semester	60 hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) / Bachelor of Commerce.

Aims & Objectives:

To provide students with the opportunity to further improve skills in the following areas: Teamwork, time management, problem solving, professional presentation, engineering report writing.

To provide students with a unique opportunity to perform real-life engineering tasks such as: analysis of design documentation, basic calculations, preparation of engineering specifications, preparation of design documentation.

To provide students with an opportunity to interact with experts in different sub-disciplines of civil engineering.

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of basic elements and functions of civil engineering systems
Demonstrate understanding of design strategies
Demonstrate development of research/investigation skills
Demonstrate capability to generate alternative engineering solutions
Demonstrate capability to analyse critically various alternative design
Demonstrate awareness of engineering ethics
Demonstrate understanding of engineering approach in problem solving
Demonstrate ability to communicate design outcomes effectively
Demonstrate ability to give formal professional presentations
Demonstrate ability to write engineering reports
Demonstrate understanding of social and environmental implications of engineering practice

Teaching Methods:

Lectures (24 hours), Tutorials (12 hours), Group work (24 hours)

Assessment:

Professional reports, projects, professional presentations (60 - 80%) and tests (20 - 40%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them
Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Content:

Basic elements of civil engineering systems such as structural, geotechnical, hydraulic and environmental engineering
Basic functions of civil engineering systems
Fundamentals of civil engineering construction methods
Fundamentals of project management
Design principles and process
Basic calculations
Engineering ethics
Sustainable development
Social and environmental aspects of engineering activities

Reading Materials:

There are no prescribed texts, though the early lectures will introduce students to a wide range of information resources available through the library and the procedures for accessing that information.