2015 Subject Guide For Civil Engineering Students At The University of Queensland 31 January 2015 Contents Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 1 About the guide ..................................................................................................................................... 3 About CESA .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Your 2015 Exec ..................................................................................................................................... 5 How to Join ........................................................................................................................................... 6 New Subjects for 2015 .......................................................................................................................... 9 Subject Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Second Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 1 ............................................................................... 11 Second Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 2 ............................................................................... 17 Third Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 1 .................................................................................. 22 Third Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 2 .................................................................................. 26 Fourth Year Compulsory Subjects .................................................................................................... 31 Advanced Electives Both Semesters ............................................................................................... 34 Advanced Electives Semester 1 ...................................................................................................... 37 Advanced Electives Semester 2 ...................................................................................................... 47 Your GPA/Honours (Students Pre 2015) ............................................................................................. 56 GPA/Honours – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Program - 2015 Enrolments ............................. 57 Subject List .......................................................................................................................................... 58 Choosing Other Electives .................................................................................................................... 60 Other Resources ................................................................................................................................... 61 1 | P a g e Published By The Civil Engineering Student Association (CESA) Of The University of Queensland Level 4, UQ Union Complex St Lucia, QLD, 4067 First Published: 18 February 2013 Disclaimer The Civil Engineering Student Association (CESA) of The University of Queensland provides this Subject Guide as a service to our members. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents, we disclaim absolutely any and all liability for any detriment that occurs as a result of errors, inconsistencies, omissions and/or ambiguity in the Guide. Excluding student opinions, all information in the Guide has been sourced directly from Civil Engineering School staff, as well as UQ EAIT facilities. Student reviews and results summaries are based on previous course offerings and may not accurately reflect changes to course content and administration for 2015 and future years. The values used for grade distributions are an approximate value and should not be judged as perfectly reflective of the grading curve. Any views contained herein do not represent the views of the authors of the Guide, nor any affiliated parties. Reliance on the Guide is at the user’s own risk. 2 | P a g e as well as choosing electives. As with anything in life. so if you have something to contribute. Thanks to our 2015 CESA Supporter. there is always going to be ambiguity. and we will be more than happy to oblige. Similarly. hence why this is only a guide. can vastly change from year to year as part of the schools continuing devotion to improving student learning. We are always looking for ideas. as well as subject difficulty and content. the Civil Engineering Subject Guide will aim to provide students with other essential information. there is every possibility that you will still do well. you will only get out what you put in. Similarly if you do a hard course. About the guide The annual Civil Engineering Subject Guide has been compiled by interviewing Civil Engineering students with regards to their thoughts on subjects they have recently studied. HYDAC 3 | P a g e . please do not hesitate to get in touch with anyone on the CESA team. In addition to this advice. From an outsiders perspective it appears The Civil School has a grading policy that is reflective of not only how you as a student achieve. The Guide is intended to be used by undergraduate students to assist them in preparing for the semester ahead. As such. grade distributions. Although we have made every effort to get a fair representation of student opinions. whether that be how to calculate your GPA or finding out the date of the famous CESA Pub Crawl. different lecturers will teach differently and different cohorts have different abilities. It is important to remember that just because you do an easy course does not mean you will be able to get a 7 with no effort. but also how you achieve relative to everyone else in the subject. and you want to overcome the stresses and strains of soil and fluid. There was also an abundance of free food and fantastic company all around! So if forces and moments are your thing. and is open to all students. Each year we have offer a wide range of social events for students and in 2015 some of our plans for you guys are: Planned Events for 2015: Semester 1 • Graduate Careers Fair (Week 1) • EUS Semester 1 Launch Party (Week 1) • Skirts/CESA Croquet Day (Week 3) • CESA Pub Crawl (week 6/7) • Industry Seminar (TBA) Semester 2 • Graduate Careers Fair (Week 1) • EUS Semester 2 Launch Party (Week 1) • CESA Ball (Week 3/4) • Major Guest Speaker in AEB (Week 6) • CESA sponsored sporting teams in UQIC sports (all semester) • UQ Engineering Ball (TBA) • Paying of Homage to the Graduating Class of 2015 (TBA) • Graduation Dinner for Class of 2015 (TBA) Other Civilised plans for 2014: • Industry seminars (free bbq/beer!) • Civil Merchandise The Paying Homage to the Graduating Class has been a much anticipated event every year and did not disappoint in 2014. you really should brace yourself for a solid time… and of course.50. With plenty mohr events install. then don’t be a square hollow section and be part of something more concrete. From all your Exec. We can confirm that Beers were sold for $1 each. stay civil. Stay Civil! 4 | P a g e . About CESA The Civil Engineering Student Association (CESA) is UQ’s only civil engineering society. Basics $2 and Goon was $0. au Secretary Keshini Preeyadarshanan secretary.au Media Officer Jonathan ClarkJones media.au Careers Officer Cassie Dai
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[email protected] Vice President Matthew McLean vp.cesa@uqeus. food and vac work socialising opportunities! CESA 2014 Pubcrawl in Semester 1 6 | P a g e . or missed us. Even if you only turn up to one of our events. it is now easier than ever to join! Membership for 2015 is $15 which includes.au or by sending an email to cesa@uqeus. we guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth in free drinks.com.com. How to Join If you can’t wait until market day.uqeus.au. CESA Membership ($5) EUS Membership ($10) You can sign up anytime either online at www. workplace regulations. there is only one new course and below you can see some of the basic information regarding its contents and requirements. New Subjects for 2015 Every year there are some new courses in Civil Engineering and these courses are unchartered territory for students. contracts and contract law. project scheduling and control. CESA Graduation Dinner 2014 9 | P a g e . ENGG4900 Construction technology and construction design processes. Engineering economics. CIVL4520. It is recommended that if you have a further interest in this course that you contact the School of Civil Engineering for more details. tendering. occupational health and safety. bidding and procurement. In 2015. CIVL4522 Construction Engineering Management (Semester 2) Course coordinator Contact Hours TBA 2L + 2C Prerequisites Incompatible CIVL3510 REDE1300. companies and company law. Subject Guide 10 | P a g e . Second Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 1 11 | P a g e . which can often present various challenges. It is one of the favourite courses among students as the subject matter is stimulating and the lectures are very well presented. In-class clicker questions and the practice paper are very good indicators of the type of exam questions. Incompatible: Nil. biodiversity and sustainable development. Assignments are done in two-person groups. Advantages: This course will open your eyes on a variety of issues that affect us both locally and globally. Tips: • • • • • The assignments are easy to do well in if you put in the time and effort. They are also at the forefront of designing and implementing many of the changes needed to manage impacts and lead to sustainable development. encounter environmental issues either directly or by way of regulations and workplace practices. but having good excel (and potentially Matlab) skills will certainly be an advantage. however will not be assessed as strongly as the lecture content. The content. The weekly online quizzes have an unlimited number of attempts. MCQ. and lecture slides are clear and detailed.5L 1T 1 Unit Course Assessment: • Weekly Online Quiz (5%) • In Class Problems (20%) • Project 1 – Sustainable System Case Study (12. professionally and as members of society. The best way to study for the exam is to memorise all the lecture slides. The information for the weekly online quizzes are worthwhile reading. climate change. The course is only worth 1 unit of study.5%) • Final Exam (50%. if you do this the exam will be easy. Course Coordinator: Dr Badin Gibbes Lecturer: Dr Badin Gibbes Recommended Prerequisites: MATH1051 + MATH1052 Assumed Background: Nil. 12 | P a g e . Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. There are a number of opportunities to offer and receive course/assessment feedback. whilst fairly extensive. and the lecturers a very approachable. is not conceptually challenging. but students seeking higher grades will require a deep understanding of most of the concepts. air and water pollution. This course is an introduction to the more significant environmental issues and their management that are commonly encountered such as: Population and urbanisation issues. and assignment marks can take some time to get back. Dr Gibbes designs his questions to purposefully mislead students – read them very carefully. Environmental Issues. This introductory course gives you a taste of the key environmental challenges that engineers face. Monitoring & Assessment [CIVL2130] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Contact Hours: 1.5%) • Project 2 – Environmental Data Assessment (12. It is not just a matter of recalling general facts. and will likely have to recall very specific facts/figures. Short Answer) Course Outline: Engineers. Disadvantages: The exam is a huge memory test. however. Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Weekly Tutorials (11%) • Mid Semester Exam (24%. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course introduces students to some fundamental aspects of the mechanics of structures. Do not be afraid to try different avenues of learning. The course content provides a basis on which advanced analysis and design skills are developed in later semesters. Tips: • • • • • • The final exam is similar from year to year but unless you know all the theory you will not be able to do them. 13 | P a g e . Most students feel the assignments are severely underweighted for the amount of time they take. The course uses a lecture-tutorial teaching format (3L+1T per week). if you put preparation in you will do exceedingly well. Before you start this course you will need to revise ENGG1010/ ENGG1400 because the whole course is assumed knowledge (in the past watching “ctscivil” youtube videos have helped students a lot in the first few weeks). Do not get caught out by the mid-sem. The tute questions and past papers are very useful for learning content. Disadvantages: This is the first hard Civil Engineering course most people will encounter. The lecturers put aside a lot of time during exam periods to assist students with past exam questions. slope-deflection theory etc). But have no fear. It is highly recommended that you complete all parts of this as it gives you a bonus 2% mark which is invaluable. so do not be too severely concerned if you do not perform as well in the mid-sem. and the assistance provided by lectures and tutors in tutorials is very good. they are marked on effort and are an excellent way to learn lecture concepts. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Attendance of these lectures and tutorials is essential for mastering the concepts and techniques that will be introduced throughout this course. The EAIT faculty runs a metalearning program with this course that is voluntary. The course is setup to give students the best compromising grade from the mid-semester and final examination. Advantages: The course is engaging and interesting. Structural Mechanics [CIVL2330] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. and there is often time set aside for revision. then you may not receive part marks. Course Coordinator: Dr Vinh Dao Lecturer: Dr Vinh Dao Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400 + MATH1051 + MATH1052 Assumed Background: Basic first year engineering principles Incompatible: Nil. however it does progressively slow down. if you are well prepared it will be easy. Start past exam questions as early as possible to take full advantage of tutorial times. however. it is very early in semester and can be time constraining. The final exam is marked in a way that if the lectures see you have not understood the theory of the question. Lecturers are comprehensive and clear. Problem Solving) • Final Examination (65%. At first it may seem the course content is taught very rapidly. Many students in the past have used online programs/youtube to learn certain aspects of this course (Mohr’s circle. Lacking preparation has caused many students grief in past mid-sems with more than half of the class failing it. traffic operations and evaluation of traffic projects. MCQ) Course Outline: This course introduces students to the field of traffic engineering. efficiency. you will get good results in the end. The course emphasises the need for good planning. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Many students will struggle to finish it on time and you should be wary of this in your preparation. you should make a big effort to get the full marks for this assessment. The course covers basic traffic flow theory. cost effectiveness and minimise adverse social and environmental impacts. Course Coordinator: Dr Mahmoud Mesbah Namini Lecturer: Dr Mahmoud Mesbah Namini Recommended Prerequisites: Nil. you will need to find good tutors (you might need to go to different sessions) and have done some prior preparation to get anything out of them. Advantages: You will never look at roads the same again. Incompatible: CIVL3410 Contact Hours: 2L 1T 1P Assessment: • Assignments x5 (30%) • Participation (5%) • Final Exam (65%. you should ensure that you follow it very closely if you want the top marks for assignments. This course has a relatively small workload and if you put in the effort. The 5% participation mark for tutorials and lecture is a very large gift from Dr Mesbah. with a focus on road traffic flow theory and analysis. The final exam is entirely MCQ however it is quite extensive. The content is relatively interesting overall. Disadvantages: There have been some students unhappy with the assignment marking scheme. design of intersections. given that he provides two chances for you to miss attendance. traffic surveys and data collection. It is also difficult to study for the exams as all you have to go off is the assignments and lecture slides (the course has changed in recent years and therefore library exams are not much help). In this way. Traffic Flow Theory & Analysis [CIVL2410] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Tips: • • • The assignments are marked meticulously by the criteria sheet. Assumed Background: Knowledge of basic statistics and mathematics. but it very much depends on how it is presented. Do not turn up to lab sessions expecting to learn all the lecture content and the full answers to the assignments. traffic signals and roundabouts. design and operation of transport facilities in order to improve safety. 14 | P a g e . lots of tutes. As a consequence of this course covering such a broad range of topics. Disadvantages: MATH2000 was just like the other maths courses. and the course is very well structured. 15 | P a g e . ERTH1501) in 2nd Year and an advanced elective in 1st semester 3rd Year (ie. or intending to disregard particular types of questions in the final exam (expecting that you will just ace the others). If you can do the past exams. vector calculus and linear algebra. the final exam was completely different to past exams. The student will acquire a strong knowledge base of the fundamentals of each topic and be able to apply these concepts to solving a wide variety of problems. but try and get them under wraps earlier rather than later. No surprises when it comes to assessment. integral calculus. Course Coordinator: Dr Yao-zhong Zhang or Dr Phillip Isaac Lecturer: Dr Yao-zhong Zhang or Dr Phillip Isaac Recommended Prerequisites: MATH1051. Try and save the extra 2# you have spare for 3rd and 4th year. the student can expect to end the semester with an essential mathematical toolkit at their disposal. MATH1052 Assumed Background: You will need a working knowledge of the topics covered in MATH1051 and MATH1052. Problem Solving) Course Outline: MATH2000 covers four major topics: ordinary differential equations. In Semester 1 2012. they become very useful in 4th year advanced courses. but obviously the content got harder. Keep a handle on the differential equations and matrices relationships from your math courses. Be very careful of cramming the course content. past exams and practice questions. MINE4000). Tips: • • • Do the past exam papers and the tutorials (even though they are hard at first). Advantages: There is a lot of practice material. because they all build on each other and are assessed throughout the course. Problem Solving) • Final Examination (65%. Some concepts are a little tricky. Calculus & Linear Algebra II [MATH2000] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. there will be no surprises with the style of questions in the final exam. as the 2nd year work load is fairly manageable without the need to drop a subject. Incompatible: MATH2001 Contact Hours: 3L 1T (5L 2T for summer semester) Assessment: • Assignments x5 (15%) • Mid Semester Exam (20%. Consider taking a non-engineering elective (ie. The summer semester course is excellently taught and quite manageable if you do not mind putting in the required work during the holidays. Short Answer) • Bonus . You deal with interesting models and scenarios. so you can be assured of your marks and have sufficient time to check answers with tutors. The tutes are worth 5% each. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. particularly in the later parts of the course that have real world applications. so if you do not prepare sufficiently then you may suffer a significant blow to your final score. probability modelling with the normal distribution. and get them done as soon as possible to allow you to have more time to ask questions and to ensure all your methods are correct. and is easy way to generate marks if you put in the work and preparation. The pracs can be very time constraining otherwise. Do as many past papers as possible. It is a student's own responsibility to fill in any gaps in their assumed knowledge. Make sure you prepare. to the extent of completing the entire prac beforehand. You may need to undertake background reading to understand the lecture material. The lecture notes. if you do not prepare. and do the weekly summary questions as a practice – whilst they are annoying and fairly boring. STAT1301. but in the end the lecture material and the examples are very important to know if you want to get top marks in this course. analysis of variance and regression. tests of hypotheses.Complete Course Evaluation (1%) 1 Unit Course Course Outline: The course introduces statistical analyses of engineering data. not about spending hours calculating trivial things like zscores etc. ENVM200. can be hard to decipher at times – make sure not to get bogged down in the finest details of the course content or highest level of understanding. Advantages: The notes are comprehensive enough that you can learn the course at home. Disadvantages: The lectures are not stimulating and most students only attended a handful of lectures. Because you get to use computers. whilst very comprehensive. Course Coordinator: Dr Richard Wilson Lecturer: Dr Richard Wilson Recommended Prerequisites: MATH1050 or Year 12 Maths C Assumed Background: The course requires an understanding of calculus and algebra as given in MATH1050. 16 | P a g e . A little understanding of matrices and multiple integration is helpful but not essential. all in the context of a statistical package. they do save you a lot of time later in the course and in pracs. this course is all about your understanding. Tips: • • • • • The lectures for this course may get dull relative to your other engineering courses. point and interval estimation. Read the lecture notes as an overview. with emphasis on the nature of data and engineering case studies. Statistics is your friend in 3rd and 4th year courses. The prac style assessment is an excellent way of learning the course content (and what will actually be assessable on the final exam). and is relatively easy if you put in the work. STAT2203 Contact Hours: 2L 1T 1P Assessment: • Tutorial Session x8 (35%) • Online Quiz x3 (6%) • Final Exam (60%. Incompatible: ECON1310. try your best to grasp it now. exploratory data analyses. The final exam is extraordinarily similar to past papers. and covering sampling. experimental designs. STAT1201. Analysis of Engineering & Scientific Data [STAT2201] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Pay attention in the prac lessons as they are the best learning tool for this course. Second Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 2 17 | P a g e . and the lecture notes themselves are also very useful. however there can often be gaps in logic or interpretation difficulties.requires extensive study and preparation of personal notes. You will learn introductory fluid mechanics through actively participating in lectures. Fluid Mechanics [CIVL2131] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. at least attempt them because every mark counts in this course. You can never do enough practice questions for this course – a wide variety of questions and attempts covers your bases in the exam. Pracs do help to reinforce lecture content. undoubtedly quite difficult due to the different type of content/problem solving. Not the sort of course that can be crammed in a day or two . Textbook is very useful. Nielsen is the best in the world in his field. Tom Baldock. Prof. some tutorial questions and charts/values etc. as well as through informal group work and independent study. Course Coordinator: Dr David Callaghan Lecturers and Teachers: Prof. Tutorial questions themselves are very challenging. The course assumes that students have knowledge of 1st Year level engineering statics and dynamics or have completed ENGG1400 Incompatible: CIVL3130 Contact Hours: 3L 1T 1P Assessment: (Note: there are assessment changes for students repeating the course) • Weekly Tuts (15%) • Lab Reports (20%) • Final Exam (65%. Pracs are long and intensive. Lecture notes contain both worked examples and proofs. Recommended pre-reading is useful but hard to maintain. however this means he can sometimes rush over “simple” concepts. solving problems during tutorials and conducting laboratory experiments as a team. Short Answer. It is agreed by most civil students that this is the hardest course of 1st/2nd year. Past papers are abundant. and is the basis for the lecture notes. with some similarity. Dr David Callaghan. with excellent coverage of important fluid topics that will also help you develop problem solving skills. Peter Nielsen Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400 + MATH1052 + MATH200 Assumed Background: Entry requirements to the School of Engineering plus university courses in mechanical physics and calculus. Keep your old math books handy because there is a lot of integration that you will have forgotten. but excellent preparation (especially for open book – similar to exam questions) and have good feedback. Callaghan is good lecturer for teaching the content. Even though the tutes seem near impossible. Many students referred to previous-year lecture recordings of CIVL3130 (with A/Prof Tom Baldock) as his explanations helped to give a more tangible/practical understanding of the content (which was similar). Prof. 18 | P a g e . Textbook has heaps of questions and check CIVL3130 for past papers. and pre-lab work is compulsory. Advantages: Very interesting and rewarding course. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Hubert Chanson and Assoc. Worked solutions provided after each tutorial submission (occasional gaps in logic however). Problem Solving) Course Outline: This is an interesting and important introductory level course dealing with the properties and behaviour of fluids in usual civil and environmental engineering applications. however all are difficult. Tips: • • • • • • The exam is open book. but sets notoriously hard tutes and exams. Textbook is very good and there is a good access to tutors. Disadvantages: Like most fluid courses. Lectures are recorded. Tutorials are reasonably challenging (the 3rd tute on detailing is one of the hardest tutes you will ever do). and should be attempted and thoroughly understood as soon as possible.Concrete Technology (30%. The mid-semester and final are hard if you do not put in the effort beforehand. Short Answer. with very applicable content. the highest mark you can get overall is a 6). • The only way to learn this course is to attend all lectures and do all assignments. MCQ) • Final Examination . Make full use of the tutors and lecturers.Structural Mechanics x1. The tutorial questions and past papers are very helpful when studying for the final reinforced concrete exam. They are all good investments for future vacation work and courses. the most widely used civil engineering construction material. Not to be done in first year. CIVL2330 Incompatible: CIVL2510. as they are very helpful and knowledgeable. so it is very important that you pay careful attention in lectures (or re-watch the video recordings) and make your own notes as a lot of the terms and explanations are not written down. • You will need steel-cap boots. as it is critical to your final exam (if you get a 5 in the mid-sem. The online quizzes are the best practice. Assumed Background: ENGG1400.Reinforced Concrete Design (60%. Disadvantages: The lecture notes themselves are not overly useful when you are looking back at them. Advantages: Very interesting and well-taught course. reading lecture slides/past exams will not be enough to do well. Problem Solving) Course Outline: The undergraduate degree places a strong emphasis on the design of concrete structures and concrete technology. however some general reading of the textbook is recommended. Dr Johnny Ho Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. 19 | P a g e . • Learn this course well and make good notes (particularly on the code and for the tutorial on detailing). The practical classes are stimulating and are good at providing a practical understanding of the learning concepts. Learn how to use it and annotate/mark important clauses and pages for the exam and for future reference. they are all the same) for this course. Make sure to do a lot of past papers. safety glasses and a white card (get a cheap one. • The AS3600 code you will use in this course is a maze. Concrete Technology x4 (Pass/Fail) • Tutorial Exercises x4 (10%) • Mid Semester Exam . CIVL2330. Reinforced Concrete Structures & Technology [CIVL2360] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. CIVL3360 Contact Hours: 3L 1T 1P Assessment: • Lab Report (Pass/Fail) • Online Quiz. Tips: • Use the mid-semester break for Make sure you allocate study time for the mid-sem exam. as the content builds on itself. CIVL3320. The particular aim of the concrete technology component of this course is to familiarise students with the technology of concrete. You will definitely use the theory taught in this course for 3rd and 4th year design. and are worth minimal marks but are essential for learning the course content. Course Coordinator: Dr Liza O'Moore Lecturers: Dr Liza O'Moore. The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the design of basic reinforced concrete elements. The course content forms the basis on which advanced reinforced and prestressed concrete design skills are developed in later semesters. It may be in timber. in steel. Past paper questions. Structural engineers are capable of designing any kind of structure. the concepts are the same. Introduction to Structural Design [CIVL2340] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Nevertheless. otherwise you will not be able to bring them into the exam room. or the design of an industrial shed. new material and example problems. The sort of jobs that they do in a consulting office depends on the specialisation of the company but is usually related to the design of some kind of structure. Disadvantages: In previous years many students had issues with the consistency of their assignment marks and had to go and get their marks fixed up. The marking scheme for the final is also quite harsh. Due to a lack of time in the course. in reinforced concrete or a combination of all. as students who rely solely on the final exam mark may end with scaling. The contact sessions are essential as they will show you how to understand design codes and how to apply them to questions. bending moment and shear force diagrams and are capable of calculating the reactions and forces on a free body using equilibrium equations. and the contact sessions are fantastic. and you will begin to get your first taste structural engineering as you are introduced to load paths. Course Coordinator: Dr Hamid Ronagh Lecturers: Dr Hamid Ronagh. The course content is split into two halves. a coastal or a marine structure. This course is traditionally “scaled down” after the final exam and leaves students doing worse than expected. The assignments and mid-semester are easy if you know what you are doing. than you will not receive any part marks – check your work and make sure you know what you are doing. This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and the process involved in a structural design. The tutorial sessions are good for questions.Design Methods (8%) • Assignment 2 – Wind Loading (8%) • Assignment 3 – Tension/Compression (8%) • Assignment 4 – Bending (8%) • Assignment 5 . Mr Hassan Baji Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400 + CIVL2330 Assumed Background: It is assumed that students have already passed statics and a basic structural analysis course. as you can bring it into the exam. Take charge of your own learning and make use of the tutors/lecturers. Make sure to work through questions with the code. some assignments were skipped in 2013 and marks redistributed. contact questions/examples and tutorials are the best way to study for the mid-semester and final. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. It may be a low-rise residential building. if the markers see you do not fundamentally understand some of the major concepts. so the content taught before the mid-sem may not be assessed in the final. Make sure you do well in the mid-sem exam. 20 | P a g e . The course will give you a new understanding of structures. Problem Solving) Course Outline: Structural engineers usually work in either consulting or construction companies. Advantages: The lectures are broken up into components of review. CIVL2310 Contact Hours: 2L 1T 1C Assessment (the 4 best of the 5 assignments will count towards your grade): • Assignment 1 . particularly in the first half of the course. and are worth a lot of marks. Incompatible: CIVL2320. are familiar with the stresses. In mastering this course you need to understand all the components together and not just singular sections. Tips: • • • The codes are essential for the course – make sure not to annotate them. a high-rise hotel.Combined Actions (8%) • Final Exam (65%. wind loads and Australia Standards for design. as it is very similar to the final and the marks are substantial. MCQ) • Final Examination (60%. channels and waterways. 21 | P a g e . Contact Hours: 3L 1T 1P Assessment: • Online Quiz x4 (8%) • Lab Report (12%) • Mid Semester Exam(20%. Tips: • • You are allowed a 1 sided A4 cheat sheet for the mid-sem and a 2 sided A4 cheat sheet in the final. has hundreds of worked examples to practice on and brings a fun side to a subject that is otherwise very dry (pun intended). MCQ) Course Outline: All built structures are founded on the ground. so be sure to do plenty of questions and check worked examples to get some consistency. The calculations are an easy way to get marks if you have all the formulas on your cheat sheet. cuttings. He gives out past exam answers. Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics [CIVL2210] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Disadvantages: Sometimes the content can feel rushed and you are unsure of what to copy down. It describes the theoretical and empirical framework on which geotechnical engineering design is based. whether it forms the foundation of structures or it is used as building material. The first half of every lecture is always spent going over exam style questions. The pracs are reasonably interesting and all the assessment is fairly manageable. Make sure you are 100% clear on what tables will be provided in the exam as this has left students with no way to answer questions in the past. however by exam time it will all click. All of this is huge help come exam time. Soil Mechanics is therefore an essential element in the design of the built environment. there are plenty of tutorial/quiz questions and there are numerous revision sessions and other opportunities to ask questions. Some of the conventions can also be confusing. Advantages: Alex is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. • The exams are 50% theory questions and 50% calculation questions. mining infrastructure or waste disposal facilities. railways. Soil Mechanics provides a common language for describing the nature and engineering behaviour of soils. so don’t simply choose to ignore them because you think it will be a Q&A session. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Course Coordinator: Dr Alexander Scheuermann Lecturer: Dr Alexander Scheuermann Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400 + MATH1052 Assumed Background: ENGG1400 + MATH1052 Incompatible: Nil. roads. The course is not extremely difficult. just make sure you follow the criteria. Tutorial sessions in the past have often been replaced by lectures (or parts of lectures). • • Make sure to study for the mid-sem. • The lab report prac is really easy and is a good opportunity to get easy marks. however there are some technical concepts that can confuse students and make getting top marks a challenge. such as for embankments and dams. Third Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 1 22 | P a g e . as the rest of the course is applying those fundamentals. Make sure you revise the course content before going on the field trip as it will make your data recording and submission so much simpler. The field trip report is also marked quite harshly. Tips: • • The first 6 weeks of the course teaches you the fundamentals and it is really important that you have these down. than it will be less intensive compared to leaving everything until exam time – it really is just a matter of staying up to speed. Course Coordinator: Prof. 23 | P a g e . Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course provides an introduction to the analysis of steady open channel flows (free-surface flows) and the design of hydraulic structures that convey these flows. This course builds on students' previous knowledge of fluid mechanics. The tutes are often very poorly attended after the first few weeks and can be a good way to get a lot of tutor help if you are struggling with any concepts. Towards the end of the course you begin to look at real world applications of fluid mechanics (culverts) and go on a field trip to see a culvert system that was designed by one of the lecturers at UQ. MCQ. particularly the concepts of conservation of mass. Disadvantages: The practical sessions are reasonably time challenging and theory intensive. Matlab) skills. understand the fundamental principles of fluid flow motion. MCQ) • Final Examination (65%. ranging from tranquil river flows to flash floods and from quiet backwaters upstream of weirs to intense turbulence in energy dissipaters downstream of spillways and on stepped spillways. and so it is hard to get very high marks. so be very sure to be clear and comprehensive but concise in your submission. introduced during the study of flow in closed conduits in CIVL3130/CIVL2131 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. momentum and energy and head loss due to friction. Tom Baldock Lecturers: Dr David Callaghan. to the point where you even start filling in values.. Baldock very clearly steps you through all the topics with numerous in-class examples. and programming (e.g. Prof. The tutorial questions are very good practice for reinforcing the topics learnt in class. and choose your groups well. Don’t have 5 pages of appendices and massive paragraphs when the criteria sheet specifically says a 2-page submission with a nice diagram. Short Answer. A wide variety of free surface flows occur in the natural and built environment. energy and momentum. Do all the preparation beforehand. Catchment Hydraulics: Open Channel Flow & Design [CIVL3140] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Incompatible: CIVL3110 Contact Hours: 3L 1T 1P Assessment: • Laboratory Report (18%) • Field Report (9%) • In Class Quiz (8%. Advantages: Prof. Tom Baldock Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400 and CIVL 2131 or CIVL3130 Assumed Background: Students are expected to have a sound knowledge of principles of continuity. If you pay attention at the start of this course. Aim to get in a laboratory session towards the end of the semester when you know a bit more. The theory you will learn in this course will be very useful in future years and your career and your course notes will be very useful for the retaining wall assignment in 3rd year design. There are lots of chances to pick up easy marks i. Application of soil mechanics knowledge to geotechnical engineering analysis & design. as there will be a certain number of theory questions that will not be asked beforehand. Long term and short term concepts. Some of the lecture content that is drawn upon in the prac is not introduced until the end of the semester (don’t worry if you miss out. Example calculations are shown in class and student response quizzes are also included in the classes. with the values slightly changed. although Dr Day will happily explain questions and content to you if there is time. Incompatible: Nil. Course Coordinator: Dr Robert Day Lecturer: Dr Robert Day Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2210 Assumed Background: CIVL2210 . which can be dry. Advantages: The course takes off exactly where soil mechanics finishes. Tutorial sheets are the same every year.e. Go over the course notes. The course can be quite dry at times and tutorial sessions are mostly Q&A sessions. If you try to learn the course purely off Dr. do the tutorial questions as well. slope stability. Make sure you have a good understanding of the concepts presented in the lectures. Contact Hours: 2L 1T 1C + (1 lab prac session) Assessment: • Online Tutorial Quiz x5 (25%) • Laboratory Experiments (5%) • Final Exam (70%. and the solutions are typically provided for previous years. Lecturer is very good at explaining the course content. 24 | P a g e . The tutorials are a good consolidation of the lecture content. The final exam is difficult in that it requires an understanding of processes. labs. but has crucial examples. Effective stress. Make sure to compare your answers and ask questions to the lecturer if you are slightly unsure as they are worth substantial marks. Geotechnical Engineering [CIVL3210] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Seepage and Consolidation. Total stress. Pore pressure. Retaining walls.A basic understanding of soil mechanics topics including: Concepts of stress. as the pracs tend to focus on these. Disadvantages: The lecture notes will only really make sense if you were at the lecture or you are following along with lectopia. Past exams will be useful. not just facts. but do not rely solely on these. shallow footings. as the lab is still quite easy). basement excavations. Failure criteria. If you figured out a good way of studying for soil mechanics. Mohr circles. MCQ) Course Outline: This course continues the development of soil mechanics theory and its application to geotechnical analysis and design. this course is structured very similarly. Day's notes they will look like Egyptian hieroglyphs – he does not follow the official notes/course program during lectures. online quizzes. This is crucial to know as the incorrect answers will be misleading. Tips: • • • • • The final is multi-choice. dynamic pile testing. piled foundations. Online quiz questions can be printed out and feed directly off the tutorial questions. embankments on soft clay. site monitoring. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. when you have no assessment.e. This is a really interesting course for those interested in structures. learning processes not just solutions. MCQ) • Final Examination (70%. Get it done early. Use excel to check your matrix multiplication for the direct stiffness and matrix flexibility methods (research the excel function MMULT) – this will save you a lot of time. Attendance of these lectures and tutorials is essential for mastering the concepts and techniques that will be introduced throughout this course. as it introduces students to structural systems and shows the theory behind programs such as Microstran and Spacegass. Approximate analysis is not normally tested in the final exam but is a major component of 3rd year design. Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Weekly Tutorials (10%) • Computer Exercises (5%) • Mid Semester Exam (15%. so you might need to do external study to catch up. The Spacegass/Microstran assignment is easy but takes a bit of time. Faris Albermani. assignments marked on effort etc. Prof. Mid semester exam is difficult. Tips: • • • • • • • Professor Albermani may be going on leave for 2015 and may not be taking this course. Structural Analysis [CIVL3340] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Assignments and past exams are the best way to study for the final. this course is structured very similarly i. If you figured out a good way of studying for structural mechanics. Assignments are very good learning tools. Course Coordinator: Dr Johnny Ho Lecturers: Assoc. and tutorial sessions are very useful. so it could be expected to change slightly with the new lecturer. covers a lot of content and tests you on unfamiliar questions. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. so try and get hold of previous year lecture slides to get further worked examples. Do your best to understand relative stiffness and the theory now. but every year expect that there will be a "twist" amongst the questions. This courses requires a lot of matrix multiplication. Structural analysis is essential for achieving a safe. Lectures are full of worked examples and changed yearly. inversions and determinants. efficient and economical design. as it can be a pain to have over your head around the middle of semester. Disadvantages: Course requires considerable amounts of time and is easy to fall behind in. particularly with the use of matrices. Advantages: Challenging course that extends on the techniques and theory learnt in structural mechanics. CIVL2330. MATH2000 Incompatible: Nil. Dr Johnny Ho Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1400 + CIVL2330 Assumed Background: ENGG1400. 25 | P a g e . which usually has one trick question in it. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course introduces students to the modern concepts and techniques of structural analysis. You must know how to do these quickly and well for the final. The course uses a lecture & tutorial teaching format (3L + 1 T per week). There is a lot of mathematics involved. Lectures have numerous worked examples. Third Year Compulsory Subjects Semester 2 26 | P a g e . Short Answer) • Project Report 2 . Water is essential for life . Disadvantages: At times the course content can get boring and repetitive. MATH1052 Assumed Background: MATH1051. Course Coordinator: Prof David Lockington Lecturers: Prof David Lockington. Some of the flood modelling concepts can be difficult to understand at the start and therefore you will need to rewatch lectures as the tutorial answer sheets aren’t very useful if you don’t know what you are doing. Scientists and engineers are continually trying to improve our understanding of the processes that distribute water so that we can better anticipate water flows from catchments. although they contain useful information. The lecture slides are quite clear.Catchment Inspection (10%) • Mid-semester Examination (25%. with bonus marks associated with the peer assessment. Dr Badin Gibbes Recommended Prerequisites: MATH1051. Catchment Hydrology [CIVL3141] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. and as a result you won’t always pay full attention. There is also a grading matrix for this course that combines examination and coursework components that you must be aware of. which can be very helpful. and there are plenty of practice questions and material to learn some of the harder concepts (level pool and channel routing). 27 | P a g e . They are peer assessed. worked examples are completed in lectures. flooding from too much water can cause loss of life as well as damage property and infrastructure. especially the extremes of low and high flows. so it’s best to get a good study group to work through the course. Advantages: The course on the whole is fairly easy and interesting most of the time. Short answer) Course Outline: Hydrology is the study of the distribution and fate of water as it progresses through the water cycle. and design appropriate infrastructure and water management plans. CIVL2140 Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Online Quiz (0%. • • In lecture clicker questions/online quizzes rely heavily on past exam questions and key concepts. Tips: • Professor Lockington tends to waffle on in his lectures. so be prepared for any new changes. Formative) • Project Report 1 . Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. The learning modules are referred to throughout the semester to ensure you are following up with the content. It is mostly worth going when Dr Gibbes is providing an assignment or revision session. you can cut down on things you need to study. MATH1052 Incompatible: CIVL3120. this generally leads to a change in difficulty in the subsequent year. Conversely. along with non-assessed clicker questions. so the questions have gotten harder and involve more in-depth theory. You will learn a lot about “everyday” weather events and touch on flood modelling and catchment reactions.Catchment Flood Design (20%) • Final Examination (45%. Some of the module questions are clearly not relevant to examinable material and therefore even though you need to be able to understand the general concept of the question for the MCQ parts of the course. • The learning modules may seem difficult when you go through them the first time. MCQ. In 2014.drought and famine can be the disastrous consequences of having a less than expected supply of water. Occasionally. • The modules and past exams are the best study for the final exam. MCQ. • The projects are completed in groups of 3-5. the course was restructured. but they are in fact very helpful in learning the lecture material. Note that this was originally a 2nd year course. The lecturer Miss Lester is a project manager from in the industry so will teach your courses slightly differently to the academics as you might expect. do not plagiarise…especially in this class. It should be very clear. The course will require Individual assessment and group assessment. it is recommended you ask Miss Lester herself. The final exam only makes up a small part of this course but is quite straightforward and a good way to bump your mark up. 28 | P a g e . so don’t expect a huge amount of new content in the lectures. • Most courses tend to be scaled in difficulty in their second year of running. Course Coordinator: Prof. On a whole the course is quite straightforward. This course will prepare students by developing the professional skills required to operate as part of a project team. Short answer. • If you have any questions regarding the course. so do not expect a cruisey ride in 2015.Tender Response (20%) • Project Report (30%) • Weighted Peer Assessment • Final Examination (MCQ. This course will prepare students with the tools required to manage and deliver complex civil engineering projects in accordance with federal and state regulations. Students will complete the course with knowledge of the fundamental concepts and tools required to manage a project in industry. Disadvantages: Miss Lester tends to regurgitate what is on the lecture slides. The largest issue overall was that as a new course it faced many hiccups which impacted students who were used to very planned and organised courses. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. As a Site/Project Engineer working on Major/Mega Civil Engineering projects an engineer is required to manage their own projects whilst also performing fundamental civil engineering tasks. Tips: • Just under half the class had their project assignments sent in for plagiarism checks for lacking referencing and taking report templates from other sources. Advantages: This course was run for the first time in 2014 and is the first project management course you will take in your degree. Some students complained that she was unclear on what expectations existed for assessment due to a lack of criteria sheets until after the assessment was due.Process and Procedure in Planning (20%) • In Class Quiz . 20%) Course Outline: The course provides an Introduction to Project Management within the construction industry applicable to Civil Engineering. Short essay. Extended essay. as the tutors were often misleading or were not clear on requirements. Introduction to Project Management [CIVL3510] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. current legislation & within budget. the clicker quizzes are very easy and a good way to get your grade up. Tom Baldock Lecturer: Miss Danielle Lester Recommended Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year Civil Engineering compulsory courses Assumed Background: 2 years of Civil Engineering study Incompatible: CIVL4510 Contact Hours: 1L 2W Assessment: • Case Study .Project Management and Leadership Theory (10%) • Project Plan . The course lectures are usually cut short to 30 minutes and can probably be tackled using lectopia. whereas you can choose your group for assignment 3. Dr Blackwell is not frequently at the university. This is achieved by a series of group based design assignments in reinforced concrete and structural steelwork. Course Coordinator: Assoc. Disadvantages: No blackboard! Despite the lectures not being assessable and being used to teach general principles.. Prof. there are key points in them that you need to be awake for. Prof. Professor Kitipornchai’s textbook is essential for the portal frame assignment. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Structural Design [CIVL3350] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles.Portal Frame (35%) • Final Exam (40%. Students have used past editions and coped. At least one person in your group must have it. Dr Blackwell and the other tutors are very helpful and approachable. Tips: • • • • • • For the past few years the course was run as a 4hr block. CIVL3330 Contact Hours: 1L 3P Assessment: • Design. The 1st hr is purely the lecture. Many groups leave half way through and organise separate meeting times. and this is very rewarding in the end. The final exam is open book. and always happy to answer questions (however Dr Blackwell and Dr Mullins take a notoriously long time to answer questions and very often go on a tangent). Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course consolidates and expands on introductory material previously studied and introduces structural design of complete elements and building frames. however it is best to buy the book early from online book stores when it’s really cheap (not at the end of semester). The first two assignments you are assigned groups. Ron Blackwell Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2340. 29 | P a g e . As a part time lecturer. the next 3 hours are for group work and for asking questions. rather than the assignments directly. although you will need to watch your time management as you need to do a lot of calculations in only 2hrs. The course requires a lot of group work and is fairly time/work intensive. The group for assignment 1 and 2 is assigned to your by Dr Blackwell alphabetically. It is assumed that students will have sound background in structural mechanics. analysis and general structural design of concrete and steel structures.his lectures are fun and interesting. so make sure you are prepared with your questions for the workshop each week. You will be forced to learn a lot of real-life structural design content in a short space of time. but for the last assignment you choose for the last one. CIVL3340 Assumed Background: This course is intended for students in their 3rd year of study. Incompatible: CIVL3310. Past exams are a very good study guide when used in conjunction with the assignments as Dr Blackwell has run this course very consistently across the past 10+ years.Retaining Wall (15%) • Design. Advantages: Dr Blackwell is a legend .Acoustic Barrier (10%) • Design. He can also be difficult to contact via email. Ron Blackwell Lecturer: Assoc. CIVL2360. The group assignments are generally 3-5 people and the work load is fairly manageable if it is spread out between the group members. Travel Demand (15%) • Assignment . • You will be pushed for time during the exam so make sure you can do practice questions quickly and take note of questions that are very quick and easy to do. Disadvantages: The course can get very dull at times. however it is important to remember you receive marks just for turning up. Completion of CIVL2410 (Traffic Flow Theory) or similar course is highly recommended. versus ones that require more iterations. theory multi-choice questions. The safety module of the course is very rushed. 30 | P a g e . Assoc.Public Transport (5%) • Assignment . Course Coordinator: Dr Mahmoud Mesbah Namini Lecturers: Dr Mahmoud Mesbah Namini. Incompatible: CIVL4410 Contact Hours: 2L 1T Assessment: • Participation . Students are introduced to the process of urban transport planning and travel-demand forecasting. Prof. Prof. design and operation of transport facilities in order to improve their safety. The course also sets you up to do very well in advanced traffic as a possible elective in fourth year. these are the best practice for the final.Adam Pekol. Dr Neema Nassir Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2410. MCQ. the assignments were all done in groups of 3. Short Answer. Advantages: You will learn a lot about the design of transport systems.Highway capacity and LOS (5%) • Assignment . Keep this in mind for when signing on for your tutorials. efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. and you will not look at roads the same again. There are not many realistic practice questions given for students in the lecture to gauge what to expect on the exam. Transportation Systems Engineering [CIVL3420] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Mark Hickman. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. STAT2201 Assumed Background: Knowledge of basic statistics and mathematics. if this field of study interests you. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course introduces students to a number of topics in transport engineering and emphasises the need for good planning. Tips: • The tutorial sessions often showed you a directly relevant example for the assignment and therefore it is important to listen in those sessions. • The 2014 exam was based heavily off the assignment questions. and basic road design variables which are vital to the successful design and operation of the road system.Road Safety (5%) • Assignment . the fundamentals of road safety. Refer to past papers and past resources for similar.Highway Design (5%) • Final Examination (60%. Prof. and so it is very hard to gauge what will be and what will not be on the exam.Clicker Questions/Tute Attendance (5%) • Assignment . principles of public transport. Philip Charles. and all the people must be in the same tutorial. • In 2014. Fourth Year Compulsory Subjects 31 | P a g e . the course provides the opportunity for integrated engineering design involving focusing on. You will likely be required to keep an individual logbook of all your workings. as this is usually not recorded. 32 | P a g e . and try to get a long for the semester.just as your employer will expect of you when you enter the workforce. Use your contact session time wisely with the specialist tutors. not just the parts you completed. to work both independently and as a group to research design solutions and to proactively manage their team performance. CIVL3210. This course will require students to capitalise on learning from their previous years of Civil Engineering study to independently establish design parameters and deliverables. undertake a major interdisciplinary civil engineering design project. and will have exam questions pertaining to it. aspects of structural engineering.e. peer assessed) • Final Examination (15%. transport engineering. This is a good course to learn how to pull an all-nighter (or several) to get your designs right.Interim/Phase 1 (23%. typical of Dr Blackwell. and as such. In the contact sessions. Sketching) Course Outline: This is a capstone design course. Tips: • • • • Pay attention to blackboard and the course profile before the semester starts. II/III [CIVL4514 & CIVL4515 OR CIVL4516] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Plenty of resources are also available on blackboard and in contact sessions. The 1L 3C is run much like CIVL3350 in a 4 hour block. Civil Design I. and changes to the assessment as well as a lack of information/ understanding will be frequent and painful. Students. plan your time wisely. delegate tasks evenly. Semester 1 [CIVL4514]: Course Coordinator: Dr Liza O'Moore Lecturers: Dr Liza O’Moore. Advantages: You get to work as part of a team to design a concrete building (usually a carpark). as well as other guest lecturers such as the head of school. and geomechanics. Disadvantages: This subject will cause many late nights. Problem Solving. Adam Pekol. as well as locate. Short Answer. You will be expected to independently draw on and use knowledge and skills attained during the first 3 years of your BE studies. This course requires students to move beyond traditional undergraduate courses and to engage with real engineering problems. peer assessed) • Design .Final/Phase 2 (50%. it does not matter so much if you have a brain fart and bomb the final exam). transport engineering and geotechnical engineering. as they may not always be there week to week. Find a good group. so be prepared to wait in a long line for a while to get your questions answered. CIVL3420 Assumed Background: It is assumed that students will have a sound background in structural analysis. concrete and steel design. Prof. hydraulics and hydrology. working in teams. as there may be some assessment due the very first day of the course! Pay particular attention during the ethics in engineering lecture. Incompatible: CIVL4510 or CIVL4530 or CIVL4513 or CIVL4511 or CIVL 4512 Contact Hours: 1L 3C Assessment: • Sketch – Hand Drawn Sketch (2%) • Workbook (10%) • Design . as well as information pertaining to all aspects of your team’s project. tackle the sorts of ambiguous and open ended design problems that you will encounter when you enter the workforce. Not many people fail the course because your grade accurately reflects how much effort you put in (i. Dr Robert Day Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2360. Dr Ron Blackwell. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. interpret and assimilate information that you have not previously encountered . CIVL3350. Dr Blackwell takes a notoriously long time to answer questions and will very often go on a tangent. but not exclusively on. CIVL3140. Assoc. The lectures are also very interesting. coastal. and will likely run similar to the first semester. CIVL3140. environmental and geomechanics Advantages: You get to work again as part of a team to design a building (can be the same or different team of your choosing). In past years. CIVL3350. Disadvantages: This subject will cause many late nights. producing a Tailings Storage Facility. Essay. from working with architects (who are known for often producing unworkable designs). but also that you form a cohesive submission as a group. hydrological and environmental course material. the project for this semester has taken on many forms. Make sure to answer what is asked for in your submissions directly. there may be the opportunity for a limited number of high achieving students to work with architects on a more advanced project (CIVL4515). The lectures provide a great resource. Mr Benoit Wentzinger Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL3210. and changes to the assessment as well as a lack of information/ understanding will be frequent and painful. CIVL3420 Assumed Background: Assumed background includes core geotechnical. Tips: • • • In semester 2. as well as the questions related to the design brief. 33 | P a g e . Specialist knowledge in certain fields that you have may cause you to overcomplicate problems. philosophy of design & selection of systems. and in 2014. risk assessment. to working with a hydraulics engineering project. however this is subject to change and is not confirmed at this stage. The 1L 3C is run much like CIVL3350 in a 4 hour block. Problem Solving) Course Outline: Advanced civil engineering design projects. Past exams aren’t particularly helpful. David Williams. as well as a few calculations. The exam will likely cover the core concepts associated with the project. Semester 2 [CIVL4516]: Course Coordinator: Prof. David Williams Lecturers: Prof. the project is designed so that there’s an even playing field across all students. Incompatible: CIVL4510 or CIVL4530 or CIVL4513 or CIVL4511 or CIVL 4512 Contact Hours: 1L 3C Assessment: • Workbook (10%) • Preliminary Design (15%) • Tailings Storage Facility Design (15%) • Final Design Report (20%) • Oral Presentation (10%) • Final Examination (30%. integrated design primarily focusing on hydraulics. Advanced Electives Both Semesters 34 | P a g e . this means the first few weeks are a free pass but after that you will go crazy.au/UGRDproject.civil. Try talking to potential supervisors you are interested in working with early.uq. A thesis runs over two semesters. This course gives you a lot of freedom and a taste of what a researcher’s life is like. If you are one of those people who leave assignments to the last minute. as least to check if they are supervising students that year and what topics they are interested in. The course should be done in the final two semesters of the degree. If you pick an analytical topic (instead of experimental) you will have less of a time constraint. 35 | P a g e . you have to be constantly working on this subject otherwise you will go insane trying to finish it at the end of semester and will fall behind in other subjects. do not think anything will change . The research thesis may only be undertaken individually with the agreement of the Supervisor. It is highly recommended that the students contact academics directly to find a suitable thesis and it the responsibility of the student to choose an appropriate thesis topic and an academic supervisor. Disadvantages: This is not something you can leave to the last minute. Incompatible: CIVL4560 or E2430 or 2449 or 2450 or 2453 Contact Hours: 1C 3P Assessment (slightly negotiable): • Participation (15%) • Library Skills Assignment (5%) • Literature Review (5%) • Seminar (15%) • Thesis (60%) Course Outline: Students undertake a study or small research thesis in small groups. Students will meet their respective supervisors (NOT the course coordinator) regularly to ensure the successful completion of the research project. Recommended Prerequisites: Permission from Head of School and #46 Units of BE Program Assumed Background: A good understanding of 1st. A list of available thesis/ projects is available on the School of Civil Engineering website: http://www. Tips: • • • • If you are interested in this type of subject. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Students are required to contact/ meet academics to find a suitable thesis. Course Coordinator: Dr Joe Gattas Lecturer: Nil. Advantages: Great chance to investigate something you want. This course has the highest percentage of 7’s out of any civil course. 2nd and 3rd year courses relevant to the research project topic.edu. if you work hard on this course it can make a large difference to your GPA. Research Thesis [CIVL4580 & CIVL4582] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Students submit individual thesis reports at the end of the semester. you can either chose to do a yearlong thesis (CIVL4580 & CIVL4582) or a semester long project (CIVL4560). There are no usual forms of lectures or tutorials in this course. Recommended Prerequisites: Completed all third year subjects. structural engineering. There is no formal lecture or tutorial in this course. Incompatible: CIVL4580 or CIVL4582 Contact Hours: 1C 3P Assessment: • Participation (15%) • Report (7. this means the first few weeks are a free pass but after that you will go crazy. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. The course should be done in one of the final two semesters of the degree. This course gives you a lot of freedom and a taste of what a researcher’s life is like. Project supervisor is the main contact person as the students are required to meet his/her respective supervisor regularly for the smooth completion of the project. Advantages: Great chance to investigate something you want. you can either chose to do a yearlong thesis (CIVL4580 & CIVL4582) or a semester long project (CIVL4560).5%) • Project Report (70%) Course Outline: Students undertake a study or small research project in small groups or individually. Students should contact academics in his/her area of interest (i.5%) • Literature Review (7.e. you have to be constantly working on this subject otherwise you will go insane trying to finish it at the end of semester and will fall behind in other subjects. Disadvantages: This is not something you can leave to the last minute. environmental engineering or coastal and hydraulic engineering) to find a suitable project. Project [CIVL4560] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. 2nd and 3rd year courses relevant to the research project topic. If you pick an analytical topic (instead of experimental) you have less of a time constraint The coding aspects to similar other modeling/coding courses can make the course easier if you have done these courses before. If you're one of those people who leave assignments to the last minute. transportation engineering. Tips: • • • • If you are interested in this type of subject. geotechnical engineering. Course Coordinator: Dr Joe Gattas Lecturer: Nil. don't think anything will change. A project runs over one semester 36 | P a g e . Students must submit individual thesis documents even if the project is assigned to a group. Assumed Background: A good understanding of 1st. Advanced Electives Semester 1 37 | P a g e . hydrology and numerical methods. it can be a very worthwhile elective. which in itself requires significant time commitments (and self-driven research/practice) to learn. Disadvantages: The project takes a lot of time to complete and involves coding in Matlab. Ling Li Lecturer: Prof. Tips: Stay on top of the assignment and you will do well in this course. • • 38 | P a g e . hydraulics. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course primarily aims to introduce students to the use of models to explore physical (and chemical if time permits) processes associated with groundwater and surface water flow and contamination. The coding aspects are similar to other modelling/coding courses and can make CIVL4140 easier if you have done these courses before. Incompatible: Nil. you will need to put in the hard yards to complete the project in time. MatLab). have basic computer skills and are familiar with standard software and computer programming languages (e. Course Coordinator: Prof. Short Answer. The course is structured so that your results will directly reflect the effort you put in. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. especially in water resources and environmental engineering. the software is incredible useful in industry – particularly hydraulic engineering. Students should have completed the earlier undergraduate courses on fluid mechanics. energy and momentum conservations from fluid mechanics.g. If you struggled with Matlab in first year. CIVL3140 Assumed Background: It is assumed that all students: have a sound knowledge of the basic principles of mass. Advantages: The course is designed to be interesting if you are good at coding. Ling Li Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2140. Modelling plays a major role in much of engineering work. Contact Hours: 2L 1T 2P Assessment: • Project (60%) • Final Examination (40%. However.. Ground Water & Surface Flow Modelling [CIVL4140] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. so make sure you use it as an opportunity to get your grades up. etc. This course has no specific pre-requisites. but it will be to your advantage if you have done ENGG1500 or at least some thermodynamics. dynamics. Problem Solving) • Final Examination (70%. Introduction to Fire Safety [ENGG3700] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. The most complex part of this is that the difficult content is covered at the end of the lectures. energy. statics and solid mechanics (as per typical 1st year courses) Incompatible: Nil. Contact Hours: 3L 1T (+1 Fieldtrip) Assessment: • Mid-Semester Examination (30%. heat transfer. This elective tends to be so popular that around 50% of the cohort chooses it as their 3rd year elective. Tips: • • • • The final exam was much more difficult than anyone anticipated in 2014. trains. In 2014. Assumed Background: Students are not expected to have any specific background knowledge other than a very basic understanding of fluid mechanics. this course would be enjoyable purely by his lecturing. To make sure you do not get stumped by it you must understand how to do multiple derivations with ODE’s. so be sure to be alert and taking notes right to the end of each class. processes (manufacturing. This is currently the only course in civil engineering that offers the opportunity to get a better a look at fire safety engineering. 39 | P a g e . Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. petrochemical. Professor Torero is the leading expert in fire engineering in Australia and is an excellent lecturer. making preparation difficult. Professor Torero.). Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course provides an introduction to the design of a fire safety strategy. etc. and to be able to recognise situations where a fire safety engineer would be required. The mid-semester exam is open book and quite easy. the tutorials were only released the day before they occurred. Even if you had zero interest in fire engineering. The aim of the course is not to come out as a fire safety professional. This course focuses on the built environment but it suitable to those interested in fire safety for transport systems (aircraft. by the Head of School. A fire safety strategy is applicable to any form of infrastructure or process. Course Coordinator: Professor Jose Torero Lecturer: Professor Jose Torero Recommended Prerequisites: At least #16 in engineering. waste processing plants. but gain an insight in the importance of the field. etc. thermodynamics.).) or environmental (wild land. Advantages: This course was run for the first time in 2014. Disadvantages: This course is covered in three hour blocks and lectopia is not available. This course covers all the basic principles used to analyse the performance of infrastructure/processes/ systems when subject to a fire. Advanced Fluid Mechanics [CIVL4160] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Course Coordinator: Professor Hubert Chanson Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Peter Nielson, Dr David Callaghan Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL3130 or CIVL2131, MATH2000 Assumed Background: The course is a professional subject in which students are expected to have a sound knowledge of the fundamental principles of fluid flow motion and their applications, have basic computer skills and are familiar with standard office software. Students must have successfully completed the core course in fluid mechanics in Year 2 (CIVL2131 Fluid Mechanics for Civil & Environmental Engineers) or Year 3 (CIVL3140 or equivalent). It is assumed that all students have: a sound knowledge of the basic principles of continuity, energy and momentum; understand the principles of fluid drag and the importance of boundary conditions. This course is an advanced fluid mechanics elective. Incompatible: CIVL7160 Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Wind Tunnel Project (35%, Compulsory) • Final Examination (65%, Short Answer, Problem Solving, Essay Response) Course Outline: This course provides an introduction to the challenges presented by the real types of flow encountered in many Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering applications, ranging from those in classical hydraulic problems to extreme wind loads on buildings. The analysis of these complex flow patterns requires a sound understanding of the fundamental relations governing fluid flows. This course builds on student’s previous knowledge of fluid mechanics, revisiting some topics in more detail and introducing new advanced contents relevant to the behaviour of real fluids including two and three dimensional flow motions. In brief, the course topics include: ideal flow (potential flow theory), flow net analysis, boundary layer theory, and fluid-structure interactions. Advantages: Previous students have said they have learnt a lot from this course, as it useful in teaching students how to apply advanced concepts. Small class sizes make the learning process very one-on-one. Final exam is said to be reasonable in comparison to the rest of the course. While the lecturers are willing, there is no certainty of lectopia being used, as rooms are often too small to have video recordings. Disadvantages: There is a group project that you will have two weeks to do….if you survive you are the chosen one. Tips: • • • The final exam is similar difficulty to the tutes. Final Exam is open book and 3 hours long. Fluid courses are naturally challenging due to the nature of the content. However, given the skills and concepts you eventually learn, these types of course are very rewarding and professionally, very useful. 40 | P a g e Numerical Methods in Engineering [CIVL4250] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Course Coordinator: Dr Dorival Pedroso Lecturer: Dr Dorival Pedroso Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2210, CIVL3210, CIVL3340 Assumed Background: Soil Mechanics, Computer programming, Continuum mechanics, Geomechanics, Structural mechanics, Geotechnical engineering, Advanced soil mechanics, Advanced Geotechnical engineering Incompatible: Nil. Contact Hours: 2L 1T 2P Assessment: • Computer Exercises (50%, Fortnightly) • Final Examination (50%, Short Answer) Course Outline: Numerical methods are tools for approximating solutions of problems that may have complicated deductions or cannot be analytically solved (closed-form solutions). The problems considered here are defined from other disciplines such as structural, soil and rock mechanics. To solve these problems, a rational framework has to be adopted. The most common framework employed for these disciplines is the Continuum Mechanics. Particularly the concepts of temperature, stress, strain, and linear elasticity are considered. This course presents numerical methods for applications in different fields of Civil Engineering; but with a small focus on Geomechanics. It will include a comprehensive computer implementation of a number of numerical methods in addition to applications in heat transfer, equilibrium and dynamics of solids and fluid flow through porous medium (e.g. soils). Advantages: Course builds on the concepts of soil mechanics as well as some of the structural concepts with the use of coding and numerical models. For the final; if you memorize all the summary notes and know how all the methods are formulated and the relevant theory, the exam is manageable. No major programming or calculations involving calculators are required for the final exam (apart from knowledge of basic python syntax). Disadvantages: If you struggle with computer programing this course can quickly get on top of you and you will find it hard to do well. Previous students have found that the notes are gone through very quickly in lectures and that there is not much assistance provided when it comes to exam preparation (ie. “reading through one past paper, providing no answers”). Tips: • • • • You will not be given past exam answers, so there is the potential to do very well if you put the time into this course, however if you do not put in the time, or check you past exam answers with peers, it can be difficult to do well as you will be practicing with wrong answers. There is a lot of programming involved in the course, similar to Matlab. Doing other modelling/coding courses can make CIVL4250 easier if you have done them before. Read the summary notes provided, to the point of memorizing them. Know how all the various methods were formulated and the theories behind them (ie. weighted residuals). 41 | P a g e Geotechnical Investigation & Testing [CIVL4270] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Course Coordinator: Professor David Williams Lecturer: Professor David Williams Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2210, CIVL3210 Assumed Background: Assumed backgrounds are the content of courses CIVL2210 and CIVL3210 Incompatible: Nil. Contact Hours: 2L 2T 1P (+ Fieldtrip) Assessment: • Assignment 1 - Planning a Geotechnical Investigation and Testing (17.5%) • Assignment 2 - Design of a Soil Cover of Mine Tailings (17.5%) • Final Examination (65%, MCQ, Problem Solving) Course Outline: The course covers; the purpose of geotechnical investigation and testing; geotechnical site investigation methods, including test pitting, drilling, soil sampling, rock coring, in situ testing, cone penetration testing of soil profiles, and geophysical testing; planning a geotechnical investigation and testing program; laboratory testing methods for soils and rocks, their applications and limitations, and their interpretation; geotechnical parameter assessment. Advantages: There is a two day fieldtrip and everyone loves a fieldtrip! The course teaches all the major site investigation techniques (sampling, drilling etc.). Like all soil courses the content is very practical and hands on. Disadvantages: To get top marks for this course you still need to put in the same amount of effort as any other advanced elective. Although the content is interesting, the workload can leave you swamped if you do not knuckle down and start the practical report early. Tips: • • • Be careful with the mid-sem holidays field trip and make sure you do not make other plans after you sign on. In 2014, the final exam was closed book and consisted of 30 MCQ's (50% of exam) and 2 Problem-Solving questions (50% of exam). Assignments 1 and 2 are performed in the same groups consisting of about 5-6 students. 42 | P a g e • Keeping up to date with the workload throughout the semester will put you in a good position for the final exam. Being an advanced course. Incompatible: CIVL4330 Contact Hours: 3L 1C Assessment: • Assignment 1 . design of FRP-concrete composite beams. Extended Essay. so don’t leave them to do at the last minute. secondary moment. so be prepared. unless you’re prepared to ask questions about them during lectures. noting that they may not always reflect the amount of work you’ll have to put into them. Course Coordinator: Dr Johnny Ho Lecturer: Dr Johnny Ho Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2360. The assignments can be quite challenging the first time around.Design of Steel & Concrete Composite Beams (6%) • Assignment 4 . materials and systems for prestressed concrete. this course can be expected to change a bit for 2015. Disadvantages: Being a new course in 2014. continuous beams and portal frames. design and construction of prestressed concrete bridges and portal frames. CIVL3350 Assumed Background: Design of statically determinate reinforced concrete beams and the analysis of simple beams. especially if you’re interested in doing a project/thesis in structural engineering. concordant cable. linear transformation. loss of prestress. The readings can sometimes be a bit dry. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Introduction to bonded structures. and are only expanded upon in lectures.Neutral Axis of Composite Sections (3%) • Assignment 3 . design of simple and composite beams. CIVL2340. so this could offer new areas of interest or study to you. so it is worthwhile to attend lectures. Advanced Structural Engineering [CIVL4331] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. • Take note of the different weightings of assignments. design of steel-concrete composite structures. design of FRP-steel composite beams. the course covers topics previously not covered by other courses. 43 | P a g e . CIVL3340. Advantages: The lectures can be very interesting and expand upon what is in the pre-reading and lecture material. Tips: • Most courses tend to be scaled in difficulty in their second year of running.Prestressed Concrete Structures (15%) • Assignment 2 . so do not expect a cruisey ride in 2015. It further looks at an introduction to composite structures.FRP Strengthening of Steel & Concrete Composite Beam (6%) • Final Examination (70%. Problem Solving) Course Outline: The course studies Fundamental principles of prestressing. by hand so students may require specialty pens and tracing paper. MCQ) • Design Assignment B – Structural (20%) • Final Examination (55%. Very useful in helping to learn Australian Standards/Codes. It covers problems and techniques associated with design and construction of buildings of timber and masonry. does require a significant proportion of time and thus could be better suited for a semester with a lesser workload. Short Answer. can be quite time intensive. foundations. You will feel like you can design a house at the end of this course. loads. Recommended prerequisites and assumed background do remain as described The assignment is very useful in studying for the mid-semester examination. and thus. In tutorial exercises each student will design a building to satisfy site and building function criteria and then develop a preliminary structural design. MCQ. • • • • 44 | P a g e . however this process is very self-driven. Problem Solving) Course Outline: The course studies the structural engineering design of low rise buildings. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. and structural analysis (CIVL3340). introductory structural design (CIVL2340). Incompatible: CIVL4320. CIVL7340 Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Design assignment A – Architectural (7%) • Mid semester exam (18%. CIVL3340 Assumed Background: Structural mechanics (CIVL2330). framing concepts. Advantages: Gain valuable. material properties and detailing. The assignment was broken up in two parts: Part 1 – Architecture/Design and Part 2 – Engineering & Construction Outline. This course has been set to undergo a restructure for 2015. Engineering of Small Buildings [CIVL4320] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. The course addresses building regulations. Expect changes to previous years. It is recommended that students have either passed. it is your assignment marks that will ultimately determine your final grade. Mid-semester examination and final examination are said to be manageable. applicable knowledge about house design. whilst not overly complicated. or are concurrently enrolled in CIVL3350. Course Coordinator: Dr Vinh Dao Lecturer: Dr Peter Mullins Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG4320. as well as construction. From previous years. Disadvantages: Semester assignment is based on designing a house. Tips: The course. whilst practical. there was a requirement for all drawings to be done in pencil. CIVL4240. it is not essential.Facilitating Waste Rock Dump Closure (25%) • Final Examination (50%. 2. 45 | P a g e . Incompatible: CIVL4220. each contained in PowerPoint presentations. Course Coordinator: Professor David Williams Lecturer: Professor David Williams Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2210 Assumed Background: While a basic knowledge of mine waste management and landform design would be a distinct advantage. half MCQ. CIVL7290. MINE7000 Contact Hours: 1L Assessment: • Assignment 1 . critical analytical thinking of mine waste management and rehabilitation issues. with the following key underlying themes: 1.Improving Density and Strength of Tailings (25%) • Assignment 2 . Conveying key geotechnical knowledge and understanding related to mine waste management and rehabilitation. • This is a good course to take if you are looking to work during the week and don’t want to be at uni much. There are 6 formative quizzes during semester that become a great resource when studying for the final exam. Tips: • Professor Williams has the nickname “Good Guy David” because he will look after you in the final exam. Professor Williams is an industry leader in tailings and teaches the content in a way that is directly relevant to the real world. Promoting lateral. Mine Waste Management & Landform Design [MINE4000] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Promoting problem-solving skills in mine waste management and rehabilitation. half Short Answer) Course Outline: The Course is presented in 13 convenient modules. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Advantages: Minimal contact hours. 3. Disadvantages: To get top marks for this course you still need to put in the same amount of effort as any other advanced elective. Advantages: The concepts and calculations done are fairly straight forward and easy to understand so learning the basics of the course isn’t too difficult. Contact Hours: 3L 2T Assessment: • Online Test . Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course develops the scientific and engineering skills necessary to design energy-efficient and sustainable buildings and built environments.Open Book Midsem (20%. active and passive modifiers (including green roofs and walls) and exchanges with the surrounding environment. Green Star.. MCQ. Sustainable approaches to supporting transport and water and waste infrastructure in the context of the building set within a precinct will also be studied. Tips: • • It isn’t recommended to take this as a bludge subject as there is a lot of work involved • This course was taught for the first time in 2013 and is still open to slight tweaks in 2015. 46 | P a g e . LEED. Sustainable Built Environment [CIVL4180] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. not one single person got a 7 in this course. Short Answer. Current sustainability certification schemes are presented and discussed critically (e. Lockington if you wish to know more about this course. so if you are looking for the top grade. you better bring you’re A-game. it was not structured the best. MCQ) • Project Report . In 2014. The final exam was based on very specific questions from the course content and therefore hard to do well in. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. The course covers fundamentals of heat and mass transfer within and through the building envelope. Disadvantages: Being a fairly new course.g. The assignments were incredibly time consuming and were done on a program called “Design Builder” which students felt was irrelevant and frustrating. It is recommended to contact Prof. BREEAM). Course Coordinator: Professor David Lockington Lecturer: Professor David Lockington Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of all compulsory 3rd year Civil courses Assumed Background: Students are expected to have successfully completed three years of the Civil Engineering degree Incompatible: Nil.Thermal Performance of a Dwelling (15%) • Final Examination (65%. Advanced Electives Semester 2 47 | P a g e . This waste will predominantly be water contaminated by dissolved constituents. A good understanding of process engineering principles and basic chemistry is helpful. the basis of the treatment of domestic wastewater is to convert the dissolved constituents to microorganisms (biosolids) that can then be concentrated. Short Answer. wastewater treatment plants receive waste that flows through the sewerage system or directly from an industrial process. biological etc.). Civil and Chemical Engineering) students who have an interest in water. Contact Hours: 5C Assessment: • Workshop Presentation (5%) • Workshop Report (15%) • Peer Review (10%) • Field Trip Report . The exam is open book so make sure you take quality notes during semester. Advantages: For those interested in this field of study the course is highly relevant and will teach you a lot about the technology involved with waste management (thermal. Problem Solving) Course Outline: The delineation between solid waste and wastewater management is an operational definition rather than a definition based on the waste itself. With this in mind. In fact. Incompatible: Nil. Tips: • • There is some group work involved so mark sure you do this course with a buddy. Course Coordinator: Dr Stefano Freguia Lecturer: Dr William Clarke & Dr Stefano Freguia Recommended Prerequisites: CHEM1020 + (CHEE2003 or CIVL3130 or CIVL2131 or MINE2101) Assumed Background: Although there is no specific background required.Wastewater (P/F) • Field Trip Report . the topics in this course have been broadly categorised along technology lines rather than the physical state of the waste stream. the course is aimed at third and final year engineering (particularly Environmental. Disadvantages: It was difficult for the makers of this guide to find civil engineers who had done this course so there is a high likelihood that the other people in the class will have a different background knowledge base to you (this can be good or bad depending on your situation). Industrial Wastewater & Solid Waste Management [CHEE4012] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. solid waste and environmental process technologies. Conversely. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Landfills. but this stream will also contain solids. yet municipal solid wastes and mining wastes contain free moisture that must be managed. 48 | P a g e .Landfill (5%) • Tutorial Work (5%) • Solid Waste Report (20%) • Final Examination (40%. You also get two fieldtrips in the first half of semester which allows you to see exactly how the theoretical concepts are applied. incineration and tailings dams are all technologies that are clearly in the realm of solid waste. separated and reused or disposed of as a solid waste. Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Environmental Systems Project (50%) • Final Examination (50%. Advantages: Using flow diagrams and computer programs you can develop some really interesting mathematical models that have real world applications. Course Coordinator: Professor Ling Li Lecturer: Professor Ling Li. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This subject aims to provide the students with concepts. 49 | P a g e . have basic computer skills and are familiar with standard computing languages and software. Disadvantages: Fair amount of programing as can be expected in any modelling course and it can be easier to fall behind. (CIVL3130 or CHEE2003 or MINE2101) Assumed Background: It is assumed that all students: have a sound knowledge of the basic principles of mass. MCQ. Tips: • The coding aspects are similar to other modelling/coding courses and can make CIVL3150 easier if you have done these courses before. hydraulics. theories and skills to address environmental problems/issues based on systems thinking and modelling approaches. This course deals with real world problems and will give you the tools to solve them. energy and momentum conservations. Incompatible: Nil. Short Answer. Modelling of Environmental Systems [CIVL3150] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. hydrology and environmental systems. Professor William Clarke Recommended Prerequisites: ENGG1500. with a number of examples on several important environmental systems. and thus lose a large percentage of your final grade. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Students should have completed the earlier undergraduate courses on fluid mechanics. As such. the second part of the course (last 3 weeks) was taught by an industry professional from Aurecon – this was said to be a very good set of lectures. Contact Hours: 3L 1T (+1 Fieldtrip) Course not Assessment: • Project (35%) taught in 2015 • Final Examination (65%. Course Coordinator: Prof. possibly taken simultaneously. Hubert Chanson Lecturers: Prof. Recommended individual homework to read the textbook prior to lectures. but still ended up doing quite well. and students in the past have done better than expected. There is a general lack of tutorial answers. Hubert Chanson. energy dissipaters& hydraulic models. • Failure to contribute to the project shall result in an immediate failure of the course. many in the cohort have thought they were going to fail. Advanced Open Channel & Hydraulic Structures [CIVL4120] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Problem Solving) • A minimum of 45% marks at the end of semester examination is required to pass the course. This course is an advanced hydraulic engineering elective for students interested in hydraulic engineering and water resources. but it is a long day. The field trip itself was described as “horrendously long”. particularly worked solutions (as opposed to single value solutions). Course Outline: Students are introduced to advanced open-channel hydraulics and applications including the design of spillways. and vital lecturer communication and guidance. The exam is open book so make sure you take quality notes during semester. Advantages: Student feedback from previous years has found the field/project work to be a valuable part of the course with real world applications. In previous years. Lecturer said to have used “the worst OHT [Projector] imaginable”. sediment transport and reservoir management. and environmental impact on the catchment. students in the past have found the content to take a very long time to learn. Incompatible: Nil. MCQ. There is a field trip that most students enjoy because it shows theory in practice. The course CIVL3140 is strongly recommended. The course is best taught by teaching yourself through the textbook. Tips: • • • • Similar difficulty and requirements to the other fluid courses. Course is interesting. Short Answer. 50 | P a g e . In the past. Disadvantages: Lecture notes have had a tendency to contain errors (as well as textbook) and logic gaps which have not been made obvious to students. Dr Luke Toombes Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL3140 Assumed Background: Students must have successfully completed the core course in fluid mechanics in Year 3 (CIVL3130 or equivalent). major field study. This is an exciting course as learning activities will include a major field study at Brunswick Heads where you will form a group and collect coastal and estuarine data measurements over a 24. You and your group members will prepare a group report on your field data and present the collective findings on a particular topic. Short Answer) Course Outline: In this course you will extend your knowledge of fluid mechanics to understand the natural processes occurring in estuarine and exposed coastal environments. in an oral group presentation to your class. if you read the book and understand what’s going on that’s all Prof. Formative) • Presentation (20%) • Final Examination (60%. and provide for your own accommodation (such as a tent on the river. Tips: • • • • Last time this course was run it was one of the most popular courses amongst students. Prof. Prof. however.. You will be expected to transport yourself to and from the field site (for overnight field trip). CIVL3130 or CIVL2131 Incompatible: Nil. There is an overnight fieldtrip to Brunswick Heads where you work with a group to observe a full tidal cycle. The report and presentation can be quite time consuming towards the end of semester and many groups struggled if they had poor data.g. Nielsen is looking for. 51 | P a g e . local caravan park or hotel) and food requirements. Coastal & Estuarine Processes [CIVL4110] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Make sure to get good data on the field trip and to start early such you can ask questions of the lecture to obtain the relevant theoretical knowledge. which isn’t really a disadvantage but it means you don’t do them religiously and thus slack off. clear explanations and purpose-made textbook (from course profiles). The exam is open book so make sure you take quality notes during semester. Similar difficulty and requirements to the other fluid courses. Advantages: The course generally receives positive feedback due to its informative and relevant topics. Tutes are formative but a great study tool for the final exam. e. Peter Nielsen Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL3130 or CIVL2131 Assumed Background: MATH2000. Course Coordinator: Assoc. observed tidal dynamics. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. The tutorials aren’t assessable. Disadvantages: Sometimes questions can be a bit “out there” and it’s difficult to know where to start or what to do next. Professor Nielsen is an enthusiastic lecturer who wrote the recommended textbook for this course and thus it acts as a good reference point. Contact Hours: 2L 1T 1P Assessment: • Fieldwork/ Group Report (20%) • Tutorial Exercises (0%.5 hour tidal cycle from the Brunswick River and the adjacent beach. Peter Nielsen Lecturer: Assoc. Adam Pekol Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2410 + CIVL3420 Assumed Background: CIVL2410 + CIVL3420 Incompatible: Nil. they count for a large portion of your final grade so you need to do well in them. freight transport. Students will also learn about public transport. impact assessment. externalities and energy. Prof. Adam Pekol Lecturer: Assoc. The course also builds well on the other traffic courses. Course Coordinator: Assoc. 52 | P a g e . seaport operations and the geometric design of roads from a series of external lecturers. airport planning. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course builds on the second and third year traffic/transport subjects and introduces students to more advanced topics in transport engineering. Tips: • • If you put the time into this course there will be no surprises in the final exam. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Short Answer. Advantages: The course is easy to do well in. Short Essay. Contact Hours: 2L 1T 2P Assessment: • Tutorial Exercises (35%) • Participation/Attendance (5%) • Final Examination (60%. Advanced Transport Engineering [CIVL4411] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. The course includes modules covering travel demand forecasting. but at the same time you are not designing an entire road network in week 1. Disadvantages: The assignments are done in groups and weighted poorly for the amount of time it takes to do them. Prof. because there are so many resources and Pekol is a great lecturer. you do not start at a basic level. You get to do a field trip to The Port of Brisbane which is a whole lot of fun. Although the tutes are hard and take a long time. In 2014. Rock parameter assessment 5. David Williams Lecturers: Prof. Applications of rock mechanics 7. The laboratory sessions are very similar to MINE3121 laboratory sessions. They can also be quite time consuming if you want to get high marks. Incompatible: Nil. Dr Mehdi Serati. The final exam is usually similar in style to previous years. Course Coordinator: Prof. The lectures in particular relate to real-life examples and how the principles are used in practice very well. Rock support and excavation lining systems 6. Disadvantages: The practicals require you to work in groups of 3-5. Marc Ruest. Problem Solving) Course Outline: The course covers the following topics: 1. In situ and laboratory testing of rocks. the lectures and tutorials were run in a 4 hour block on a Friday. Analytical and numerical analyses of rock masses. and their interpretation 3. Prof. Advantages: The lecture notes and the tutorials for the course are very comprehensive. Investigation of rock masses 2. Rock mass classification systems 4. 53 | P a g e . Tips: • If you put effort into the practical assignments they can be a very easy way to boost your marks going into the final. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. underground excavations in rock. so be aware that this may occur again. The wide variety of lecturers makes the lectures/tutorials refreshing and interesting. their applications and limitations. so make sure you are with a good group. Advanced Rock Mechanics [CIVL4280] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. • The tutorial questions are very similar to what can be expected on the final exam. MCQ. Contact Hours: 2L 2T 1P Assessment: • Prac 1: Lab testing of Rocks (20%) • Prac 2: Rock Mechanics Analysis (20%) • Final Examination (60%. but with more advanced concepts and questions. with some MCQ as well as short problem solving exercises. and rock support and excavation lining systems. including example applications to rock slopes. Penny Stewart Recommended Prerequisites: MINE3121 Assumed Background: Assumed background is the content of course MINE3121. Assoc. Prof. David Williams. Advantages: Dr Day is a really good lecturer who makes the course content interesting. consolidation. Mohr Columb failure criteria. Formative) • Assignment 2 -Mohr’s Circle (10%) • Assignment 3 . Contact Hours: 3L 1T Assessment: • Assignment 1 .Retaining Walls 10%) • Problem Sheets (0%. The assignments are really good and you get to do real world things like designing a retaining wall.Critical State Soil Mechanics (10%) • Final Examination (70%. This is one of the harder geotech courses taught. the concepts of stress and strain. effective stress. Literature reviews and case studies of failures are examined to encourage self-education. earth pressure. Short Answer. Advanced Soil Mechanics [CIVL4230] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. mechanics and introductory soil mechanics. 54 | P a g e . In particular. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This course merges theoretical and applied soil mechanics theory. It extends the students' depth of understanding in essential soil mechanics theory and geotechnical analysis. Disadvantages: Content can be fairly intense at times as it is easy to fall behind in lectures. and retaining walls are very important. Tips: • The final exam has no surprises and if you look at past exams you will get a good idea of exam content. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. Advanced topics include failure criteria and critical state soil mechanics. Incompatible: Nil. Course Coordinator: Dr Robert Day Lecturer: Dr Robert Day Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL3210 Assumed Background: It is assumed that students have a good understanding of statics. especially if you’re interested in doing a project/thesis in structural engineering. Please note that courses are subject to change and that student opinions are subjective and will vary. and the final exam is balanced evenly across both topics. and you’re not used to the mathematical concepts. Advanced Structural Analysis [CIVL4332] Difficulty Rating: The following information is based on previous student feedback and previous year course profiles. Advantages: The lectures can be very interesting if you’re interested in particular aspects of a project.Finite Element method (15%) • Assignment 2 . Assoc. Problem Solving) Course Outline: This is an advanced course offering students an introduction to the finite element method and dynamic analysis. so this could offer new areas of interest or study to you. Recommended Prerequisites: CIVL2360. CIVL2340. so be prepared. Disadvantages: Being a new course in 2014. Tips: • Most courses tend to be scaled in difficulty in their second year of running. The assignments can be quite challenging. so do not expect a cruisey ride in 2015. this course can be expected to change a bit for 2015. 55 | P a g e . Dr Joe Gattas. Dr Gattas’ lectures are always particularly interesting and insightful. • The assignments are equally weighted. Course Coordinator: Dr Hamid Ronagh Lecturers: Dr Hamid Ronagh.Dynamics of Structures (15%) • Final Examination (70%. so make sure you get a good grasp of both. Finite Element analysis can be difficult if you haven’t worked with some structural software before. CIVL3340. Faris Albermani. the course covers topics previously not covered by other courses. so don’t leave them to do at the last minute. • Keeping up to date with the workload throughout the semester will put you in a good position for the final exam. Guest lecturers will also be invited to give presentations on different aspects of more challenging projects. Being an advanced course. Prof. CIVL3350 Incompatible: CIVL4330 Contact Hours: 2L 2C Assessment: • Assignment 1 . 999 5. this course has a unit value of 1 and fourth year CIVL4514 with a grade of 5. The underlying principle behind this is that the honours are awarded for performance in Engineering. This method of GPA calculation is beneficial if you flunk first year and do well in the later years of your degree. Your GPA/Honours (Students Pre 2015) The following is an excerpt from the EAIT website regarding how honours are awarded: “From 2012.5.500 .000 5. Bachelor of Engineering honours are based on the weighted GPA over all attempts at all courses undertaken at UQ that count towards the BE. if you do STAT2201 with a grade of 7.5. third year courses “weigh three times as much” etc.67 Calculating Weighted GPA Calculating your weighted GPA is the same as above but second year courses are “weighted twice as much” as first year courses. This will assist the Office to calculate accurately the grade point average for the courses contributing to the BE.” Calculating GPA ∑(unit value* grade) / ∑(unit value) i. i.499 Dual Degree Honours Calculation Students enrolled in dual degrees with Engineering should note that only the courses that contribute to the BE requirement of the dual degree count toward honours in the Bachelor of Engineering. fourth year courses are weighted 4 times as much as first year courses. Grades are weighted by the year level of the course (first digit in the course code).7. for example. The number of units contributing to the BE for dual degree programs are Program BE Requirement (units) Total Requirement (units) BE/BA 56 88 BE/BBusMan 52 88 BE/BCom 52 88 BE/BEcon 52 88 BE/BInfTech 56 88 BE/BSc 62 80 Students enrolled in a dual degree should lodge a course plan using the Dual Degree Course Plan form with the Faculty Academic Office by the beginning of the first week of classes in the semester prior to graduation.e. if you do second year STAT2201 with a grade of 7. Honours will be awarded according to the best outcome The policy set out below applies for all students: Bachelor of Engineering Honours cut-offs: Class of Honours Honours I Honours IIA Honours IIB GPA 6.e. this course has a unit value of 1 and CIVL4512 with a grade of 5. honours will be calculated on both the GPA and weighted GPA.000 . For students who commenced the BE or BE dual program before 2012.000 .4 56 | P a g e . this course has a unit value of 2 Therefore your GPA would be [(2*1*7) + (4*2*5)]/ (2*1+4*2) => GPA=5. this course has a unit value of 2 Therefore your GPA would be [(1*7) + (2*5)]/ (1+2) => GPA=5. There are some key advantages and disadvantages between the two programs as explained below. This is beneficial from an employment perspective and reflects a Level 8 qualification in the Australian Framework.000 .6.2015 Enrolments Beginning in 2015. one must look at the class of honours they would be eligible for under both systems and make a decision based on those numbers. Post 2015 Honours Cut-offs GPA range 6.000 Proposed class of Honours Class I Class IIA Class IIB Class IIIA Class IIIB Therefore.000 .4. all new enrolments are no longer part of the traditional Bachelor of Engineering degree and are now part of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. It is important to note that the GPA used to calculate the class of honours in the new system is based on the weighted GPA of your first attempt at each course that is a part of the engineering program. The main disadvantage that may encourage students to not ‘opt-in’ to the new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is the change of the cut-offs for the class of honours.edu.199 5.au/study/?page=212601 57 | P a g e .uq. when considering changing between the two program systems.200 . http://www. For more information contact the EAIT Faculty or see the FAQ link below.000 5.5.7. The obvious key advantage is the inclusion of an honours degree for all graduating students.649 4.650 .999 <4. GPA/Honours – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Program . Semester 2 Units 1 2 2 2 1 Course Title Environmental Issues. Semester 1 or 2 Course Title Engineering Design Course Code ENGG1400 MATH1051 Year 1. Monitoring & Assessment Structural Mechanics Traffic Flow Theory & Analysis Calculus & Linear Algebra II Analysis of Engineering & Scientific Data Course Code CIVL2131 CIVL2210 CIVL2340 CIVL2360 Year 3. Part A .Compulsory Year 1. Semester 2 Units 2 2 2 Course Title Catchment Hydraulics: Open Channel Flow & Design Geotechnical Engineering Structural Analysis Course Code CIVL3141 CIVL3350 CIVL3420 CIVL3510 Year 4. Semester 1 Units 2 2 2 2 Course Title Catchment Hydrology Structural Design Transportation Systems Engineering Introduction to Project Management Course Code CIVL4514 Units 2 Course Title Civil Design I 58 | P a g e . Semester 2 Units 2 2 Course Title Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics Calculus & Linear Algebra I [1] Course Code ENGG1200 MATH1052 Year 2. Semester 1 Course Code Units ENGG1100 2 Year 1. Subject List The following list is a modified excerpt from the EAIT website. Semester 1 Units 2 2 Course Title Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations Course Code CIVL2130 CIVL2330 CIVL2410 MATH2000 STAT2201 Year 2. Semester 1 Units 2 2 2 2 Course Title Fluid Mechanics for Civil & Environmental Engineers Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics Introduction to Structural Design Reinforced Concrete Structures & Concrete Technology Course Code CIVL3140 CIVL3210 CIVL3340 Year 3. Semester 2 Course Code Units Course Title CIVL4515 2 Civil Design II [6] [7] or CIVL4516 2 Civil Design III Part B0 .The Big Issues Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers Introduction to Mining Electromagnetism and Modern Physics Building Construction Management & Economics Course Code CHEE4012 CIVL3150 CIVL4110 CIVL4120 CIVL4140 CIVL4160 CIVL4180 CIVL4230 CIVL4250 CIVL4270 CIVL4280 CIVL4320 CIVL4331 CIVL4332 CIVL4411 CIVL4522 CIVL4560 CIVL4580 CIVL4582 ENGG3700 ENGG4900 MINE4000 Course Title Industrial Wastewater & Solid Waste Management Modelling of Environmental Systems Coastal & Estuarine Processes [8] Advanced Open Channel Flow & Hydraulic Structures [9] Ground Water & Surface Flow Modelling Advanced Fluid Mechanics Sustainable Built Environment Advanced Soil Mechanics Numerical Methods in Engineering Geotechnical Investigation & Testing Advanced Rock Mechanics Engineering of Small Buildings Advanced Structural Engineering Advanced Structural Analysis Advanced Transport Engineering Construction Engineering Management Project Research Thesis [5] Research Thesis [5] Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering Professional Practice and the Business Environment Mine Waste Management & Landform Design Units 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 59 | P a g e .Introductory Electives Course Title Introductory Chemistry [2] Mathematical Foundations [1] [3] Physical Basis of Biological Systems [4] Course Code Units CHEM1100 2 CSSE1001 2 ENGG1300 2 ENGG1500 2 ENGG1600 2 ERTH1501 2 MINE2105 2 PHYS1002 2 REDE1300 2 Part B2 .Advanced Electives Course Title Chemistry 1 Introduction to Software Engineering Introduction to Electrical Systems Engineering Thermodynamics Introduction to Research Practices . Year 4.Preparatory Mathematics & Science Electives Course Code Units CHEM1090 2 MATH1050 2 PHYS1171 2 Part B1 . Choosing Other Electives When choosing an elective you will need to download and submit an approval form to the EAIT office. Having said this. there a number of courses that are pre-approved (do not need an application) and also course that will not be allowed: Automatically approved courses (no application required) ACCT1101 ARCH1110 COMP1900 (pre-2011) COSC2500 COSC3000 COSC3500 ECON1010 ECON1020 ENVM2522 ERTH1000 FINM2401 LAWS1100 MATH??? MGTS1301 OHSS1000 PHIL1020 PHIL2011 PHIL2040 PHYS???? REDE1300 TIMS3309 Accounting for Decision Making Principles of Architecture Information Access and Internet Skills (from 2010) Numerical Methods in Computational Science Visualisation. failure to do this will result in the course not counting towards you degree. The form can be found under “electives” on the EAIT homepage. Computer Graphics & Data Analysis High-performance Computing Introductory Microeconomics Introductory Macroeconomics Environmental Markets & Emissions Trading Planet Earth: The Big Picture Financial Management Business Law Any level 2 or 3 MATH course Introduction to Management Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Introduction to Logic Philosophy of Modern Physics Philosophy of Mathematics Any level 2 or 3 PHYS course Building Construction Management & Economics Fundamentals of Technology and Innovation Management Denied courses (permission will never be given) AGRC1009 AGRC1017 COMP1900 ECON1050 ECON1310 FINM1401 HMST1023 Non-English Courses MATH1040 MGTS1201 MGTS2604 MGTS2961 Any MUSC PSYC1020 PSYC1030 PSYC1040 SCIE1000 STAT1201 STAT2701 WRIT1001 60 | P a g e Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Similar to MATH1040 which is BE Pre-requisite Students cover this content during their degree Incompatible with MATH1051 Content covered in STAT2201 Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Pre-requisite for civil engineering Similar content to INFS1200/CSSE1000/CSSE1001 Similar content to INFS1200/CSSE1000/CSSE1001 Similar content to INFS1200/CSSE1000/CSSE1001 Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Learning outcomes not consistent with engineering Engineering students do ENGG1100 Content covered in STAT2201 Content covered in STAT2201 Can only be taken in first semester of study . edu.au/filething/get/13163/Bachelor%20of%20Engineering%20Guide%202015.library.uq. Other Resources First year engineering student guide: http://www.eait. School of Civil Engineering: Lcvel 5.edu. textbooks.au/ Your one-stop shop for past exams.uq. Advanced Engineering Building Computer Labs: 3rd floor of The Hawken Engineering Building Hawken Building Library (Floors 1-4) Redroom: Under the Main Food Court Report here daily for boat race training. Civil Engineers preparing to beat Mechanical Engineers at Boat Races 61 | P a g e .p df General guide released by EAIT for first year engineers Library: Ground Floor of Hawken and http://www. Computers etc. clickers. 62 | P a g e . Always Reference Your Standards and Stay Civil. The End.