Faculty of Engineering

Civil Engineering

Civil (2019)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2019.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Civil (2019)
CP Required: 192
Min FT Duration: 4.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Civil Engineering
Years Offered: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Civil core units

► A minimum of 18 credit points of Civil breadth (3rd year) electives

► A minimum of 18 credit points of Civil depth (4th year) electives

► A maximum of 12 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

(i) A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) A minimum of 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 48 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6 Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
6 Select from CIVL1900: Introduction to Civil Engineering
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
0 Select from ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment.

New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CIVL1802: Statics
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from CIVL1810: Engineering Construction and Surveying
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from GEOL1501: Engineering Geology 1


Note: From 2024, CIVL1022 replaces GEOL1501. Students who have not yet completed GEOL1501 should enrol in CIVL1022.

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CIVL2201: Structural Mechanics
6 Select from MATH2061: Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus
6 Select from CIVL2700: Transport Systems
6 Select from CIVL2110: Materials


Note: CIVL1110 replaces CIVL2110 from 2022.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CIVL2010: Environmental Engineering
2 Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
6 Select from CIVL2410: Soil Mechanics
6 Select from CIVL2812: Project Appraisal
6 Select from CIVL2611: Introductory Fluid Mechanics
0 Select from ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2


Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
2 Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Breadth
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Breadth
6 Select from CIVL3612: Fluid Mechanics
6 Select from CIVL3205: Concrete Structures 1

Note: The degree requires a minimum of 18 credit points to be selected from the Breadth Unit Block.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Breadth
6 Select from CIVL3811: Engineering Design and Construction
6 Select from CIVL3206: Steel Structures 1
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Breadth

Note: The degree requires a minimum of 18 credit points to be selected from the Breadth Unit Block

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
2 Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
6 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Depth
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Depth
0 Select from ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3


Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: The degree requires a minimum of 18 credit points to be selected from the Depth Unit Block.

A maximum of 12 credit points of general electives may be taken during the entire degree.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CIVL4023: Thesis B
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Depth
6 Select from Unit Block:
Civil Specialist - Depth

Note: The degree requires a minimum of 18 credit points to be selected from the Depth Unit Block.

A maximum of 12 credit points of general electives may be taken during the entire degree.

4. Pathways

Major in Construction Management

Type CP CP From
18 Select from CIVL1810: Engineering Construction and Surveying
CIVL2812: Project Appraisal
CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
6 Select from CIVL3805: Project Scope, Time and Cost Management
12 Select from CIVL4810: Mgmnt of People, Quality and Risk in PE
CIVL4813: Contracts Formulation and Management
CIVL4814: Project Procurement and Tendering
CIVL4815: Project Formulation
12 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
CIVL4023: Thesis B

Major in Environmental Engineering

Type CP CP From
18 Select from CIVL1810: Engineering Construction and Surveying
CIVL2010: Environmental Engineering
CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
6 Select from CIVL3614: Hydrology
12 Select from CIVL5351: Geoenvironmental Engineering
CIVL5668: Fundamentals of Wind Engineering for Design
CIVL5670: Reservoir, Stream and Coastal Engineering
CIVL5999: Advanced Research and Analysis
12 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
CIVL4023: Thesis B

Major in Geotechnical Engineering

Type CP CP From
18 Select from CIVL2410: Soil Mechanics
CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
GEOL1501: Engineering Geology 1
6 Select from CIVL3411: Geotechnical Engineering
12 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
CIVL4023: Thesis B
12 Select from CIVL5351: Geoenvironmental Engineering
CIVL5452: Foundation Engineering
CIVL5453: Geotechnical Hazards
CIVL5458: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVL5460: Particle Mechanics for Geotechnics
CIVL5999: Advanced Research and Analysis

Major in Humanitarian Engineering

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CIVL1900: Introduction to Civil Engineering


Note: Introduction units in other engineering disciplines are also accepted.
18 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
CIVL4023: Thesis B
ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
6 Select from CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering
12 Select from CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development
CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work
6 Select from ASNS2665: Understanding Southeast Asia
EDUF3026: Global Poverty and Education
HSBH3009: International Health Project
ITLS6007: Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021]
PMGT3857: International Project Management


Note: Select from the free electives collection

Major in Structures

Type CP CP From
18 Select from CIVL1802: Statics
CIVL2201: Structural Mechanics
CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
6 Select from CIVL3235: Structural Analysis
12 Select from CIVL5266: Steel Structures - Stability
CIVL5269: Advanced Concrete Structures
CIVL5277: Structural Rehabilitation and Timber Design
CIVL5458: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVL5999: Advanced Research and Analysis
12 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
CIVL4023: Thesis B

Major in Transport

Type CP CP From
18 Select from CIVL1810: Engineering Construction and Surveying
CIVL2700: Transport Systems
CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
12 Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A
CIVL4023: Thesis B
6 Select from CIVL3704: Transport Informatics
12 Select from CIVL5701: Transport Networks
CIVL5702: Traffic Engineering
CIVL5703: Transport Policy, Planning and Deployment
CIVL5704: Transport Analytics

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4010 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4811 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4812 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4022 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4023 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4712 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4713 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1111 Integrated Engineering 1 6 Semester 1
ENGG2111 Integrated Engineering 2 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
ENGG3111 Integrated Engineering 3 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG4111 Integrated Engineering 4 2 Semester 1
ENGP1000 Professional Engagement Program 1 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2000 Professional Engagement Program 2 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3000 Professional Engagement Program 3 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1921 Calculus of One Variable (Adv) 3 Semester 1
MATH1923 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 36cp including:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- Exactly 12cp of Integrated Engineering units comprising ENGG1111 (6cp), ENGG2111 (2cp), ENGG3111 (2cp) and ENGG4111 (2cp)

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

- A minimum of 12cp of (see note 1) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream or major.

Block 2 - Civil Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CIVL1802 Statics 6 Semester 1
Int January
CIVL1810 Engineering Construction and Surveying 6 Semester 2
CIVL1900 Introduction to Civil Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL2010 Environmental Engineering 6 Semester 2
CIVL2110 Materials 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL2201 Structural Mechanics 6 Semester 1
CIVL2410 Soil Mechanics 6 Semester 2
CIVL2611 Introductory Fluid Mechanics 6 Semester 2
CIVL2700 Transport Systems 6 Semester 1
CIVL2812 Project Appraisal 6 Semester 2
CIVL3205 Concrete Structures 1 6 Semester 1
CIVL3206 Steel Structures 1 6 Semester 2
CIVL3612 Fluid Mechanics 6 Semester 1
CIVL3811 Engineering Design and Construction 6 Semester 2
CIVL4903 Civil Engineering Design 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1801 Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Int January
GEOL1501 Engineering Geology 1 6 Semester 2
MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus 6 Semester 1
Summer Main

Block 3 - Civil Specialist - Breadth (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CIVL3235 Structural Analysis 6 Semester 2
CIVL3310 Humanitarian Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL3411 Geotechnical Engineering 6 Semester 2
CIVL3511 Basics of Integrated Building Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL3614 Hydrology 6 Semester 2
CIVL3704 Transport Informatics 6 Semester 1
CIVL3705 Transport Design: Sustainable and Safe Access 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL3805 Project Scope, Time and Cost Management 6 Semester 1

Block 4 - Civil Specialist - Depth (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CIVL4203 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4810 Mgmnt of People, Quality and Risk in PE 6 Semester 2
CIVL4813 Contracts Formulation and Management 6 Semester 2
CIVL4814 Project Procurement and Tendering 6 Semester 2
CIVL4815 Project Formulation 6 Semester 1
CIVL5266 Steel Structures - Stability 6 Semester 1
CIVL5269 Advanced Concrete Structures 6 Semester 2
CIVL5276 Bridge Engineering 6 Semester 2
CIVL5277 Structural Rehabilitation and Timber Design 6 Semester 2
CIVL5320 Engineering for Sustainable Development 6 Semester 2
CIVL5330 Global Engineering Field Work 6 Int February
Int July
Int December
CIVL5351 Geoenvironmental Engineering 6 Semester 2
CIVL5452 Foundation Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL5453 Geotechnical Hazards 6 Semester 2
CIVL5458 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL5460 Particle Mechanics for Geotechnics 6 Semester 1
CIVL5531 Advanced Integrated Building Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL5533 Energy-efficient Building Systems 6 Semester 2
CIVL5535 Building Envelope and Adaptive Engineering 6 Semester 2
CIVL5668 Fundamentals of Wind Engineering for Design 6 Semester 1
CIVL5670 Reservoir, Stream and Coastal Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL5701 Transport Networks 6 Semester 2
CIVL5702 Traffic Engineering 6 Semester 1
CIVL5703 Transport Policy, Planning and Deployment 6 Semester 1
CIVL5704 Transport Analytics 6 Semester 2
CIVL5999 Advanced Research and Analysis 6 Semester 1

Block 5 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ASNS2665 Understanding Southeast Asia 6 Semester 1
Int February
Int July
EDUF3026 Global Poverty and Education 6 Semester 2
HSBH3009 International Health Project 6 Semester 2
ITLS6007 Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] 6 Int July
PMGT3857 International Project Management 6 Semester 2

Note: Students may take 12 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.