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Civil Engineering / Medical Science (2011)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2011.


1. Overview

Course: Civil Engineering / Medical Science (2011)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: University Archive
Years Offered: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

2. Requirements

To qualify for the award of the BE/BMedSc Pass degree, a student shall complete units of study having a total value of at least 240 credit points including:

* Units of study as prescribed for the BE specialisation

* Junior Science units of study comprising 12 credit points of Mathematics and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry and MBLG1001 Introductory Molecular Biology & Genetics (some of these may be shared in common with the engineering specialisation)

* 48 credit points of Intermediate core units of study as listed in Table IV of the Science Faculty Handbook of units of study for the BMedSc

* at least 24 credit points of Senior units of study taken from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology (Genetics), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and/or Physiology.

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CHEM1101: Chemistry 1A
Core
6 ENGG1800: Introduction to Engineering A
Core
3 MATH1001: Differential Calculus
Core
3 MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Core
6 PHYS1001: Physics 1 (Regular)

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CHEM1102: Chemistry 1B
Core
6 ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
Core
6 GEOL1501: Engineering Geology 1
Core
3 MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling
Core
3 MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 BIOL1003: Human Biology
Core
6 ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Core
6 CIVL2201: Structural Mechanics
Core
6 MATH2061: Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 MBLG1001: Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)
Core
6 CIVL2230: Introduction to Structural Concepts and Design
Core
6 CIVL2410: Soil Mechanics
Core
6 CIVL2511: Research Techniques

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 BMED2801: Cell Structure and Function
Core
6 BMED2802: Molecular Basis of Medical Sciences
Core
6 BMED2803: Cardiac, Respiratory and Renal Function
Core
6 BMED2806: Sensory and Motor Functions

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 BMED2804: Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism
Core
6 BMED2805: Hormones, Reproduction and Development
Core
6 BMED2807: Microbes and Body Defences
Core
6 BMED2808: Disease in Society

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CIVL2110: Materials
Core
6 CIVL2810: Engineering Construction and Surveying [no longer running]
Core
6 CIVL3010: Sustainable Systems Engineering
Core
6 CIVL3205: Concrete Structures 1

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CIVL2611: Introductory Fluid Mechanics
Core
6 CIVL3206: Steel Structures 1
12 Select from Unit Block:
Senior Medical Science Units


Note: Students are required to complete a total of 24 credit points of Senior Medical Science units.

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CIVL3612: Fluid Mechanics
Core
6 CIVL3812: Project Appraisal
Core
6 CIVL4024: Engineering Project A


Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace CIVL4024 with CIVL4022. School permission is required.
Core
6 CIVL4811: Engineering Design and Construction
Core
0 ENGG4000: Practical Experience


Note: ENGG4000 is the industry experience component of the civil engineering degree. While enrolment is in first semester of final year, the timing of the experience is flexible. Use of summer break is recommended.

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CIVL4025: Engineering Project B


Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace CIVL4025 with CIVL4023.
Core
6 CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
12 Select from Unit Block:
Senior Medical Science Units


Note: Students are required to complete a total of 24 credit points of senior units selected from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology (Genetics), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and/or Physiology.

4. Pathways

1. Honours Thesis

Type CP CP From
Core
6 CIVL4022: Thesis A
Core
6 CIVL4023: Thesis B

Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace Engineering Project units CIVL4024 and COVL4025 with Honours Thesis units CIVL4022 and CIVL4023.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Senior Medical Science Units (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ANAT3004 Cranial and Cervical Anatomy 6 Semester 2
ANAT3006 Forensic Osteology 6 Semester 1
ANAT3007 Visceral Anatomy 6 Semester 1
ANAT3008 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 6 Semester 2
ANAT3904 Cranial & Cervical Anatomy (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BCHM3071 Molecular Biology & Biochemistry- Genes 6 Semester 1
BCHM3072 Human Molecular Cell Biology 6 Semester 2
BCHM3081 Mol Biology & Biochemistry- Proteins 6 Semester 1
BCHM3082 Medical and Metabolic Biochemistry 6 Semester 2
BCHM3092 Proteomics and Functional Genomics 6 Semester 2
BCHM3971 Molecular Biology & Biochem- Genes (Adv) 6 Semester 1
BCHM3972 Human Molecular Cell Biology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BCHM3981 Mol Biology & Biochemistry- Proteins Adv 6 Semester 1
BCHM3982 Medical and Metabolic Biochemistry (Adv) 6 Semester 2
BCHM3992 Proteomics and Functional Genomics (Adv) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3018 Gene Technology and Genomics 6 Semester 1
BIOL3025 Evolutionary Genetics & Animal Behaviour 6
BIOL3026 Developmental Genetics 6 Semester 2
BIOL3027 Bioinformatics and Genomics 6 Semester 1
BIOL3918 Gene Technology and Genomics Advanced 6 Semester 1
BIOL3925 Evolutionary Gen. & Animal Behaviour Adv 6
BIOL3926 Developmental Genetics (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
BIOL3927 Bioinformatics and Genomics (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
CPAT3201 Pathogenesis of Human Disease 1 6 Semester 2
CPAT3202 Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2 6 Semester 2
EMHU3001 Electron Microscopy and Imaging/Theory 6 Semester 2
EMHU3002 Electron Microscopy and Imaging/Prac 6 Semester 2
HSTO3001 Microscopy & Histochemistry Theory 6 Semester 1
HSTO3002 Microscopy & Histochemistry Practical 6 Semester 1
HSTO3003 Cells and Development: Theory 6 Semester 2
HSTO3004 Cells and Development: Practical (Adv) 6 Semester 2
IMMU3102 Molecular and Cellular Immunology 6 Semester 2
IMMU3202 Immunology in Human Disease 6 Semester 2
IMMU3902 Molecular and Cellular Immunology (Adv) 6 Semester 2
IMMU3903 Immunology in Human Disease (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
INFD3012 Infectious Diseases 6 Semester 2
MICR3011 Microbes in Infection 6 Semester 1
MICR3032 Molecular Microbiology Concepts 6 Semester 2
MICR3042 Molecular Microbiology Research Skills 6 Semester 2
MICR3911 Microbes in Infection (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MICR3932 Molecular Microbiology Concepts (Adv) 6 Semester 2
MICR3942 Molecular Micro Research Skills (Adv) 6 Semester 2
NEUR3001 Neuroscience: Special Senses 6 Semester 1
NEUR3002 Neuroscience: Motor Systems & Behaviour 6 Semester 1
NEUR3003 Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience 6 Semester 2
NEUR3004 Integrative Neuroscience 6 Semester 2
NEUR3901 Neuroscience: Special Senses (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
NEUR3902 Neuroscience: Motor Systems & Behav. Adv 6 Semester 1
NEUR3903 Cellular & Developmental Neurosci. (Adv) 6 Semester 2
NEUR3904 Integrative Neuroscience (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PCOL3011 Toxicology 6 Semester 1
PCOL3012 Drug Design and Development 6 Semester 1
PCOL3021 Drug Therapy 6 Semester 2
PCOL3022 Neuropharmacology 6 Semester 2
PCOL3911 Toxicology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
PCOL3912 Drug Design and Development (Adv) 6 Semester 1
PCOL3921 Drug Therapy (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PCOL3922 Neuropharmacology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2
PHSI3005 Human Cellular Physiology: Theory 6 Semester 1
PHSI3006 Human Cellular Physiology: Research 6 Semester 1
PHSI3007 Heart and Circulation: Normal Function 6 Semester 2
PHSI3008 Heart and Circulation: Dysfunction 6 Semester 2
PHSI3905 Human Cellular Physiology (Adv): Theory 6 Semester 1
PHSI3906 Human Cellular Physiology (Ad): Research 6 Semester 1
PHSI3907 Heart & Circulation: Normal Function Adv 6 Semester 2
PHSI3908 Heart & Circulation: Dysfunction Adv 6 Semester 2
VIRO3001 Virology 6 Semester 1
VIRO3002 Medical and Applied Virology 6 Semester 2
VIRO3901 Virology (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
VIRO3902 Medical and Applied Virology (Advanced) 6 Semester 2

Note: Units must be chosen from the subject areas of Anatomy and Histology; Biology (Genetics) (ie. BIOL3018/3918; 3025/3925; 3026/3926; 3027/3927); Biochemistry; Cell Pathology; Immunology; Infectious Diseases (INFD3012); Microbiology; Pharmacology and Physiology. Students must complete 24 credit points of these units.