1. Overview

Course:	Civil Engineering (2019)
CP Required:	192
Min FT Duration:	4.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	N/A
Faculty/School:	Civil Engineering
Years Offered:	2025, 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;

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Faculty Resolutions

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

3. Semesters

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

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

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

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

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.

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
Civil Core	18	Select from CIVL1810: Engineering Construction and Surveying CIVL2812: Project Appraisal CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
Civil Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from CIVL3805: Project Scope, Time and Cost Management
Civil Specialist - Depth	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
Engineering Core	12	Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A CIVL4023: Thesis B

Major in Environmental Engineering

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

Major in Geotechnical Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Civil Core	18	Select from CIVL2410: Soil Mechanics 1 CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design GEOL1501: Engineering Geology 1
Civil Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from CIVL3411: Geotechnical Engineering 1
Engineering Core	12	Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A CIVL4023: Thesis B
Civil Specialist - Depth	12	Select from CIVL5351: Geoenvironmental Engineering CIVL5452: Geotechnical Engineering 2 CIVL5453: Geotechnical Hazards CIVL5458: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering CIVL5460: Soil Mechanics 2 CIVL5999: Advanced Research and Analysis

Major in Humanitarian Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Civil Core	6	Select from CIVL1900: Introduction to Civil Engineering Note: Introduction units in other engineering disciplines are also accepted.
Engineering Core	18	Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A CIVL4023: Thesis B ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
Civil Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering
Civil Specialist - Depth	12	Select from CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work
Engineering General Electives	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
Civil Core	18	Select from CIVL1802: Statics CIVL2201: Structural Mechanics CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
Civil Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from CIVL3235: Structural Analysis
Civil Specialist - Depth	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
Engineering Core	12	Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A CIVL4023: Thesis B

Major in Transport

Type	CP	CP From
Civil Core	18	Select from CIVL1810: Engineering Construction and Surveying CIVL2700: Transport Systems CIVL4903: Civil Engineering Design
Engineering Core	12	Select from CIVL4022: Thesis A CIVL4023: Thesis B
Civil Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from CIVL3704: Transport Informatics
Civil Specialist - Depth	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 Int July
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 1	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 1	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
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 1
CIVL5277	Structural Rehabilitation and Timber Design	6	Semester 2
CIVL5320	Engineering for Sustainable Development	6	Semester 2
CIVL5330	Global Engineering Field Work	6	Int July
CIVL5351	Geoenvironmental Engineering	6	Semester 2
CIVL5452	Geotechnical Engineering 2	6	Semester 1
CIVL5453	Geotechnical Hazards	6	Semester 2
CIVL5458	Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5460	Soil Mechanics 2	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.