BH077 - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)

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Plan: BH077P23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation of scheduled face-to-face and online classes, and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities.

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.  

Themes - Years 1 to 4
The program has been designed as four thematic years that concentrate on different aspects of your personal and professional development.

Year 1: Developing commitment
In first year, the aim is to assist you in making the transition to a university-style of education, connect you with fellow students, and to start the process of making you think like an engineer. An important emphasis in first year is to provide a concrete experience of engineering through site visits, practical studies, visual materials and small projects. By the end of the year, you should be able to confidently reflect on why you have chosen engineering, the type of engineer that you want to be, and have developed a commitment to become such an engineer.

Year 2: The Big Ideas
While first year establishes the 'need to know' through practical engagement, second year establishes the key theoretical ideas, such as equilibrium, mass and energy conservation, and introduces the 'Big (theoretical) Ideas' of engineering disciplines.

Year 3: Practical application
Third year extends these ideas into more sophisticated applications in each of the disciplines. At the end of this year, and having mastered the basics, you should feel comfortable seeking vacation employment.

Year 4: Connection to the profession
Fourth year provides ample opportunity to extend your knowledge in some chosen areas of engineering, where you will perform tasks under the guidance of industry personnel and an academic, in readiness for the world of work.

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your technical, design, research, and communication capabilities. The assessment you receive will enable your lecturer to provide you with feedback. This will enable you to improve your performance in the future. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course. Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, reflective journals and timed assessments.

For further information relating to Assessments, please refer to the Assessment and Assessment Flexibility Policy

Inherent requirements
The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) inherent requirements.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

Please note that if you have a disability, long-term medical condition and/ or mental health condition ELS can support you to create reasonable adjustments to ensure you can participate in your studies. You can contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) unit if you would like to find out more. Information about ELS can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning

For further information on support available for your studies, please refer here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this program you will:

  • Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice
  • Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities
  • Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations.

Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace environment. 

In this program you will be doing specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry. 

The work integrated learning (WIL) designated courses for this program are:

  • OENG1166 Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice where you will participate in an "Engineers Without Borders (EWB)" project which is focussed on sustainable development as identified by EWB and community organisations.
  • OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B where you will work under the guidance of a professional engineer who may be from industry or be an academic or research staff member. You will apply your technical knowledge, research, design and professional engineering skills to either discipline specific, or cross disciplinary engineering problems, through robust research and established engineering design processes.

Engineering Professional Practice Module

If you are a student commencing a higher education engineering coursework degree from Semester 1 2024, completing the Engineering Professional Practice (EPP) module will be a requirement for graduation. This applies to all students in all locations. Students commencing before Semester 1 2024 may opt into the module. The EPP module will help you to prepare for a career as a fully accredited professional engineer. Completing the module will showcase your sound proficiencies in engineering knowledge, applications of engineering processes, professional skills and values that align with the competencies expected from a professional engineer in the workplace. This will be through a whole-of-program embedded e-portfolio that captures artefacts and reflection on learning for the purpose of professional accreditation, career development learning and employability.

The EPP module is ongoing throughout your degree, providing continuous development and requires you to complete a minimum number of hours of engineering-related activities. 420 hours are required for bachelor students. Articulating and masters students will complete a number of hours in proportion to the number of years of study in their offer letter. The total hours can comprise a combination of work, volunteering, roles in clubs, organisations and events, and professional development activities.

RMIT will support you in completing your EPP module by providing opportunities to participate in engineering-related activities. You will receive an annual summary statement documenting your achievements and verifying your continual professional development throughout your degree. The summary statement can be used as supporting material for job applications.

For further details on EPP, please contact RMIT Student Connect.

In addition to these courses, it is strongly recommended that you undertake at least 10 weeks of engineering work experience supervised by a professional engineer. This can be done by enrolling in the optional course OENG1165 Professional Engineering Experience. This course can be taken as a technical option or University elective course in the program.

Enrolling in OENG1165 means that you will be responsible for sourcing your engineering placement position, a task that aids development of critical career skills in identifying suitable roles and performing well in the recruitment process. The course is normally undertaken in the summer vacation period between years 3 and 4 of the program, but it can be taken at other times to align with your placement. 

If you are already employed in a position that involves engineering work under the supervision of a qualified practising engineer, this can be assessed to determine if it would be an appropriate placement to support enrolment in OENG1165. 

Some courses in the program include guest lecturers from industry, government or the community and activities relating to industry as part of the learning experience.

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Program Structure

For students who commence their study in this program from 1 January 2016 onwards, please note that some courses listed in this structure will have their course marks count toward your program's weighted average mark. Your weighted average mark will determine the honours level of your award once you have completed the program. If a course counts toward your weighted average mark, that fact will be stated in its course guide. In Enrolment Online, after you completed your course enrolment, you will be notified which of the enrolled courses will count toward the weighted average mark.
 

For more information about the weighted average mark, please click here.

To graduate you must complete the following: 

Note: All Courses listed may not be available each semester

- Twenty-five (25) core courses 
- Two (2) courses from the program option list
- One (1) University Elective
- Four (4) courses (48cp) from one of the following combinations:
Combination 1: Four (4) courses from one of the Program Minor lists or;
Combination 2: Four courses from any of the Program Minor lists
Combination 3: Three (3) courses from any of the Program Minor lists and One (1) University Elective.

A minor is typically 48 credit points. 

The Engineering Minor Studies Courses List can be found at the end of the Program Structure. The Courses in each Minor need to be completed in the sequence listed.

 

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Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice 12 OENG1166 City Campus
Digital Fundamentals 12 OENG1206 City Campus
Engineering Science 12 OENG1208 City Campus
Introduction to Engineering Design 12 OENG1250 City Campus
Engineering Mathematics 12 MATH2393 City Campus
Introduction to Civil & Infrastructure Engineering 12 CIVE1265 City Campus
Surveying Fundamentals 12 GEOM2088 City Campus
AND
Complete One (1) of the following Courses. However, if you have not completed VCE Maths methods or VCE Specialist Maths or equivalent, you must choose Introduction to Engineering Mathematics from the list below

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Introduction to Engineering Mathematics 12 MATH2395 City Campus
Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering 12 CIVE1186 City Campus
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Structural Analysis 12 CIVE1188 City Campus
Steel Structures 1 12 CIVE1179 City Campus
Engineering Practice 3- Mathematical Modelling for Engineers 12 MATH2115 City Campus
Water Engineering 12 CIVE1181 City Campus
Concrete Structures 1 12 CIVE1177 City Campus
Transport Engineering 1 12 CIVE1180 City Campus
Geotechnical Engineering 1 12 CIVE1178 City Campus
AND
Complete One (1) Course not already completed from the list below. However, If you completed Introduction to Engineering Mathematics in Year 1, you must complete Introduction to Environmental and sustainable Systems Engineering from the list below

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering 12 CIVE1186 City Campus
Systems Engineering Principles 12 MIET2385 City Campus
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Engineering Practice 5 Construction Management 12 CIVE1149 City Campus
Geotechnical Engineering 2 12 CIVE1108 City Campus
Engineering Economics and Infrastructure Planning 12 CIVE1217 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course not already completed from the list below. However, If you have completed Introduction to Engineering Mathematics in Year 1, you must complete Systems Engineering Principles if not already completed from the list below

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Systems Engineering Principles 12 MIET2385 City Campus
Systems Engineering for Civil Engineers 12 CIVE1268 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Forty-eight (48) credit points from your Selected Combination. Please refer to the Minor Studies Lists and their Courses, which can be found after the Year Four Course List.
 
AND

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Year Four of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Engineering Capstone Project Part A 12 OENG1167 City Campus
Engineering Capstone Project Part B 12 OENG1168 City Campus
Steel Structures 2 12 CIVE1210 City Campus
Engineering Practice 6 - Sustainable Infrastructure Design 12 CIVE1155 City Campus
Analysis of Complex Structures 12 CIVE1143 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the following option list:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Infrastructure Management 12 CIVE1173 City Campus
Concrete Structures 2 12 CIVE1151 City Campus
Transport Engineering 2 12 CIVE1157 City Campus
Long span and High rise Structures 12 CIVE1163 City Campus
Professional Engineering Experience 12 OENG1165 City Campus
AND
Complete One (1) Course not already completed from the list below. However, If you completed Introduction to Engineering Mathematics in Year 1, you must complete Systems Engineering for Civil Engineers if not already completed from the list below

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Systems Engineering for Civil Engineers 12 CIVE1268 City Campus
University Elective
 
AND

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Minor: Smart Construction

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Building Information Modelling 12 OENG1191 City Campus
Structural Optimization and 3D Printing 12 OENG1189 City Campus
Digital Transformation for Sustainable Construction 12 OENG1254 City Campus
Introduction to Modular Design and Construction 12 OENG1255 City Campus
 
AND

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Minor: Geomechanics

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Geotechnical Engineering 3 12 CIVE1159 City Campus
Catchment Water Management 12 CIVE1145 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) Courses not already completed from the list below.

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Rock Mechanics 12 CIVE1105 City Campus
Stormwater Management 12 CIVE1153 City Campus
Hydrogeology 12 CIVE1184 City Campus
 
AND

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Minor: Humanitarian Innovation

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Humanitarian Experiential Learning Project 12 OENG1164 City Campus
Fundamentals of Humanitarian Innovation 12 OENG1252 City Campus
International Development, Themes, Debates and Practice 12 HUSO2036 City Campus
Engineering for Disaster Management, Community Resilience and Climate Action 12 OENG1251 City Campus
 
AND

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Minor: Sustainable Water Management

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Catchment Water Management 12 CIVE1145 City Campus
Stormwater Management 12 CIVE1153 City Campus
Wastewater Systems Design and Modelling 12 CIVE1200 City Campus
Ecohydrology 12 OENG1253 City Campus
 
AND

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Minor: Managing Construction Business

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Production Planning and Management 12 BUIL1243 City Campus
Construction and Business Enterprise 12 BUIL1249 City Campus
Industrial Environment 12 BUIL1266 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Management and Leadership in Construction 12 BUIL1308 City Campus
Construction Specialisation 12 BUIL1264 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

Transition Plan 2025

The following table shows courses that will be replaced from Semester 1 2025 for program transition purposes only and not necessarily course equivalencies. If you have successfully completed any of the courses before the commencement of Semester 1 2025 they will continue to count as a course in your program and contribute towards the successful completion of your program.

 Year   Removed/Amended Course   Replacement/Amdended Course 
1

Future Technologies Skills Course #1 

SE#1 CIVE1186 Intro to Environmental and Sustainable Systems

2

Future Technologies Skills Course #2 

SE#2 MIET2385 Systems Engineering Principles

3

Future Technologies Skills Course #3 

CIVE1268 Systems Engineering for Civil Engineers

4

Future Technologies Skills Course #4 

12 credit points of University Electives

 

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