StudyQA — Bachelor: Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

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Develop major infrastructure

Build yourself a new career with the help of USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering). The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

From 2014 the Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil Engineering) will be supported on-campus at Fraser Coast. Supported study mode provides you with the opportunity to fit study around your personal commitments via distance study, while still having regular face-to-face access to academic support on-campus.

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Why Civil?

With relevant courses you will gain the knowledge and skills to apply practical analysis and technical principles to all areas of Civil Engineering; including the design, testing, inspection, plant operation and manufacturing processes involved. With the knowledge and skills you’ll acquire, you will gain the qualifications to work as an Engineering Officer in the development of major infrastructure projects in areas including transportation, irrigation and construction.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

1 x Major16

Plus 6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total 16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers

Year 2 courses:

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology

CIV2605Construction Engineering

CIV2701Road Design and Location

CIV2702Municipal Services

ENV2103Hydraulics I

plus two electives - see Electives

Practice courses:

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice

CIV3906Civil Materials Practice

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate

ENG2911AD Capstone Project

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice

Electives:

CIV3603Construction Methods

CIV3703Transport Engineering

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

ENV2201Land Studies

ENV3105Hydrology

ENV4204Environmental Technology

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I

REN1201Environmental Studies

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

CMG2001Job Organisation

Entry requirements

Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.