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Master of Civil EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2022
Overview
Intended learning outcomes
In addition to the learning outcomes of the Master of Civil Engineering, students should:
- have gained cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice of civil engineering in the context of energy infrastructure
- have gained cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories, and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice related to energy infrastructure and civil engineering
- have gained cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, synthesises and propose more sustainable energy solutions to buildings/precinct infrastructures
- have had the opportunity to develop research principles and methods in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
75 credit points
The Energy specialisation is completed by undertaking specific subjects (75 credit points).
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 87.5 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 selective subjects
Year 3:
- 87.5 credit points Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 3 selective subjects
Subject Options
Year 2 (100 credit points)
Compulsory subjects (87.5 credit points):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90044 | Engineering Site Characterisation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90051 | Civil Hydraulics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Selective subjects (12.5 points) by selecting one of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 (100 credit points)
Compulsory subjects (87.5 credit point):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90058 | Construction Engineering | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENEN90011 | Energy Efficiency Technology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENEN90014 | Sustainable Buildings | September (Online) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENEN90027 | Energy for Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Specialisation subjects (12.5 points) by selecting one of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90059 | Integrated Design - Infrastructure | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90060 | Integrated Design - Civil | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Last updated: 3 May 2024