Overview
The Chief of Defence Force Honours Program in Engineering offers the opportunity for students entering UNSW Canberra with a high Entrance Rank, and who maintain a high level of performance in their studies, to undertake research in a range of disciplines that will develop their critical thinking and independent research … For more content click the Read More button below.
In Year 1 of the program students will be engaged with cohort activities so as to develop and maintain their interest and continuing involvement in the program via invited lectures, seminars, general reading and social events.
Commencing in Year 2, the research projects, each offered as separate courses, will be supervised by academic staff from the same or closely related discipline. Students in the research courses may work independently or as part of a team, depending on the nature of the project undertaken, though all students will submit individual assessment. Final assessment, due by the end of semester, will be based on a written paper and an oral presentation.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CDF) in Civil Engineering program has objectives and learning outcomes in common with the standard Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering program. The program extends the educational principles embodied in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering to a higher level of the degree. In the program, students will be exposed in first year to research methods in Engineering and will be offered significant extensions to the ideas and analysis performed in the standard degree program. This will allow them to undertake research projects, at the appropriate level, in their later years, thereby, more fully integrating research into the standard undergraduate degree. The individual projects undertaken in close association with academic staff on research topics of mutual interest underpin the program and give the students the ability to develop their full potential.
Learning Outcomes
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Relate a quantitative, theory-based understanding of the sciences and engineering fundamentals of civil engineering (encompassing structural analysis and design, infrastructure planning and design, water and environmental technologies, and construction materials, technologies and project management).
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Appropriately select and apply the mathematical, statistical, programming and computational tools and techniques which underpin civil engineering
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Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of design and construction techniques and standards, and will be able to articulate directions of future research and knowledge development in civil engineering.
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Synthesise engineering design practice, contextual factors, norms and accountabilities in and the limitations on civil engineering.
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Define, conduct experiments on and analyse complex, open-ended problems and apply appropriate methods for their solution.
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Demonstrate proficiency in applying systematic engineering synthesis and design processes, and critically evaluating and effectively communicating the results and implications to diverse audiences.
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Review fields of contemporary research, identified a research objective, pursued this research objective through design, analysis, and experiment, and evaluated and communicated the results of this research.
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Operate in collaborative environments, as leader or member of interdisciplinary teams.
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Demonstrate independence, creativity and ethical conduct, and explain the importance of user-focused and sustainable solutions.
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Program Structure
Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
- Core Courses - 180 UOC
- General Education Courses - 12 UOC
Disciplinary Component180 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
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Program Requirements
Compulsory Training Component
Before graduation a candidate shall complete 60 days of approved practical engineering experience. Work experience consists of internships/placements in conventional professional engineering workplaces where significant technical engineering tasks related to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are undertaken. Internships/placements include those undertaken in either civilian or Defence establishments.
Work experience placements can consist of placements in a university setting that includes working in a research group or other programs (i.e. mentorship, project-based program, immersion experience, etc), where the student gains exposure to engineering related tasks, technical skills and professional development. Such university-based placements can account for maximum 30 days full-time equivalent.
The minimum duration of each work experience placement must be 5 days full-time equivalent. Maximum of 5 placements in different organizations are permitted.
Students can claim up to a total of 15 days, full-time equivalent, of work experience by partaking in activities such as engineering related projects, professional events, site-visits, leadership roles, workshops, etc. during their program. In making this claim, the student must provide detailed justification, in their reflection journal, comparing the engineering work experience learning outcomes listed by Engineers Australia against those gained during the various activities.
Students can claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through application made to the engineering work experience coordinator who will assess this on a case-to-case basis.
Work experience placements can consist of placements in a university setting that includes working in a research group or other programs (i.e. mentorship, project-based program, immersion experience, etc), where the student gains exposure to engineering related tasks, technical skills and professional development. Such university-based placements can account for maximum 30 days full-time equivalent.
The minimum duration of each work experience placement must be 5 days full-time equivalent. Maximum of 5 placements in different organizations are permitted.
Students can claim up to a total of 15 days, full-time equivalent, of work experience by partaking in activities such as engineering related projects, professional events, site-visits, leadership roles, workshops, etc. during their program. In making this claim, the student must provide detailed justification, in their reflection journal, comparing the engineering work experience learning outcomes listed by Engineers Australia against those gained during the various activities.
Students can claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through application made to the engineering work experience coordinator who will assess this on a case-to-case basis.
Progression Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CDF) in Civil Engineering, a student shall usually maintain a sessional Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of 80.Usually, a student who does not maintain a WAM of 80 shall be transferred to candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, although exceptions maybe made at the discretion of the Head of School. Such review will occur at the end of each semester. This rule shall not usually be invoked for students with Potential Graduand status.
A student for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering may, at the discretion of the Head of School, transfer to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CDF) in Civil Engineering upon completion of 24 units of credit with a WAM of 85 or greater in semesters 1 or 2 of the Year 1 program
A student for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering may, at the discretion of the Head of School, transfer to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CDF) in Civil Engineering upon completion of 24 units of credit with a WAM of 85 or greater in semesters 1 or 2 of the Year 1 program
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)4473 - Civil Engineering (Honours)
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Engineers Australia
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Honours Classes
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