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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Mining Engineering)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Mining Engineering) |
Abbreviation: |
BE(CIMI) |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Duration: |
Five years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
240 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
Approx. ATAR Entry: |
Entry Year 2 and 65+ WAM |
Assumed Knowledge: |
Any two units of English plus Mathematics |
Recommended Studies: |
Physics, Chemistry and HSC Mathematics Ext. 1 |
UOW Course Code: |
726 |
UAC Code: |
N/A |
CRICOS Code: |
006984F |
Overview / Course Aims
Refer to the descriptions for both the Civil and Mining Engineering programs above.
Course Program
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points | ||
Year 1 | ||||
Chemistry for Engineers |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Foundations of Engineering |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Foundations of Engineering Mathematics |
Autumn |
6 | ||
or | ||||
Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 | ||
Engineering Design and Innovation |
Spring |
6 | ||
Essentials of Engineering Mathematics |
Spring |
6 | ||
or | ||||
Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus |
Spring |
6 | ||
Physics for Engineers |
Spring |
6 | ||
Year 2 | ||||
Engineering Computing |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Mechanics of Solids |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Engineering Fluid Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Underground Mining Methods |
Spring |
6 | ||
Construction Materials |
Spring |
6 | ||
Surveying |
Spring |
6 | ||
Geology for Engineers 1 |
Spring |
6 | ||
Year 3 | ||||
Geomechanics 1 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Structural Design 1 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Surface Mining Methods |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Mine Ventilation |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Construction |
Spring |
6 | ||
Structural Design 2 |
Spring |
6 | ||
Project and Business Management |
Spring |
6 | ||
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering |
Spring |
6 | ||
Year 4 | ||||
Structures 1 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Management and Human Factors in Engineering |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Health and Safety |
Spring |
6 | ||
Mining Economics |
Spring |
6 | ||
Hydraulics and Hydrology |
Spring |
6 | ||
Mining Geomechanics |
Spring |
6 | ||
PLUS |
two Electives from List A of the Civil or Mining elective subjects |
Autumn |
12 | |
Year 5 | ||||
Geomechanics 2 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Civil Engineering Design |
Spring |
6 | ||
Structures 2 |
Spring |
6 | ||
Mine Planning and Development |
Spring |
6 | ||
Professional Experience |
0 | |||
Engineering Project A |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | ||
or | ||||
Thesis A |
Annual |
12 | ||
or | ||||
Thesis B * |
Annual |
18 | ||
PLUS |
two Electives from List A of the Civil or Mining elective subjects |
Autumn/Spring |
12 | |
* The 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.













