Geotechnical Eng & Eng Geology - CVENRT8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
This specialisation provides students with advanced study options in Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology. It is ideally suited to practising Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the program.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the program.
Stream Structure
MEngSc students must complete a total of 96UOC of courses.
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
- CVEN4002 Design Practice A (6 UOC)
- CVEN4102 Operations and Projects (6 UOC)
- CVEN4201 Rock and Slope Engineering (6 UOC)
- CVEN4202 Adv'd Topics in Geotech Eng'g (6 UOC)
- CVEN4204 Ground Improvement &Monitoring (6 UOC)
- CVEN4301 Advanced Concrete Structures (6 UOC)
- CVEN4308 Structural Dynamics (6 UOC)
- CVEN4310 Deformation Monitoring Surveys (6 UOC)
Students without adequate background in Geomechanics must choose:
Advanced Specialisation Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
- CVEN9511 Geotechnical Models (6 UOC)
- CVEN9512 Geomechanics (6 UOC)
- CVEN9513 Advanced Foundation Engg (6 UOC)
- CVEN9514 Numerical Methods Geotech Engg (6 UOC)
- CVEN9521 Slope Instability (6 UOC)
- CVEN9522 Rock Engineering (6 UOC)
- CVEN9523 Pavement Engineering (6 UOC)
- CVEN9524 Geotechnical Engg of Dams (6 UOC)
Research-based Courses - 18 UOC:
- CVEN9931 Masters Project A (6 UOC)
- CVEN9932 Masters Project B (6 UOC)
- GSOE9010 Eng PG Coursework Res Skills (6 UOC)
Electives - 24 UOC
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and
Technical management courses:
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and
Technical management courses:
In addition, students may select any ETM elective in the consolidated Faculty list with approval.
ELECTIVES - ADVANCED DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE COURSES
Project and Construction Management
ELECTIVES - ADVANCED DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE COURSES
Project and Construction Management
Geotechnical Engineering
- CVEN9511 Geotechnical Models (6 UOC)
- CVEN9512 Geomechanics (6 UOC)
- CVEN9513 Advanced Foundation Engg (6 UOC)
- CVEN9514 Numerical Methods Geotech Engg (6 UOC)
- CVEN9521 Slope Instability (6 UOC)
- CVEN9522 Rock Engineering (6 UOC)
- CVEN9523 Pavement Engineering (6 UOC)
- CVEN9524 Geotechnical Engg of Dams (6 UOC)
Structural Engineering
Transport Engineering
Water Engineering
- CVEN9610 Surface Water Hydrology (6 UOC)
- CVEN9611 Urban Hydrology (6 UOC)
- CVEN9612 Catchment & WR Modelling (6 UOC)
- CVEN9620 Channels, Rivers & Estuaries (6 UOC)
- CVEN9630 Groundwater Hydrology (6 UOC)
- CVEN9640 Waves, Beaches (6 UOC)
- CVEN9855 Water & Wastewater Analysis (6 UOC)
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Civil Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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