This course is the first of two parts and is undertaken before CVEN4051 Thesis B, usually in the proceeding semester. The Thesis involves formulating the designs for and solution to open-ended civil and/or environmental engineering problems. The problems will be drawn from industry and will be multi-disciplinary involving application of material learnt throughout the undergraduate program and will require creative thought. The course will include the preparation of relevant professional documents. Part A involves the formulation of a project plan, project brief and documents and involves review of various literature.