Civil Engineering Topic Tree - Junior Cadet Engineer

Abstract

The core of the engineering curriculum is the Civil Engineering Topic Tree. The overall Topic Tree contains around 1,000 topics, covering the range of different specialties within civil engineering. This subject builds upon the knowledge base of topics completed in previous subjects to expand the student's technical capability. Selection of topics will be guided by a combination of workplace needs, individual goals and identified knowledge gaps. This subject takes the student through the Topic Tree to complete the topics necessary to be ready to commence a cornerstone project.

Syllabus

The topics for this subject are contained in the Civil Engineering Topic Tree. Each topic has its own objectives, learning materials and assessments. The overall objective for the subject depends upon the aggregation of the objectives for the topics chosen by the student. In order to successfully complete this subject, … For more content click the Read More button below.

The topics for this subject are contained in the Civil Engineering Topic Tree. Each topic has its own objectives, learning materials and assessments. The overall objective for the subject depends upon the aggregation of the objectives for the topics chosen by the student. In order to successfully complete this subject, students must have completed a minimum of 360 topics in the Topic Tree, including topics completed in preceding Topic Tree subjects. Students must complete all topics in Schedule A.
Schedule A comprises the minimum set of topics from all branches on the topic tree necessary to commence work as a cadet engineer.
Topic Tree branches include: engineering fundamentals; communications and research; sustainability and the environment; geotechnical engineering; water and waste water; civil engineering practice; civil engineering construction; roads and transport; project management; business and entrepreneurship; materials engineering; engineering mechanics; and structural engineering; and specialist topics.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

demonstrate mastery of a range of specialist content knowledge topics;

demonstrate mastery of a range of specialist process knowledge topics;

demonstrate mastery of a range of technical skills;

apply engineering techniques, tools and resources in an engineering context; and

demonstrate achievement of aggregate objectives in the individual topics chosen by the student

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Technology(Civil) and Bachelor of Technology(Civil)/Master of Engineering (Civil)

Pre-requisite

Learning activities

Intensive