Degree structure

These are sample course plans and not a guide for enrolment. See the handbook entry to plan your enrolment.

You will complete a 100 point program. Students will take:

Four core subjects (50 points)
Three selective subjects (37.5 points)
One elective (12.5 points)

Selective subjects are to be chosen from one of these themes:

Energy
Waste Management
Water Resources

These research selective subjects must be approved by the course coordinator:

CVEN90047 IE Research Project 2
CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1
CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2

University Handbook entry

Energy focus

Semester 1
Core	Points
Quantitative Environmental ModellingCore	12.5
Quantitative Environmental Modelling Environmental problems are highly complex and challenging to analyse and are often addressed through modelling. Being skilled at environmental modelling is a core professional requirement for an Environmental Engineer. This subject focuses on environmental modelling methodology including the steps of model conceptualisation, model construction, model evaluation and model application using a range of energy, water and waste models in Matlab. The subject complements ENEN90032 Environmental Analysis Tools and ENEN90028 Monitoring Environmental Impacts which provide other core environmental engineering skills. It provides modelling skills for a wide range of discipline based subjects such as ... Detailed Information ENEN90031 Type Core
Sustainable Infrastructure EngineeringCore	12.5
Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering This subject provides an overview of a wide range of issues relating to infrastructure, with a particular focus on the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of historical and current projects. Students will gain an understanding of the complexities of decision-making in this sector, including the role of government and regulation, considerations of equity, and assessment of economic and environmental impacts. Students will discuss the influential role that infrastructure plays in shaping a society, and the effects both short-term and long-term. Students will also learn to apply various analytical models to frame their thinking and evaluate infrastructure projects from a susta... Detailed Information CVEN90043 Type Core
Selective Subjects	Points
IE Research Project 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 2 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry. Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is of year-l... Detailed Information CVEN90047 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 1Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 1 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CV... Detailed Information CVEN90064 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 2 Refer to CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 for details Detailed Information CVEN90065 Type Elective
Energy for Sustainable DevelopmentElective	12.5
Energy for Sustainable Development This subject provides understanding of the principles of development and sustainability in the context of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Social, environmental and financial implications of technologies to de-carbonise emissions and technologies that can offer a future non-carbon energy supply are discussed.This subject uses project based learning where students work in teams to investigate the appropriateness of a selected energy source or a selected technology for a particular country, region or a location. Students learn to apply the principles of sustainability and development.Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of energy policy an... Detailed Information ENEN90027 Type Elective
Solar EnergyElective	12.5
Solar Energy This subject provides the application of principles of solar energy engineering. A number of solar technologies and applications methods are investigated.This subject uses a project based learning where students work in teams to design a solar system for a particular application considering environmental, social and financial constraints. Students learn to apply the principles of solar energy and design.Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of renewable energy industry. The subject complements other subjects offered in the energy theme of the Department such as Energy for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering.INDICATIVE ... Detailed Information ENEN90033 Type Elective
Electives	Points
Environmental Applied HydrologyElective	12.5
Environmental Applied Hydrology In this subject students will learn to analyse hydrologic data, to build computer models of catchments, and apply these to hydrologic analysis and real-world design problems. Quantitative analyses of physical hydrology are introduced and emphasis will be placed on the application of fundamental principles of mathematics and physics to the conceptualisation and analysis of the complex interactions that are the hallmark of earth systems. The subject builds on knowledge from ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering where climate and water cycles are studied. It also complements knowledge of modelling and analysis from subjects such as ENEN90031 Quantitative Environmental Modelling and ENEN9... Detailed Information ENEN90034 Type Elective
Foundations of Spatial InformationElective	12.5
Foundations of Spatial Information This is an introductory subject to Geograhpic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Information Science, both practically and theoretically, at postgraduate level. Spatial information is ubiquitous in decision making. Be it in urban planning, in traffic or disaster management, in way-finding, in issues of the environment, public health and sustainability, or in economic contexts: the question of 'where' is a fundamental one. Spatial information is also special in many respects, such as its dimensionality and autocorrelation, its volume, its links to the Internet of Things (things are always located somewhere), to social networks (which exist in space and time), to streaming data from s... Detailed Information GEOM90008 Type Elective
Sustainable Water Resources SystemsElective	12.5
Sustainable Water Resources Systems This subject aims to analyse the key concepts underpinning the sustainable use of water within the context of integrated river basin management. Lectures draw on extensive experience in water and river basin management, particularly in Australia and China including guest lecturers from industry practitioners. The subject focuses on the analysis of complex water resource systems that involve multiple sources of water supply and multiple water uses including agriculture, urban, industrial, recreation and the environment. The subject builds on students’ knowledge of sustainability, economics and resource management. While the principles of resource management are learnt in the context of wat... Detailed Information CVEN90019 Type Elective
Freight SystemsElective	12.5
Freight Systems There is a need for civil engineers to increase their knowledge and skills in freight systems since they are actively involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of a range of freight infrastructure such as roads, bridges and ports. Civil engineers require expertise in freight systems to reduce the social and environmental costs from freight including safety, noise and emissions. Training in freight systems also provides opportunities for freight networks to become more productive and efficient increasing economic benefits for society. Freight infrastructure allows the freight system to operate, facilitating vital components of our economy, including product... Detailed Information CVEN90061 Type Elective

Semester 2
Core	Points
Monitoring Environmental ImpactsCore	12.5
Monitoring Environmental Impacts The subject has a strong practical component with a five-day field camp during the mid-semester break involving student-led environmental monitoring. There is also a semester long project to design and implement an environmental monitoring program supported by weekly practice classes.Component skills taught in this subject: Conceptualising environmental responsesSelecting and using environmental measurement techniques (considering scale issues)Analysis of environmental monitoring data. This subject is a critical foundation for a career for environmental engineering but is also relevant to civil and other engineering disciplines where environmental impacts of engineering projects must be a... Detailed Information ENEN90028 Type Core
Environmental Analysis ToolsCore	12.5
Environmental Analysis Tools The aim of this subject is to help students develop capability to effectively summarise environmental variables met in the course of research and design, to select appropriate statistical models describing the data structure, and to conduct statistical inference on underlying processes. Students will apply a variety of models from a conventional or Bayesian approach to solve the problems at hand and derive deterministic or stochastic inferences from them.The subject is composed of four wide-ranging topics from exploratory data analysis to spatial modelling. At the beginning of each topic, students are provided with a set of data from environmental research, and a number of analysis tools ... Detailed Information ENEN90032 Type Core
Selective Subjects	Points
IE Research Project 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 2 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry. Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is of year-l... Detailed Information CVEN90047 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 1Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 1 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CV... Detailed Information CVEN90064 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 2 Refer to CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 for details Detailed Information CVEN90065 Type Elective
Energy Efficiency TechnologyElective	12.5
Energy Efficiency Technology This subject explores the scope and methods for improving energy efficiency across a range of sectors. Improving energy efficiency is one of the key responses to increasingly scarce natural resources and problems caused by pollutants arising from energy production and use. A range of energy supply and usage scenarios will be considered including transport, manufacturing, commercial and domestic sectors. Collection of information by auditing and then using this information for planning, demand management and impact assessment will be investigated.Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of energy efficiency. This subject draws on students’ fundamental u... Detailed Information ENEN90011 Type Elective
Sustainable Buildings (September)Elective	12.5
Sustainable Buildings (September) This subject provides a multi-disciplinary overview of the design of sustainable buildings and considers the design from an architectural, services engineering, facade engineering, environmental engineering and structural engineering, tenants and owners perspective. A number of industry based case study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. This subject uses a project based learning project where students work in teams to design a new or refurbished commercial building to improve the environmental and social performance of the building. Students learn to apply sustainability-rating tools used in industry to their solutions.Students in the subject come from different disc... Detailed Information ENEN90014 Type Elective
Electives	Points
Transport System ModellingElective	12.5
Transport System Modelling In undergraduate subjects, students are exposed to some engineering features of transport and traffic engineering. However, these do not fully provide the requisite knowledge and skills for understanding the modelling and planning aspects of transport system engineering. These competencies are of highest importance for those interested in a career in transport engineering. In this subject, students will be provided with the fundamental concept of four-step modelling in depth, including trip generation/attraction, trip distribution, modal split and traffic assignment. The contemporary topics of transport modelling such as choice modelling, car-ownership and uncertainty modelling in the con... Detailed Information CVEN90063 Type Elective
Geotechnical ApplicationsElective	12.5
Geotechnical Applications This is a geotechnical engineering elective subject in which student will be introduced to geo-environmental related topics including the assessment and design of waste disposal containment systems, and the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. The subject also covers the design of shallow and deep foundations, bearing capacity solutions and foundation settlement prediction, as well as soil improvement and stabilisation. Deep basement excavation and earth dam designs are also featured. This practically oriented elective subject builds on the fundamental material learned earlier in ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering and CVEN30010 System Modelling and Design, and fully... Detailed Information CVEN90027 Type Elective
Groundwater HydrologyElective	12.5
Groundwater Hydrology This subject covers theoretical and practical aspects of groundwater flow, and groundwater contaminant transport. The subject includes the field methods to characterise aquifers, the modelling of groundwater flow, and transport of, pollutants through porous media and reactions. The subject takes students fundamental knowledge of advanced differential calculus and flow processes and applies them to movement of pollutants in groundwater systems. Techniques learnt in this course may be applied in capstone design and research projects. Concepts and techniques learnt in the subject are directly applicable to contemporary industry issues such contaminant movement through soils from poor histori... Detailed Information ENEN90030 Type Elective
Engineering Contracts and ProcurementElective	12.5
Engineering Contracts and Procurement In this subject students will learn how to structure and work with engineering contracts to deliver and procure engineering outcomes. Students will develop a working knowledge of contract administration and gain an understanding of commercial out workings of engineering. All engineers interface commercially with engineering contracts throughout their careers and thus the application of the subject content is broad. Those seeking to work as a contractor and as a contract administrator will find direct application of this subject’s content. INDICATIVE CONTENTCommercial management of engineering projects including the role and responsibilities of corporate managers, market analysis, structur... Detailed Information ENGM90006 Type Elective

Electives available in February, July, or September
	Points
Water Sensitive Urban Design (February)Elective	12.5
Water Sensitive Urban Design (February) There is increasing recognition around the world of the threats facing urban environments and their water resources. In many cities water demand is approaching or exceeding limits of sustainability, leading to increasing interest in alternative water sources, such as stormwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and desalination. At the same time, receiving environments such as urban streams and bays are threatened by pollution and erosion from stormwater runoff, or eutrophication due to discharge of poorly-treated wastewater. There is also increasing recognition of the importance of water in the urban landscape, and of its role in the welfare and health of humans. The concept of “water s... Detailed Information EVSC90025 Type Elective
Dredging Engineering (February)Elective	12.5
Dredging Engineering (February) Dredging is an excavation activity carried out underwater for keeping waterways navigable, beach nourishment and land reclamation. The subject examines Dredging Engineering Fundamentals such as dredging techniques, disposal of dredge material, basic dredge laws, sediment re-suspension and environment aspects. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from major Australian Port Authorities. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid groun... Detailed Information CVEN90069 Type Elective
Port and Harbour Engineering (February)Elective	12.5
Port and Harbour Engineering (February) The subject examines Port/Harbour Planning & Design Fundamentals. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems and issues relevant for port and harbour engineering. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from world leading firms. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in the technologies, concepts, methods & hydrodynamic theories used in the planning, design & construction of harbour facilities. Topics include: The business of portsStru... Detailed Information CVEN90070 Type Elective
Metocean Engineering (July)Elective	12.5
Metocean Engineering (July) The subject examines in-depth the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean, in shelf seas, and in coastal regions. It also provides an introduction to wave and hydrodynamics modelling as a support for engineering applications. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and industry applications. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in wave physics that is essential to evaluate the environmental impact on design and operation of marine structures. Topics include: Linear wave theory;Second-order wave theoryWave Spectrum;Tides;Wave Measurements;Near-shor... Detailed Information CVEN90066 Type Elective
Port Access and Navigation (September)Elective	12.5
Port Access and Navigation (September) The subject examines the management ship traffic in a Port/Harbour. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of a former ship Captain and Harbour Master. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. Topics include: Wave theory and marine forecasting;Vessel types and handling;Navigational aids;Underkeel clearance;Channel design;Port safety;Port Organization. Detailed Information CVEN90068 Type Elective

Waste Management focus

Semester 1
Core	Points
Quantitative Environmental ModellingCore	12.5
Quantitative Environmental Modelling Environmental problems are highly complex and challenging to analyse and are often addressed through modelling. Being skilled at environmental modelling is a core professional requirement for an Environmental Engineer. This subject focuses on environmental modelling methodology including the steps of model conceptualisation, model construction, model evaluation and model application using a range of energy, water and waste models in Matlab. The subject complements ENEN90032 Environmental Analysis Tools and ENEN90028 Monitoring Environmental Impacts which provide other core environmental engineering skills. It provides modelling skills for a wide range of discipline based subjects such as ... Detailed Information ENEN90031 Type Core
Sustainable Infrastructure EngineeringCore	12.5
Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering This subject provides an overview of a wide range of issues relating to infrastructure, with a particular focus on the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of historical and current projects. Students will gain an understanding of the complexities of decision-making in this sector, including the role of government and regulation, considerations of equity, and assessment of economic and environmental impacts. Students will discuss the influential role that infrastructure plays in shaping a society, and the effects both short-term and long-term. Students will also learn to apply various analytical models to frame their thinking and evaluate infrastructure projects from a susta... Detailed Information CVEN90043 Type Core
Selective Subjects	Points
IE Research Project 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 2 AIMS This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry. Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is of ... Detailed Information CVEN90047 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 1Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 1 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CV... Detailed Information CVEN90064 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 2 Refer to CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 for details Detailed Information CVEN90065 Type Elective
Solid Wastes to Sustainable ResourcesElective	12.5
Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources In this subject students will learn about the fundamentals of the solid waste stream in modern society. Emphasis will be placed on the life cycle aspects of waste and the prospect of minimizing waste and maximizing the economic value of waste streams. Interaction between solid wastes and liquid and gaseous waste streams will also be considered. The subject builds on knowledge from subjects such as CVEN90043 Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering where general principles of sustainability are discussed. Student knowledge of systems and material cycles, learnt in subjects such as ENEN90031 Quantitative Environmental Modelling and CVEN30010 Systems Modelling and Design or their equivalent in... Detailed Information ENEN90006 Type Elective
Electives	Points
Environmental Applied HydrologyElective	12.5
Environmental Applied Hydrology In this subject students will learn to analyse hydrologic data, to build computer models of catchments, and apply these to hydrologic analysis and real-world design problems. Quantitative analyses of physical hydrology are introduced and emphasis will be placed on the application of fundamental principles of mathematics and physics to the conceptualisation and analysis of the complex interactions that are the hallmark of earth systems. The subject builds on knowledge from ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering where climate and water cycles are studied. It also complements knowledge of modelling and analysis from subjects such as ENEN90031 Quantitative Environmental Modelling and ENEN9... Detailed Information ENEN90034 Type Elective
Foundations of Spatial InformationElective	12.5
Foundations of Spatial Information This is an introductory subject to Geograhpic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Information Science, both practically and theoretically, at postgraduate level. Spatial information is ubiquitous in decision making. Be it in urban planning, in traffic or disaster management, in way-finding, in issues of the environment, public health and sustainability, or in economic contexts: the question of 'where' is a fundamental one. Spatial information is also special in many respects, such as its dimensionality and autocorrelation, its volume, its links to the Internet of Things (things are always located somewhere), to social networks (which exist in space and time), to streaming data from s... Detailed Information GEOM90008 Type Elective
Sustainable Water Resources SystemsElective	12.5
Sustainable Water Resources Systems This subject aims to analyse the key concepts underpinning the sustainable use of water within the context of integrated river basin management. Lectures draw on extensive experience in water and river basin management, particularly in Australia and China including guest lecturers from industry practitioners. The subject focuses on the analysis of complex water resource systems that involve multiple sources of water supply and multiple water uses including agriculture, urban, industrial, recreation and the environment. The subject builds on students’ knowledge of sustainability, economics and resource management. While the principles of resource management are learnt in the context of wat... Detailed Information CVEN90019 Type Elective
Freight SystemsElective	12.5
Freight Systems There is a need for civil engineers to increase their knowledge and skills in freight systems since they are actively involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of a range of freight infrastructure such as roads, bridges and ports. Civil engineers require expertise in freight systems to reduce the social and environmental costs from freight including safety, noise and emissions. Training in freight systems also provides opportunities for freight networks to become more productive and efficient increasing economic benefits for society. Freight infrastructure allows the freight system to operate, facilitating vital components of our economy, including product... Detailed Information CVEN90061 Type Elective

Semester 2
Core	Points
Monitoring Environmental ImpactsCore	12.5
Monitoring Environmental Impacts The subject has a strong practical component with a five-day field camp during the mid-semester break involving student-led environmental monitoring. There is also a semester long project to design and implement an environmental monitoring program supported by weekly practice classes.Component skills taught in this subject: Conceptualising environmental responsesSelecting and using environmental measurement techniques (considering scale issues)Analysis of environmental monitoring data. This subject is a critical foundation for a career for environmental engineering but is also relevant to civil and other engineering disciplines where environmental impacts of engineering projects must be a... Detailed Information ENEN90028 Type Core
Environmental Analysis ToolsCore	12.5
Environmental Analysis Tools The aim of this subject is to help students develop capability to effectively summarise environmental variables met in the course of research and design, to select appropriate statistical models describing the data structure, and to conduct statistical inference on underlying processes. Students will apply a variety of models from a conventional or Bayesian approach to solve the problems at hand and derive deterministic or stochastic inferences from them.The subject is composed of four wide-ranging topics from exploratory data analysis to spatial modelling. At the beginning of each topic, students are provided with a set of data from environmental research, and a number of analysis tools ... Detailed Information ENEN90032 Type Core
Selective Subjects	Points
IE Research Project 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 2 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry. Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is of year-l... Detailed Information CVEN90047 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 1Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 1 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CV... Detailed Information CVEN90064 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 2 Refer to CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 for details Detailed Information CVEN90065 Type Elective
Water and Waste Water ManagementElective	12.5
Water and Waste Water Management In this subject students will learn about the fundamentals of water quality and the associated standards for use as potable water, recycled water or discharge into the environment in a sustainable manner. The subject will include the identification of risks and measures to control those risks and various treatment processes including physical, chemical and microbiological treatment of water and wastewater. The concept of integrated water management will be introduced and reinforced in the group based project work throughout the semester. Students will learn about the systems for water reclamation and reuse. This subject builds on a range of student’s general knowledge of water systems eng... Detailed Information ENEN90029 Type Elective
Groundwater HydrologyElective	12.5
Groundwater Hydrology This subject covers theoretical and practical aspects of groundwater flow, and groundwater contaminant transport. The subject includes the field methods to characterise aquifers, the modelling of groundwater flow, and transport of, pollutants through porous media and reactions. The subject takes students fundamental knowledge of advanced differential calculus and flow processes and applies them to movement of pollutants in groundwater systems. Techniques learnt in this course may be applied in capstone design and research projects. Concepts and techniques learnt in the subject are directly applicable to contemporary industry issues such contaminant movement through soils from poor histori... Detailed Information ENEN90030 Type Elective
Environmental Management ISO 14000Elective	12.5
Environmental Management ISO 14000 Environmental Management ISO 14000 aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to apply and help develop environmental management systems. The subject builds on the student’s knowledge of risk management, such as that gained in CVEN30008 Risk Analysis, and develops their ability to identify, assess and manage environmental risk that arises from the construction and operation of manufacturing or infrastructure facilities. It also builds on knowledge about sustainability such as is learnt in the subject CVEN90043 Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering, and other management systems such as those learnt in CVEN90045 Engineering Project Implementation.At the conclusion of the subjec... Detailed Information ENEN90005 Type Elective
Electives	Points
Geotechnical ApplicationsElective	12.5
Geotechnical Applications This is a geotechnical engineering elective subject in which student will be introduced to geo-environmental related topics including the assessment and design of waste disposal containment systems, and the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. The subject also covers the design of shallow and deep foundations, bearing capacity solutions and foundation settlement prediction, as well as soil improvement and stabilisation. Deep basement excavation and earth dam designs are also featured. This practically oriented elective subject builds on the fundamental material learned earlier in ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering and CVEN30010 System Modelling and Design, and fully... Detailed Information CVEN90027 Type Elective
Transport System ModellingElective	12.5
Transport System Modelling In undergraduate subjects, students are exposed to some engineering features of transport and traffic engineering. However, these do not fully provide the requisite knowledge and skills for understanding the modelling and planning aspects of transport system engineering. These competencies are of highest importance for those interested in a career in transport engineering. In this subject, students will be provided with the fundamental concept of four-step modelling in depth, including trip generation/attraction, trip distribution, modal split and traffic assignment. The contemporary topics of transport modelling such as choice modelling, car-ownership and uncertainty modelling in the con... Detailed Information CVEN90063 Type Elective
Engineering Contracts and ProcurementElective	12.5
Engineering Contracts and Procurement In this subject students will learn how to structure and work with engineering contracts to deliver and procure engineering outcomes. Students will develop a working knowledge of contract administration and gain an understanding of commercial out workings of engineering. All engineers interface commercially with engineering contracts throughout their careers and thus the application of the subject content is broad. Those seeking to work as a contractor and as a contract administrator will find direct application of this subject’s content. INDICATIVE CONTENTCommercial management of engineering projects including the role and responsibilities of corporate managers, market analysis, structur... Detailed Information ENGM90006 Type Elective

Electives available in February, July, or September
	Points
Water Sensitive Urban Design (February)Elective	12.5
Water Sensitive Urban Design (February) There is increasing recognition around the world of the threats facing urban environments and their water resources. In many cities water demand is approaching or exceeding limits of sustainability, leading to increasing interest in alternative water sources, such as stormwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and desalination. At the same time, receiving environments such as urban streams and bays are threatened by pollution and erosion from stormwater runoff, or eutrophication due to discharge of poorly-treated wastewater. There is also increasing recognition of the importance of water in the urban landscape, and of its role in the welfare and health of humans. The concept of “water s... Detailed Information EVSC90025 Type Elective
Dredging Engineering (February)Elective	12.5
Dredging Engineering (February) Dredging is an excavation activity carried out underwater for keeping waterways navigable, beach nourishment and land reclamation. The subject examines Dredging Engineering Fundamentals such as dredging techniques, disposal of dredge material, basic dredge laws, sediment re-suspension and environment aspects. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from major Australian Port Authorities. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid groun... Detailed Information CVEN90069 Type Elective
Port and Harbour Engineering (February)Elective	12.5
Port and Harbour Engineering (February) The subject examines Port/Harbour Planning & Design Fundamentals. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems and issues relevant for port and harbour engineering. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from world leading firms. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in the technologies, concepts, methods & hydrodynamic theories used in the planning, design & construction of harbour facilities. Topics include: The business of portsStru... Detailed Information CVEN90070 Type Elective
Metocean Engineering (July)Elective	12.5
Metocean Engineering (July) The subject examines in-depth the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean, in shelf seas, and in coastal regions. It also provides an introduction to wave and hydrodynamics modelling as a support for engineering applications. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and industry applications. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in wave physics that is essential to evaluate the environmental impact on design and operation of marine structures. Topics include: Linear wave theory;Second-order wave theoryWave Spectrum;Tides;Wave Measurements;Near-shor... Detailed Information CVEN90066 Type Elective
Port Access and Navigation (September)Elective	12.5
Port Access and Navigation (September) The subject examines the management ship traffic in a Port/Harbour. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of a former ship Captain and Harbour Master. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. Topics include: Wave theory and marine forecasting;Vessel types and handling;Navigational aids;Underkeel clearance;Channel design;Port safety;Port Organization. Detailed Information CVEN90068 Type Elective

Water Resources focus

Semester 1
Core	Points
Quantitative Environmental ModellingCore	12.5
Quantitative Environmental Modelling Environmental problems are highly complex and challenging to analyse and are often addressed through modelling. Being skilled at environmental modelling is a core professional requirement for an Environmental Engineer. This subject focuses on environmental modelling methodology including the steps of model conceptualisation, model construction, model evaluation and model application using a range of energy, water and waste models in Matlab. The subject complements ENEN90032 Environmental Analysis Tools and ENEN90028 Monitoring Environmental Impacts which provide other core environmental engineering skills. It provides modelling skills for a wide range of discipline based subjects such as ... Detailed Information ENEN90031 Type Core
Sustainable Infrastructure EngineeringCore	12.5
Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering This subject provides an overview of a wide range of issues relating to infrastructure, with a particular focus on the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of historical and current projects. Students will gain an understanding of the complexities of decision-making in this sector, including the role of government and regulation, considerations of equity, and assessment of economic and environmental impacts. Students will discuss the influential role that infrastructure plays in shaping a society, and the effects both short-term and long-term. Students will also learn to apply various analytical models to frame their thinking and evaluate infrastructure projects from a susta... Detailed Information CVEN90043 Type Core
Selective Subjects	Points
IE Research Project 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 2 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry. Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is of year-l... Detailed Information CVEN90047 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 1Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 1 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CV... Detailed Information CVEN90064 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 2 Refer to CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 for details Detailed Information CVEN90065 Type Elective
Sustainable Water Resources SystemsElective	12.5
Sustainable Water Resources Systems This subject aims to analyse the key concepts underpinning the sustainable use of water within the context of integrated river basin management. Lectures draw on extensive experience in water and river basin management, particularly in Australia and China including guest lecturers from industry practitioners. The subject focuses on the analysis of complex water resource systems that involve multiple sources of water supply and multiple water uses including agriculture, urban, industrial, recreation and the environment. The subject builds on students’ knowledge of sustainability, economics and resource management. While the principles of resource management are learnt in the context of wat... Detailed Information CVEN90019 Type Elective
Environmental Applied HydrologyElective	12.5
Environmental Applied Hydrology In this subject students will learn to analyse hydrologic data, to build computer models of catchments, and apply these to hydrologic analysis and real-world design problems. Quantitative analyses of physical hydrology are introduced and emphasis will be placed on the application of fundamental principles of mathematics and physics to the conceptualisation and analysis of the complex interactions that are the hallmark of earth systems. The subject builds on knowledge from ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering where climate and water cycles are studied. It also complements knowledge of modelling and analysis from subjects such as ENEN90031 Quantitative Environmental Modelling and ENEN9... Detailed Information ENEN90034 Type Elective
Electives	Points
Foundations of Spatial InformationElective	12.5
Foundations of Spatial Information This is an introductory subject to Geograhpic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Information Science, both practically and theoretically, at postgraduate level. Spatial information is ubiquitous in decision making. Be it in urban planning, in traffic or disaster management, in way-finding, in issues of the environment, public health and sustainability, or in economic contexts: the question of 'where' is a fundamental one. Spatial information is also special in many respects, such as its dimensionality and autocorrelation, its volume, its links to the Internet of Things (things are always located somewhere), to social networks (which exist in space and time), to streaming data from s... Detailed Information GEOM90008 Type Elective
Freight SystemsElective	12.5
Freight Systems There is a need for civil engineers to increase their knowledge and skills in freight systems since they are actively involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of a range of freight infrastructure such as roads, bridges and ports. Civil engineers require expertise in freight systems to reduce the social and environmental costs from freight including safety, noise and emissions. Training in freight systems also provides opportunities for freight networks to become more productive and efficient increasing economic benefits for society. Freight infrastructure allows the freight system to operate, facilitating vital components of our economy, including product... Detailed Information CVEN90061 Type Elective

Winter Semester (June)
Selective Subjects	Points
International River Basin ManagementElective	12.5
International River Basin Management River basins, where human civilisation comes from, are challenged by increasing population pressures, rapid urbanization and climate change impact. A river basin is a semi-closed ecological and economic system, representing logical management units of the water cycle, throughout which all decisions and actions have interdependent ecological, social and economic implications. Thus, river basin management needs interdisciplinary knowledge. This subject aims to equip tomorrow’s water managers with the adaptive approach by linking cutting edge knowledge to stress-tested practices in river basin management. This subject includes of a 5-7 day field trip held in either China or Australia (in 201... Detailed Information ENEN90037 Type Elective

Winter Semester (June)

Selective Subjects

Points

International River Basin ManagementElective

12.5

International River Basin Management

River basins, where human civilisation comes from, are challenged by increasing population pressures, rapid urbanization and climate change impact. A river basin is a semi-closed ecological and economic system, representing logical management units of the water cycle, throughout which all decisions and actions have interdependent ecological, social and economic implications. Thus, river basin management needs interdisciplinary knowledge. This subject aims to equip tomorrow’s water managers with the adaptive approach by linking cutting edge knowledge to stress-tested practices in river basin management. This subject includes of a 5-7 day field trip held in either China or Australia (in 201...

Detailed Information ENEN90037

Type Elective

Semester 2
Core	Points
Monitoring Environmental ImpactsCore	12.5
Monitoring Environmental Impacts The subject has a strong practical component with a five-day field camp during the mid-semester break involving student-led environmental monitoring. There is also a semester long project to design and implement an environmental monitoring program supported by weekly practice classes.Component skills taught in this subject: Conceptualising environmental responsesSelecting and using environmental measurement techniques (considering scale issues)Analysis of environmental monitoring data. This subject is a critical foundation for a career for environmental engineering but is also relevant to civil and other engineering disciplines where environmental impacts of engineering projects must be a... Detailed Information ENEN90028 Type Core
Environmental Analysis ToolsCore	12.5
Environmental Analysis Tools The aim of this subject is to help students develop capability to effectively summarise environmental variables met in the course of research and design, to select appropriate statistical models describing the data structure, and to conduct statistical inference on underlying processes. Students will apply a variety of models from a conventional or Bayesian approach to solve the problems at hand and derive deterministic or stochastic inferences from them.The subject is composed of four wide-ranging topics from exploratory data analysis to spatial modelling. At the beginning of each topic, students are provided with a set of data from environmental research, and a number of analysis tools ... Detailed Information ENEN90032 Type Core
Selective Subjects	Points
IE Research Project 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 2 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry. Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note: CVEN90022 IE Research Project 1 is of year-l... Detailed Information CVEN90047 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 1Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 1 This subject provides the capstone experience for students in Infrastructure Engineering. Students will combine their expertise in interdisciplinary groups or as individuals to address real-world problems, typically in contact with industry.Project topics will be advertised well in advance of commencement of the subject so that students can make an informed choice of topic and enrol early. Students must register their topic, group and supervisor before the subject commences. Students with an average score of H1 in the previous 100 points of study and an interest in a PhD have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project. Note 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CV... Detailed Information CVEN90064 Type Elective
IE Research Project 1 Part 2Elective	12.5
IE Research Project 1 Part 2 Refer to CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 for details Detailed Information CVEN90065 Type Elective
Water and Waste Water ManagementElective	12.5
Water and Waste Water Management In this subject students will learn about the fundamentals of water quality and the associated standards for use as potable water, recycled water or discharge into the environment in a sustainable manner. The subject will include the identification of risks and measures to control those risks and various treatment processes including physical, chemical and microbiological treatment of water and wastewater. The concept of integrated water management will be introduced and reinforced in the group based project work throughout the semester. Students will learn about the systems for water reclamation and reuse. This subject builds on a range of student’s general knowledge of water systems eng... Detailed Information ENEN90029 Type Elective
Groundwater HydrologyElective	12.5
Groundwater Hydrology This subject covers theoretical and practical aspects of groundwater flow, and groundwater contaminant transport. The subject includes the field methods to characterise aquifers, the modelling of groundwater flow, and transport of, pollutants through porous media and reactions. The subject takes students fundamental knowledge of advanced differential calculus and flow processes and applies them to movement of pollutants in groundwater systems. Techniques learnt in this course may be applied in capstone design and research projects. Concepts and techniques learnt in the subject are directly applicable to contemporary industry issues such contaminant movement through soils from poor histori... Detailed Information ENEN90030 Type Elective
Electives	Points
Geotechnical ApplicationsElective	12.5
Geotechnical Applications This is a geotechnical engineering elective subject in which student will be introduced to geo-environmental related topics including the assessment and design of waste disposal containment systems, and the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. The subject also covers the design of shallow and deep foundations, bearing capacity solutions and foundation settlement prediction, as well as soil improvement and stabilisation. Deep basement excavation and earth dam designs are also featured. This practically oriented elective subject builds on the fundamental material learned earlier in ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering and CVEN30010 System Modelling and Design, and fully... Detailed Information CVEN90027 Type Elective
Transport System ModellingElective	12.5
Transport System Modelling In undergraduate subjects, students are exposed to some engineering features of transport and traffic engineering. However, these do not fully provide the requisite knowledge and skills for understanding the modelling and planning aspects of transport system engineering. These competencies are of highest importance for those interested in a career in transport engineering. In this subject, students will be provided with the fundamental concept of four-step modelling in depth, including trip generation/attraction, trip distribution, modal split and traffic assignment. The contemporary topics of transport modelling such as choice modelling, car-ownership and uncertainty modelling in the con... Detailed Information CVEN90063 Type Elective
Engineering Contracts and ProcurementElective	12.5
Engineering Contracts and Procurement In this subject students will learn how to structure and work with engineering contracts to deliver and procure engineering outcomes. Students will develop a working knowledge of contract administration and gain an understanding of commercial out workings of engineering. All engineers interface commercially with engineering contracts throughout their careers and thus the application of the subject content is broad. Those seeking to work as a contractor and as a contract administrator will find direct application of this subject’s content. INDICATIVE CONTENTCommercial management of engineering projects including the role and responsibilities of corporate managers, market analysis, structur... Detailed Information ENGM90006 Type Elective
Foundations of Spatial InformationElective	12.5
Foundations of Spatial Information This is an introductory subject to Geograhpic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Information Science, both practically and theoretically, at postgraduate level. Spatial information is ubiquitous in decision making. Be it in urban planning, in traffic or disaster management, in way-finding, in issues of the environment, public health and sustainability, or in economic contexts: the question of 'where' is a fundamental one. Spatial information is also special in many respects, such as its dimensionality and autocorrelation, its volume, its links to the Internet of Things (things are always located somewhere), to social networks (which exist in space and time), to streaming data from s... Detailed Information GEOM90008 Type Elective

Electives available in February, July, or September
	Points
Dredging Engineering (February)Elective	12.5
Dredging Engineering (February) Dredging is an excavation activity carried out underwater for keeping waterways navigable, beach nourishment and land reclamation. The subject examines Dredging Engineering Fundamentals such as dredging techniques, disposal of dredge material, basic dredge laws, sediment re-suspension and environment aspects. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from major Australian Port Authorities. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid groun... Detailed Information CVEN90069 Type Elective
Water Sensitive Urban Design (February)Elective	12.5
Water Sensitive Urban Design (February) There is increasing recognition around the world of the threats facing urban environments and their water resources. In many cities water demand is approaching or exceeding limits of sustainability, leading to increasing interest in alternative water sources, such as stormwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and desalination. At the same time, receiving environments such as urban streams and bays are threatened by pollution and erosion from stormwater runoff, or eutrophication due to discharge of poorly-treated wastewater. There is also increasing recognition of the importance of water in the urban landscape, and of its role in the welfare and health of humans. The concept of “water s... Detailed Information EVSC90025 Type Elective
Port and Harbour Engineering (February)Elective	12.5
Port and Harbour Engineering (February) The subject examines Port/Harbour Planning & Design Fundamentals. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems and issues relevant for port and harbour engineering. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from world leading firms. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in the technologies, concepts, methods & hydrodynamic theories used in the planning, design & construction of harbour facilities. Topics include: The business of portsStru... Detailed Information CVEN90070 Type Elective
Metocean Engineering (July)Elective	12.5
Metocean Engineering (July) The subject examines in-depth the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean, in shelf seas, and in coastal regions. It also provides an introduction to wave and hydrodynamics modelling as a support for engineering applications. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of problems by combining cutting-edge research in Maritime and Coastal Engineering and industry applications. The subject will provide students with a solid grounding in wave physics that is essential to evaluate the environmental impact on design and operation of marine structures. Topics include: Linear wave theory;Second-order wave theoryWave Spectrum;Tides;Wave Measurements;Near-shor... Detailed Information CVEN90066 Type Elective
Port Access and Navigation (September)Elective	12.5
Port Access and Navigation (September) The subject examines the management ship traffic in a Port/Harbour. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of a former ship Captain and Harbour Master. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures. Topics include: Wave theory and marine forecasting;Vessel types and handling;Navigational aids;Underkeel clearance;Channel design;Port safety;Port Organization. Detailed Information CVEN90068 Type Elective

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