James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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CS4005 - Civil Engineering Design
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | CS3001 AND CS3003 AND CS4001 AND CS4002 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Design - generally three projects covering structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental/hydraulics engineering. Where possible, these will be treated in an integrated way. In this subject, the designs will be more open-ended and oriented towards overall projects compared with earlier design subjects.
Learning Outcomes
- source, assess, and use design aids, codes and other data to assist in evaluation and decision making
- apply basic science and engineering fundamentals to the planning and design of engineering projects
- formulate, analyse, evaluate and make decisions on different design aspects of multipurpose projects
- function effectively as an individual, and as a manager or member of project design team
- design multipurpose civil engineering projects in the areas of hydraulic, structural, transportation, environmental and geotechnical engineering in consultation with other members in a team
- communicate design recommendations with engineers, managers, and project stakeholders
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Technical report - (85%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Siva Sivakugan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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