Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL4660

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

Independent research study in the form of a literature review, an experimental or theoretical investigation, an engineering design problem etc. Results are communicated in the form of a seminar, poster, and final report.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore BCA

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Use their initiative in an area of self-selected engineering interest.

2. Demonstrate initiative through the work performed.

3. Critically analyse the work performed previously by others.

4. Critically assess the achievements, limitations and further requirements of their own work.

5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the state-of-the-art in the selected area.

6. Demonstrate, through oral and written presentations, the ability to communicate the objectives and outcomes of the work.


Content

A self-directed project under the supervision of a member of academic staff involving a poster, a seminar, and a written report of the project.  The course content includes instructions in presentation skills, and use of library resources.


Requisite

This course is only available to students in the following programs:

[12282] Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor Engineering(Hons)(Surveying)

[12288] B Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

[12289] Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)/Bachelor of Business

[12290] Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Civil)/Bachelor of Eng (Hons)(Environmental)

[12298] Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Environmental)

[40054] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

[40057] Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

[40082] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

[40083] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)

[40084] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics

[40085] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)

[40090] Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science

[40200] Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science

[40231] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

[40353] Bachelor of Civil Eng (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Eng (Honours)

[40354] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

[40356] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

[40357] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics

[40358] Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)

[40361] Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

[40362] Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science


Assumed knowledge

A student should have completed sufficient courses to be able to complete their program requirements in the year of enrolment.


Assessment items

Exhibition / Poster: Poster

Presentation: Seminar
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Report: Final Written Report


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA

Individual Supervision-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • With individual supervisors.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 10

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Individual Supervision-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • With individual supervisors.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 10
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline