The program covers the application of basic scientific and technological principles to the design and construction of facilities necessary to serve the needs of the society. Civil Engineering projects range from large public infrastructures such as road networks, bridges, water treatment and supply systems, dams, and underground construction to private developments such as commercial or industrial centres and urban housing development. Civil engineering projects require close working relationships with other groups including planners, architects, environmental scientists, and regulatory bodies. This necessitates development of an appreciation of the impact of civil works on society in terms of both social and financial obligations.
The Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Construction Engineering of Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus is fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia and by Engineers Australia. To qualify for the grade of Corporate Member of these institutions, graduates are required to complete a minimum of four-year approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree.
A graduate in civil and construction engineering possess skills readily transferable between employers, and may expect to find employment within the urban and rural development industry, with consulting engineers, contractors, and federal, state or municipal authorities. Other opportunities for employment are afforded in research laboratories and academic institutions. There are many fields of specialization both by class of industry and by nature of work, among others, transportation engineering, community infrastructures, urban and rural drainage, environmental management, project management, public health and coastal engineering.
Concentrations and Specialisations
The B. Eng (Hons) Civil and Construction Engineering Program Objectives (PObj):
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Curtin Graduate Civil Engineers shall create significant impact in the civil engineering industry by demonstrating their experience in working with significant projects within their organization and society at national and international levels
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Curtin Graduate Civil Engineers shall remain at the forefront of the civil engineering industry by demonstrating their leadership within their organization and society at national and international levels
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Curtin Graduate Civil Engineers shall uphold professionalism in the civil engineering industry by registering with Borad of Engineers Malaysia and being involved in professional development activities
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The B. Eng (Hons) Civil and Construction Engineering Program Outcomes (POut):
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Integrate mathematics, sciences, and civil and construction engineering knowledge from all subdisciplines in practising civil and construction engineering
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Identify, source information, formulate solutions, analyse options and solve complex civil and construction engineering problems |
| POut 3 | Integrate design solutions with client requirements to produce feasible and practical solutions with appropriate considerations |
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Investigate complex civil and construction engineering problems to obtain conclusions by design of experiments, analysis of data and synthesis of infromation using research-based knowledge and methods
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Apply suitable engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complete complex civil and construction engineering problems successfully
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Practice civil and construction engineering with a global perspective, informed by consideration in societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues
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Understand the impact of civil and construction engineering towards the environment and produce sustainable solutions to civil and construction engineering problems
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Demonstrate ethical practice in the context of civil and construction engineering problems
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Communicate complex civil and construction engineering activities effectively with plans, reports, documentation and presentations to all stakeholders
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Apply knowledge of civil and construction engineering principles as a member and leader in a team, in managing all projects
Continually extend and build on professional understanding and skills acquired during the undergraduate learning
Apply knowledge of project and cost management as a member and leader in a team, in managing all projects
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Source : Curtin University