Civil EngineeringSubject regulations

Civil engineers design, plan, oversee, construct and operate infrastructure and services that help shape natural and man-made environments. They work in many fields, including structures, dams, bridges, gas and water supply systems, sewerage systems, transportation systems, and roads. The Civil Engineering programme gives the student knowledge and expertise to work as a professional civil engineer. Prospective careers include local and regional government, engineering consultancies, construction companies and suppliers.

Civil Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).

To complete the specified programme in Civil Engineering, students must complete the following programme.

Note:

Students who have completed ENGCV580 should contact the Division of STEM for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Students must take the following papers: ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN110, ENGEN111, ENGEN112, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
Students must take the following papers: ENGCV212, ENGCV223, ENGCV231, ENGCV241, ENGCV251, ENGCV280, ENGEN201, ENGEN270 and ENGEN271.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).
Students must take the following papers: ENGCV312, ENGCV323, ENGCV331, ENGCV351, ENGCV352, ENGCV380, ENGEN370, ENGEN371 and ENGEV341.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).
Students must take the following papers: ENGCV581, ENGEN570 and ENGEN582.
Plus 45 points of electives from: ENGCV512, ENGCV513, ENGCV523, ENGCV531, ENGCV541, ENGCV551, ENGEN583, ENGEV541, ENGEV542 or ENGME540, of which at least 30 points must be from 500 level ENGCV coded papers.
Students completing a Master of Engineering Practice are required to take a research project and a selection of papers. To complete a MEngPrac in Civil Engineering, students must complete 180 points at 500 level, including: ENGCV506; 30 points from EXMBM511, EXMBM512, EXMBM513, EXMBM514, EXMBM521, EXMBM522, EXMBM523 EXMBM524, EXMBM532 and EXMBM533; 60 points from ENGCV512, ENGCV513, ENGEN583, ENGEV541, ENGEV542, ENGME540, ENGME585 and ENGME586; as well as 60 points from ENGEN508.

Civil Engineering papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
ENGEN101Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN102Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton)
ENGEN103Engineering Computing This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
ENGEN110Engineering Mechanics Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton)
ENGEN111Electricity for Engineers Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN112Materials Science and Engineering Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
ENGEN170Engineering and Society Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
ENGEN180Foundations of Engineering Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
ENGCV212Structural Engineering 1 Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV223Water Engineering 1 This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV231Geotechnical Engineering 1 An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV241Highways and Surveying Introduces the principles and techniques of land surveying and the basic theories and design techniques in highway and pavement engineering.	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV251Construction 1 An understanding of the properties, limitations, and selection of materials used in construction is fundamental for a practising civil engineer. This...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV280Civil Design Challenge 1 An introduction to the concept of design thinking in terms of identifying the users needs, ideation, and evaluating prototypes within the field of...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN201Engineering Maths and Modelling 2 Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online)
ENGEN270Engineering and Business This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN271Engineering Work Placement 1 This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...	0	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN272Engineering Work Placement 1 This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...	30	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
ENGCV312Structural Engineering 2 Analysis of statically indeterminate structures including trusses, beams, and frames. Calculating building loads, load paths and resulting internal...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV323Water Engineering 2 Application of hydraulics and hydrology in water engineering such as design of water distribution systems, fundamentals of flow in open channels...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV331Geotechnical Engineering 2 A course in geotechnical engineering, which covers the analysis of seepage, consolidation, settlement, induced stresses, stability of slopes, as well...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV351Structural Steel Design In this paper, students learn how to carry out structural analysis and design of structural and cold formed steel structures. Lectures will furnish...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV352Reinforced Concrete Design This paper will teach methods for designing reinforced concrete structures to meet New Zealand Standards.	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV380Civil Design Challenge 2 In this paper, the students are tasked with the completion of an open-ended Civil Engineering project. Lectures will discuss different aspects of the...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGEN370Engineering and the Environment This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEN371Engineering Work Placement 2 This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...	0	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN372Engineering Work Placement 2 This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...	30	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN390Special Topics in Engineering 1 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN391Special Topics in Engineering 2 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEV341Environmental Engineering 2 This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm...	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
ENGCV506Civil Engineering Systems Analysis This paper reviews the knowledge students gained during their undergraduate degree. It covers the essentials of structures, water engineering...	30	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV512Advanced Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering This paper covers topics related to advanced structural analysis and design. The paper will have a specific focus on lateral and dynamic loading...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGCV523Advanced Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering This paper covers advanced hydrology and hydraulics for civil engineering and modelling techniques, including methodologies of hydrological data...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV531Advanced Geotechnical Engineering This paper provides a more advanced understanding of Geotechnical Engineering from the perspective of the mechanical behaviour of soils, stress-path...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV551Advanced Construction Technologies This paper provides knowledge of acquisition, management, manipulation and analysis of data and its’ application for civil engineering project...	15	25B (Hamilton)
ENGCV581Advanced Civil Engineering Design Challenge This paper is an exercise in project based experiential learning applying the engineering design process. Students will work together in teams to...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEN508Master's Capstone Project This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on...	60	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN570Engineering and the Profession The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...	15	25D (Hamilton)
ENGEN583Special Topics in Engineering 3 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN584Special Topics in Engineering 4 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN585Special Topics in Engineering 5 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN586Special Topics in Engineering 6 An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.	15	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN587Directed Study 1 Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.	30	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEN588Directed Study 2 Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.	30	25X (Hamilton)
ENGEV541Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGEV542Waste Minimisation Engineering Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant...	15	25A (Hamilton)
ENGME540Finite Element Analysis Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and...	15	25A (Hamilton)

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