CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT

CIV3CC

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

It is widely recognized that construction as a discipline is a combination of art and science. While an understanding of the technical aspects of construction is extremely important, it is also essential that construction professionals have knowledge of the business and management aspects of the profession.This subject provides a basic understanding of technical and management aspects of construction. It also covers risk assessment processes, occupational health and safety aspects and statutory approval processes for construction projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Daniela Ionescu

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: CHE2MES

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsConstruction planning, equipment and methodsPrescribedPeurifoy et al.8TH EDN, MCGRAW HILL

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniela Ionescu

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
3 x written assignments (numerical) (10% each)30
one 3-hour examination70