civ3cc civil construction
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT
CIV3CC
2015
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.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDaniela Ionescu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE2MES
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Construction planning, equipment and methods | Prescribed | Peurifoy et al. | 8TH EDN, MCGRAW HILL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the construction industry and identify the building construction processes necessary to transform a design into a useful structure.
- Activities:
- Activity: Lectures, tutorials, directed study and independent learning. Assessment: Assessed in assignment and exam. All of these assessments contain questions where students must demonstrate correct use of terminology and be able to describe varied stages of construction processes associated with a specific project delivery model.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Compare the capacity and economics of construction equipment, select the correct equipment and plan its operation properly to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Activities:
- Activity: Lectures, tutorials, directed study and independent learning. Assessment: Assessed in assignment and exam. Questions in these assessments will require students to select equipment necessary for a given projects and produce the required calculations. Students have to show an appreciation of the data obtained and interpret the results from an economic point of view, or critically analyse the productivity of the equipment for varied site conditions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Apply the quality assurance methodology associated with a range of construction processes in agreement with the professional specifications.
- Activities:
- Activity: Lectures, tutorials, directed study and independent learning. Assessment: Assessed in assignment and exam. In some exam questions students are asked to critically analyse the economic aspects associated with poor quality work on a given project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Explain differing aspects of construction site management, including Health and Safety, Environmental Management and the statutory approval processes required prior to any construction activity.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, directed study and independent learning Assessment: Assessed in assignment and exam. All of these assessments contain questions where students must demonstrate understanding of the legislation processes associated with a specific project or project delivery model.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Apply knowledge of the interactions between soil/rock to select the foundation systems and/or the supporting structure, and the equipment and construction method.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and independent learning Assessment: Assessed in assignment and exam. Some of the questions ask the students to select a foundation or support solution based on the given information, and describe the construction technology.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
06. Explain the impact of the Acts of Parliament on the construction industry in relation to local government, water industry, health and safety, and environmental management.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and independent learning Assessment: Assessed in assignment and exam. Some of the questions ask the students to describe steps in the process of project approval and documentation necessary from varied authorities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDaniela 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x written assignments (numerical) (10% each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |