Units
The individual subjects inside each degree: what’s taught, how it’s assessed, and when it runs.
4,303 units
| Code | Unit | Faculty | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM3941 | Advanced inorganic chemistry A general description of the synthetic methods and characterization techniques that are used to prepare coordination complexes and organometallic compounds will be provided together with the tools and methodologies used in the determination… | Science | 3 |
| CHM3952 | Advanced analytical chemistry Advances in analytical science will involve the development and exploitation of advanced mass spectrometric, molecular spectroscopic and separation techniques. This unit concentrates on these approaches, and provides examples of how they ca… | Science | 3 |
| CHM3960 | Environmental chemistry The Environmental Chemistry unit explores the basics of our environment, focusing on air, soil, and water. Through a mix of online activities, face-to-face workshops and hands-on lab work, you'll explore the intricacies of these components.… | Science | 3 |
| CHM3972 | Sustainable chemistry The development of chemical tools that allow realisation of the concept of a sustainable future - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs - is the basis for the course… | Science | 3 |
| CHM3980 | Chemistry overseas research project This unit provides you with the opportunity to carry out a research project overseas as part of their final year of study in chemistry. The project may be carried out within a university or industry research laboratory by arrangement and ap… | Science | 3 |
| CHM3990 | Chemistry project This course allows you to devote yourself to a substantial laboratory project as part of your final year of study in Chemistry. The project may be carried out within the School of Chemistry teaching and research laboratories or in an indust… | Science | 3 |
| CIV2206 | Structural mechanics This unit involves the study of various loadings (axial force, moment, shear force, toque) as well as the resulting stresses and strains that occur in engineering structures. It builds on aspects taught in the level 1 unit, ENG1011. Topics… | Engineering | 2 |
| CIV2235 | Structural materials This unit introduces you to fundamental concepts in the common structural materials including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. The major topics include concrete technology and the durability of concrete structures, sustainability consi… | Engineering | 2 |
| CIV2242 | Geomechanics 1 The unit covers all aspects of geomechanics at an elementary level, as well as basic engineering geology, formation and weathering processes, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, soil- and rock-forming minerals, geological mapping an… | Engineering | 2 |
| CIV2263 | Water systems The unit focuses on fundamentals of hydraulics. Hydrostatics is first introduced with application to dam and gates. The basic equations of continuity, momentum and energy conservation are derived and applied to the design of pressurised pip… | Engineering | 2 |
| CIV2282 | Transport and traffic engineering This unit introduces you to the field of transport and traffic engineering. The fundamental parameters used to describe deterministic traffic flow behaviour are introduced along with a simple traffic flow model. Stochastic traffic flow beha… | Engineering | 2 |
| CIV2283 | Civil engineering construction An introduction to the nature of civil engineering construction projects. This includes an overview of materials and methodologies in civil construction, as well as the historic approaches and drivers of change. This unit introduces current… | Engineering | 2 |
| CIV3221 | Building structures and technology Loads and load paths for multi-storey building structures, including wind load. Design of composite steel-concrete floor systems, beam-columns and footings. Appropriate structural analysis manual techniques for the determination of forces a… | Engineering | 3 |
| CIV3247 | Geomechanics 2 This unit covers all aspects of geomechanics at intermediate levels, including consolidation theory of soils, estimation of consolidation and creep settlements for different types of soils, compaction of soils, advanced topics on shear stre… | Engineering | 3 |
| CIV3283 | Road engineering This unit introduces the fundamentals of road engineering theory and practice. It examines a number of issues related to the planning, design and construction of roads, including road planning, the road traffic environment, road design issu… | Engineering | 3 |
| CIV3285 | Engineering hydrology The unit introduces you to the basic concepts of hydrology and their application in the engineering practice. The key features of the main components of the hydrologic cycle (i.e., rainfall, streamflow, and evapotranspiration) are presented… | Engineering | 3 |
| CIV3294 | Structural design This unit introduces you to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber and masonry in accordance with design codes. You will understand the design processes for various structural components and how the fundamental enginee… | Engineering | 3 |
| CIV4100 | Autonomous vehicle systems This unit will introduce students to autonomous systems in general, autonomous vehicle (AV) system in particular, and its development. The unit will provide the fundamental system engineering knowledge of autonomous vehicle systems includin… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4212 | Civil and environmental engineering practice This is a capstone unit drawing together the material taught in previous units. The objective is to utilise this knowledge to undertake a multi-disciplinary open ended design task for a specified civil engineering development, in groups, mi… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4234 | Advanced structural analysis This unit covers advanced structural analysis techniques including matrix analysis for truss and beam structures and also the theoretical basis and application of the finite element method for truss, beam and plate elements. The unit will p… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4235 | Advanced structural design Advanced methods for the design of structures considering both loading and strength aspects of design. Strength and serviceability design of continuous post-tensioned concrete members. Design and detailing of anchorage zones. Introduction t… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4248 | Ground hazards engineering Geotechnical engineering concepts applied to solve or minimise geo-hazard problems specific to waste containment facilities, contaminated sites and redevelopment and construction on marginal land. The unit focuses on geotechnical aspects of… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4249 | Foundation engineering This unit introduces foundation systems and design principles with reference to the geological context of a project. It also addresses how to determine relevant foundation design parameters from field and laboratory tests. It teaches the de… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4261 | Integrated urban water management This unit is designed to give a broad understanding of the integrated management of water resources within an urban context. This is a field of practice growing in importance in Australia and overseas, and will equip you well for careers in… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4268 | Water security in a changing climate Water is one of the most vital resources on this planet, yet it is under immense threat from climate change and pollution. Ensuring water security is one of the grand challenges of the 21st century. Here we explore the principles and practi… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4280 | Bridge design and assessment Essential aspects of highway bridge design, assessment and rehabilitation. Criteria for selection of bridge types, which are most prevalent. Examine structure as a whole, and implement the analysis and design of the bridge deck and the supp… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4283 | Transport planning This unit examines contemporary issues in urban transport planning. The concept of sustainable transport is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between transport and… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4284 | Sustainable traffic systems This unit examines contemporary practice in sustainable road traffic engineering. It takes a multi-modal approach to traffic engineering, exploring how to design and manage a transport system that encourages public transport, walking and cy… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4288 | Water treatment This unit provides an overview of water and wastewater systems in urban environments. The overview focuses on these systems' functions regarding the provision of drinking water and wastewater treatment and their modes of operation. Specific… | Engineering | 4 |
| CIV4293 | Transport planning for Asian cities This unit examines contemporary issues in urban transport planning with a particular focus on Asian cities. The concept of sustainable transport is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Emphasis is placed on the… | Engineering | 4 |