Undergraduate Program Guide 2016
Engineering,
Computer Science/IT and
Contents
Engineering
Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) ... 11 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical) ... 13 Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) ... 14 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) ... 16 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Structural and Environmental) ... 18 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Architectural)... 19 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) ... 20
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) ... 22 Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) ... 26 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace) ... 27 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports) ... 28 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) ... 29 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) ... 30
Petroleum Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) ... 32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Chemical) ... 34 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum, Civil and Structural) ... 35 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mechanical) ... 36 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mining) ... 37 Software Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software) ... 38 Flexible Entry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Flexible Entry ... 39
Computer Science/IT
Bachelor of Computer Science ... 40 Bachelor of Computer Science
(Advanced) ... 41 Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences ... 42 Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) ... 43 Bachelor of Mathematical and
Computer Sciences ... 44 Related degrees ... 46 Further information ... 47 Undergraduate
From transportation to smart phones, from special effects to clean
running water, and from housing to food-almost every aspect of daily
life is impacted by engineers, mathematicians and computer scientists.
Engineering,
Computer Science/IT and
Mathematical Sciences
As engineers, mathematicians or computer scientists, graduates are set to enjoy challenging, colourful and fulfilling long-term careers involving imagination, innovation and teamwork.
What is engineering?
Engineering encompasses a broad range of fields concerned with leading edge technologies across many applications and environments. With specialist skills in mathematics and sciences, engineers design and develop structures, systems, devices, machines, materials and processes to find solutions and improvements to real world problems.
Undergraduate degrees
At the University of Adelaide, engineering degrees are available across the following core disciplines.
Chemical Engineering
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Structural and Environmental) > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Civil and Architectural)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Electrical and Electronic)
Mechanical Engineering
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace) > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Mechanical and Sports)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy) > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Mechatronic)
Petroleum Engineering
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Chemical) > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Petroleum, Civil and Structural) > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Petroleum and Mechanical) > Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Petroleum and Mining)
Software Engineering
> Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)
Encouraging and supporting a lifelong career of innovation, the broad curriculum allows students to practise real engineering through a solid foundation of both theory and hands-on experience from their first year of study. Assessment may be based on examinations, performance in tutorials, seminars and
field or practical work and individual or group research.
All students who successfully complete the requirements of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree will graduate with honours. The classification of honours achieved is dependent upon a student’s academic record and will be recorded on their parchment.
Practical experience
All engineering students will have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout their studies to real world problems. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks approved practical experience outside of normal class time in Australia or overseas.
International students
All international students who do not have English as their first language are required to undertake the course Engineering
Can’t decide?
Explore engineering
with a flexible first year
Discover which engineering discipline is right for you with the
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Flexible Entry, a generic entry point into all engineering degrees at the University of Adelaide. Turn to page 39 to find out more.
Language (EAL), usually in their first semester of study in Adelaide. This course will replace one of the courses in the study plan. Students will be given an individual study plan outlining when to undertake Engineering Communication (EAL) and the subsequent course that will be replaced.
What is computer science/IT?
The digital revolution has not only changed modern lifestyles and the way people work and communicate; it has created an information age of infinite opportunity. Every day, computer scientists are working on software that pushes the limits of human endeavour in areas such as disease treatment, weather prediction, the Internet, international finance and even space exploration.
The discipline of writing software or ‘code’ – computer science, underpins modern society and makes possible the many technological systems we now rely on.
Undergraduate degrees
> Bachelor of Computer Science> Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) > Bachelor of Mathematical and
Computer Sciences
Studying computer science at the University of Adelaide provides students with a unique insight into complex computer systems. Students have opportunities to apply
software writing and problem-solving skills to a range of assessment options that includes project work and examinations. As students progress through the degree, there may be options to tailor the program of study towards a particular career path in areas such as computer graphics, database and information systems management, network management and software engineering.
Honours
Honours in computer science is available to high-performing students and is taken as a one-year program of additional study after the completion of the bachelor degree. Providing a deeper understanding of the chosen specialisation, honours demonstrates a commitment to further learning and is suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies.
What is mathematical science?
In today’s highly technical environment a degree in mathematical sciences teaches students the universal language required to describe, model and understand the world around them. Supporting a wide range of industries, such as communications, defence, engineering, finance, health and manufacturing, mathematics enables the breakdown of complex problems into their simplest form and poses new questions to facilitate innovative discoveries.
Undergraduate degrees
> Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences > Bachelor of Mathematical
Sciences (Advanced)
> Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Students can specialise in applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics. University of Adelaide mathematics graduates are highly regarded for their creativity, problem-solving abilities and research skills and pursue successful careers in their chosen specialisation in a wide range of industries.
Applied mathematics courses cover topics that aim to achieve a balance between mathematical theories and practical applications of mathematics.
Pure mathematics courses are fundamental to applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, mathematical physics and many other areas of application and offer valuable training in logical thinking.
Statistics courses provide training to enable graduates to solve real world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data.
Honours
Honours in mathematical sciences is available to high-performing students and allows for deeper mathematical knowledge in the chosen discipline. Honours is a one-year
program of additional study taken after the completion of the bachelor degree and is suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies.
Time dedicated to study
To successfully complete courses, students need to allocate an appropriate time
commitment to their study. In addition to formal contact hours, students need to allocate non-contact time for a range of private study activities, including completing assignments, reading, researching, note-taking, writing, revising for exams, consulting with staff and informal discussion with other students. While the relative proportion of contact and non-contact time may vary from course to course, as a guide, a full-time student can expect to spend, on average, a total of 48 hours per week on their studies during teaching periods. The full-time workload for undergraduate degrees is 24 units per year.
Changing to a
different degree
For students who find they are unhappy with their degree choice, the University of Adelaide provides an opportunity to apply to change to a more suitable degree via an internal transfer. This is a competitive process that relies on meeting the prerequisites of
the preferred degree and maintaining a competitive grade point average (GPA). Transferring to a different degree may involve making up courses that have been missed. Students are advised to consult with the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences for advice regarding transfer applications.
Studying more than
one degree
Students with strong interests in more than one area of study may wish to consider a double or combined degree. Many programs can be studied with degrees in other fields such as arts, finance and science. Combined and double degree programs provide students with the flexibility to combine two areas of study. This not only provides a more diverse experience during their time at university, but also broadens potential career opportunities.
Approved double and combined degree programs allow students to count designated courses from both disciplines towards each degree, thereby reducing the time taken to complete them.
As an example, a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical), which would normally take four years, and a Bachelor of Finance, normally three years, may be completed in five years if studied simultaneously.
For students who wish to study two degrees that are not recognised as a combined or double degree, there may be an opportunity to study two degrees concurrently.
For more information about double, combined and concurrently studied degrees visit www.adelaide.edu.au/study and use the menu to browse to What Can I Study?
via the High School Students section, then select Types of Degree.
Adelaide
Approved
A wide range of University of Adelaide programs have a preset entry score, known as the Adelaide Approved score, instead of a cut-off that varies each year. All engineering programs are Adelaide Approved-students who meet the prerequisites, achieve an 80 ATAR (including bonus points if eligible) or above are in (and we’ll provide a great alternative engineering degree if their first preference is oversubscribed).
It’s simple, straightforward and takes the stress out of uni entry.
For more details visit www.adelaide.edu.au and search ‘adelaide approved’
Students in this situation can consider applying for a degree called the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (page 44).
This flexible degree provides the opportunity for students to build the prerequisites and/or entry score required for engineering through the successful completion of equivalent coursework and then apply to transfer* into their preferred engineering degree.
Students who believe they will meet the requirements for entry into their preferred engineering degree should consider the
Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences as a ‘backup’ preference, just in case things don’t go to plan. For further details on pathways to engineering, students are encouraged to visit www.ua.edu.au/engineering/pathways and email [email protected] to discuss their individual situation.
I don’t have
Specialist Maths
I don’t have
Physics
I may not get the Adelaide
Approved ATAR of 80
If you have Maths Studies, consider applying for the Bachelor
of Mathematical and Computer Sciences degree via SATAC. Students without Maths Studies are encouraged
to visit the engineering pathways website for information about building this prerequisite.
STEP 1
If you have Maths Studies, consider applying for the Bachelor
of Mathematical and Computer Sciences degree via SATAC. Students without Maths Studies are encouraged
to visit the engineering pathways website for information about building this prerequisite.
STEP 1
Apply for preferred engineering degree via SATAC and consider applying for
the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences as a ‘backup’
preference.
STEP 1
If you are offered and accept a place in the Bachelor of Mathematical
and Computer Sciences, successfully complete Mathematics
IM (equivalent to SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths) in Semester 1. Students are advised to use remaining elective options to ‘mirror’ study plan of
preferred engineering degree.
STEP 2
If you are offered and accept a place in the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, successfully
complete Physics courses (equivalent to SACE Stage 2 Physics)
in Semesters 1 and 2. Students are advised to use remaining elective options to ‘mirror’ study plan of
preferred engineering degree.
STEP 2
If you do not achieve the ATAR you may be offered and accept a place in the Bachelor of Mathematical
and Computer Sciences. Students are advised to use elective options to ‘mirror’ study plan of preferred engineering
degree and to study hard to achieve a competitive grade point average (GPA).
STEP 2
Apply for midyear internal transfer* to your preferred engineering
degree.
STEP 3
STEP 3
Apply for internal transfer* to your preferred engineering degree.
STEP 3
Apply for midyear internal transfer* to your preferred engineering
degree based on GPA.
Successful transfer? Welcome to engineering! Students are advised to successfully complete Mathematics IA in Semester 2
and Mathematics IB in summer school.
STEP 4
STEP 4
Successful transfer? Welcome to engineering! Students are advised that their degree may
take longer than four years to complete.
STEP 4
Successful transfer? Welcome to engineering!
Want to study engineering but don’t meet the entry requirements?
* Please note that internal transfer is a competitive process, not a guaranteed pathway.
Disciplinary areas Degree programs* Potential career pathways Chemical
Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Chemical - Minerals Processing) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical - Sustainable Energy) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
>Bioprocess engineer >Biotechnologist >Chemical engineer >Energy technologist >Environmental engineer >Food technologist
> Minerals processing engineer
> Nanotechnologist > Pharmaceutical engineer > Process engineer > Researcher > Winery engineer Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Structural and Environmental)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Architectural) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
>Architectural engineer >Civil engineer >Coastal engineer >Construction engineer >Environmental engineer >Geotechnical engineer > Hydrogeologist > Mining engineer > Structural engineer
> Town planning engineer
> Water resources engineer
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)
Majors available in: > Autonomous Systems > Biomedical Engineering > Communication Systems > Computer Engineering > Renewable Energy >Avionics engineer
>Computer hardware engineer
>Computer systems engineer
>Electrical engineer
>Electronic engineer
>Instrumentation engineer
> Power systems engineer
> Power generation engineer
> Radio engineer
> Robotics engineer
> Sustainable energy engineer
> Telecommunications engineer
Mechanical
Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical
and Aerospace)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic)
>Aerospace engineer
>Instrumentation engineer
>Manufacturing engineer
>Mechanical engineer
>Mechatronic engineer
> Noise control engineer
> Robotics engineer
> Sports engineer
> Sustainable energy engineer
> Vibrations engineer
Petroleum
Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum
and Chemical)**
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum, Civil and Structural)**
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mechanical)**
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mining)**
>Reservoir engineer >Drilling engineer >Production engineer >Commercial analyst >Environmental engineer >Facilities engineer > Field manager
> Oil and gas analyst
> Petrophysicist
> Project manager
> Researcher
> Sales and technical support
Computer
Science/IT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)
>Computer programmer
>Computer scientist
>Computer systems engineer
> Database and information systems manager
>Gaming programmer
>Instrumentation engineer
> Internet commerce specialist
> IT manager > Network engineer > Software engineer > Systems analyst > Web programmer Mathematical
Sciences Bachelor of Mathematical SciencesBachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
>Actuary >Bioinformatician >Biostatistician >Business analyst/consultant >Commodities/futures trader >Data analyst >Defence scientist > Financial analyst
> Market research analyst
> Mathematician
> Meteorologist
> Risk analyst
> Statistician
> Telecommunications analyst *Not all degrees in the disciplinary area are relevant to all potential career pathways. For more information, please visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
** For potential career pathways of the combined portion of the degree, refer to the relevant discipline area in the table.
Indicative study-to-career pathways
Degree programs Essential prerequisite SACE Stage 2 subjects Recommended SACE Stage 2 background (assumed knowledge)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical—Minerals Processing) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical—Sustainable Energy)
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics and Chemistry nil
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Aerospace) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Flexible Entry
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies,
Specialist Mathematics and Physics SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Chemical) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum, Civil and Structural) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mechanical) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum and Mining)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Structural and Environmental)
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, Physics and one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical) SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies and two of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Specialist Mathematics
nil
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Architectural) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sports)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Sustainable Energy)
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics
nil
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics and Physics nil
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software) SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies and Physics nil
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies and Specialist Mathematics nil
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies nil
Prerequisites are an essential requirement for entry into specified academic programs, whereas ‘assumed knowledge’ is a recommendation only.
School leavers/applicants with Year 12 qualifications: applicants must obtain a minimum grade of C- or better in SACE Stage 2 subjects prescribed as prerequisites.
Non-school leavers/those applying with VET qualifications or STAT results: tertiary preparation programs, bridging courses or alternative pathways may be available for applicants who have not completed prerequisites.
To ensure you understand the prerequisite requirements of your preferred degree, refer to Degree Finder: www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
All students will have the opportunity to study overseas through a range of programs, including student exchange, study tours and summer and winter schools.
There are many exciting opportunities in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. For information visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/global-learning
Life experience
through Global Learning
There is a commitment to give all students the opportunity to learn in small groups, peer-to-peer and under the guidance of leading academics and researchers. This experience will enhance students initiative and creativity maximising studying in a research intensive university.
For information visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/VCO/beacon/small-group
Small group discovery
The University of Adelaide values diversity where the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are taught, supported and celebrated. Wirltu Yarlu provide a range of services, schemes and preparation programs that are designed to support your desire to gain educational outcomes.
Wirltu Yarlu is a place where students can soar to new heights.
For information visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders
High achieving students who are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to the world’s important discoveries and research advancements should consider the Advanced Bachelors degrees.
These programs provide a unique close quarters learning experience with academics of international distinction.
For information visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
Advanced Bachelors
Fit uni into life
Attendance at university is less structured than time spent at high school. The hours spent on campus in lectures, tutorials, practicals or in the field—known as ‘contact hours’—depend on the program students enrol in, study mode selected (internal, external, online or flexible learning) and course choices.
This diary snapshot is only one example of how a student may choose to schedule their university study and life.
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Engineering
This degree can offer a
multitude of opportunities
outside a simple education. You
are given a rounded education
built on friendships, challenges
and hard work. While this degree
is at times challenging, it is
always rewarding, and no matter
what I know there are support
networks available to assist me.
Alicia HurkmansBachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Chemical Engineering
Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Software Engineering
Chemical Engineering
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder chemical
SATAC code: 314161
Specialisations: Chemical, Minerals Processing, Sustainable Energy
Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs: ATAR: 81.65 IB: 28
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics and Chemistry IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
Why study the Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) (Chemical)?
Chemical engineering involves the systematic design, development and operation of process systems for the extraction, transformation and recovery of materials. It is a key engineering discipline, that combines knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and, increasingly, biology with engineering principles and real world economic considerations. The scale of operation varies from small to very large, and a principal feature of chemical engineering is the translation of laboratory-scale research results to large-scale commercial production.
Specialisations
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) offers specialisations in Chemical, Minerals Processing and Sustainable Energy.
Chemical
Chemical engineering is the discipline that sustains and improves a range of industries as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, ceramics, petroleum refining, primary metals, plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, glass and specialty chemicals.
Minerals Processing
The specialised chemical engineering degree in Minerals Processing involves the science and technology of adding value to raw mined products through the extraction of valuable minerals and
their subsequent conversion into products such as iron, steel, aluminium, copper, gold and uranium. Graduates of this specialised chemical engineering degree are well equipped to offer their expertise to the mining industry.
Sustainable Energy
This specialised chemical engineering degree in Sustainable Energy provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to improve and design ground-breaking processes that are technically, economically and environmentally sound. The program has been designed to meet the growing demand for graduates who have the skills to apply sustainable techniques in process engineering. This specialisation is suitable for students with an interest in mathematics and chemistry and in the design of processes to produce sustainable products for the twenty-first century.
Program structure
The first two years of the academic program are spent developing an understanding of the foundation subjects of chemical engineering, which are increasingly put into practice in the third and fourth years via major design, research and experimental projects.
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
Potential careers
Graduates of this degree have the opportunity to seek national and global careers and may work in an office environment, the outdoors, a chemical plant or a combination of these. Some industries and careers that chemical engineers are involved in include:
>winemaking
>food production (e.g. beer, milk, cheese)
> petrochemicals (e.g. oil refining and natural gas processing)
> industrial bulk chemicals industries (e.g. production of chlorine and explosives)
> plastic and rubber products industries (e.g. production of polymers from raw materials such as oil or wood, production of items from polymers ranging from cling film to rainwater tanks to high-performance products for building, automotive and aerospace applications)
> mining and minerals processing (e.g. concentrating minerals, production of iron ore, steel, aluminium, uranium and similar from minerals)
> environmental engineering (e.g. air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, waste disposal, resource management)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
Indicative study plan
Semester 1 Semester 2
Level 1
> Mathematics IA
> Chemistry IA or Foundations of Chemistry IA
> Introduction to Process Engineering
> Molecules, Genes and Cells or Earth Systems
or Geology for Engineers
> Mathematics IB
> Chemistry IB or Foundations of Chemistry IB
> Professional Practice I
> Introduction to Process Modelling
Level 2
> Principles of Process Engineering
> Process Fluid Mechanics
> Engineering Mathematics
> Environmental and Analytical Chemistry
> Process Engineering Thermodynamics
> Professional Practice II
> Process Heat Transfer
> Advanced Process Modelling
Level 3
> Professional Practice III
> Multi-phase Fluid and Particle Mechanics
> Kinetics and Reactor Design
> Material Science and Engineering
> Unit Operations Laboratory
> Simulation and Concept Design
> Process Control and Instrumentation
> Separation Processes
Level 4
> Professional Practice IV
> Research Practice
> Advanced Chemical Engineering
> Elective
> Plant Design Project
> Advanced Unit Operations Laboratory
or Research Project
> Elective
Electives: for a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder:
> semiconductors and microelectronics (e.g. production of computer memory and central processing units, flat screen televisions)
> nanotechnology (e.g. production of nanoporous materials for catalysis, separations and energy storage)
> management consulting (e.g. engineering business and financial management). Many chemical engineers go on to manage companies, or even start their own businesses.
Professional accreditation
Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (UK). The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical – Minerals Processing) and the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical – Sustainable Energy) are provisionally accredited as satisfying the necessary requirements for graduates to qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia. Graduates qualify for professional membership of IChemE (UK).
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
combined and double degrees
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder chemical
SATAC code: 314871
Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 82.05 IB: 28
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Specialist Mathematics IB: Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and either Mathematics (SL grade 4) plus Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or Mathematics (HL grade 3)
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
Available combinations:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Finance
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with
Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
For more information on double and
combined degrees, please visit Degree Finder:
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder pharmaceutical
SATAC code: 324451
Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 82.55 IB: 29
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and two of either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics IB: Either Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or Mathematics (HL grade 3) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
Why study the Bachelor
of Engineering (Honours)
(Chemical and Pharmaceutical)?
Pharmaceutical engineering involves the systematic design, development and operation of process systems for the production of pharmaceuticals. It is a key engineering discipline, that combines knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and biology with engineering principles and real world economic considerations. Pharmaceutical engineers contribute to the production of pharmaceuticals (e.g. antibiotics), biopharmaceuticals (e.g. therapeutic peptides), vaccines, personal care products, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and related products.
Program structure
The first two years of the academic program are spent developing an understanding of the foundation subjects of pharmaceutical engineering, which are increasingly put into practice in the third and fourth years via major design, research and experimental projects. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
Potential careers
Graduates are capable of directing development, commercialisation and manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmaceutical engineering is extremely rewarding for many different reasons; working in the health industry as an engineer, speeding up delivery time of drugs to patients, making medication more affordable and more widely available, and producing new drugs to target very specific parts of the human body with fewer side effects. Further, graduates of this program will have the flexibility to practice as chemical engineers.
Professional accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
Indicative study plan
Semester 1 Semester 2
Level 1
> Mathematics IA**
> Chemistry IA or Foundations of Chemistry IA
> Introduction to Process Engineering
> Molecules, Genes and Cells
> Mathematics IB
> Chemistry IB or Foundations of Chemistry IB
> Professional Practice I
> Biology: Human Perspectives
Level 2
> Principles of Process Engineering
> Process Fluid Mechanics
> Engineering Mathematics
> Chemistry IIA
> Processing Engineering Thermodynamics
> Biochemistry: Metabolism
> Process Heat Transfer
> Medicinal and Biological Chemistry II
Level 3
> Professional Practice III
> Multi-phase Fluid and Particle Mechanics
> Kinetics and Reactor Design
> Drugs, Chemicals and Health
> Unit Operations Laboratory
> Simulation and Concept Design
> Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Manufacturing
> Medicinal and Biological Chemistry III
Level 4
> Professional Practice IV
> Research Practice
> Pharmaceutical Process Validation and Quality
> Particulate Processes and Colloid Science
> Plant Design Project
> Research Project or
Advanced Unit Operations Laboratory
> Process Control and Instrumentation
**Students who have not passed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics must enrol in Mathematics IM in semester one as a prerequisite to enrolling in Mathematics IA. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of this program. Students undertaking this study plan will be required to enrol in Mathematics IA in semester two followed by Mathematics IB in summer school in order to complete the level 1 mathematics requirement.
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SATAC code: 314171
Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 80.7 IB: 27
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics and Specialist Mathematics IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
Why study the Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) (Civil and Structural)?
Civil and structural engineers create and maintain much of the physical infrastructure of society while managing and conserving natural resources. The goal is to do this in an environmentally sustainable manner, ensuring the provision of adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
Civil and structural engineers are responsible for planning, designing and constructing bridges, buildings, tunnels, structures, roads, airports, harbours, water supply, dams, pipelines, sewerage treatment facilities, drainage, pollution control equipment and coastal/port facilities.
Program structure
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) focuses on engineering problem-solving, and design and analysis, using modern, computer-based methods. The first and second years of the program develop mathematics and science skills, with fundamental engineering and design courses. Third and fourth years include professional engineering courses, specialisations, communication and management courses and project work within the main areas of structural, geotechnical and water engineering.
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
Potential careers
Civil and structural engineers can follow careers in a wide range of areas and often find employment in private consulting engineering practices,
construction companies, civil engineering service providers, and federal, state and local government departments in Australia and abroad. Some of the more common careers in civil engineering include the following.
Structural engineers design the framework of buildings, towers, bridges, tunnels and other structures to ensure strength and safety. They study developments of new materials and methods and their use in the design and construction of new structures and repair of existing structures.
Water resources engineers work with the natural hydrological cycle to supply water and to collect wastewater from cities and towns for treatment prior to its return to the environment. Water resources engineering also looks at flow in natural river channels.
Coastal engineers design and implement solutions on the coast that provide for society’s need and desire to live and work by the ocean. They design harbours, jetties, wharves and seawalls, as well as schemes to protect and maintain beaches, both for recreation and as a way of protecting population centres against some of nature’s most energetic forces.
Geotechnical engineers are involved in the design and construction of foundations, dams, earth-retaining structures, embankments, tunnels, pavements and landfills. They also offer engineering assessments of the ground, landslides
and provide solutions for the remediation of contaminated ground.
Transportation and highways engineers
specialise in analysing population and growth statistics, and traffic patterns and volume to project future requirements. They consult with specialists and government officials to design efficient and safe traffic systems, including public transport, and study roadway and embankment design, the geometry of highway interchanges and the maintenance of facilities such as culverts and overpasses.
Materials and testing engineers conduct research, develop tests and evaluate the quality or suitability of materials and products related to projects such as bridges, dams, roads, airports and railways. Other projects may be in relation to waste disposal, flood control, and industrial/large buildings. Additionally, they coordinate and direct the research, development and testing of materials such as asphalt, concrete, steel, cement, timber and plastics, and consider factors such as stresses and strains, estimated load, water pressure, wind resistance and temperature fluctuations. They advise on materials most suited to meet individual construction problems.
Professional accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural)
Indicative study plan
Semester 1 Semester 2
Level 1
> Mathematics IA
> Engineering Planning and Design
> Engineering Mechanics—Statics
> Geology for Engineers or Puzzle Based Learning
> Mathematics IB
> Civil and Environmental Engineering
> Engineering Modelling and Analysis IA
> Engineering Mechanics—Dynamics
Level 2
> Strength of Materials
> Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
> Water Engineering
> Engineering Mathematics
> Construction, Management and Surveying
> Geotechnical Engineering
> Engineering Modelling and Analysis IIA
> Structural Engineering Design
Level 3
> Structural Mechanics
> Structural Design (Steel)
> Engineering Hydrology
> Environmental Modelling and Management
or Water and Wastewater Engineering
> Structural Design (Concrete)
> Geotechnical Engineering Design
> Research Project: Methodologies and Management
> Water Engineering and Design
Level 4 > Research Project > Engineering Management > Elective > Elective > Research Project
> Computer Methods of Structural Analysis
> Elective
Electives: for a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder:
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) combined and double degrees
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SATAC code: 314881
Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 82.2 IB: 28
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics and one of Chemistry or Specialist Mathematics IB: Either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or Chemistry (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
Available combinations:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Finance
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of
Mathematical and Computer Sciences
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) with Bachelor of Science
For more information on double and combined degrees, please visit Degree Finder:
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder environmental
SATAC code: 314181
Duration: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 89.3 IB: 31
2016 international cut-offs: ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics and Specialist Mathematics IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
Why study the Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) (Civil and Environmental)?
Civil and environmental engineering is concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human activity on the natural and built environments and doing it in a sustainable manner. This ensures the provision of adequate infrastructure and natural resources for current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Environmental engineers may be involved in environmental impact assessment, water resources management, pollution control, waste management or the planning and designing of engineering facilities to minimise their impact on the environment.
Program structure
The core component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) is civil engineering analysis and design, along with detailed studies in environmental science and engineering. There is a particular focus on water resources management and pollution control. Computer-based methods are used extensively throughout the degree. In the first two years of the program students build a mathematical, scientific and engineering design foundation. In the third and fourth years studies include professional engineering courses, special- isations, communication and management courses, and project work. The program also includes studies in environmental economics and environmental law. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
Potential careers
With the skills to plan, manage and assess the effects of major engineering projects on the natural and built environment, graduates should also be able to solve the associated environmental problems. In addition to environmental engineers, graduates may also find employment in a wide range of areas and organisations including multinational companies, government departments, small and large manufacturers, private consulting engineering practices and the defence, energy and
information technology industries. Some of the more common careers include the following.
Water resources engineers work with the natural hydrological cycle to supply water and to collect wastewater from cities and towns for treatment prior to its return to the environment. Water resources engineering also looks at flow in natural river channels.
Coastal engineers design and implement solutions on the coast that provide for society’s need and desire to live and work by the ocean. They design harbours, jetties, wharves and seawalls, and schemes to protect and maintain beaches, both for recreation and as a way of protecting population centres against some of nature’s most energetic forces.
Geotechnical engineers are involved in the design and construction of foundations, dams, earth retaining
structures, embankments, tunnels, pavements and landfills. They also offer engineering assessments of the ground, landslides and provide solutions for the remediation of contaminated ground.
Transportation and highways engineers
specialise in analysing population and growth statistics, and traffic patterns and volume, to project future requirements. They consult with specialists and government officials to design efficient and safe traffic systems, including public transport, and study roadway and embankment design, the geometry of highway interchanges and the maintenance of facilities such as culverts and overpasses.
Professional accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Civil and Environmental) combined and double degrees
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder environmental
SATAC code: 314891
Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 86.05 IB: 30
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics and one of Chemistry or Specialist Mathematics
IB: Either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3); or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
Available combinations:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental) and Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Finance • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Civil and Environmental) with Bachelor of Science
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met For more information on double and
combined degrees, please visit Degree Finder:
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental)
Indicative study plan
Semester 1 Semester 2
Level 1
>Mathematics IA
>Engineering Planning and Design
>Engineering Mechanics – Statics
> Geology for Engineers or Puzzle Based Learning
> Mathematics IB
> Civil and Environmental Engineering
> Engineering Modelling and Analysis IA
> Ecological Issues
Level 2
> Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
>Water Engineering
>Transport Processes in the Environment
>Engineering Mathematics
> Construction, Management and Surveying
> Geotechnical Engineering
> Engineering Modelling and Analysis IIA
> Ecology for Engineers
Level 3
>Engineering Hydrology
>Environmental Modelling and Management
>Water and Wastewater Engineering
>Resource and Environmental Economics
> Environmental Law
> Research Project: Methodologies and Management
> Water Engineering and Design
> Integrated Catchment Management or
Geotechnical Engineering Design
Level 4
>Research Project
>Engineering Management
>Environmental Engineering and Design IVA
>Elective
> Research Project
> Environmental Engineering and Design IVB
> Environmental Engineering and Design IVC
Electives: for a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder:
The degree not only provides you
with technical knowledge but also
helps develop your professional
skills, such as communication
and teamwork, skills that are
highly sought after by employers.
The range of academic and other
support services at the University
will help you stay on top of
any issues you face.
Vaibhav SankeyBachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) and Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental)
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SATAC code: 324841
Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Location: North Terrace campus
Adelaide Approved score: 80
2015 local cut-offs:ATAR: 83.7 IB: 30
2016 international cut-offs:ATAR: 80 IB: 27
Prerequisites:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics and one of Chemistry or Specialist Mathematics IB: Either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
STAT entry: yes*
Tertiary/internal transfer: yes*
VET/TAFE minimum entrance requirements: Completed Certificate IV*
*SACE Stage 2 prerequisites or equivalents must be met
Why study the Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) (Civil, Structural and
Environmental)?
This five-year degree combines the disciplines of civil and structural engineering with civil and environmental engineering to produce graduates with broad expertise in sustainable development and environmental impact assessment. With a focus on engineering problem-solving, design and analysis using modern, computer-based methods, the program equips graduates with a multidisciplinary skill-set that can be applied to a range of complex engineering challenges. For further information about the civil and structural engineering component of the degree, see
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural). For further information about the civil and environmental engineering component of the degree, see Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental).
Program structure
In the early years of the program, students build a mathematical, scientific and engineering design foundation, followed by professional engineering courses, specialisations, communications and management courses and project work in the later years. The program also includes studies in environmental economics and law, and structural, geotechnical and water engineering.
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience.
Potential careers
With specialist skills across two broad engineering disciplines, graduates can seek employment across a wide range of industries and organisations, including multinational companies, government departments, small and large manufacturers, construction companies, private consulting engineering practices and the defence, energy and information technology industries in Australia and abroad.
Some of the more common careers include the following:
Structural engineers design the framework of buildings, towers, bridges, tunnels and other structures to ensure strength and safety. They study developments of new materials and methods and their use in the design and construction of new structures and repair of existing structures.
Water resources engineers work with the natural hydrological cycle to supply water and to collect wastewater from cities and towns for treatment prior to its return to the environment. Water resources engineering also looks at flow in natural river channels.
Coastal engineers design and implement solutions on the coast that provide for society’s need and desire to live and work by the ocean. They design harbours, jetties, wharves and seawalls, and schemes to protect and maintain beaches, both for recreation and as a way of protecting population centres against some of nature’s most energetic forces.
Geotechnical engineers are involved in the design and construction of foundations, dams, earth retaining structures, embankments, tunnels, pavements and landfills. They also offer engineering assessments of the ground and landslides, and provide solutions for the remediation of contaminated ground.
Transportation and highways engineers
specialise in analysing population and growth statistics, and traffic patterns and volume, to project future requirements. They consult with specialists and government officials to design efficient and safe traffic systems, including public transport, and study roadway and embankment design, the geometry of highway interchanges and the maintenance of facilities such as culverts and overpasses.
Materials and testing engineers conduct research, develop tests and evaluate the quality or suitability of materials and products related to projects such as bridges, dams, roads, airports and railways. Other projects may be in relation to waste disposal, flood control, and industrial/large buildings. Additionally, they coordinate and direct the research, development and testing of materials such as asphalt, concrete, steel, cement, timber and plastics, and consider factors such as stresses and strains, estimated load, water pressure, wind resistance and temperature fluctuations. They advise on materials most suited to meet individual construction problems.
Professional accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Structural and Environmental)
Indicative study plan
Semester 1 Semester 2
Level 1
>Mathematics IA^
>Engineering Planning and Design
>Engineering Mechanics—Statics
> Geology for Engineers or Puzzle Based Learning
> Mathematics IB
> Civil and Environmental Engineering
> Engineering Modelling and Analysis IA
> Ecological Issues
Level 2
>Strength of Materials
>Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
>Water Engineering
>Engineering Mathematics
> Construction, Management and Surveying
> Geotechnical Engineering
> Engineering Modelling and Analysis IIA
> Structural Engineering Design
Level 3
>Structural Mechanics
>Structural Design (Steel)
>Engineering Hydrology
>Transport Processes in the Environment
> Structural Design (Concrete)
> Geotechnical Engineering Design
> Ecology for Engineers
> Water Engineering and Design
Level 4
>Environmental Modelling and Management
>Resource and Environmental Economics
>Water and Wastewater Engineering
>Environmental Engineering and Design IVA
> Environmental Law
> Research Project: Methodologies and Management
> Integrated Catchment Management
> Environmental Engineering and Design IVB
Level 5 >Research Project >Engineering Management >Elective >Elective > Research Project
> Environmental Engineering and Design IVC
> Computer Methods of Structural Analysis
Electives: for a full list of available electives and elective guidelines, please search this program on Degree Finder:
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
^Students who have not passed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics must enrol in Mathematics IM in semester one as a prerequisite to enrolling in Mathematics IA. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of this program. Students undertaking this study plan will be required to enrol in Mathematics IA in semester two followed by Mathematics IB in summer school in order to complete the level 1 mathematics requirement.
