CVEN Coursework Masters
Postgraduate Welcome 2016
Dr Thomas Wiedmann
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Key Administration People
• Tommy Wiedmann
– Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
• Les Brown
– Front Desk Enquiries, first point of contact
• Lena Comino
– Student Services Officer
• Kristy Guia
– Manager, Student Centre
• Stefan Felder
– Masters Thesis Coordinator
• School email address: [email protected]
Send all enquiries to school office
• The School Office Location:
– Level 4, Civil Engineering Building H20
Your Email
• [email protected]
– This is your UNSW contact email address,
check it regularly!
https://zmail.unsw.edu.au/
– Important general information from the School and
UNSW will be sent to your UNSW email address
• When you contact us, provide:
– Your name and student ID
– Your specialisation/plan
Important Websites
• A lot of the information you require can be found from the School
Website or UNSW sites.
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School Website: http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/
– Student Resources Tab
– Timetables
– Program and Specialisation Rules
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myUNSW: https://my.unsw.edu.au/
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Handbook: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/2016/index.html
– Detailed information regarding program and specialisation rules
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Moodle: http://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/
– Course notes and information
8621 Master of Engineering ME
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ME - 96UOC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
 This program is suited to international students who want to apply for
accreditation in Australia with Engineers Australia.
 Must hold a Bachelor of Engineering in the area of civil or environmental
engineering or equivalent OR a Bachelor of Science at least equivalent to
the first three years of a civil or environmental engineering degree.
Program Outline
8621, Master of Engineering 96UOC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
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Year 1, Professional Development Courses 48UoC of Level 4 Courses
- Minimum of 12 UoC of Management Courses
- Minimum of 12 UoC of Analysis & Design Courses
- Minimum of 6 UoC of Engineering & the Environment
- Maximum of 12 UoC of Electives
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Year 2, Advanced Courses 48UoC of Level 5 Courses plus 60 days of Industrial
Training
– Civil Engineering: CVEN9000 Design Practice (Semester 1 version only),
CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A, CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B.
Plus 30UoC of Elective courses, no more than 18UoC to be taken from any one discipline.
– Environmental Engineering: CVEN9000 Design Practice (Semester 2 version only),
CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A, CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B.
30UoC of Elective courses 18UoC must be from the Environmental Engineering list.
Remaining 12UoC from any discipline.
Suggested Year 1 for 8621 ME Civil
Engineering
Year 1
Semester 1 – 24 UOC
Semester 2– 24 UOC
Management Min 12 UOC
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction 1
CVEN9742 Civil Engineering Practice 1
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for
Engineers
Analysis & Design Min 12 UOC
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of
Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN9626 Fundamentals of Water
CVEN4402 Transport Systems – Part 1
CVEN3303 Steel Structures
CVEN3304 Concrete Structures
CVEN4202 Adv Topics in Geotechnical
Eng.
CVEN4507 Adv Water Engineering
Engineering & Enviro Min 6 UOC
CVEN4701 Planning Sustainable
Infrastructure
Electives Max 12 UOC
CVEN4308 Structural Dynamics
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and
Monitoring
Advanced Courses
CVEN9000 Design Practice
CVEN9XXX
CVEN9XXX
Suggested Year 1 for 8621 ME
Environmental Engineering
Semester 1– 24 UOC
Semester 2– 24 UOC
Management Min 12 UOC
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction 1
CVEN9742 Civil Engineering Practice 1
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for
Engineers
Analysis & Design Min 12 UOC
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of
Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN9626 Fundamentals of Water
or
CVEN4402 Transport Systems – Part 1
CVEN4703 Advanced Water Quality
CVEN4202 Adv Topics in Geotechnical
Eng.
CVEN4507 Adv Water Engineering
Engineering & Enviro Min 6 UOC
CVEN3701 Environmental Frameworks (3
places)
CVEN4701 Planning Sustainable
Infrastructure
Year 1
Electives Max 12 UOC
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and
Monitoring
Possible Other Courses
CVEN9000 (S2 Version)
Or
CVEN9XXX
CVEN9XXX
8338 Master of Engineering Science MEngSc
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MEngSc 96UoC -16 Courses (2 years full time)
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Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geospatial Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology
Project Management
Structural Engineering
Transport Engineering
Sustainable Systems
Water Engineering: Catchments to Coasts
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering
 This program is 2 year program for students wishing to specialise.
 You may receive up to 48UOC exemption, making the program 1 year in length,
however this needs to be assessed based on your undergraduate transcript.
 This program is not accredited by EA.
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5341 Graduate Diploma
7320 Graduate Certificate
48UOC - 8 Courses (1 year full time)
24UOC - 4 Courses (6 months full time)
8338 Masters of Engineering Science –
Program
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At least 24 UoC Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (Professional Development)
• These are CVEN4XXX courses. This is NOT compulsory for you unless stated in your
offer letter for your particular specialisation (e.g. Geospatial students). You can instead
choose more postgraduate courses.
o Students without background in Geomechanics must choose CVEN9525 Fundamentals of
Geomechanics (6 UOC) – This will be outlined in your offer letter
o Students without background in Water Eng. must choose CVEN9625 Fundamentals of
Water Engineering (6 UOC) – This will be outlined in your offer letter
With 48 UoC Exemption you do not complete the above, but must instead do:
• At least 24 UoC Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (4 courses)
• These courses are the courses related to your specialisation.
• At least 6 Uoc Engineering & Technical Management Courses
• At least 6 UoC Research Based Courses (GSOE9010)
• CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A
• CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B
• GSOE9010 Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills or
• GSOE9220 Launching a start up (if you have Thesis Exemption)
• Maximum of 12 UoC Electives from approved list! (Max. 6 UoC can be outside School)
What does your Credit/Advanced
Standing
mean?
• If you are given 48UOC of exemptions, they will look like either of these:
– GSOE8124 – 24UOC Disciplinary Knowledge
GSOE8524 – 24UOC Transfer credit
This credit means you must do a Thesis Project because you did not complete one
in your Undergraduate studies.
– GSOE8212 – 12UOC electives
GSOE8312 - 12 UOC Enquiry based
GSOE8124 – 24UOC Disciplinary Knowledge
This credit means you do not need to do a Thesis Project because you did complete
one in your Undergraduate studies.
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If you have been given 42UOC or less you are usually expected to also
complete a prescribed course which is outlined in your offer letter. It is
expected you complete these prescribed courses as soon as possible.
Masters Thesis
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Thesis is completed over two consecutive semesters.
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ALL students in 8621 must complete a thesis CVEN9931 & CVEN9932
and start thesis in the first semester of their second year.
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If you are in program 8338 and have not received the following exemption
GSOE8312- Enquiry Based Credit you must complete CVEN9931 &
CVEN9932
– You are still required to complete GSOE9010/GSOE9011 or
GSOE9220.
o If you have completed a Thesis in your undergraduate studies or in a
previous Master’s program, you may be exempt from Master’s Thesis A
& B. If this is the case, the 12UOC can instead be replaced by more
coursework courses if you do not wish to shorten the length of your
program.
o Please contact the school office if you require more information.
Masters Thesis
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Finding a Supervisor internally
– Please note that our academic staffs are not obliged to supervise you. You must
present yourselves to them and only if the academic sees there is genuine
interest in their topics will they consider supervising you.
– Please ensure you are always polite in your email. Do not ‘demand’ supervision,
it should be a request.
Find a suitable topic in an area of your interest on the Student Intranet.
Look up academic staff ensuring their background and area of expertise is
appropriate for your research.
Email the academic with the following information:
– Explanation of your interest in the area.
– Education and work background.
– Request a meet time to discuss potential research topics. (If you are overseas
and cannot meet before the start of semester arrange a skype chat.)
Masters Thesis
ORIENTATION SESSION & INTRODUCTION LECTURE
Run by Stefan Felder who is the course coordinator of CVEN9931 Masters Thesis A &
CVEN9932 Masters Thesis B.
DATE: Wednesday 27th July, 2016
TIME: 1pm – 2pm
Venue: Civil Engineering Design Studio Building H20 Level 5, Room 501
This session is compulsory for all students who are commencing their thesis
this semester. This includes students who have to start their thesis this
semester, but have not found a supervisor. All postgraduate coursework
students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Specialisation Advisers
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Civil Engineering - TBA Contact Student Centre
Environmental Engineering - Stephen Moore
Geospatial Technology - Jinling Wang
Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology - Kurt Douglas
Project Management - Steven Davis
Structural Engineering - Mario Attard
Sustainable Systems - Thomas Wiedmann
Transport Engineering - Vinayak Dixit
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering Martin Andersen &
Stuart Khan
• Water Resources (includes coastal engineering courses) - Martin
Andersen & Stuart Khan
Important Dates (Semester 2, 2016)
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31st July- Enrolment Deadline
– Last day to add a new course
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31st August Census Date
– Last day to withdraw without academic and financial penalty.
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11th September Drop Deadline
– Last day to withdraw without academic penalty, however financial liability
– Contact the School Office before you go ahead
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The very last day to withdraw from a course is the last day of teaching
period.
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4th – 19th November 2016: Final Examinations for Semester 1
13th, 14th, 15th December: Supplementary Exam period
You must be available during all examination periods.
Courses & Moodle
• Each Course and Lecturer is different
– See course profile or Moodle for details
http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/
• Choose group members for assignments carefully
• Assignment submission and late penalties:
– See course profile
– Seek some advice prior to submitting your
assignment.
• Overlap of short courses and 12 week courses.
Exams & Supplementary
Exams
All students must be aware of and comply with the UNSW exam policy.
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You must be here 4th – 19th November 2016 for Semester 2, 2016 exams.
Exam timetable will be available for you in myUNSW from 23rd September.
– Arrive 15 minutes before the starting time with your student ID.
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Distance Exam Students: It is expected that all students sit their final exams
on campus. If you reside further than 40km from campus you must contact
the school by 31st August for approval to sit the exam at an external venue. If
you are a distance student you must read the policy
http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/studentresources/policies-procedures-and-forms/exam
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Supplementary exams for postgrad courses
– Only offered if special consideration is applied for and approved.
– You must be available between the 13th, 14th and 15th December in case
you need and are approved to sit.
Calculators in Exam
• Check the materials allowed in your exam. You may need to have an
approved UNSW calculator. Information can be found here:
https://student.unsw.edu.au/exam-approved-calculators-andcomputers
Special Consideration
• Information about eligibility and process:
https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration
• Special consideration applications for assessments and
assignments during the semester are assessed by the course
coordinators.
• Final Exam Special Consideration cases are assessed after the final
examination period and are assessed by the exams committee.
• You must apply for Special consideration within three working days
of the assessment.
• You must provide supporting documents
• You need to submit original documents to Student Central.
• Application must be made via myUNSW
Go to My Student Profile tab > My Student Services channel >
Online Services > Special Consideration
Questions?
FAQs
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Can I change my program from Graduate Diploma to a Masters of Engineering Science?
- Yes you can apply for an Internal Program Transfer. The requirements are that you have a WAM of 65
and have completed 24UoC. You must comply with each of the program specifications when transferring. More
information can be found on the School website. You can apply using the online form found on the student recourses
page: http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/student-resources/policies-procedures-andforms/enrolment-variation-forms
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Can I change my specialisation?
- Yes you can, however assessment will need to be made by the School Office. Please contact the School
office [email protected]
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Am I required to take GSOE9010/GSOE9011 or GSOE9220?
- This course is compulsory for all students in program 8338.
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Am I required to take CVEN9000 Design Practice?
This course is compulsory for all students in program 8621 ONLY. Civil Engineering students must
complete the course in semester 1 version. Environmental Engineering students must complete the semester 2 version.
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Where can I find a safe study space on Campus?
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Studio, Level 5, Civil Engineering Building
Eora Study Lounge, near the Central Lecture Block
Study Lounge, in front of the main library