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CVEN Coursework Masters Postgraduate Welcome 2016 A/Prof Mario Attard Associate Head 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 Service Officer Julijana Baric (back mid March 2016) Manager, Student Centre Stefan Felder Masters Thesis Coordinator School email address : cven.enquiries@unsw.edu.au Send all enquiries to school office The School Office Location: Level 4, Civil Engineering Building H20

Your Email z1234567@unsw.edu.au This is your UNSW contact 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

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Important Websites A lot of the information you require can be found from the School Website or UNSW sites. School Website: http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/ Student Resources Tab Timetables Program and Specialisation Rules myUNSW : https://my.unsw.edu.au/ Handbook : http:// www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/2016/index.html Detailed information regarding program and specialisation rules Moodle : http://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au / Course notes and information

8621 Master of Engineering ME 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) 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 Year 2, Advanced Courses 48UoC of Level 5 Courses plus 60 days of Industrial Training Civil Engineering: CVEN9000 (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 (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 CVEN4102 Operations and Projects 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 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 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 CVEN4102 Operations and Projects 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 Electives Max 12 UOC   CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring Possible Other Courses CVEN9XXX CVEN9000 (S2 Version) CVEN9XXX

8338 Master of Engineering Science MEngSc MEngSc 96UoC -16 Courses (2 years full time) Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Geospatial Engineering Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology Project Management Structural Engineering Transport Engineering Water Engineering: Catchments to Coasts Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering This program is 2 year program for students wishing to specialises. You many receive up to 48UOC 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. 5341 Graduate Diploma 48UOC -8 Courses (1 year full time) 7320 Graduate Certificate 24UOC-4 Courses (6 months full time)

8338 Masters of Engineering Science – Program At least 24 UoC Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (Professional Development) These are CVEN4XXX courses. You can choose more postgraduate courses instead. Students without background in Geomechanics must choose CVEN9525  Fundamentals of Geomechanics  (6 UOC ) Students without background in Water Eng. must choose CVEN9625 Fundamentals of Water Engineering (6 UOC ) With 48 UoC Exemption At least 24 UoC Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (4 course) 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 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  GSOE8212 – 12UOC electives GSOE8312 - 12 UOC Enquiry based 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 Thesis is completed over two consecutive semesters. ALL students in 8621 must complete a thesis CVEN9931 & CVEN9932 and start thesis in their second year, semester 1. 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. 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.

Masters Thesis Finding a Supervisor internallyPlease 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 in  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 2 nd March 2016 TIME: 12pm-1pm Venue: Civil Engineering Design Studio Building H20 Level 5, Room 501 All postgraduate coursework students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Specialisation Advisers 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

Enrolment Enrolment is completed through myUNSW website You are to manage your own timetable and enrolment. Your enrolment is your responsibility. Enrol in compulsory courses first If you need academic advice on course selection, contact your specialisation advisor Note the different modes of course delivery Normal mode, distance mode, block format Find details on timetable Non-Civil Eng Courses Seek approval before you enrol Must be relevant to your specialisation Leave courses from Faculty of Eng , GSOEXXXX, as your last choice. These courses are related to general engineering and are not specific to Civil/Environmental engineering For enrolment into CVEN4XXX level courses students must contact cven.enquiries@unsw.edu.au for assistance. This is because postgraduate students cannot enrol themselves in undergraduate courses.

Important Dates (Semester 1, 2016) 6 th March Enrolment Deadline Last day to add a new course 31 st March Census Date Last day to withdraw without academic and financial penalty. 26 th April Drop Deadline Last day to withdraw without academic penalty however are financially liable. Contact the School Office before you go ahead After these dates you cannot withdraw from a course. 10 th -27 th June Final Examinations for Semester 1 Fee Remission: You can apply for Fee Remission if special circumstances

Courses & Moodle Each Course and Lecturer is different See course profile or M oodle 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. You must be here 10 th -27 th June 2016 for Semester 1, 2016 exams. Exam timetable will be available for you in myUNSW . Arrive 15 minutes before the starting time with your student Id. Distance Exam Students: It is expected that all students sit their final exams on campus. If you reside further than 40km from campus y ou must contact the school by 31 st March 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/student-resources/policies-procedures-and-forms/exam Supplementary exams for postgrad courses Only offered if special consideration is applied for and approved.

Calculators in Exam Check the materials allowed in your exam. Y ou may need to have an approved UNSW calculator. The information can be found https:// student.unsw.edu.au/exam-approved-calculators-and-computers

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 Special Consideration

Academic Standing You are expected to complete program requirements with very few failures. More information can be found: https:// student.unsw.edu.au/academic-standing-postgrad Total UoC failed Academic Standing Consequence < 12 Good None 12-18 Probation Must c onsult your Academic Advisor; discuss your progress, plan for improving results, and seek approval for enrolment >18 Exclusion Exclusion for two academic years, must re-apply for re-admission.

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FAQs 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 18UoC. You must comply with each other 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-and-forms/enrolment-variation-forms Can I change my specialisation? - Yes you can, however assessment will need to be made by the School Office. Please contact the School office cven.enquiries@unsw.edu.au Am I required to take GSOE9010/GSOE9011 Research Essentials? - Yes, this course is compulsory for all students in program 8338. Am I required to take CVEN9000 Design Practice? - Yes, this course is compulsory for all students in program 8621. Civil Engineering students must complete the course in semester 1 version. Environmental Engineering students must complete the semester 2 version. Where can I find a safe study space on Campus? Studio, Level 5, Civil Engineering Building Eora Study Lounge, near the Central Lecture Block Study Lounge, in front of the main library

FAQs Where can I find a safe study space on Campus?Studio, Level 5, Civil Engineering Building Eora Study Lounge, near the Central Lecture Block Study Lounge, in front of the main library Can I have access to Wifi while I am at UNSW? UNSW is covered by UniWide wireless network to which you can connect your laptop and other mobile devices. See IT Service Desk located at the back of the library for help or check: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/uniwide