School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Postgraduate Welcome

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Postgraduate Welcome 2018 Dr Tommy Wiedmann Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator

Key Administration People Lena Calligeros • Student Manager Chandni Kundandas, Chelsea Pham, Ellie Williams and Liam Orchard • Student Services Officers Stefan Felder • Masters Thesis Coordinator Tommy Wiedmann • Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator / Academic Advice The School Office Location: • Level 4, Civil Engineering Building H 20

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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 my. UNSW: https: //my. unsw. edu. au/ • Personal timetable • Results • Fee statements Handbook: http: //www. handbook. unsw. edu. au/2018/index. html • Detailed information regarding program and specialisation rules Moodle: http: //moodle. telt. unsw. edu. au/ • Course notes and information

Your Email • z 1234567@unsw. edu. au - This is your UNSW contact email address, check it regularly! - 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 and Program Code

8621 Master of Engineering ME ME - 96 UOC -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 96 UOC -16 Courses (2 years full time) Year 1, Professional Development Courses 48 Uo. C of Level 4 Courses • Minimum of 12 Uo. C of Management Courses • 24 UOC Core Civil Engineering courses OR 12 UOC Core Environmental Engineering courses • Minimum of 6 Uo. C of Engineering & the Environment • Maximum of 12 Uo. C of Electives for Environmental of Maximum 6 Uo. C for Engineering Civil Year 2, Advanced Courses 48 Uo. C of Level 5 Courses plus 60 days of Industrial Training • Civil Engineering: CVEN 9000 Design Practice (Semester 1 version only), CVEN 9931 Masters Thesis A, CVEN 9932 Masters Thesis B. Plus 30 Uo. C of Elective courses, no more than 18 Uo. C to be taken from any one discipline. • Environmental Engineering: CVEN 9000 Design Practice (Semester 2 version only), CVEN 9931 Masters Thesis A, CVEN 9932 Masters Thesis B. 30 Uo. C of Elective courses 18 Uo. C must be from the Environmental Engineering list. Remaining 12 Uo. C from any discipline.

Year 1 Program - for 8621 ME Civil Engineering Management Minimum 2 CVEN 4103 Engineering Contracts CVEN 9727 Construction Estimating and Tendering CVEN 9741 Engineering Construction CORE Civil Engineering All 4 below CVEN 9525 Fundamentals of Geomechanics CVEN 9625 Fundamentals of Water Engineering CVEN 3303 Steel Structures CVEN 9742 Professional Civil CVEN 3304 Concrete Structures Engineering and the Environment Minimum 1 Electives Maximum 1 CVEN 4104 Sustainability in Construction CVEN 4310 Deformation Monitoring Surveys CVEN 4701 Planning Sustainable Infrastructure CVEN 4201 Rock and Slope Engineering CVEN 4705 Environmental Sustainability - Methods, Tools, CVEN 4301 Advanced Concrete Structures Management CVEN 4402 Transport Systems - Part 1: Network Analysis CVEN 4101 Problem Solving for Engineers CVEN 4202 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering CVEN 4102 Operations and Projects CVEN 4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring Techniques CVEN 9743 Construction Engineering Practices CVEN 9744 Civil Engineering Practices GSOE 9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering GMAT 4220 Geospatial Information Science CVEN 4308 Structural Dynamics CVEN 4507 Advanced Water Engineering CVEN 4800 Satellite Remote Sensing and Applications

Year 1 Program - 8621 ME Environmental Engineering Management Semester 1 Minimum 2 CVEN 4103 Engineering Contracts CVEN 9741 Engineering Construction CVEN 9742 Professional Civil Engineering CVEN 4101 Problem Solving for Engineers Engineering and the Electives Environment Semester 1 Maximum 2 Minimum 1 CVEN 9884 Environmental Engineering CVEN 3701 Environmental CVEN 4104 Sustainability in Construction Science 1 Frameworks, Economics and Law CVEN 9625 Fundamentals of Water CVEN 4701 Planning Sustainable CVEN 4201 Rock and Slope Engineering Infrastructure CVEN 4705 Environmental Sustainability - Methods, Tools, CVEN 4310 Deformation Monitoring Surveys Management CVEN 4402 Transport Systems - Part 1: Network Analysis CORE Environmental Engineering Semester 1 All 2 CVEN 4102 Operations and Projects CVEN 9743 Construction Engineering Practices CVEN 9744 Civil Engineering Practices GSOE 9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering CVEN 4703 Advanced Water Quality Principles CVEN 9525 Fundamentals of Geomechanics GMAT 9205 Fundamentals of Geopositioning CVEN 4202 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering CVEN 4204 Ground Improvement and Monitoring Techniques GMAT 9600 Remote Sensing CVEN 4507 Advanced Water Engineering CVEN 4800 Satellite Remote Sensing and Applications

8338 Master of Engineering Science MEng. Sc 96 Uo. C -16 Courses (2 years full time) • 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 Ø This program is 2 year program for students wishing to specialise. Ø You may receive up to 48 UOC exemption, making the program 1 year in length, however this needs to be assessed based on your undergraduate transcript. Ø This program is not accredited by EA. 5341 Graduate Diploma 48 UOC - 8 Courses (1 year full time) 7320 Graduate Certificate 24 UOC - 4 Courses (6 months full time)

8338 Masters of Engineering Science – Program • At least 24 Uo. C Disciplinary Knowledge Courses (Professional Development) • These are CVEN 4 XXX and fundamentals 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. • Please ensure you check your offer letter for any prescribed courses you must study. You will not be able to graduate until you do these courses. With 48 Uo. C Exemption you do not complete the above, but must instead do: • At least 24 Uo. C 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 Uo. C Research Based Courses (GSOE 9010) • • CVEN 9931 Masters Thesis A – unless exempt • CVEN 9932 Masters Thesis B – unless exempt • GSOE 9010 Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills or • GSOE 9220 Launching a start up (if you have Thesis Exemption) Maximum of 12 Uo. C Electives from approved list! (Max. 6 Uo. C can be outside School )

What does your Credit/Advanced Standing mean? (All programs except 8621 ) If you are given 48 UOC of exemptions, they will look like either of these: • GSOE 8124 – 24 UOC Disciplinary Knowledge • GSOE 8524 – 24 UOC Transfer credit This credit means you must do a Thesis Project because you did not complete one in your Undergraduate studies. OR: • GSOE 8124 – 24 UOC Disciplinary Knowledge • GSOE 8212 – 12 UOC Electives • GSOE 8312 – 12 UOC Enquiry based This credit means you do not need to do a Thesis Project because you did complete one in your Undergraduate studies. You will instead do other CVEN courses available. If you have been given 42 UOC 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 is completed over two consecutive semesters. ALL students in 8621 must complete a thesis CVEN 9931 & CVEN 9932 and start thesis in the first semester of their second year. If you are in program 8338 and have not received the following exemption GSOE 8312 - Enquiry Based Credit you must complete CVEN 9931 & CVEN 9932 • You are still required to complete GSOE 9010/GSOE 9011 or GSOE 9220. 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 12 UOC 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 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 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. • Short research proposal describing why you want to do what (recommended, half a page) • 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 CVEN 9931 Masters Thesis A & CVEN 9932 Masters Thesis B. DATE: Thursday 1 st March 2018 TIME: 1 -2 pm Venue: Civil Engineering Design Studio Building H 20 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.

Enrolment is completed through my. UNSW website • You are to manage your own timetable and enrolment. Your enrolment is your responsibility. Enrolment should be in compulsory courses first • If you need academic advice on course selection, contact your specialisation advisor or the school office Note the different modes of course delivery • Normal mode, distance mode, block format • Find details on timetable

Specialisation Advisers Civil Engineering - Mario Attard Environmental Engineering – Stuart Khan Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology - Kurt Douglas Project Management - Steven Davis Structural Engineering - Mario Attard Sustainable Systems - Tommy Wiedmann Transport Engineering - Vinayak Dixit Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering Martin Andersen & Stuart Khan Water Resources (includes coastal engineering courses) - Martin Andersen & Stuart Khan https: //www. engineering. unsw. edu. au/civil-engineering/student-resources/key-staff-tocontact-during-your-studies-at-unsw

Courses & Moodle Each Course and Lecturer is different • See course profile or Moodle for details http: //www. engineering. unsw. edu. au/civil-engineering/ Assignment submission and late penalties: • See course profile • Seek some advice prior to submitting your assignment. Overlap of short courses and 12 week courses.

Important Dates (Semester 1, 2018) 4 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. 22 nd April Drop Deadline • Last day to withdraw without academic penalty, however financial liability • Contact the School Office before you go ahead The very last day to withdraw from a course is the last day of teaching period. 8 th – 25 th June : Final Examinations for Semester 1 14 th - 21 st July: Supplementary Exam period You must be available during all examination periods.

Exams & Supplementary Exams All students must be aware of and comply with the UNSW exam policy. You must be here 8 th-25 th June for Semester 1, 2018 exams! Exam timetable will be available for you in my. UNSW from 27 th April • 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 40 km from campus you 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 adhere to 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. • You must be available between the 14 th – 21 st July 2018 in case you need and are approved to sit.

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 my. UNSW Go to My Student Profile tab > My Student Services channel > Online Services > 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 Uo. C failed Academic Standing < 12 Good 12 -18 Probation >18 Exclusion Consequence None Must consult your Academic Advisor; discuss your progress, plan for improving results, and seek approval for enrolment Exclusion for two academic years, must re-apply for re-admission.

Support and Counselling Services (RECOMMENDED)! • Check the Back on Track program (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/backontrack), e. g. o "Exams with less stress" (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/exam-stress), o "Get your study on track" (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/study), o "Learn to study at University" (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/learn-studyuniversity) • Attend a workshop on exam preparation; see Educational Support: https: //student. unsw. edu. au/support-academic-and-educational-performance • If this does not sufficiently address your problems, consider Counselling (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/counselling) • If you are studying at UNSW with a disability or difficult personal circumstance then Disability Services will be able to help you. Email disabilities@unsw. edu. au

English language support (IMPORTANT)! • Good English language support, through the Student Development International Centre (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/idevelopment) or through Academic Skills and Support in the Learning Centre (https: //student. unsw. edu. au/skills). • Consider enrolling in the (English language) course GSOE 9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering. This can count as your Engineering and Technical Management Course. • Instead of GSOE 9360, students have the option to take ARTS 5505, if they wish. This is a Personalised English Language Enhancement (PELE) available through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, see: https: //student. unsw. edu. au/cocurricular/mentor-personalised-english-language -enhancement-pele-program

Questions?

FAQs Can I change my program now? Unfortunately it is too late to change your program. We suggest you apply for a transfer at the end of Semester 1, 2017. You can do so by contacting the school office who will assess your eligibility. You do not need to apply through the Admissions office again. 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 GSOE 9010/GSOE 9011 or GSOE 9220? This course is compulsory for all students in program 8338 ONLY. Am I required to take CVEN 9000 Design Practice? This course is compulsory for all students in program 8621 ONLY. Civil Engineering students must complete the course in semester 1 of year 2. Environmental Engineering students must complete the semester 2 version in year 2. 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