Postgraduate Welcome 2016
A/Prof Mario Attard
Associate Head
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

• 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

•
– This is your UNSW contact 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

• 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

• 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.

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
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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.

Year 1 Semester 1
– 24 UOC
Management Min 12 UOC
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction 1
CVEN9742 Civil Engineering Practice 1
Semester 2
– 24 UOC
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
Electives Max 12 UOC
CVEN4701
CVEN4308 Structural Dynamics
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and
Monitoring
Advanced Courses
CVEN9000 Design Practice
CVEN9XXX
CVEN9XXX

Year 1
Management Min 12 UOC
Analysis & Design Min 12 UOC
Engineering & Enviro Min 6 UOC
Electives Max 12 UOC
Possible Other Courses
Semester 1 – 24 UOC Semester 2 – 24 UOC
CVEN9741 Engineering Construction 1
CVEN9742 Civil Engineering Practice 1
CVEN4101 Problem Solving for
Engineers
CVEN4102 Operations and Projects
CVEN9525 Fundamentals of
Geotechnical Eng.
CVEN9626 Fundamentals of Water or
CVEN4402 Transport Systems – Part 1
CVEN4703 Advanced Water Quality
CVEN3701 Environmental Frameworks (3 places)
CVEN4202 Adv Topics in Geotechnical
Eng.
CVEN4507 Adv Water Engineering
CVEN9XXX
CVEN4701 Planning Sustainable
Infrastructure
CVEN4204 Ground Improvement and
Monitoring
CVEN9000 (S2 Version)
CVEN9XXX

• MEngSc 96UoC -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
 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
• 7320 Graduate Certificate
48UOC -8 Courses (1 year full time)
24UOC-4 Courses (6 months full time)

• These are CVEN4XXX courses. You can choose more postgraduate courses instead.
o Students without background in Geomechanics must choose CVEN9525 Fundamentals of
Geomechanics (6 UOC) o 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)

• 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
GSOE8124 – 24UOC Disciplinary Knowledge
• 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.

• 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.
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.

• 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 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.)

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.

• 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

• 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
• The last day to withdraw from a course is the last day of teaching period.
• Fee Remission: You can apply for Fee Remission if special circumstances
.
• 10 th -27 th June Final Examinations for Semester 1

• Each Course and Lecturer is different
– See course profile or Moodle for details
• 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.

• 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 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 read the policy http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/studentresources/policies-procedures-and-forms/exam
• Supplementary exams for postgrad courses
– Only offered if special consideration is applied for and approved.

• Check the materials allowed in your exam. You may need to have an approved UNSW calculator. The information can be found https://student.unsw.edu.au/exam-approved-calculators-andcomputers

• 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.
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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

Not sure of the services available to you at UNSW?
Want to network with your peers?
Want some advice from your School office?
Attend the Postgraduate Coursework Advising Session.
Open for all new and current postgraduate coursework students from Civil and Environmental Engineering and
Computer Science and Engineering.
Date: Monday 14 th
March 2016
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Engineering Design Studio- Ainsworth
Building
Canapes and Drinks Provided.
Register via the below link: https://my.cse.unsw.edu.au/pg_advising.php

• 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-andforms/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?
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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

• Where can I find a safe study space on Campus?
– Studio, Level 5, Civil Engineering Building
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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.
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See IT Service Desk located at the back of the library for help or check: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/uniwide