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CIVL4203: Major Industrial Project
2025 unit information
Enrolment in this unit is through a competitive scholarship application process which requires a WAM of at least 70. Successful applicants are partnered with an industry organisation where they will complete 6 months full?time at the organisation's site to carry out an engineering applied research project and other work assigned by the organisation. Students will receive a monthly scholarship payment from the University. This unit effectively replaces two thesis units and two elective units. Project work will be jointly supervised by an academic from the school and also a nominated industry supervisor.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 24 |
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Prerequisites:
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72 credit points of Civil Stream Core units and 30 credit points of any 3000 or higher-level units |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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CIVL4022 or CIVL4023 or ENGG4000 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Investigate stakeholder needs and apply research methods to solve a complex industry problem or inform a complex decision or create a new product or process
- LO2. Apply project management techniques in the planning and execution of an applied research project
- LO3. Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge related to the project
- LO4. Identify additional learning needs required to carry out the research project, seek out learning resources and apply new skills and knowledge
- LO5. Apply both industry and academic standard documentation practices in the process of documenting project progress and outcomes
- LO6. Synthesise and present project findings to academic and industry colleagues in both formal and informal presentations
- LO7. Work competently within organisational structures and policies, particularly those relating to Work Health and Safety
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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Additional advice
This unit requires departmental permission which will be approved for students who have obtained an ESIPS placement. Refer to Canvas (https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/esips-eligibility-criteria-and-application-process) for information on how to apply for ESIPS. Please include your completed form in your permission request for review by the Faculty. Students whose degree includes the Professional Engagement Program must enrol in all PEP units. CIVL4203 will count toward the Engineering Work requirement.
