Civil Engineering Subject regulations
Civil engineers design, plan, oversee, construct and operate infrastructure and services that help shape natural and man-made environments. They work in many fields, including structures, dams, bridges, gas and water supply systems, sewerage systems, transportation systems, and roads. The Civil Engineering programme gives the student knowledge and expertise to work as a professional civil engineer. Prospective careers include local and regional government, engineering consultancies, construction companies and suppliers.
Civil Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).
To complete the specified programme in Civil Engineering, students must complete the following programme.
Students who have completed ENGCV580 should contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Year 1 Students must take the following papers: ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN110, ENGEN111, ENGEN112, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
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Year 2 Students must take the following papers: ENGCV212, ENGCV223, ENGCV231, ENGCV241, ENGCV251, ENGCV280, ENGEN201, ENGEN270 and ENGEN271.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).
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Year 3 Students must take the following papers: ENGCV312, ENGCV323, ENGCV331, ENGCV351, ENGCV352, ENGCV380, ENGEN370, ENGEN371 and ENGEV341.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).
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Year 4 Students must take the following papers: ENGCV581, ENGEN570 and ENGEN582.
Plus 45 points of electives from: ENGCV512, ENGCV513, ENGCV523, ENGCV531, ENGCV541, ENGCV551, ENGEN583, ENGEV541, ENGEV542 or ENGME540, of which at least 30 points must be from 500 level ENGCV coded papers.
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MEngPrac Students completing a Master of Engineering Practice are required to take a research project and a selection of papers. To complete a MEngPrac in Civil Engineering, students must complete 180 points at 500 level, including: ENGCV506; 30 points from EXMBM511, EXMBM512, EXMBM513, EXMBM514, EXMBM521, EXMBM522, EXMBM523 EXMBM524, EXMBM532 and EXMBM533; 60 points from ENGCV512, ENGCV513, ENGEN583, ENGEV541, ENGEV542, ENGME540, ENGME585 and ENGME586; as well as 60 points from ENGEN508.
Civil Engineering papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ENGEN101
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN102
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B
A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN103
Engineering Computing
This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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ENGEN110
Engineering Mechanics
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN111
Electricity for Engineers
Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN112
Materials Science and Engineering
Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN170
Engineering and Society
Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN180
Foundations of Engineering
Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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|---|---|---|
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ENGCV212
Structural Engineering 1
Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV223
Water Engineering 1
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV231
Geotechnical Engineering 1
An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV241
Highways and Surveying
Introduces the principles and techniques of land surveying and the basic theories and design techniques in highway and pavement engineering. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV251
Construction 1
An understanding of the properties, limitations, and selection of materials used in construction is fundamental for a practising civil engineer. This... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV280
Civil Design Challenge 1
An introduction to the concept of design thinking in terms of identifying the users needs, ideation, and evaluating prototypes within the field of... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN201
Engineering Maths and Modelling 2
Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online) |
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ENGEN270
Engineering and Business
This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN271
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN272
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENGCV312
Structural Engineering 2
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures including trusses, beams, and frames. Calculating building loads, load paths and resulting internal... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV323
Water Engineering 2
Application of hydraulics and hydrology in water engineering such as design of water distribution systems, fundamentals of flow in open channels... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV331
Geotechnical Engineering 2
A course in geotechnical engineering, which covers the analysis of seepage, consolidation, settlement, induced stresses, stability of slopes, as well... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV351
Structural Steel Design
In this paper, students learn how to carry out structural analysis and design of structural and cold formed steel structures. Lectures will furnish... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV352
Reinforced Concrete Design
This paper will teach methods for designing reinforced concrete structures to meet New Zealand Standards. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV380
Civil Design Challenge 2
In this paper, the students are tasked with the completion of an open-ended Civil Engineering project. Lectures will discuss different aspects of the... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN370
Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN371
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN372
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN390
Special Topics in Engineering 1
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN391
Special Topics in Engineering 2
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV341
Environmental Engineering 2
This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ENGCV506
Civil Engineering Systems Analysis
This paper reviews the knowledge students gained during their undergraduate degree. It covers the essentials of structures, water engineering... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV512
Advanced Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering
This paper covers topics related to advanced structural analysis and design. The paper will have a specific focus on lateral and dynamic loading... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV523
Advanced Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
This paper covers advanced hydrology and hydraulics for civil engineering and modelling techniques, including methodologies of hydrological data... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV531
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
This paper provides a more advanced understanding of Geotechnical Engineering from the perspective of the mechanical behaviour of soils, stress-path... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV551
Advanced Construction Technologies
This paper provides knowledge of acquisition, management, manipulation and analysis of data and its’ application for civil engineering project... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV581
Advanced Civil Engineering Design Challenge
This paper is an exercise in project based experiential learning applying the engineering design process. Students will work together in teams to... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN508
Master's Capstone Project
This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on... |
60 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN570
Engineering and the Profession
The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical... |
15 | 25D (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN583
Special Topics in Engineering 3
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN584
Special Topics in Engineering 4
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN585
Special Topics in Engineering 5
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN586
Special Topics in Engineering 6
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN587
Directed Study 1
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN588
Directed Study 2
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV541
Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering
This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV542
Waste Minimisation Engineering
Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGME540
Finite Element Analysis
Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN101 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
Points 15A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...
Points 15This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...
Points 15Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Application of freebody diagrams and equations of equilibrium to calculate internal and external forces and...
Points 15Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
Points 15Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and...
Points 15Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...
Points 15Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...
Points 15 -
ENGCV212 Structural Engineering 1
Analysis of skeletal structural members, supports and connections subject to single and combined loading. Calculation of displacements (translations...
Points 15This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum...
Points 15An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site...
Points 15Introduces the principles and techniques of land surveying and the basic theories and design techniques in highway and pavement engineering.
Points 15An understanding of the properties, limitations, and selection of materials used in construction is fundamental for a practising civil engineer. This...
Points 15An introduction to the concept of design thinking in terms of identifying the users needs, ideation, and evaluating prototypes within the field of...
Points 15Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...
Points 15This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...
Points 30 -
ENGCV312 Structural Engineering 2
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures including trusses, beams, and frames. Calculating building loads, load paths and resulting internal...
Points 15Application of hydraulics and hydrology in water engineering such as design of water distribution systems, fundamentals of flow in open channels...
Points 15A course in geotechnical engineering, which covers the analysis of seepage, consolidation, settlement, induced stresses, stability of slopes, as well...
Points 15In this paper, students learn how to carry out structural analysis and design of structural and cold formed steel structures. Lectures will furnish...
Points 15This paper will teach methods for designing reinforced concrete structures to meet New Zealand Standards.
Points 15In this paper, the students are tasked with the completion of an open-ended Civil Engineering project. Lectures will discuss different aspects of the...
Points 15This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...
Points 30An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm...
Points 15 -
ENGCV506 Civil Engineering Systems Analysis
This paper reviews the knowledge students gained during their undergraduate degree. It covers the essentials of structures, water engineering...
Points 30This paper covers topics related to advanced structural analysis and design. The paper will have a specific focus on lateral and dynamic loading...
Points 15This paper covers advanced hydrology and hydraulics for civil engineering and modelling techniques, including methodologies of hydrological data...
Points 15This paper provides a more advanced understanding of Geotechnical Engineering from the perspective of the mechanical behaviour of soils, stress-path...
Points 15This paper provides knowledge of acquisition, management, manipulation and analysis of data and its’ application for civil engineering project...
Points 15This paper is an exercise in project based experiential learning applying the engineering design process. Students will work together in teams to...
Points 15This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on...
Points 60The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and...
Points 15Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant...
Points 15Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and...
Points 15
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