MAJ03001 Civil Engineering

Civil engineers plan, design, construct and maintain structures and infrastructures built above and below ground. These include roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, dams, water and wastewater plants, and buildings. Civil engineers work in planning, consulting or design. Students can also find civil engineers working on construction sites, managing and supervising projects.

Civil engineers use principles of calculus and trigonometry to analyse, design and troubleshoot. Strong project management, communication, leadership, critical thinking and leadership skills are required. Students learn the key skills including skills in construction and surveying needed to become a professional civil engineer. The properties and use of concrete, steel, timber and soil, plus the physics and mechanics of large and small structures are also studied. Students also gain expertise in water supply systems, flood protection, sanitation, hydraulics and waste disposal.

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