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Area/Catalogue
CIVE 1003

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Offered Externally
No

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Course ID
013008

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Unit Value
4.5

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University-wide elective course
Yes

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Timetable/s

Second Semester
(Study Period 5)
Course owner

Course owner
UniSA STEM

Course aim

To introduce students to the selection and use of materials and components in modern construction.

Course content

Factors affecting the selection of construction materials, including functions, performance, aesthetics, economic, and environmental factors.
The scientific properties of construction materials, including physical, mechanical, thermal and chemical properties.
Commonly used primary and secondary construction materials and products, including concrete, steel, wood, masonry materials, finishes and waterproofing materials.
The life cycle of construction materials and products and their sustainable use in construction.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture 2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial 1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.


Assessment

Examination, Presentation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.

Course Coordinators

Mr John Gelder
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UniSA STEM

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