CIV3283 Road engineering
Faculty of Engineering
CIV3283 Road engineering is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CIV2282.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV3283
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV3283
No unit lists CIV3283 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Overview
This unit introduces the fundamentals of road engineering theory and practice. It examines a number of issues related to the planning, design and construction of roads, including road planning, the road traffic environment, road design issues, road construction and road pavements, with due consideration to relevant economic, social and environmental considerations.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle45%
- Mid-term quizExaminationThreshold hurdle10%
- ParticipationQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design road geometry with due consideration to horizontal and vertical alignment, cross section profile, earthworks and cost implications
- 2
Assess different components of a road project, within the context of a safe systems approach to design, based on economic, social and environmental considerations
- 3
Design flexible and rigid road pavements giving consideration to economic, social and environmental factors.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The unit is delivered in a "flipped classroom" format which means that the lectures are recorded and are available in advance of the workshop sessions. Students are expected to have reviewed that material along with other resources on Moodle prior to coming to workshop. Lecture material will not be repeated in class although there will be an opportunity to ask questions if concepts need clarification. Students will then apply that material in a range of activities in the workshops and through the group projects. Students are expected to come to class prepared to engage constructively in the workshop sessions. The main learning approach is active learning focussed on a problem-based approach which requires students to be involved with the workshop tasks/projects as proactive learners.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
There are no prescribed texts for this unit. Students will be informed of recommended readings. Those recommended readings will be available via the Unit Moodle site.
Where it fits
CIV3283 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Nan Zheng
- Dr Euniza Jusli
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Nan Zheng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV3283?
You need CIV2282 before you enrol.
When is CIV3283 offered?
In 2025, CIV3283 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV3283?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV3283 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV3283?
CIV3283 is part of Civil engineering.