CIV5177 Advanced road engineering
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5177 Advanced road engineering is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV5177
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CIV5177
No unit lists CIV5177 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Road geometry designProjectThreshold hurdle30%
- Pavement designProjectThreshold hurdle15%
- Mid-term quizQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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.
- 4
Communicate professional decisions to specialist and/or non-specialist audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Yee Sye Lee
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yee Sye Lee
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5177?
CIV5177 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV5177 offered?
In 2026, CIV5177 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is CIV5177?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5177 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.