Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering)

Computer requirements

Some of the courses in this programme are online. This means you will access the course content online. You will also go online to:

• do research
• access UConnect
• interact with other students and your tutor
• use CAD for the drafting courses
• submit assignments. 

For online learning and assignments, you need to have regular access to a computer or device, and reliable internet access.

Software requirements

For some courses you may need specialised software. See the individual course pages for details.

When you submit assignments you need to use one of the following formats: 

• .doc
• .ppt
• .rtf
• .zip. 

For some courses you will also need to provide spreadsheets and/or databases to us in one of the following formats:

• .xls and/or
• .mdb.

Note: We use Microsoft software and the resources we provide for your study are in this format. If you need to buy software, you can buy it at a special academic price from most software sellers (generally about a third of the normal retail cost).

Recommended hardware specifications

Windows/Linux minimum specifications

• CPU 2 Ghz Intel Core
• 2 Duo or equivalent processor
• RAM 2GB
• Hard Drive 250GB
• Optical Drive DVD Burner (reads/burns CD and DVD)
• Sound Card Yes
• Operating System Windows 7 (English version if support required)
• Video Card 256MB VRAM
• Internet connection Broadband, Cable, ADSL or Local Area Network (e.g. at your workplace)

Macintosh minimum specifications (OS 10.5 Tiger Capable)

• CPU 2.0 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
• RAM 2GB
• Hard Drive 250GB
• Optical Drive DVD Burner (reads/burns CD and DVD)
• Sound Card Yes
• Operating System Mac OS 10.5 (or later)
• Video Card 256MB VRAM
• Internet Connection Broadband, Cable, ADSL or Local Area Network (e.g. at your workplace)

*Issues regarding software compatibility and peripheral hardware are the owner’s responsibility.