Bachelor of Engineering
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Course Code | 102810 |
Version | 2 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Minimum 60 days vacation practice |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the (AQF level 7). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers
EG1010:03 Process Engineering
EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics
EG1012:03 Electric Circuits
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
Options
Select a major at the end of first year
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 72 credit points |
Special requirements | Some subjects in each of the majors may require candidates to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the School of Engineering for transport or subsistence associated with these trips |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
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Townsville | Suspended 2011 - 2014 | |
Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the candidate’s chosen engineering major |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course |
Other restrictions | A minimum of 18 credit points (including 6 credit points of fourth year thesis) should be completed at 番茄社区 for each of levels 3 and 4. If the candidate requests advanced standing approaching this maximum level, then the advanced standing should be predominantly from the first two levels of the Bachelor of Engineering program. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available within this course |
Eligibility | The Engineering Board of Studies will invite selected candidates to enter the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours program at the beginning of their final year of study. Selections will be based on the weighted Grade Point Average from the first three levels of their engineering study. Weighted average GPA = (1 x level 1 GPA + 2 x level 2 GPA + 3 x level 3 GPA)/6. Candidates anticipating First Class Honours must pursue a thesis with a significant research component. |