Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 41221 |
Version | 6 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
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 I of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
Options
Select 18 credit points of specified level 1 subjects:
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry
EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
EG1010:03 Process Engineering
EG1011:03 Statics and Dynamics
EG1012:03 Electric Circuits
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BZ1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes
BZ1005:03 Introductory Ecology
BZ1006:03 Diversity of Life
BZ1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity
BZ1008:03 Functional Ecology
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
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 | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Candidates who complete the Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies are eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this diploma. |