STRU-BENPM v.1 Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
The Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major prepares students for entry to the second year of any of the engineering disciplines. The pre-major units when taken in a whole meet the overall first year objectives.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students require Safety Boots to Australian Standard AS/NZS 2210 for practical activities.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. a sound working knowledge of the fundamental principles that underpin engineering
2. specialised knowledge and skills in chosen area of engineering
3. ability to apply knowledge using a realistic and practical approach to problem-solving and design
4. ability to think both creatively and analytically
5. skills to learn both independently and as part of a group through a variety of different methods
6. self-discipline, self-management skills, personal responsibility and the ability to set goals for themselves
7. confidence and possessing the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of both engineering and non-engineering personnel
8. the ability to work effectively in teams with an international and cross-cultural perspective
9. the platform and width of knowledge from which to continuously develop their potential as a professional engineerin contributing positively to the community at large, and being 'employment ready' for the engineering profession but readily adaptable to other professions/applications and able to respond to entrepreneurial opportunities
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
INDE1000 | v.1 | Engineering Foundations - Principles and Communication | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
MATH1002 | v.1 | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
OR | |||||
MATH1000 | v.1 | Engineering Mathematics Specialist 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
MCEN1000 | v.1 | Engineering Mechanics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
COMP1004 | v.1 | Engineering Programming | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 12.5 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
ELEN1000 | v.1 | Electrical Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
INDE1001 | v.1 | Engineering Foundations - Design and Processes | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
MAEN1000 | v.1 | Engineering Materials | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
MATH1001 | v.1 | Engineering Mathematics Specialist 2 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
OR | |||||
MATH1003 | v.1 | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
CHEM1004 | v.1 | Engineering Chemistry | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ELEN1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Renewable Energy | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ASIA1006 | v.1 | Communicating with Asia for Engineers | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1012 | v.1 | Engineering Physics | 3.2 | 12.5 | |
FOOD1000 | v.1 | Technology of Brewing and Winemaking | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ENGR1000 | v.1 | Evolution, Development, Successes and Failures of Engineering | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
MINE1002 | v.1 | Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
ASTR1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Astronomy | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
ASTR1002 | v.1 | Planetary Science | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
ASTR1000 | v.1 | Planet Earth | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1002 | v.1 | Materials and Technology | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1009 | v.1 | Design for Small Craft | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1003 | v.2 | Modern Physics | 6.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1001 | v.1 | Scientific Photography | 3.0 | 12.5 |
* Other 12.5 credit units can be selected as options with the Course Coordinators approval.
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