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. develop and apply fundamental theoretical and technical knowledge to identify and outline solutions to problems in an engineering discipline
2. develop foundational knowledge and emerging professional skills across engineering disciplines
3. apply discipline knowledge using realistic, practical and analytical approaches to problem-solving, design and research
4. communicate with a range of audiences using effective and appropriate written, oral and interpersonal skills
5. integrate technologies to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research with some guidance
6. develop self-discipline, self-management skills, personal responsibility and the ability to set learning and achievement goals
7. work in teams with global, international and environmentally responsible perspectives
8. recognise the impact of cultural diversity in the implementation engineering works or projects
9. recognise leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practice in the context of engineering projects
Duration and Availability
This stream is available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 12.5 | ||||
12.5 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
25.0 | |||||
Year 1 | |||||
INDE1000 | v.1 | Engineering Foundations - Principles and Communication | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
MATH1020 | v.1 ## | Calculus for Engineers | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
OR | |||||
MATH1021 | v.1 # | Accelerated Mathematics for Engineers | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
MCEN1000 | v.1 | Engineering Mechanics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
COMP1004 | v.1 | Engineering Programming | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ELEN1000 | v.1 | Electrical Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
INDE1001 | v.1 | Engineering Foundations - Design and Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
MAEN1000 | v.1 | Engineering Materials | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
162.5 | |||||
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.2 | Engineering Connections | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
MINE1002 | v.1 | Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy | 12.5 | ||
ASTR1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Astronomy | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
ASTR1002 | v.1 | Planetary Science | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1002 | v.1 | Materials and Technology | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
FORS1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
STAT1002 | v.1 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
STAT1001 | v.1 | Statistical Probability | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
MATH1019 | v.1 ** | Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
ASTR1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Astronomy | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
CHEM1004 | v.1 | Engineering Chemistry | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ENGR1000 | v.2 | Engineering Connections | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ASIA1006 | v.1 | Communicating with Asia for Engineers | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
FOOD1000 | v.1 | Technology of Brewing and Winemaking | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
ELEN1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Renewable Energy | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1012 | v.1 | Engineering Physics | 3.2 | 12.5 | |
MINE1002 | v.1 | Introduction to Mining and Metallurgy | 12.5 | ||
PHYS1003 | v.2 | Modern Physics | 6.0 | 12.5 | |
ASTR1002 | v.1 | Planetary Science | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
PHYS1000 | v.1 | Nanotechnology | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
AGRI1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Agricultural Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
BIOL1000 | v.1 | Functional Biology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
ENST1000 | v.1 | Climate Change and Adaptation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
MATH1006 | v.1 | Mathematical Modelling | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
MATH2000 | v.1 | Network Optimisation | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
MATH2005 | v.1 | Practical Mathematical Financial Modelling | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
COMP1000 | v.1 | Unix and C Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
PHYS1004 | v.1 | Physical Measurements | 6.0 | 12.5 | |
STAT1001 | v.1 | Statistical Probability | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
STAT1002 | v.1 | Statistical Data Analysis | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
CHEM1001 | v.1 | Biological Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
COMP1001 | v.1 | Object Oriented Program Design | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
INDS2003 | v.1 | Nyungar Culture and Identity | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
JOUR1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Print | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
CHIN1000 | v.1 | Beginning Chinese | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
JAPN1000 | v.1 | Beginning Japanese | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
GRDE1001 | v.1 | Animation Design Introduction | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
VISA1006 | v.2 | Introduction to History of Art and Design | 3.0 | 25.0 |
# Students who select MATH1021, must not select MATH1019
## Students who select this unit (MATH1020) must select MATH1019
* Other 12.5 credit units can be selected as options with the Course Coordinators approval.
** Students who select MATH1020, must select this unit (MATH1019)
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