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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

313683 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/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
Year 1 Semester 1
314230 v.1   Engineering Foundations: Principles and Communication 100 5.0 25.0
307529 v.4   Engineering Mechanics 100 5.0 25.0
310207 v.4   Engineering Programming 100 3.0 12.5
307535 v.3   Engineering Mathematics 110 5.0 25.0
  OR  
307536 v.4   Engineering Mathematics 120 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   12.5
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
314231 v.1   Engineering Foundations: Design and Processes 100 5.5 25.0
307533 v.3   Engineering Materials 100 5.0 25.0
307543 v.5   Electrical Systems 100 5.0 25.0
307538 v.3   Engineering Mathematics 140 5.0 25.0
  OR  
307537 v.3   Engineering Mathematics 130 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
307530 v.3 *   Engineering Physics 100 3.2 12.5
312333 v.3   Communicating with Asia for Engineers 100 3.0 12.5
314207 v.1   Introduction to Renewable Energy 100 3.0 12.5
314452 v.1 *   Engineering Chemistry 185 3.0 12.5
307594 v.3   Engineering; its Evolution, Development, Successes and Failures 100 3.0 12.5
313023 v.1   Technology of Brewing and Winemaking 100 3.0 12.5

*    * This unit can only be taken by students who did not meet the Chemistry Pre-requisite. For those students it is compulsory

**    Other 12.5 credit units can be selected as options with the Course Coordinators approval.





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