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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