Bachelor of Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering

  • Objectives On successful completion of a CQUniversity Bachelor of Engineering program graduates should demonstrate an: 1. ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals; 2. ability to communicate effectively, not only with others in engineering practice but also with the community at large; 3. in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline; 4. ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution; 5. ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance; 6. ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member; 7. understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development; 8. understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development; 9. understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and 10. expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so. These are the defined graduate attributes of the program.
  • Practical experience All students must complete at least 12 weeks of Faculty approved Industry Practice and report before being eligible to graduate
  • Entry requirements Domesitc students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA); Recommended study - Physics
  • Academic title Bachelor of Engineering
  • Course description
    About Engineering

    As a Bachelor of Engineering student you will acquire, develop and demonstrate technical engineering knowledge and skills in civil, electrical and electronics or mechanical engineering, integrating problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. This CQUniversity engineering program incorporates ‘Project Based Learning’, providing your learning in context, in formal and informal learning environments such as workshops, classes and project studios. Teamwork and problem solving skills are learned alongside the technical content in an exciting real-world engineering environment.


    The program consists of a common first year after which students select their study discipline in either civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. The first and second years of the Bachelor of Engineering program are offered at Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton campuses. The advanced years (Year 4) of the program are currently only available at Rockhampton. However, the entire program will be available via flexible delivery from 2010.


    Career Opportunities

    As a professional engineer you can be a driver of change in society and be not only responsible for the technological change, but also the impact it has on communities, society and the environment in general. Professional engineers work with people, they listen, then set about solving problems for people and communities.
    Bachelor of Engineering graduates enjoy a wide variety of challenging career options across a range of industries and governments sectors. Graduates having specialised in one of the following: civil engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, find employment in a vast array of industry areas. These encompass national and international public and private industry sectors, including the energy, transportation, manufacturing, process, construction, mining and education industries.

    Civil engineering typically involves infrastructure systems planning, design and supervision including the construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource systems.

    Mechanical engineering typically involves planning, design and supervision in climate control, manufacturing and process and machine systems.

    Electrical engineering typically specialises in systems design, development and maintenance of systems associated with electrical power and energy, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors and electronics.

    Such is the level of industry demand, CQUniversity engineering graduates are highly sought after from all industry sectors with job offers often made even before students complete their studies.


    Program Structure
    This program is aimed at the education of professional engineers in one of four disciplines:

        * Civil
        * Electrical
        * Mechanical
        * Mining

    All students enrol in a 100% common first year and then a 75% common second year with a 25% discipline stream component. Students must select their discipline before enrolling in second year courses, except mining students who need to indicate their discipline in the first year of study.

    The first two years of this program are common to CF47 – Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of professional Practice(Engineering). Students in this program may be invited to transfer to the Co-op program subject to their performance and the availability of industry placement places.


    Year 1

    These program plans are valid for students entering the program in 2006 or later. For continuing students who entered the program prior to 2006, please refer to the 2006 handbook or contact your Program Advisor for program details.

     PLEASE NOTE:

    * There is a compulsory 5 day residential school for ENEG11001 Engineering Skills 1 held during Week One of Term1.  Non attendence may result in forced withdrawl from the course

     
    All students enrol in a common first year and then select a specialist stream. New students must complete:
    Course Code     Course Name
    T1
    ENEG11001     Engineering Skills 1 *
    MATH11218     Engineering Foundation Mathematics
    PHYS11184     Engineering Physics A
    T2
    ENEG11002     Engineering Skills 2
    MATH11219     Engineering Mathematics
    PHYS11185     Engineering Physics B

    Students will then enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. 4 plans are offered: civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineering.

     
    Civil plan

    Course Code     Course Name
    Year 2 - T1
    ENEC12007     Analysis of Structures
    ENEG12001     Materials & Processes
    MATH12222     Engineering Mathematical Applications
    Year 2 - T2
    ENEC12008     Geotechnical Engineering
    ENEG12002     Engineering Design
    ENEG12003     Engineering Project Management
    Year 3 - T1
    ENEC13009     Hydraulics
    ENEC13011     Steel Structures
    ENEC13012     Transportation Engineering Design
    Year 3 - T2
    ENEC13010     Solid Mechanics
    ENEC13013     Water and Environmental Design
    ENEG14003     Engineering Project Planning
    Year 4 - T1
    ENEC14013     Concrete Structures
    ENEC14014     Structural and Geotechnical Design
    ENEG14002     Engineering Project Implementation
    Year 4 - T2
    ENAR12005     Mine Surveying and Mapping
    ENEC14015     Traffic Engineering
    ENEP11002     Professional Practice Review 1
    Elective     

    Students choose 1 elective in Year 4 - T2. The elective is expected to contribute and enrichment in the program and thus may be nominated by the student from appropriate courses university wide. This nomination must be requested and approved in writing by the appropriate faculty authority.

    Electrical plan

    Course Code     Course Name
    Year 2 - T1
    ENEE12014     Electrical Circuit Analysis
    ENEG12001     Materials & Processes
    MATH12222     Engineering Mathematical Applications
    Year 2 - T2
    ENEE12015     Electrical Power Engineering
    ENEG12002     Engineering Design
    ENEG12003     Engineering Project Management
    Year 3 - T1
    ENEE13013     Digital and Analogue Electronics
    ENEE13014     Machines, Drives & Control
    ENEE13016     Power System Protection
    Year 3 - T2
    ENEE13015     Power System Analysis
    ENEE14003     Embedded Microcontrollers
    ENEG14003     Engineering Project Planning
    Year 4 - T1
    ENEE13017     Signal Processing Systems
    ENEE14001     Control Systems
    ENEG14002     Engineering Project Implementation
    Year 4 - T2
    ENEE14002     Data Communication Networks
    ENEE14004     Electronic Communications
    ENEP11002     Professional Practice Review 1
    Elective     

    Students choose 1 elective in Year 4 - T2. The elective is expected to contribute an enrichment in the program and thus may be nominated by the student from appropriate courses university wide. This nomination must be requested and approved in writing by the appropriate faculty authority.

    Mechanical plan

    Course Code     Course Name
    Year 2 - T1
    ENEG12001     Materials & Processes
    ENEM12006     Fluid Mechanics
    MATH12222     Engineering Mathematical Applications
    Year 2 - T2
    ENEG12002     Engineering Design
    ENEG12003     Engineering Project Management
    ENEM12007     Statics & Dynamics
    Year 3 - T1
    ENEM13010     Bulk Materials Handling
    ENEM13011     Fluid and Electrical Drive Systems
    ENEM13012     Maintenance Engineering
    Year 3 - T2
    ENEG14003     Engineering Project Planning
    ENEM13013     Mechanical Systems
    ENEM13014     Thermodynamics
    Year 4 - T1
    ENEG14002     Engineering Project Implementation
    ENEM14011     Energy Conversion
    ENEM14014     Thermofluid Engineering
    Year 4 - T2
    ENEM14012     Finite Element Analysis
    ENEM14013     Process Engineering and Plants
    ENEP11002     Professional Practice Review 1
    Elective     

    Students choose 1 elective in Year 4 - T2. The elective is expected to contribute an enrichment in the program and thus may be nominated by the student an appropriate course university wide. This nomination must be requested and approved in writing by the appropriate faculty authority.

    Note: some courses are yet to be allocated a course code.

    Mining plan

    Course Code     Course Name
    Year 2 - T1
    ENEG12001     Materials & Processes
    ENEM12006     Fluid Mechanics
    MATH12222     Engineering Mathematical Applications
    Year 2 - T2
    ENEC12008     Geotechnical Engineering
    ENEG12002     Engineering Design
    ENEG12003     Engineering Project Management
    After successfully completing the first two years of study, students then enrol and transfer their course credits to the University of Queensland to complete their final two years of study in mining engineering.  Because of this partnership, the mining specialisation is not able to accept international students through CRICOS.
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