Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – Bachelor of Science
Course Code |
102910 |
Version |
2 |
Faculty |
Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course Pre-requisites |
English, Maths B and Chemistry for all majors except: Physics major - English, Maths B, Chemistry and Physics or Maths C |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
English Language Requirements |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
120 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Minimum 60 days vacation practice Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
EG1010:03 Process Engineering
EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics
EG1012:03 Electric Circuits
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
Options
Select an Engineering major from the list below
PLUS
Select a Science major from the list below
Engineering Majors
Type of major |
Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major |
66 credit points |
Special requirements |
Some subjects in each of the majors may require candidates to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the School of Engineering for transport or subsistence associated with these trips. |
MAJOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
Suspended 2011-2014 |
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Townsville |
Science Majors
Type of major |
Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major |
30 credit points |
Special requirements |
Nil |
MAJOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
NOTES |
Cairns Townsville |
Only first and second years available in Cairns |
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Cairns Townsville |
Only first year available in Cairns |
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Cairns Townsville |
Only first year available in Cairns |
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Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
Only first year available in Cairns |
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Cairns Townsville |
Only first year available in Cairns |
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Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
Only first year available in Cairns |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
10 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Where there is overlap between the core subjects from the two chosen majors, candidates are required to contact the faculty office to add substitute subjects to their study plans. It is strongly recommended that in this situation candidates take extra engineering subjects as listed under the corresponding major in the Bachelor of Engineering degree. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the candidate’s chosen engineering major. |
Accreditation requirements |
Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
18 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
48 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions |
A minimum of 18 credit points of engineering subjects (including 6 credit points of fourth year thesis) should be completed at James Cook University for each of levels 3 and 4. If the candidate requests advanced standing approaching this maximum level, then the advanced standing should be predominantly from the first two levels of the Bachelor of Engineering program. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
The majors studied shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability |
Honours is available in either or both disciplines. Engineering honours is available in-course. Science honours requires an extra 24 credit points of study. |
Eligibility |
Engineering Honours The Engineering Board of Studies will invite selected candidates to enter the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours program at the beginning of their final year of study. Selections will be based on the weighted Grade Point Average from the first three levels of their engineering study. Weighted average GPA = (1 x level 1 GPA + 2 x level 2 GPA + 3 x level 3 GPA)/6. Candidates anticipating First Class Honours must pursue a thesis with a significant research component. Science Honours Normally a minimum average grade of Credit is required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Science honours is to be taken. |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |
1-10 |
11/2010 |
Suspension of Major |
01/2011 |