Course Code

102910

Faculty

Science and Engineering

Course pre-requisites

English, Maths B and Chemistry for all majors except:

Physics major - English, Maths B, Chemistry and Physics or Maths C

Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees.

Additional selection requirements

Nil

Post admission
requirements

Honours:

The award of Honours (I, IIA, IIB) or Pass degrees in Engineering will be determined by the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences after a candidate has completed the Credit Point requirements for their degree, by:

• Consideration of the weighted Grade Point Average achieved by a candidate over all four levels of engineering study. Weighted average GPA = (1 x level 1 GPA + 2 x level 2 GPA + 3 x level 3 GPA + 4 x level 4 GPA)/10.

• Consideration of the capacity for research demonstrated in the final year project (Thesis). Candidates anticipating First Class Honours must pursue a thesis with a significant research component.

Credit points

120 credit points as per course structure

Additional completion requirements

Minimum 60 days vacation practice

Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation

Type of major

Mandatory

Single

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.

Type of major

Mandatory

Single

Special requirements

Nil

Expected time to complete

5 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Maximum leave of absence

3 years

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.

Special assessment requirements

The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the candidate’s chosen engineering major.

Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade

18 credit points

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.

Currency

Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.

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.

Honours award

Students who have achieved the Post Admission Requirements for Honours, as considered by the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, shall be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Honours availability

Honours is available in either or both disciplines.

Engineering honours is available in-course (see Eligibility section below for details).

Science honours requires an extra 24 credit points of study.