Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies

This one-year course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of engineering. It is useful for people who may need these skills in their existing work. It can also create a pathway for entry to any of the six majors in JCU’s Bachelor of Engineering. Subjects include foundation mathematics, computing for engineering, process engineering, and effective communication.

Overview

Duration:
 1 year fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 24 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 314061 Townsville; 324061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

The Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies is a pathway program for those who wish to enter tertiary engineering courses but do not have the necessary senior subjects for direct entry. Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible to enter the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering. Students can complete the diploma in Cairns, but must enter the second year of the Bachelor degree at Townsville.

CORE SUBJECTS

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

OPTIONS

15 credit points of options selected from the following:

EG1001:03 Engineering Statics

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

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