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Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical)

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code Y73

This course is intended for students who have an interest in aviation, aeronautics and flying, and who wish to have the option of expanding their studies into a pathway towards becoming an accredited professional in an engineering field. Provided appropriate electives are chosen, graduating students can apply to articulate into ECU's Master of Engineering course (specialising in either Mechanical or Civil Engineering) enabling students to achieve professional engineer status after a further two years of study. Aeronautical technology deals with the science and technology of aviation, including aircraft systems, materials and manufacturing technology, and aircraft operation. Areas of study within the course include a foundation in science and mathematics, along with engineering mechanics, computer-aided design, engineering materials, and thermodynamics and fluids, in addition to specific aviation science subjects, which cover aircraft systems and structures, aircraft propulsion and aerodynamics. Students will also gain an understanding of the operation and performance of aircraft from the point-of-view of an aviation technologist. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to the aviation industry, and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem-solving, team work and project work. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, students will graduate with strong analytical skills and the ability to contribute to complex projects.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

During the course, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 8 weeks practical work experience located in an engineering technology industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

• ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• University Preparation Course
• Aboriginal University Orientation Course
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• Special Consideration Entry
• Educational Disadvantage
• Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Specific Admission Requirements

It is desirable that all applicants have passed Physics ATAR (students who have not passed Physics ATAR or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies), with equivalents considered, and have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR (students who have not passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies). , with equivalents considered.

Requirements from 01-JAN-2017: It is desirable that all applicants have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can can complete bridging units during the first year of their studies, if required, if students have not passed one or more of these subjects.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Note: Students who have not passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics before they can enrol in MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics. Students who have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) should enrol in MAT1236 Calculus 1 in place of MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics, and enrol in an additional elective in place of MAT1236 in the following semester.

Note: Students who have not passed Physics ATAR (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics before they can enrol in ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics.

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.