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This double degree program provides students with the opportunity to become qualified engineers with a strong background in a complementary branch of applied science. There is a growing demand in high-technology industries and research centres for engineers with multidisciplinary skills in technology, management, and relevant sciences. This double degree program broadens the overall knowledge of students in areas which are complementary to their technical skills. It offers a high level of flexibility as students are able to choose from a number of engineering and science specialist areas to select a combination that best suits their personal career aspirations.
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.
Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.
This course has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.
The Chemical Engineering Major is Provisionally Accredited. It will be considered for full accreditation by Engineers Australia in 2017 following graduation of the first set of Chemical engineering students.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. It is desirable that all applicants have Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered. One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
Students should be aware that unit overloads will be required in some semesters, in order to complete the course within the standard five year duration.
Students are required to complete: 15 Core Engineering units, an Engineering Practicum unit, and a 15-unit Engineering Major; plus a 15-unit Science Major.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAT1236 | Calculus 1 | 15 |
| ENM1102 | Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS1162 | Electrical Engineering 1A | 15 |
| MAT1163 | Linear Algebra | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS1154 * | Introduction to Engineering | 15 |
| MAT2437 | Differential Equations | 15 |
| CSP2151 | Programming Fundamentals | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
Note: Students undertaking the Chemical Engineering major should enrol in SCC1111 General Chemistry in place of CSP2151 Programming Fundamentals.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS1101 | Engineering Mechanics | 15 |
| ENS1115 | Materials and Manufacturing 1 | 15 |
| ENS1253 | Electrical Engineering 1B | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS2159 * | Engineering Innovation and Ethics | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Engineering Major Unit | 30 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Major | x 3 Engineering Major Unit | 45 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Major | x 3 Engineering Major Unit | 45 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Science Major Unit | 30 |
Note: Students completing either the Instrumentation Control & Automation Major or the Electrical Power Major should enrol in ENS5253 Control Systems instead of a Science Major unit in this semester, and enrol in a Science Major unit in place of ENS5253 in Year 5 Semester 1.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Major | x 3 Engineering Major Unit | 45 |
| Unit from Major | x 1 Science Major Unit | 15 |
Note: Students who receive a WAM of 70 per cent or above for the Engineering units at the end of their fourth year of study will be invited to complete a graded Engineering Honours degree by taking the two Honours Thesis units in place of the standard project units in their fifth year. Students below this cut-off, or who decline the offer to undertake the Honours Thesis, will graduate with an ungraded Engineering Honours degree.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS5111 | Engineering Practicum | |
| ENS5253 | Control Systems | 15 |
| ENS4152 ^ | Project Development | 15 |
| Or | ||
| ENS5145 ^ | Engineering Honours Thesis 1 | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Engineering Major Unit | 30 |
Note: Students completing the Civil Engineering Major should not enrol in ENS5253 Control Systems in this semester, they should enrol in an Engineering Major unit instead, and enrol in ENS5106 Hydrology and Hydraulics in Year 5 Semester 2 in place of an Engineering Major unit.
Note: Students undertaking the graded Honours pathway should enrol into ENS5145 Engineering Honours Thesis 1 in place of ENS4152 Project Development.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS5543 | Engineering Management | 15 |
| ENS4253 ^ | Engineering Project | 15 |
| Or | ||
| ENS5146 ^ | Engineering Honours Thesis 2 | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 Engineering Major Unit | 30 |
Note: Students undertaking the graded Honours pathway should enrol into ENS5146 Engineering Honours Thesis 2 in place of ENS4253 Engineering Project.
^ Core Option
* 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.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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